Tag Archives: partnership

UEA and Majmaah University Launch Strategic Academic and Cultural Exchange

(IN BRIEF) UEA and Majmaah University have launched a formal collaboration to strengthen academic cooperation, student mobility, and research partnerships. The alliance began with a two‑week summer programme at UEA for Majmaah students and was solidified by a Memorandum of … Read the full press release

Maxiforja Unveils 6,500‑Ton KERS‑Equipped Forging Press to Boost Capacity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Maxiforja has expanded its forging capabilities by installing a 6,500‑ton GLK 6500 press from ANDRITZ Schuler at its Canoas facility. This world‑record press features an energy‑saving Kinetic Energy Recovering System (KERS), which slashes power requirements by up to 40 percent compared … Read the full press release

Webuild Welcomes AC Milan Back to Perth as It Accelerates Major Australian Infrastructure Projects

(IN BRIEF) Webuild proudly supports AC Milan’s July 31 friendly against Perth Glory at HBF Park—echoing last year’s 56,000‑strong turnout at Optus Stadium—and reinforces its dedication to sport through the “  ” Olympic athlete campaign. As Australia accounts for 16 percent of Webuild’s backlog, the … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Santé & Territoires Finalizes €243 Million Acquisition of Petits‑fils Senior Care Network

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Santé & Territoires has finalized its takeover of Petits‑fils, the leading national franchise for at‑home senior care in France, following regulatory clearance from the French Competition Authority. The deal—valued at around €243 million—integrates more than 290 Petits‑fils … Read the full press release

Eni’s Versalis and Acea Ambiente Partner on Mechanical and Chemical Recycling of Post‑Industrial Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Versalis and Acea Ambiente have signed an MoU to collaborate on recycling initiatives aimed at recovering value from post‑consumer and post‑industrial plastics. They will jointly identify waste streams at Acea Ambiente’s facilities suitable for Versalis’s mechanical and chemical … Read the full press release

Portugal Breaks Ground on Porto–Oiã High‑Speed Rail with €875 Million EIB Backing

(IN BRIEF) Infraestruturas de Portugal and the Avan Norte consortium have inked a 30‑year concession to deliver the Porto–Oiã section of the Lisbon–Porto high‑speed railway, marking the kickoff of Phase 1. The European Investment Bank will underwrite €875 million of the total … Read the full press release

Synaptiq’s AI Slashes Radiotherapy Planning Time with Automated Tumour and Organ Contouring

(IN BRIEF) Synaptiq is streamlining radiotherapy preparation with its AI‑driven contouring software, which automates the delineation of tumours and organs at risk. Founded by Dragoș Dușe and Roxana Săbău, the Romanian startup emerged from research at Germany’s Cancer Research Centre and now … Read the full press release

EIB Advances €50 Million for Iberdrola’s il·lumina to Rebuild Flood‑Damaged Valencia Grid

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has provided Iberdrola with two €25 million loans—half from its own funds and half via Spain’s Regional Resilience Fund—to back il·lumina, the utility’s project to reconstruct and future‑proof the Valencia distribution grid damaged in the 2024 floods. … Read the full press release

COVESA and ACEA Team Up to Standardise Onboard APIs for Commercial Vehicle Interoperability

(IN BRIEF) COVESA and ACEA have signed an MoU to co‑develop an industry‑standard onboard API for commercial vehicles, harmonizing data exchange across truck and bus manufacturers. The initiative extends COVESA’s Vehicle Signal Specification with a bespoke commercial‑vehicle data catalogue, accessed … Read the full press release

Leadec Assembles One Millionth Wheel for MAN’s Niepołomice Truck Plant

(IN BRIEF) Leadec hit a major milestone on 15 July 2025 by assembling its one‑millionth wheel for the MAN Trucks plant in Niepołomice, Poland. Partnering since August 2022, Leadec’s Kokotów assembly shop operates 24/7 with a 90‑strong team, producing 1,700 wheels daily to … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Wins €20 Million Insulation Framework to Enhance Efficiency at Antwerp Refinery

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a five‑year, €20 million+ insulation services contract at a major oil refinery in Antwerp, deepening a ten‑year relationship with a top global oil and gas firm. The scope includes pipe insulation replacement, tank insulation and … Read the full press release

Baladna and Algeria Partner with GEA for €170 Million Mega Dairy Farm and Milk Powder Plant

(IN BRIEF) Baladna, the Algerian Government and GEA have inked a €140–170 million agreement to construct the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Adrar, Algeria. Scheduled to break ground in 2026 and begin milk powder production by … Read the full press release

Vonovia Joins ATechX Accelerator to Co‑Innovate Smart Living, Energy and IoT Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE has become a strategic partner of ATechX, Aroundtown’s accelerator that pairs startups with industry leaders to co-develop solutions for the real estate sector. Leveraging its management of over 500,000 apartments across Germany, Sweden and Austria, Vonovia will … Read the full press release

Eviden to Deploy Lifelink 5G Private Network in Port of Ploče’s Smart Port Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has won a contract to implement a private 5G network at Croatia’s Port of Ploče, partnering with Markoja to deploy its Lifelink solution as part of the port’s Smart Port digitalization programme. The network will provide real‑time, … Read the full press release

Continental Survey Reveals How Fleet Operators in UK, France and Germany Differ on Digital and Sustainability Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s “The Future of Fleets” study, surveying 850 managers across Europe and North America, reveals that 76 percent of fleets face rising operating costs and 46 percent fear broader economic threats. The research illuminates marked differences in each country’s appetite … Read the full press release

Boskalis & Allseas Win €1.2 Billion Contract to Build Taiwan’s Second Yongan–Tongxiao Offshore Gas Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis and Allseas have formed a 50/50 consortium that will deliver CPC Corporation Taiwan’s second offshore gas pipeline, YT2, valued at approximately €1.2 billion. The project entails designing, constructing, installing and pre‑commissioning a 232 km, 36‑inch pipeline running parallel to the existing … Read the full press release

AI4HF Unites Global Stakeholders to Co‑Create First Trustworthy AI Tool for Heart Failure Care

(IN BRIEF) The EU‑funded AI4HF project is co‑designing, developing and evaluating a trustworthy AI tool to personalise heart failure care. Engaging over 200 stakeholders—including patients, clinicians and administrators—from Europe, South America and Africa, the project has held multiple workshops to … Read the full press release

Port of Rotterdam Taps Amlan Bora to Forge South Asia–Europe Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) Amlan Bora has been named Chief Representative for India and South Asia by the Port of Rotterdam Authority through Dhanoni Advisory LLP. Stationed in Ahmedabad, he will forge stronger, more resilient supply chains linking India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with … Read the full press release

VINCI Energies to Acquire Zimmer & Hälbig, Bolstering High‑Tech HVAC‑R Capabilities Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Energies has signed a deal—subject to antitrust approval—to acquire Zimmer & Hälbig, a Bielefeld‑based specialist in HVAC‑R solutions for sensitive environments such as hospitals, laboratories, industrial sites, clean rooms and data centres. Founded in 1974, Zimmer & Hälbig reported €96 million in 2024 … Read the full press release

Langley Holdings Celebrates ARO’s Welding Technology Driving Xiaomi YU7 Success

(IN BRIEF) Langley Holdings plc celebrates its subsidiary ARO Welding Technologies’ role in Xiaomi’s record‑breaking YU7 electric SUV launch, which garnered over 200,000 pre‑orders within three minutes. Building on the success of the SU7 sedan, ARO’s proven resistance welding guns … Read the full press release