(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Aspiravi to secure 120 GWh of renewable energy annually from Belgian wind farms. This partnership will significantly reduce Borealis’ Scope 2 emissions and supports the company’s goal of sourcing … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aspiravi, Belgium, Bernard Steverlynck, Borealis, decarbonization, economic growth, onshore wind turbines, partnership, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, renewable energy sourcing, scope 2 emissions, sustainability, sustainable development, sustainable energy, Wolfram Krenn
(IN BRIEF) GEA has been awarded the “Top Employer 2025” certification in six countries, including its first recognition in Italy, and renewed certifications in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Portugal. The award, given by the independent Top Employers Institute, acknowledges … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, News, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Technology
Tagged Awards, Belgium, business strategy, CHRO, competitive edge., Diversity & Inclusion, Dr. Ulrich Braig, GEA, Germany, global assessment, HR Best Practices Survey, HR practices, Italy, job market, job search criterion, leadership, learning, People Strategy, Poland, PORTUGAL, Purpose & Values, Spain, sustainability, sustainability pioneer, Talent Acquisition, Top Employer 2025, Top Employers Institute, top talent, well-being, Work Environment
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced its acquisition of Septentrio NV, a leading provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. This acquisition will combine Septentrio’s advanced GNSS platform with Hexagon’s broader positioning solutions, including sensor fusion and anti-jamming technologies, enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Belgium, Business, Industrial, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, anti-jamming, Autonomous Solutions division, Autonomous systems, autonomy, Belgium, correction services, GNSS technologies, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, high accuracy, Leuven, mission-critical applications, Norbert Hanke, OEM customers, perception technologies, positioning solutions, Resilient Assured Positioning, robotics, sensor fusion, Septentrio NV, swap, UAVs
(IN BRIEF) Centrica has acquired the Terhills battery storage project, an 18 MW facility in Belgium, from venture capital firm LRM as part of its strategy to boost green energy investments. The site, operational since 2018, has been optimised by … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Battery Storage Project, Belgium, Centrica, Chris O’Shea, ENERGY, investments, partnership, sustainability, Tom Vanham
(IN BRIEF) Barco will showcase its advanced projection technology in a stunning video mapping event on Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, as part of Belgium’s economic mission to Brazil led by HRH Princess Astrid from November 23 to … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Barco, Belgium, Brazil, HRH Princess Astrid, INNOVATION, partnership, Projection on Christ the Redeemer, Rio
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has supplied its Lewatit TP 108 DW ion exchange resin for De Watergroep’s mobile water treatment plant in Brussels, Belgium, aimed at removing PFAS contamination from drinking water. The modular plant, operational since May 2024, can treat … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Flemish water utility De Watergroep has secured a €350 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize Flanders’ drinking water infrastructure. The funding supports a comprehensive 2023-2038 plan aimed at reducing water leakage, expanding the network … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Belgium, De Watergroep, EIB, Flanders’ Drinking Water Network, Hans Goossens, modernization, partnership, Robert de Groot, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SGS, in partnership with SkyeBase, has launched the Elios 3 UT Probe, a cutting-edge drone-mounted tool for ultrasonic thickness (UT) measurements. This technology allows safe, precise inspections in elevated or difficult-to-reach locations without the need for scaffolding or … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, Drone-Based Ultrasonic Tool, efficiency, Elios 3 UT Probe, Industrial Inspections, partnership, safety, SGS, SkyeBase
(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced advanced laser diffraction technology at its Wavre, Belgium lab, enhancing its ability to measure droplet sizes in spray drug delivery systems. This investment in Malvern Spraytec technology allows for real-time data collection during the spray … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Belgium, investment, Laser Diffraction Technology, Malvern Spraytec laser diffraction system, partnership, Pharmaceutical Spray Testing, safety, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command to provide eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the anti-submarine warfare frigate program, a joint initiative between the Netherlands and Belgium. These advanced naval … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Belgium, Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Guns, navies, Netherlands, partnership, Stefan Löfström
(IN BRIEF) An international operation coordinated by Eurojust successfully dismantled servers and communication channels of the RedLine and META malware, which had targeted millions of victims worldwide to steal personal data like usernames, passwords, and cryptocurrency information. Authorities from the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Australia, Belgium, Eurojust, International Coalition, Malware Network, Netherlands, partnership, PORTUGAL, United Kingdom, United States
(IN BRIEF) Evonik recently celebrated 50 years of methionine production at its Antwerp site, a crucial location in its global production of MetAMINO® for animal feed. The anniversary highlighted Antwerp’s role in Evonik’s international network and emphasized the company’s call … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Antwerp, Belgium, Dr. Gaetano Blanda, Evonik, Johann-Caspar Gammelin, MetAMINO®, Methionine Production, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ENGIE has expanded its biomethane production in Europe by acquiring its first facility in Belgium, located in Bree. The plant, operational since 2013, will be converted to biomethane production by October 2024, with a capacity of 68 GWh … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been tasked with designing the Green Turtle battery energy storage system for GIGA Storage Belgium, one of the largest in continental Europe. With a capacity of 2,800 MWh, this facility will store surplus renewable energy, such … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Belgium, Energy Storage Hub, Erwin Malcorps, Joeri Siborgs, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Sweco
(IN BRIEF) Bentley has officially unveiled the Flying Spur Mulliner at the 2024 Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium, marking its European debut. This luxury four-door Grand Tourer features a powerful 782 PS, 1,000 Nm hybrid powertrain, making it the most … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgium, Bentley, Flying Spur Mulliner, Luxury, performance, Zoute Grand Prix
(IN BRIEF) Belgium-based PanTera has raised €134 million in a Series A funding round led by EQT Life Sciences to accelerate the large-scale production of actinium-225 (225Ac), a crucial isotope for Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) used in cancer treatment. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Actinium-225, Belgium, Cancer Therapies, EQT, PanTera, partnership, shortage, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis has inaugurated its new Advanced Sludge Processing by Aurubis (ASPA) plant in Beerse, Belgium. This €33 million facility, developed in-house, enhances the recovery of tin and precious metals from anode sludges, a by-product of copper refining. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Advanced Sludge Processing by Aurubis (ASPA), Aurubis, Bart Craane, Belgium, Dirk Vandenberghe, Germany, Inge Hofkens, Metal Recovery, partnership, recycling plant, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize has launched a new app for its Belgian brand, Delhaize, as part of a six-country rollout plan. This app enhances customer experience with an intuitive interface, enriched loyalty features, and improved in-store functionalities. The app, designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, Belgium, Delhaize App, digital experience, Europe, Lefteris Geranios, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BP has finalized the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, an energy supplier to commercial and industrial customers in Germany. This acquisition, announced in January 2024, enhances BP’s European gas and power operations and expands its reach to Germany, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Poland, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Austria, Belgium, BP, Cord Wiesner, Elaine Skinner-Reid, European Energy, GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, Netherlands, partnership, Poland, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Barco’s permit for a 4.5MW wind turbine at its Kortrijk site was annulled by the Council for Permit Disputes, which cited a need for more thorough examination and justification by the Flemish Government. Despite the setback, Barco is … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Law, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Barco, Belgium, Kurt Verheggen, Minister Demir, Permit, wind turbine
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