(IN BRIEF) Anders Svensson has been appointed as Hexagon’s new President and CEO, set to take office by July 2025. He will succeed Norbert Hanke, who will continue as interim President and CEO until then. Svensson brings a wealth of … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI applications, Anders Svensson, appointment, autonomy, Board of Directors, CEO, Chairman, chemical engineering, company culture, customer-centricity, Digital Twins, GROWTH, Hexagon, Hexagon’s market positions, INNOVATION, interim President, Konecranes, leadership, leadership experience, Master's Degree, material handling solutions, Nasdaq Helsinki, Norbert Hanke, Ola Rollén, President, profitability, robotics, Sandvik, Swedish citizen
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse is celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth from its founding by Georg Knorr in Berlin in 1905 to becoming a global leader in braking systems for rail and commercial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 120th anniversary, 20 years of Knorr-Bremse Global Care, anniversary celebrations, braking systems, Cojali, Commercial Vehicles, Corporate Social Responsibility, Digital Automatic Coupler, digital solutions, Education, Georg Knorr, global impact, global leader, Heinz Hermann Thiele, hygiène, INNOVATION, Jaltest Diagnostics, Knorr-Bremse, Knorr-Bremse Global Care, Munich, pneumatic brakes, predictive maintenance, Product Development, rail, Regulations, safety-critical components, sanitation, sustainability, traffic volumes, transportation safety, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, WASH, WATER
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has been named a Top Employer in the UK for the fourteenth consecutive year, recognizing the company’s commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Bentley achieved higher scores in all key categories, including colleague … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged 2025, 2035, Awards, Belonging, Bentley Motors, Beyond100 strategy, DEIB, diversity, electric car launch, electric vehicle portfolio, Employee Experience, Employee Wellbeing, equity, fully electric car, HR practices, Inclusion, INNOVATION, Karen Lange, leadership, Top Employer, Top Employer Institute, transformation, UK, Work Environment, workplace excellence
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) presented a report at the Invisso Conference in Vienna examining innovation progress in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe (CESEE). While the region has made significant strides in R&D and labor productivity, challenges such … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged business environment, Central, CESEE, competitiveness, Debora Revoltella, Eastern, economic convergence, EIB, EU, GDP, ICT, INNOVATION, innovation gaps, innovation-driven growth, intellectual property, Invisso Conference, Kyriacos Kakouris, labor-productivity, Manufacturing, Oesterreichische Nationalbank, partnership, Patents, pharmaceuticals, R&D personnel, research-intensive sectors, risk capital, skilled workers, South Eastern Europe, technology adoption, venture capital, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, wiiw
(IN BRIEF) Formo, a Berlin-based food tech company, has secured a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to scale up its fermentation processes for producing dairy and egg alternatives. This brings the company’s total financing to over … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Animal Welfare, animal-free, Austria, bioidentical milk proteins, blue cheese, caseins, dairy alternatives, egg alternatives, egg substitute, EIB, environmental impact, fermentation processes, food system resilience, food tech, Formo, Frischhain, Germany, Greek feta, health, INNOVATION, InvestEU, Koji mushrooms, Metro, micro-fermentation, Nicola Beer, partnership, protein-rich, Raffael Wohlgensinger, REWE, Series B funding, sustainability, sustainable consumption, sustainable food production, synthetic biotechnologies, white cheese, €135 million, €35 million loan
(IN BRIEF) Christian Levin, CEO of Scania, has been elected as the new Chair of ACEA’s Commercial Vehicles Board for 2025. He stressed the European truck and bus sector’s leadership in technology and its importance for the region’s competitiveness and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, appointment, battery-electric, Christian Levin, combustion engines, Commercial Vehicles Board, competitiveness, customers, DAF, DAF Trucks, Daimler truck, ecosystem, enabling conditions, energy providers, European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, European Regulations, European truck and bus industry, Ford Trucks, forward-thinking policies, global leader, grid operators, Harald Seidel, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles, industry competitiveness, INNOVATION, Iveco Group, leadership, long-term incentives, MAN Truck & Bus, Member States, policymakers, Regulatory framework, Scania, skilled jobs, suppliers, sustainable society, technology, transition, visionary targets, Volvo Group, zero-emission powertrains
(IN BRIEF) At Cosmet’Agora 2025 in Paris, BASF introduced new eco-conscious formulations under its Beyond Beauty initiative, focusing on hydration, cleansing, UV protection, and natural makeup. These climate-adaptive solutions use sustainable ingredients to meet the rising consumer demand for environmentally … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Beyond Beauty, carbon footprint, Care 360°, Care Chemicals, Cegesoft® SB45 TR, Cetiol® OE, Cetiol® Ultimate, Cleansing, Cleansing & Protection, climate change, climate-adaptive formulations, Cosmedia® Gel CC, Cosmetagora, digitalization, eco-conscious beauty, Emulgade Verde 10 MS, Hydrating & Cooling, hydration, ingredient circularity, INNOVATION, natural makeup, Optimistic Glow, personal care, personalized beauty, Plantacare® range, renewable feedstocks, RiceTouch, science, sourcing traceability, sustainability, Tinomax™ CC, Tinosorb® A2B, transparency, UV protection, Uvinul® TS Hydro, Valérie Pian-Parison
(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has partnered with BMW Group, designating its premium paint brands, Glasurit and R-M, as preferred options for BMW’s aftersales network across 50 markets. This strategic partnership aims to provide high-performance, sustainable refinish solutions to BMW and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aftersales network, aftersales services, automotive refinish industry, BASF Coatings, BMW and MINI body shops, BMW Group, body shop sustainability, body shops, Chris Jackman, dealer network, Glasurit, Glasurit 100 Line, Global Strategic Account Management, INNOVATION, material consumption, multi-stage color applications, partnership, performance solutions, preferred paint brands, premium refinish brands, process efficiency, product quality, Quality, R-M, R-M Agilis Pioneer Series, refinish products, sustainability, training solutions
(IN BRIEF) Quark, southern Europe’s leading data centre engineering and design firm, is expanding internationally with the launch of a new subsidiary in Portugal. This follows its acquisition by Sener in 2023 and its successful entry into Germany and France. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged 000 square metres, 160 million euros, 250, 300 million euros, 45 data centres, 600 MW, acquisition, Altice, Banco de Portugal, Bilbao, Catalonia, CEO, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Covilhã data centre, data centre design technology hub, data centre engineering, design firm, digital economy, French market, German Market, INNOVATION, international customers, international expansion, Panattoni, partnership, PORTUGAL, Quark, Ricardo Abad, SENER, Sener group, SIBs, sophisticated data centres, Southern Europe, sustainable data centres, technology challenges, workforce expansion, workforce growth
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €20 million to the SG Capital Baltic Private Credit Fund, a new initiative managed by Latvia-based SG Capital Partners AIFP. The fund aims to raise €100 million to support small and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Arvīds Kostomārovs, Baltic businesses, bonds, capital expenditure, Climate Action, economic growth, EIF, EIF investment, environmental sustainability, Estonia, European Investment Fund, flexible financing solutions, funding gap, Harijs Švarcs, INNOVATION, institutional investors, InvestEU programme, Latvia, Lithuania, Marjut Falkstedt, Mid-Sized Companies, partnership, private credit, private credit financing, senior loans, SFDR, SG Capital, SG Capital Baltic Private Credit Fund, SG Capital Partners AIFP, SMEs, sustainabilty, Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, working capital
(IN BRIEF) CNH Industrial’s Case IH and New Holland brands have earned ten AE50 2025 awards for their innovative products and systems aimed at enhancing the agricultural and food industries. These include the Case IH Axial-Flow 260 series combines, C500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 13-foot working width, AE50 2025 awards, agricultural industry, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, APM2, ASABE, Automatic Productivity Management 2, Axial-Flow 260 series, C500 series corn heads, Case IH, CNH Industrial, combines, crop flow, CropSpeed Monitoring System, Early Riser 2160 48-row 20-inch planter, farming efficiency, food industry, FR Forage Cruiser, grain handling, hands-free operation, horsepower efficiency, INNOVATION, innovative products, IntelliCruise II, IntelliSense Bale Automation, Large Square Baler Automation, leadership, LiDAR Technology, Magnum tractors, Modular Tramline System, New Holland, operator experience, PowerDrive transmissions, productivity, Quadtrac Heavy-Duty Suspension, single-rotor technology, SmartSteer, sustainability, UltraFeed Pickup head
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched the “Siemens for Startups” program at CES 2025, aimed at empowering early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. The initiative provides access to Siemens’ software and hardware, helping these companies innovate, streamline development, and scale faster. In … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology
Tagged 3D printing, AI analytics, Amazon Web Services, Arkisys, automated manufacturing, aws, AWS Activate program, AWS Startup program, business development resources, CES 2025, cloud infrastructure, design software, Dirac, engineering startups, EthonAI, failure analysis, generative AI, global network, Haddy, INNOVATION, Instrumental Technology, Manufacturing, manufacturing startups, Peter Koerte, satellite integration, Siemens, Siemens for Startups, Siemens Xcelerator, simulation, software tools, startups growth, technology, venture clienting, venture-related services
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Polo, an iconic small car that has sold over 20 million units across six generations since its debut in 1975. Renowned for its affordability, quality, and innovation, the Polo has become a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, News
Tagged 1975 Polo L, 2025, 50 Years, Advanced Technology, affordability, affordable mobility, anniversary, Bremen Classic Motorshow, digital technology, global bestseller, hill climb Polo, historic models, INNOVATION, legacy, motorsport achievements, Polo, Quality, safety features, six generations, small car, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Classic, World Rally Championship
(IN BRIEF) Thales has introduced an advanced vehicle access solution combining digital car keys with the newly launched NFC CARd Key, designed to enhance convenience and security in the automotive industry. The digital key, compliant with Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Christine Caviglioli, Digital Car Key, INNOVATION, NFC CARd Key, Thales, Vehicle Access Solutions
(IN BRIEF) Edison, a leading energy provider with over 140 years of experience, has launched a new e-Mobility app and platform powered by Landis+Gyr’s OCEAN EV Charging Software. This platform provides access to over 30,000 charging stations across Italy, enhancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Antonella Periti, Davide Dotti, e-Mobility Platform, Edison, INNOVATION, Italy, Landis+Gyr, Matevž Mencin, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) On December 9th, HungaroControl became a member of Thales’ Alliance One, a collaborative group shaping the future of air traffic control (ATC) through the upgraded TopSky – ATC system. This system, designed to meet growing air traffic demands, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Symbiocell®, a new cosmetic ingredient derived from Cestrum latifolium leaves, now approved for use in China following a successful regulatory notification. Designed to soothe sensitive skin and reduce excessive skin reactions, Symbiocell® has shown strong … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged BASF, CHINA, INNOVATION, partnership, safety, Sensitive Skin, sustainability, Symbiocell®
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €100 million in financing to Marcegaglia, a Mantua-based steel group, as part of a €170 million investment plan to decarbonize and modernize its operations. The funding will support projects at key … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Antonio Marcegaglia, decarbonise, EIB, Emma Marcegaglia, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, Italy, Marcegaglia, partnership, steel production, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has won the ‘Resource Efficiency’ Award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024 for its innovative paper-based barrier material, developed in collaboration with Lactogal. This world-first solution replaces the aluminium layer in aseptic cartons, reducing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Awards, INNOVATION, Lactogal, leadership, Marco Marchetti, Paper-Based Barrier, sustainability, Tetra Pak
(IN BRIEF) ZEISS and the HÜBNER Group have unveiled an innovative holographic display technology for public transit, integrating real-time information and interactive content directly into bus and train windows. Utilizing energy-efficient and space-saving Multifunctional Smart Glass, the system enhances passenger … Read the full press release
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