Tag Archives: Europe

Otto Group Becomes First in Europe to Implement Boston Dynamics’ Stretch Robot for Logistics

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has integrated Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot into its logistics operations, becoming the first in Europe to do so. The robot is designed to autonomously unload containers, increasing efficiency and addressing labor shortages. This move is … Read the full press release

Aurubis and Talga Partner to Pioneer Sustainable Graphite Recycling for European Battery Industry

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis AG and Talga Group Ltd have partnered to develop a new process for producing recycled battery-grade graphite. The collaboration combines Aurubis’ advanced recycling methods and Talga’s innovative anode production technologies to create a sustainable, circular solution for … Read the full press release

DB Schenker, Trailer Dynamics, and CATL Collaborate on Battery Swapping Technology for Electric Trailers in Europe

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker, Trailer Dynamics, and CATL have partnered to explore the feasibility of Battery Swapping Technology (BST) for electric trailers in Europe. The project aims to reduce vehicle downtime and enhance efficiency with battery swaps taking just five … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Enhances Payment Experience with Tink’s Pay by Bank Service Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM, a leading ticketing service and live entertainment provider, has partnered with Tink to introduce the Pay by Bank feature for a faster and more secure payment process. This service allows users to pay directly from their … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Secures New Wind Park Approvals, Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has received building permits for three new wind parks in Lower Saxony, Germany, adding 116 megawatts to their renewable energy capacity. These projects, along with other wind and solar initiatives currently under development, are part of … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s NG-SOS App Achieves 4 Million Downloads, Revolutionizing Emergency Response Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation’s NG-SOS app has reached a milestone of over 4 million downloads and has facilitated 200,000 emergency calls across Europe. The app, available in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, connects users directly to emergency services, … Read the full press release

Elke Anderl Named Chief Commercial Officer to Drive T-Systems’ Growth and Market Leadership in Europe

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems has appointed Elke Anderl as the new Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 1, 2024. She succeeds Urs M. Krämer, who is stepping down. Elke Anderl, a seasoned expert in IT, sales, and service, will oversee global sales … Read the full press release

PUMA Recognized Among Europe’s Top Ten Climate Leaders by Financial Times

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has been recognized as one of Europe’s top ten Climate Leaders by the Financial Times, achieving its highest-ever ranking of eighth place. The company’s early achievement of its climate goals and new ambitious targets for 2030 highlight … Read the full press release

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

(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

Ahold Delhaize Launches Enhanced Delhaize App, Expanding Unified Digital Experience Across Europe

(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

EIB Grants €35 Million Green Loan to Haizea Wind Group to Advance Wind Energy Manufacturing in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €35 million green loan to Haizea Wind Group, a Spanish wind energy component manufacturer. This investment aims to enhance innovation and digitalization in the wind sector, supporting the REPowerEU plan … Read the full press release

E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus Partner to Establish Europe’s Largest Public Charging Network for Electric Trucks

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are collaborating to create a vast public charging network for electric commercial vehicles across Europe, featuring approximately 400 charging points at 170 locations. With 125 sites planned in Germany alone, this initiative … Read the full press release

Kembara Fund I FCR Secures €350 Million EIF Commitment to Drive Deep Tech and Climate Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Kembara Fund I FCR, a €1 billion deep tech and climate-focused fund managed by Spain-based Alma Mundi Ventures, has secured a €350 million commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF). As the first Spanish fund to be selected … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €37.5 Million in Nyxoah’s Innovative Sleep Apnea Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has awarded Belgium-based medtech company Nyxoah €37.5 million in venture-debt financing to support the development of innovative treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This funding, backed by the InvestEU Life Sciences programme, will … Read the full press release

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

(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

Capgemini and Equigy Partner to Transform Europe’s Energy Grid with New Crowd Balancing Platform

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has entered into a long-term agreement with Equigy, a collaborative platform of European Transmission Systems Operators (TSOs), to develop a Crowd Balancing Platform (CBP). This platform aims to optimize the management of electricity supply and demand across … Read the full press release

SWIFTT: A Copernicus-based forest management tool to map, mitigate, and prevent the main threats to EU forests

The solution will increase forest management productivity and cost-effectiveness, and enable forest managers, authorities, and policymakers to deal with forest threats proactively (IN BRIEF) Insect outbreaks, wildfires, and windthrow pose significant threats to European forests, exacerbated by climate change-induced extreme … Read the full press release

CMA CGM Group Unveils Seasonal Initiative FRENCH PEAK SERVICE to Strengthen Asia-Europe Shipping Routes

(IN BRIEF) CMA CGM Group introduces the FRENCH PEAK SERVICE, a seasonal initiative aimed at addressing the sudden surge in maritime transport demand between Asia, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean. This service involves deploying seven additional vessels with a capacity … Read the full press release

Stora Enso and Altris Unite to Drive Eco-Friendly Battery Solutions in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso and Altris, a Swedish sodium-ion battery developer, have joined forces to propel the advancement and commercialization of a sustainable battery value chain in Europe. The collaboration centers on integrating Stora Enso’s Lignode®—a sustainable hard carbon derived … Read the full press release

DHL Launches Europe’s First EV Center of Excellence in Italy

(IN BRIEF) DHL introduces Continental Europe’s inaugural EV Center of Excellence for electric mobility in Pozzuolo Martesana, near Milan, Italy. Collaborating with DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation’s Team EV, the center integrates warehousing and freight management from DHL Global Forwarding, … Read the full press release