Tag Archives: Operational Excellence

Unitex and CVC Strategic Opportunities Form Long-Term Partnership to Accelerate Growth Across Healthcare Textile Services in the Northeast United States

(IN BRIEF) Unitex Textile Services and CVC Strategic Opportunities have agreed to a long-term strategic partnership that will see CVC invest in Unitex alongside the founding Potack family, marking the first external equity investment in the healthcare textile services company’s … Read the full press release

FLS Signs Lifecycle Agreement With Lloyds Metals and Energy to Support Mining Operations in India

(IN BRIEF) FLSmidth (FLS) has signed a lifecycle agreement with Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) covering the full FLS equipment flowsheet across LMEL’s mining operations in India. The agreement includes a dedicated on-site FLS team, customised maintenance, continuous training … Read the full press release

ePlane’s e200X Electric Air Taxi to Use HENSOLDT Navigation and Connectivity Systems

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has received a firm order from The ePlane Company, also known as Ubifly Technologies, to supply its avionics suite for the e200X, India’s first electric air taxi. The order marks HENSOLDT’s transition from joint development to series … Read the full press release

AmeriTerpenes Positioned for Growth Under Mutares Ownership Following Symrise Divestment

(IN BRIEF) Symrise AG has signed and closed a definitive agreement to sell AmeriTerpenes LLC, its renewable terpene ingredients business, to international private equity investor Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, advancing Symrise’s portfolio management under the ONE Symrise strategy. AmeriTerpenes … Read the full press release

Wireless Logic to Acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT Connectivity Business Through Arqia

(IN BRIEF) Wireless Logic has signed an agreement to acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT connectivity business, which will become part of Arqia after completion. The transaction builds on Wireless Logic’s 2025 acquisition of Arqia and supports its strategy to expand in … Read the full press release

NORMA Group Production Site in Serbia to Manufacture Systems for Major Automotive Customer

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has secured the largest single project order in its history, a ten-year contract with a lifetime sales value of approximately EUR 157 million. The company will supply complex thermal management systems for future vehicle platforms of … Read the full press release

CTS to Operate as Independent Supplier Following Mutares Acquisition From Magna

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of Magna’s Car Top Systems business, establishing CTS as an independent global automotive supplier. CTS specialises in roof and aerodynamic kinematic systems, including convertible tops, sliding and folding roofs, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Combines Stainless Europe and Advanced Materials Under New Europe Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Matthieu Jehl as President, Business Area Europe, effective 1 August 2026. Jehl will continue as a member of Outokumpu’s Leadership Team, which he joined in 2025. He most recently served as President, Business Line Stainless … Read the full press release

INEOS Enterprises Sells Ultra-Pure Sulphur Dioxide Business for $190 Million

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst in a transaction valued at $190 million. Calabrian operates manufacturing facilities in Port Neches, Texas, and Timmins, Ontario, supplying products … Read the full press release

INEOS Enterprises Sells Ultra-Pure Sulphur Dioxide Business for $190 Million

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst in a transaction valued at $190 million. Calabrian operates manufacturing facilities in Port Neches, Texas, and Timmins, Ontario, supplying products … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Joins World Economic Forum Initiative to Accelerate Industrial Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has joined the advisory board of the World Economic Forum’s new Lighthouse Operating System initiative, an open-source framework designed to help manufacturers scale digital transformation and operational excellence. Developed using insights from the World Economic Forum’s … Read the full press release

Uwe Zulehner to Lead Voith Hydro North America as Renewable Energy Demand Continues to Grow

(IN BRIEF) Voith Hydro has appointed Uwe Zulehner as President and CEO of its North American operations based in York, Pennsylvania. Zulehner brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the engineering, mining, metals and energy sectors, including … Read the full press release

Bergslagets Skogar Set to Become Europe’s Largest Listed Pure-Play Forest Company Following Stora Enso Separation

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has announced Bergslagets Skogar as the new name for its planned standalone Swedish forest asset company ahead of its expected public listing in 2027. The company will manage more than 1.2 million hectares of sustainably managed … Read the full press release

ZF Strengthens Slovak Leadership with Appointment of Milan Šesták as CEO of ZF Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has appointed Dipl. Ing. Milan Šesták as Chief Executive Officer of ZF Slovakia, a.s., effective at the end of 2025, strengthening leadership stability and advancing the company’s transformation agenda across its Slovak operations. Šesták, who has … Read the full press release

Jake Morris Takes Leadership of ZF’s UK R&D Hub as Group Advances Mobility Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has appointed Jake Morris as Site Leader of its UK Research and Development Hub in Solihull, effective January 1, 2026. With more than 25 years at ZF, Morris brings deep experience in steering technologies, portfolio strategy, … Read the full press release

Adecco reveals roadmap for hybrid workforce innovation powered by AI and digital platforms

(IN BRIEF) The Adecco Group will spotlight its long-term strategy to build an agility advantage across its talent and technology offerings during Capital Markets Day in London, outlining how organisations can thrive amid demographic change and the rise of AI-enabled … Read the full press release

New Swissport cargo facility at Manchester Airport enhances UK air freight capacity and efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has opened a new cutting-edge cargo facility, Box 4, at Manchester Airport, doubling its handling capacity to 110,000 tons and expanding its operational footprint by 67%. The hub integrates advanced cargo management systems, a dedicated Pharma Centre, … Read the full press release

Amey Secures Long-Term £70 Million Funding to Advance MOD Equipment and Infrastructure Support

(IN BRIEF) Amey has completed a £70 million refinancing and acquisition initiative with HSBC and NatWest, securing long-term funding through June 2030 to reinforce its operations with the Ministry of Defence. The new facility provides Amey with the flexibility to … Read the full press release

Atos Group strengthens leadership team with four senior appointments to drive “Genesis” transformation plan

(IN BRIEF) Atos Group has expanded its executive team with four senior appointments to support its “Genesis” transformation plan and drive profitable growth. Florin Rotar becomes EVP and Group CTO, focusing on AI and technology strategy; Laurent Soulier joins as … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Awards ISO/IEC 27001 Certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai for Excellence in Information Security

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China has granted ISO/IEC 27001 certification to MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, validating the company’s strong information security management framework. The recognition affirms MTU-Z’s ability to safeguard sensitive aviation data and maintain global operational integrity in the … Read the full press release