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STMicroelectronics and BorgWarner Collaborate to Enhance Volvo Cars’ EV Performance with Innovative Power Module

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, will supply BorgWarner, a sustainable mobility solutions provider, with third-generation 750V silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs dice for their proprietary Viper-based power module. This module is used in BorgWarner’s traction inverter platforms for … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Install Advanced Shoe Press for Enhanced Paper Quality and Energy Efficiency at Lee & Man’s Malaysian Mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has received its ninth order for a PrimePress X shoe press from Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. This press will be installed in Lee & Man’s Banting, Malaysia mill to enhance paper … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Sells Stenay Plant in France to Accursia Capital, Paving the Way for Long-Term Growth

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has finalized an agreement to sell its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital, a move that aligns with Accursia Capital’s long-term investment strategy to bolster the plant’s position in the paper-based packaging market. The divestment, supported … Read the full press release

LEGO Introduces Braille Bricks for Home Learning and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) In anticipation of World Blind Awareness Month in October, the LEGO Group has unveiled the LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille, available for purchase for the first time through LEGO.com. Aimed at children aged 6 and above, … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Presents Innovative Camper Solutions on TGE Base Vehicle at Caravan Salon

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus will showcase its camper innovations based on the TGE base vehicle at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The MAN TGE serves as a base for motorhomes and offers features like the new Camper high … Read the full press release

LEGO Unveils The Insect Collection with ASMR Soundtrack of Nature-Inspired LEGO Clicks

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has introduced the LEGO Ideas The Insect Collection, a set originally conceived by LEGO enthusiast José María Pérez Suero. To mark the launch, the company has collaborated with Foley artist Sanaa Kelley to create a … Read the full press release

Yara, Bindewald & Gutting, and Harry-Brot Collaborate to Decarbonize German Cereal Cultivation with Green Fertilizers

(IN BRIEF) Yara Germany, the Bindewald & Gutting Milling Group, and Harry-Brot have formed a partnership to decarbonize cereal cultivation in Germany by using green fertilizers produced with renewable energy sources. Norwegian ammonia generated through hydropower will be processed into … Read the full press release

Italian Dentist Revolutionizes Hygiene Practices with Robotic Instrument Sterilization

(IN BRIEF) Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno has embraced automation to improve efficiency and hygiene in his dental practice. Recognizing the challenges of manual sterilization processes, he partnered with industry expert Marco Galvan to establish the startup Robota. Together, … Read the full press release

European Semiconductor Giants Collaborate to Develop European Manufacturing Hub

(IN BRIEF) TSMC, Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, and NXP Semiconductors N.V. have announced their joint investment in the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH, situated in Dresden, Germany. The project aims to establish a 300 mm fab to … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Receives Grant to Study Impact of Trade on NCD Prevention Policies

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Law & Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (Law & NCD Unit) has been granted £813,600 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to study the impact of trade on implementing policies to … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Nokia Launch New Converged Charging System to Facilitate 5G Service Adoption

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Nokia have developed a new cloud-based converged charging system, Nokia’s Converged Charging (NCC) software, to enable easy adoption of future 5G services for customers and strategic partners. The platform allows pricing and packaging of new … Read the full press release

BASF to Boost Production Capacity of OPPANOL® B Polyisobutenes by 25% to Meet Rising Global Demand

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, plans to increase the production capacity of its medium-molecular weight polyisobutenes (OPPANOL® B) at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany by 25%. The decision comes in response to the growing global demand for high-quality … Read the full press release

Vodacom Launches eSIM Support, Enabling Eco-Friendly Connectivity and Enhanced Flexibility for Customers in South Africa

(IN BRIEF) Vodacom has introduced eSIM support for all smartphone plans, enabling customers in South Africa to benefit from the convenience and flexibility of eSIM technology. With eSIMs, users can easily connect to the Vodacom network and have multiple eSIMs … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Receives Binding Acquisition Offer for Stenay Plant from Accursia Capital

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, has received a binding offer from Accursia Capital to acquire its Stenay plant in France. The offer comes after Ahlstrom launched a consultation process with employee representatives to potentially divest … Read the full press release

Infineon Introduces CoolSiC MOSFETs for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Power Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its silicon carbide (SiC) CoolSiC™ MOSFET 650 V in TO leadless (TOLL) packaging to address the growing demand for energy efficiency in the digitalization and electro-mobility era. These SiC MOSFETs are optimized for … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and RWDC Industries Join Forces to Advance Circular Economy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer and fluid handling technologies, and RWDC Industries, a biotechnology company specializing in biopolymer materials, have signed a joint development agreement. The collaboration aims to enhance the manufacturing processes for sustainable alternatives … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies, Aramco, and SABIC Successfully Convert Plastic Waste into Certified Circular Polymers in the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, Aramco, and SABIC have achieved a significant milestone in the Middle East and North Africa by successfully converting plastic waste-derived oil into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil was processed at the SATORP refinery in … Read the full press release

UKRI Funds Innovative Projects to Drive Sustainability in Plastics

(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced £6 million in funding for five new projects aimed at achieving a significant shift towards sustainable plastics. Led by UK universities, these multidisciplinary projects will focus on easier recycling of multilayer … Read the full press release

Rottneros Secures Long-Term Renewable Energy Partnership with EnBW to Drive Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) Swedish pulp and paper company Rottneros has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, the third-largest energy group in Germany. Under the agreement, EnBW will supply Rottneros with over 30 GWh of … Read the full press release

Stellantis Unveils STLA Medium: A Global BEV Platform with Best-in-Class Range and Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis N.V. has introduced the STLA Medium, a global BEV-by-design platform featuring advanced capabilities such as a best-in-class range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), energy efficiency, and embedded power and charging power. The STLA Medium platform is designed … Read the full press release

BASF Launches Carbon-Neutral UV Acrylic Hotmelt AcResin® for Sustainable Adhesives

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has introduced a range of UV acrylic hotmelt products called acResin®, which have a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero kg CO2e/kg. The new offerings, including acResin® ZeroPCF A 260 UV, A … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Production and Sustainability at Mkhondo Paper Mill in South Africa

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Mpact Operations to upgrade the pulping line at the Mkhondo Paper Mill in South Africa. The upgrade will increase the line’s capacity and improve product strength to meet the demand for … Read the full press release

EDF and Trimet Ensure Secure Energy Supply for French Aluminium Production with Long-Term Contract

(IN BRIEF) EDF and Trimet have signed a long-term contract for the supply of electricity to support aluminium production in France. The agreement extends their existing partnership and secures the energy supply for Trimet’s aluminium smelter in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The contract … Read the full press release

Avient and BASF Enable Sustainable Design with Colored Ultrason® High-Performance Polymers

Avient and BASF Enable Sustainable Design with Colored Ultrason® High-Performance Polymers

(IN BRIEF) Avient Corporation and BASF have partnered to introduce colored grades of Ultrason® high-performance polymers to the global market. The collaboration combines BASF’s Ultrason® polyarylethersulfones (PAES) as the base polymer with Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ expertise in high-temperature color formulations. … Read the full press release

BASF Partners with ALBIS and Ultrapolymers Group for European Sales of Ultraform® (POM)

(IN BRIEF) Effective October 1, 2023, BASF will transfer its European direct business for Ultraform® (POM) to its trusted trading partners, ALBIS and Ultrapolymers Group. While the sales process will be handled by ALBIS and Ultrapolymers Group, BASF will continue … Read the full press release

BASF Invests in New Polyethylene Facility in Zhanjiang to Address Chinese Market Needs

(IN BRIEF) BASF has started construction on a polyethylene (PE) plant in Zhanjiang, China. The plant, scheduled to be operational by 2025, will have an annual capacity of 500,000 metric tons of PE. This investment aims to meet the increasing … Read the full press release

Barclays Strengthens Industrials Team with Appointment of Yuri Shakhmin as Managing Director

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Yuri Shakhmin as a Managing Director in the Global Industrials Group within its Investment Banking division. Shakhmin’s extensive experience and track record in advising industrial clients make him a valuable addition to … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils Next-Generation CoolSiC™ MOSFETs for Automotive Applications, Enabling Efficient Bi-Directional Charging

(IN BRIEF) Infineon has introduced its new generation of 1200 V CoolSiC™ MOSFETs in TO263-7 packaging for automotive applications. These silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs offer high power density, efficiency, and enable bi-directional charging. They also reduce system costs in on-board … Read the full press release

SCA Implements Voith’s Digital Solutions to Enhance Efficiency of XcelLine PM 2 Paper Machine

(IN BRIEF) SCA, a prominent paper manufacturer, has successfully implemented Voith’s digital and automation solutions to optimize production efficiency on its XcelLine PM 2 paper machine. The high-performance machine, commissioned by Voith at SCA’s Obbola site, produces 725,000 tons of … Read the full press release

Voith to Lead Rebuild of DS Smith’s PM 4 Paper Machine in Portugal for Enhanced Production

(IN BRIEF) DS Smith, a global manufacturer of sustainable containerboard and specialty papers, has chosen Voith for the rebuild of its PM 4 paper machine at the Viana site in Portugal. The mill is a market leader in Southern Europe, … Read the full press release

Innovative Partnership: Ahlstrom and Terre de Couleur Unveil Biodegradable Hair Cap

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom and Terre de Couleur have partnered to introduce a biodegradable and reusable hair cap made from fiber-based materials as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic caps. The cap, utilizing Ahlstrom’s Genuine Vegetable Parchment (GVP) paper, is composed … Read the full press release

Covestro Urges Innovative Recycling Technologies Ahead of UN Conference on Plastic Pollution

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a global provider of polymer materials, emphasizes the need for innovative recycling technologies ahead of the UN conference on plastic pollution. The company has already achieved success with its chemical recycling method and plans to establish a … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Tissue Machines Enhance Production at Liansheng Pulp & Paper’s Zhangzhou Mill

(IN BRIEF) Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) Co., Ltd. has successfully launched two ANDRITZ tissue machines at its mill in Zhangzhou, China. The machines, known as PrimeLineTM W 2000, have a design speed of 2,000 m/min and a working width … Read the full press release

TEGO® Cycle: Evonik’s Breakthrough Additives for Energy-Efficient Plastic Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, has launched TEGO® Cycle, a range of additives aimed at improving the process and quality of recycled plastics. The additives save energy during mechanical recycling and enhance polymer properties, facilitating the transition to … Read the full press release

Melbourne Workshop Focuses on Decarbonization and Operational Improvements in Paper Industry

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Visy recently organized a two-day workshop in Melbourne focused on decarbonization in papermaking. The event brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss energy efficiency, cost savings, and operational improvements. Voith showcased its technologies and international … Read the full press release

Landmark Partnership: Unilever Joins FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ as Official Personal Care Sponsor

(IN BRIEF) Unilever personal care brands, including Rexona, Dove, Lifebuoy, and Lux, have been announced as the Official Sponsors of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. This partnership is a first for FIFA, as it includes personal care brands across … Read the full press release

European Parliament Approves Draft Law to Empower Consumers and Promote Sustainable Products

(IN BRIEF) MEPs approve draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability, and combat misleading claims. The proposal aims to empower consumers in making environmentally friendly choices and encourage companies to offer more sustainable products. The legislation includes banning misleading … Read the full press release

Serbian SME Papir Print converts waste gases to energy and installs solar panels with EBRD and EU support

(IN BRIEF) Serbian company Papir Print has invested in a thermal oxidation plant that converts waste gases into heating and cooling energy, as well as a rooftop solar power plant, with the support of the EBRD and the EU. The … Read the full press release

Austrian microelectronics firm AT&S secures €250m funding from European Investment Bank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €250 million loan to Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik (AT&S), a microelectronics specialist. The loan will support AT&S’s research and development activities and the construction of a new research center in … Read the full press release

Infineon Showcases OptiMOS 7 MOSFETs at PCIM 2023 Tradeshows

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched its latest generation of power MOSFETs for automotive applications, called the OptiMOS 7 40V MOSFET family. These MOSFETs combine thin-wafer technology with innovative packaging to deliver significant performance benefits in tiny packages, making … Read the full press release