Tag Archives: France

Symrise Unveils Sustainable and Innovative Solutions at CFIA 2025 to Strengthen Market Presence in France

(IN BRIEF) Symrise will showcase its latest innovations at CFIA 2025 in Rennes, France, with a focus on sustainable and cost-effective food and beverage solutions. The company’s exhibits will feature products that address current industry needs, including ethical chicken, cocoa … Read the full press release

KfW Research: Germany Faces Challenges in Heat Pump Adoption Despite Growing Market Demand

(IN BRIEF) The adoption of heat pumps in Germany remains slower compared to other European countries, largely due to the significant electricity-to-gas price ratio. However, recent findings from KfW Research suggest that adjusting these prices could significantly boost the number … Read the full press release

UAE-France High-Level Business Council Strengthens Economic Cooperation at Third Meeting

(IN BRIEF) At the third meeting of the UAE-France High-Level Business Council in Paris, strategic partnerships were formed to enhance collaboration in energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. The event, co-chaired by H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and Patrick … Read the full press release

UAE-France Strategic Alliance Fuels Clean Energy Expansion in Africa and Asia

(IN BRIEF) A new partnership, strengthened by the UAE-France High-Level Business Council and the UAE-France Framework for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, is set to bolster clean energy access in emerging markets. Masdar, TotalEnergies, and EPointZero have formalized a collaboration to … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Helps Revibat Launch Innovative System to Recycle Glass Wool Waste into Building Insulation Panels

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned an advanced neXline airlay system for Revibat in France, which allows the company to convert glass wool waste into valuable building insulation panels, reducing landfill waste and the carbon footprint. The system processes … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Presence in Mediterranean Logistics Corridor with Acquisition of 12,850 sqm Facility in Beaucaire

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has acquired a 12,850 sqm logistics platform in Beaucaire, located within the Gard region’s Mediterranean logistics triangle. The development, set to begin in February 2025 and complete in early 2026, is part of the Domitia Business Park. … Read the full press release

PNE Group Expands Global Reach with First Wind Farm Outside Germany in France

(IN BRIEF) The PNE Group has launched its first wind farm outside Germany, the Saint-Aubin-du-Plain wind farm in France, which entered trial operation in late 2024 and is set to begin its 20-year Contract for Difference on February 1, 2025. … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics and TotalEnergies Forge Historic PPA to Power Operations with 100% Renewable Energy in France

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has signed its first physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with TotalEnergies to secure renewable energy for its operations in France. The 15-year contract will deliver 1.5 TWh of clean power from two new wind and solar farms, … Read the full press release

International Money Laundering Operation Unraveled with 23 Arrests and Seizures Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) An international investigation led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in a large-scale money laundering scheme that helped criminals launder approximately EUR 100 million. The group, operating across several countries including Spain, Cyprus, and Germany, used both … Read the full press release

France and Germany Take Key Step Forward in MGCS Tank Replacement Project

(IN BRIEF) On January 23, 2025, in Paris, representatives from KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales signed a shareholder agreement for the MGCS Project Company GmbH. This agreement is a major step forward in the MGCS program, which … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Announces Record EUR 5bn EARN Bond Issuance, Marks Largest Ever Climate Awareness Order Book

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) successfully priced a EUR 5bn 10-year EARN bond on January 8, 2025, marking the largest Climate Awareness EARN order book in the institution’s history at EUR 47.3bn, including EUR 1.95bn from Joint Lead … Read the full press release

Eviden Secures National Contract to Deploy C-ITS PKI for France’s Connected Mobility Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has been awarded a four-year contract by France’s Department for Transport Infrastructure and Mobility Services (DGITM) to deploy its IDnomic C-ITS PKI solution. Set for nationwide rollout in 2025, the system will … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €243 Million Green Loan to ERG Group for Renewable Energy Expansion in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €243 million green loan to ERG Group to support renewable energy projects in Italy, France, and Germany as part of ERG’s 2024-2026 Business Plan. The financing will fund three greenfield … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Opens New Technical Center in France to Drive Innovation in Dry Molded Fiber Packaging

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has opened a new technical center in Montbonnot, France, focused on advancing dry molded fiber (DMF) production for sustainable packaging. DMF technology uses a nearly waterless process to create three-dimensional cellulose-based products, offering an eco-friendly packaging alternative. … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics and Ampere Partner to Deliver Advanced Silicon Carbide Power Modules for Next-Generation EVs

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics and Ampere, Renault Group’s EV division, have entered a multi-year agreement to supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules for Ampere’s next-generation electric powertrains starting in 2026. This partnership focuses on developing an advanced powerbox to enhance EV … Read the full press release

ABB Acquires SIB to Strengthen Cable Protection and Electrification Portfolio Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) ABB has acquired Solutions Industry & Building (SIB), a French manufacturer of premium cable glands and electrical products, to expand its portfolio of electrification and cable protection solutions. This acquisition strengthens ABB’s presence in specialized markets such as … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Backs Sistafund with €30 Million Investment to Champion Gender Diversity in Venture Capital

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million to Sistafund, a venture capital initiative championing gender diversity in European startups. Targeting a total of €100 million, Sistafund invests in early-stage companies where women hold at least 30% … Read the full press release

Adyen Partners with Doctolib to Revolutionize Financial Services for Medical Professionals

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has partnered with Doctolib to enhance financial services for medical professionals across Europe. Initially launched in France and Italy, the collaboration enables healthcare providers to streamline administrative tasks with integrated payment solutions and financial tools, allowing them … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with Air Liquide to Advance Renewable Hydrogen Production in France

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at the La Mède biorefinery in southeast France, aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually. The €150 million project will recycle byproducts to produce 25,000 … Read the full press release

Normandy’s BIOSYNERGY Plant Revolutionizes Waste-to-Energy with Sustainable Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The BIOSYNERGY plant, a cutting-edge facility for generating renewable energy from biomass and solid recovered fuel (SRF), has been inaugurated in the Le Havre region of Normandy, France. Spearheaded by SUEZ and Vauban Infrastructure Partners, alongside regional and … Read the full press release