Tag Archives: partnership

Carmeuse Backs Bellona’s New Marine Restoration Hub to Revive Norway’s Blue Rainforest

(IN BRIEF) Carmeuse has joined the Bellona Foundation’s Center for Marine Restoration in Lofoten as a Founding Partner, contributing its limestone-based expertise to efforts to revive Norway’s decimated kelp forests. The partnership will explore lime-application methods to control invasive sea … Read the full press release

Lumene Automates Tube Packaging with Stora Enso’s Sustainable Wraparound System

(IN BRIEF) Lumene Group has implemented Stora Enso’s Österbergs W50 wraparound packaging machine to automate the boxing of its forty tube-based beauty products. This collaboration addresses Lumene’s sustainability targets by delivering recyclable, durable, and user-friendly packaging. Operational benefits include improved … Read the full press release

Verizon and Nokia Partner to Power Thames Freeport with Private 5G for Smarter Ports and Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Verizon Business and Nokia will deploy private 5G networks across the Thames Freeport’s main logistics and manufacturing sites—DP World London Gateway, Port of Tilbury, and Ford Dagenham—to support AI analytics, autonomous vehicle control, and real-time logistics orchestration. Backed … Read the full press release

DNV and 20 Industry Leaders Complete Validation of Wind Farm Flow Control for Bankable Deployment

(IN BRIEF) After 18 months of collaboration with 20 leading energy companies, DNV has validated wind farm flow control (WFFC) technology using its LongSim CFD platform. The joint industry project generated the most comprehensive performance dataset to date and agreed … Read the full press release

DNV Introduces Enhanced KFX Software for Accurate CO₂, Ammonia, and Hydrogen Risk Modeling

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s new KFX release enhances CFD simulations with specialized models for CO₂, ammonia, and hydrogen, enabling precise predictions of dry-ice formation, spray absorption, and explosion dynamics. Developed with Equinor, TotalEnergies, Vår Energi, and Horisont Energi, the update supports … Read the full press release

TUM and LMU Invite Munich Residents on Soundwalks to Shape Future Urban Soundscapes

(IN BRIEF) CitySoundscapes, led by TUM and LMU Munich with multiple partners, has launched guided soundwalks in three Munich neighborhoods. Participants traverse 1.5 km routes, recording their reactions to diverse urban sounds—positive, neutral, or negative—via questionnaires or an app. Data … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak Unveil Spaceshop Structure and Sculptural Beosound 2 Edition

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak have unveiled two collaborative designs: the Vollebak Spaceshop, a 1,000 kg aluminium pop-up structure by SAGA, and the Beosound 2 Vollebak Edition speaker, featuring a novel “burnout” anodised finish. Both will launch at … Read the full press release

University of Southampton and Cambridge Warn That Responsible AI Is Crucial for Better UK Public Services

(IN BRIEF) A joint report from the University of Southampton and the University of Cambridge, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, explores artificial intelligence’s growing impact on UK public services. While AI-driven tools—such as council chatbots, GP booking systems, and hospital … Read the full press release

Femern Exhibition Debuts at LEGOLAND Billund to Showcase Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Construction

(IN BRIEF) On 23 June, a new 250 m² “Femern” exhibition opened in LEGOLAND® Billund’s Miniland, featuring a giant LEGO® model of the 18 km Fehmarnbelt immersed tunnel between Denmark and Germany. Inaugurated by Transport Ministers Thomas Danielsen and Claus … Read the full press release

Fortum and P2X Solutions Forge Partnership to Deliver Green Hydrogen from Kalla Test Center

(IN BRIEF) Fortum will supply green hydrogen to P2X Solutions under a new sales agreement, with hydrogen produced at Fortum’s 2 MW Kalla test center in Loviisa. P2X Solutions will handle onward distribution to its customers. This partnership strengthens Finland’s … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Upgrade Solingen Waste-to-Energy Plant with TurboSorp Emission Control

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will equip TBS’s Solingen waste-to-energy plant with its TurboSorp flue gas cleaning technology, reducing key pollutants to meet Germany’s rigorous air-quality standards and extend the plant’s service life. The modernization, valued but undisclosed, is slated from November … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Opens Coventry Digital Engineering Hub to Power Next-Gen UK Submarines

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has opened a digital engineering centre in Coventry’s Ansty Park, recruiting 150 professionals from diverse sectors to support the design, operation, and maintenance of the UK’s submarine fleet. The hub will develop and monitor critical systems … Read the full press release

EIB-Backed Jiji Hydropower Plant Launch Powers 15,000 Homes and Boosts Burundi’s Growth

(IN BRIEF) Burundi’s President officially opened the Jiji hydroelectric plant in Bururi province, marking a major milestone toward the nation’s energy self-reliance. When paired with the soon-to-be-completed Mulembwe facility, the two dams will deliver 49.5 MW of capacity and 235 … Read the full press release

EIB Backs Andalucía with €133 Million to Modernise Community Services and Drive Green and Digital Growth

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is providing a €133 million loan to the Andalusian government, co-funded by ERDF, ESF+, and Just Transition funds, to revamp healthcare and educational infrastructure with climate-adaptation measures, bolster job creation and skills training, and advance research … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Propel OLEDWorks to Boost European Manufacturing and Next-Gen OLED R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is granting OLEDWorks a €30 million loan, co-financed by the InvestEU programme, to expand production and R&D at its Aachen site. OLEDWorks specializes in energy-efficient, high-brightness OLED lighting for automotive stop-and-turn signals, microdisplays, and … Read the full press release

Generative-Economy Design Realized: How Dassault Systèmes and Patrick Jouin Created a Waste-Minimizing Chair

(IN BRIEF) Ta.Tamu is a groundbreaking chair co-created by Dassault Systèmes and Patrick Jouin on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Leveraging AI-powered virtual twins, life-cycle assessment, and biomimicry, the design team optimized the chair’s folded form for 3D printing without assembly. The … Read the full press release

Suez Wins Ten-Year Contract to Modernize Kochi’s Water Network and Deliver 24×7 Service

(IN BRIEF) Suez has secured a ten-year, performance-based contract with the Kerala Water Authority—funded by the Asian Development Bank and Kerala government—to upgrade and operate Kochi’s water distribution network for 700,000 people. The project covers 95 km², involves replacing deteriorated … Read the full press release

Expanding Horizons Secures £3.25 Million from NatWest to Acquire Enable Care Homes and Strengthen South Wales Services

(IN BRIEF) Expanding Horizons has acquired Enable Care Services (South Wales) Ltd, adding three care homes in Cwmbran and Argoed to its portfolio. This move, financed by a £3.25 million loan from NatWest, also funds refinancing and infrastructure upgrades to … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech and Confluent Partner to Deliver Advanced Real-Time Data Streaming and Governance in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has entered a strategic partnership with Confluent to integrate Confluent’s comprehensive data streaming platform into Telefónica Tech’s offerings in Spain. This collaboration extends Telefónica Tech’s portfolio with Confluent Cloud, Confluent Platform, and enterprise-grade governance tools, enabling … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €38.2 Million to Bosqar Invest’s €143.2 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond, Croatia’s Largest Private SLB

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €38.2 million via private placement into Bosqar Invest’s record-breaking €143.2 million dual-tranche SLB—the largest private-sector sustainability-linked bond in Croatian history. The issuance consists of a €105.0 million public tranche to be listed on the … Read the full press release