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Future STEM Innovators Engage in Hands-On Learning at Empa’s 2024 Summer Camp

Posted on 20, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Empa Summer Camp 2024 in Zurich offered 24 children of Empa employees a week-long immersive experience in STEM education. The camp featured hands-on workshops in engineering and materials science, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. The program balanced scientific … Read the full press release →

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LEGO Group Encourages Fans to Sustain Play Through Brick Passing and Reuse

Posted on 19, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has launched the “Made to Be Played” campaign, urging fans to pass on their LEGO bricks to keep the play going across generations. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment to sustainability, which … Read the full press release →

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EIF Backs €50 Million in Nine Realms Fund to Propel Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation Across Europe

Posted on 16, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €50 million in Nine Realms’ new venture capital fund, Nine Realms Fund I K/S, which aims to raise €200 million to support early-stage companies focused on sustainable supply chain technology. The … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ Supplies Advanced Equipment for Mondi’s NSSC Production Line and Woodyard Upgrade in Finland

Posted on 14, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has supplied key equipment for Mondi’s containerboard mill in Kuopio, Finland, as part of an expansion and upgrade project. The delivery includes a new hardwood NSSC production line and an upgraded woodyard, which will increase the mill’s … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ to Pioneer Industrial-Scale Fiberboard Recycling with Sonae Arauco Partnership

Posted on 14, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been contracted to supply the world’s first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal. This innovative system will recycle end-of-life fiberboards into valuable fibers for new fiberboard production. Sonae Arauco emphasized the … Read the full press release →

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NatWest Executes £1.1 Billion Securitisation Deal to Boost Renewable Energy Lending

Posted on 14, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) NatWest has completed a £1.1 billion securitisation deal, backed by Nuveen Infrastructure and Christofferson Robb & Company, to increase its lending capacity in the renewable energy sector. The transaction, which provides credit protection for a portfolio of around … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies Begins Production at Anchor Field in the Gulf of Mexico

Posted on 13, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has commenced production at the Anchor field in the US Gulf of Mexico, where it holds a 37.14% interest alongside operator Chevron. The project, which began development in December 2019, features subsea wells connected to a semi-submersible … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ Successfully Commissions World’s Largest Single-Line Eucalyptus Pulp Mill for Suzano in Brazil

Posted on 9, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started operations at Suzano’s new pulp mill in Brazil, which will be the world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill with an annual capacity of 2.55 million tons. The mill, which runs entirely on planted trees … Read the full press release →

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Equinor Powers Platform Supply Vessel with Gasum’s Bio-LNG

Posted on 9, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Equinor to supply liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) to Equinor’s platform supply vessel, Island Crusader, in the Port of Dusavik, Stavanger. The initiative, which began in mid-July, involves regular deliveries of bio-LNG, a renewable fuel with … Read the full press release →

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SUEZ Renews Partnership with Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Enhancing Eco-Friendly Initiatives for 2024

Posted on 9, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has renewed its partnership with the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for three more years, extending its services to optimize drinking water distribution and waste management for the 2024 race. SUEZ will connect start and finish … Read the full press release →

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Morrisons Daily Expands ‘Surprise Bags’ Initiative with Too Good To Go to Over 930 Stores Nationwide

Posted on 7, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Morrisons has expanded its partnership with Too Good To Go, now offering ‘Surprise Bags’ at over 930 Morrisons Daily convenience stores across the UK. This initiative helps reduce food waste and provides customers with discounted quality food nearing … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Backs Turkey’s Ulker with $90 Million Investment in Sustainability-Linked Eurobond

Posted on 2, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested up to US$ 90 million (€83 million) in Ulker Biskuvi Sanayi’s first sustainability-linked Eurobond, part of a larger US$ 550 million issuance. This funding will help Ulker, a … Read the full press release →

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Repsol and Volotea’s Strategic Partnership to Decarbonize Aviation with Sustainable Fuel

Posted on 1, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Repsol and Volotea have formed a strategic partnership to supply over 6 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Volotea flights from Spanish airports between 2025 and 2029. This collaboration is set to significantly reduce CO2 emissions … Read the full press release →

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Eni’s Enilive and Poste Italiane Partner to Supply Biofuels for Ground Vehicles and Aircraft

Posted on 1, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, has partnered with Poste Italiane to supply biofuels for its ground and air fleets, aiming to accelerate Poste Italiane’s progress toward its 2030 energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. The collaboration involves supplying … Read the full press release →

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GKN Aerospace Joins Airbus’ Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS) R&T Programme with £4M Investment

Posted on 24, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has committed £4 million to the Airbus-led Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS) programme, a £15 million initiative focused on developing high-performance wing technologies and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. This partnership, which includes Cranfield University and the University … Read the full press release →

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Oerlikon and MTU Aero Engines Advance Smart Factory Collaboration at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

Posted on 23, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Oerlikon and MTU Aero Engines announced the next phase of their collaboration to create a cutting-edge thermal spray factory. The initiative aims for 100% digital traceability, real-time monitoring through digital twins, and … Read the full press release →

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NIRAS Achieves Top Technical Score for EU’s SEA 2023 Lot 2, Strengthening Commitment to Sustainable Resource Management

Posted on 23, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) NIRAS has secured the highest technical score for Lot 2 under the EU’s SEA 2023 Framework Contracts, potentially increasing their hit ratio to 76%. This lot, valued at EUR 25 million, focuses on sustainable natural resources management, including … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ Secures Contract for Advanced Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant in Germany

Posted on 16, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has been contracted by German waste management service provider MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH to supply an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration plant. This plant, designed to handle … Read the full press release →

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Andritz Wins Major Contract to Enhance Tissue Production for C&S Paper in China

Posted on 11, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured a significant order from C&S Paper to supply two advanced PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machines for their Suqian City mill in Jiangsu Province, China. These machines, with a capacity of 94 t/d each, … Read the full press release →

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Papara Partners with Thales to Introduce World-First Personalization Solution for Payment Cards

Posted on 10, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with Turkish fintech leader Papara to launch the world’s first deployment of the SketchMyCard solution, allowing users to design personalized payment cards that showcase their creativity and individuality. This collaboration has led to increased card … Read the full press release →

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EIB Advisory to Bolster Athens Water Utility EYDAP’s Investment Initiative

Posted on 5, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory services to the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) in Greece to support its €2 billion, 10-year investment programme. This initiative aims to enhance the resilience of Athens’ water … Read the full press release →

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French Government Greenlights Neste’s Renewable Diesel for Public Fuel Stations

Posted on 2, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste celebrates a pivotal regulatory milestone as the French government approves the sale of 100% renewable transport fuels, including Neste’s renewable diesel, at all public fuel stations across France. This decision expands access beyond logistics companies to private … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Mercedes-Benz Win Innovation Award for Advanced Automotive Foam Technology

Posted on 1, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release →

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Rheinmetall and SLR Giesserei Partner on Eco-Friendly District Heating System to Slash CO2 Emissions

Posted on 29, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and SLR Giesserei are collaborating on a district heating system at the KS Gleitlager site in St. Leon-Rot, expected to save up to 800 tonnes of CO2 annually. The system will utilize waste heat from the foundry, … Read the full press release →

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Neste and Partners Introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for Sustainable River Cruises in the Netherlands

Posted on 28, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, in collaboration with OK Slurink and Scylla, has launched an initiative to enhance sustainability in the river cruise industry in the Netherlands. Since February 2024, OK Slurink has been supplying Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to Scylla’s fleet … Read the full press release →

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EIB and Cepsa Partner on €285 Million Biofuels Plant to Boost Energy Security and Decarbonisation

Posted on 28, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €285 million loan to Cepsa for the development of an advanced biofuels plant in Andalusia, Spain, adjacent to the La Rábida Energy Park. In partnership with Bio-Oils, the facility will … Read the full press release →

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EIB Group Expands in Cyprus with New Office in Nicosia to Boost Local Economy

Posted on 26, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) is set to expand its presence in the European Union by opening a new office in Nicosia, Cyprus. This decision was revealed during discussions between EIB Group President Nadia Calviño and … Read the full press release →

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Holcim Acquires Cand-Landi Group to Enhance Decarbonization and Circular Construction in Switzerland

Posted on 24, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has acquired the Cand-Landi Group, a Swiss company known for its recycling, waste management, aggregates, and ready-mix operations, to boost decarbonization and circular construction efforts. With CHF 70 million in net sales and 250 employees, Cand-Landi will … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ Secures Order from Sioen Technical Felts for Advanced Needlepunch Line

Posted on 22, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been contracted by Sioen Technical Felts to supply a needlepunch line for their Liège, Belgium plant, allowing the production of heavy fabrics in a single step. This will enhance the quality by reducing delamination risks and … Read the full press release →

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EIB Group and Spain Launch €3.4 Billion Regional Resilience Fund for Strategic Investments

Posted on 20, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) and Spain’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Enterprise have launched the Regional Resilience Fund, aimed at channeling Next Generation EU loans into key projects within the Spanish Autonomous Communities. This initiative … Read the full press release →

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Henkel Opens Second Application Center in North Vietnam to Drive Innovation in Footwear and Fashion

Posted on 19, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a second Application Center in Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam, to support leading sports and fashion brands in Asia-Pacific and Greater China. This center complements Henkel’s existing facility in Bien Hoa, Ho Chi Minh, enhancing local … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ to Supply Needlepunch Line to Şiteks for Expanded Production

Posted on 19, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Turkish insulation felt manufacturer Şiteks to supply a complete needlepunch line for its Tekirdag facility. This investment will significantly increase Şiteks’ production capacity to meet global demand for needlepunched nonwoven insulation products in … Read the full press release →

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BASF and WHW Recycling Forge Partnership to Enhance Battery Recycling in Europe

Posted on 18, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF and WHW Recycling have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the sustainability of battery cell production in Europe. WHW Recycling will operate two new separation plants in Baudenbach, Germany, by year-end to process cathode and anode … Read the full press release →

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Sweden’s Forsmark and Ringhals Nuclear Plants Extend Reactor Lifespan to Boost Fossil-Free Electricity Supply

Posted on 18, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The owners of Sweden’s Forsmark and Ringhals nuclear power plants have decided to extend the operational life of their reactors from 60 to 80 years. This initiative aims to increase the production of fossil-free electricity into the 2060s, … Read the full press release →

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BASF’s Ultrasim® Celebrates 25 Years of Pioneering CAE Simulation for Plastics and Foams

Posted on 17, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrasim® has marked 25 years as a leader in computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation for plastics and foams since its launch in 1999. The platform has continually evolved, offering advanced simulation methods, extensive material data, and convenient web … Read the full press release →

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Dürr Introduces Industry-First EcoQPower Paint Shop, Reducing Carbon Footprint by 19.2%

Posted on 13, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Dürr introduces the EcoQPower paint shop system, designed to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in automotive manufacturing. Developed in compliance with EU Taxonomy standards, the system optimizes energy utilization throughout the paint shop process, resulting in … Read the full press release →

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Metsä Group Collaborates with ANDRITZ to Pave the Way for Carbon Capture Integration in Bioproduct Mill

Posted on 13, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group and ANDRITZ are pioneering the integration of carbon capture technology within a bioproduct mill, marking a global first in sustainable forestry practices. This strategic collaboration aims to seamlessly incorporate carbon capture modules into the mill’s operations, … Read the full press release →

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EIF and MDB Collaboration to Foster Economic Development and Job Creation in Malta

Posted on 12, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), in collaboration with the Malta Development Bank (MDB), is set to provide guarantees totaling €20 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in Malta. These guarantees, backed by InvestEU, … Read the full press release →

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Industry Giants Join Forces to Transform Discarded Tires into Sustainable Automotive Plastics

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have partnered to recycle discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications, aiming to drive circularity in the plastics value chain. Through this collaboration, old tires are transformed into raw materials, processed into base … Read the full press release →

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APA Consortium, Including Grupa Azoty and BASF, Sets Sights on Sustainable Future for Flexible Packaging

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers, BASF, UBE, ENVALIOR, and DOMO Chemicals have come together to establish the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) AISBL, dedicated to promoting sustainability in the flexible packaging value chain through scientific assessment. By championing polyamide-based packaging … Read the full press release →

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