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EIF Commits €15 Million to Merito Partners’ Fund to Boost SME Growth in the Baltic Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €15 million from the Baltic Innovation Fund II to Merito Partners’ ‘Merito Baltic Opportunities I AIF,’ marking its first institutional investment in the fund. Aiming to raise €100 million, the fund … Read the full press release

EIB and ČEZ Partner on €400 Million Loan to Enhance Czech Energy Infrastructure and Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €400 million to Czech energy provider ČEZ to modernize and expand the country’s electricity distribution grid, enabling the integration of up to 5.5 gigawatts of renewable energy. The project, aligned with … Read the full press release

Nationwide Simplifies Mortgage Applications with Experian Work Report™ Integration

(IN BRIEF) Nationwide has partnered with Experian to integrate its Work Report™ service, becoming the first major UK lender to automate income verification for mortgage applicants. This eliminates the need for manual proofs like payslips, enabling instant validation of income … Read the full press release

BT Group Secures £1.29bn Contract to Continue Powering the UK’s Emergency Services Network

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has secured a £1.29bn contract with the Home Office to provide mobile services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) over 7.25 years, with an option for a one-year extension. The ESN, built on EE’s award-winning 4G … Read the full press release

Holcim to Divest Majority Stake in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement Ltd

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has agreed to sell its 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement Ltd for an equity value of USD 1 billion. The transaction, aimed at streamlining Holcim’s portfolio, is expected to close in 2025, pending … Read the full press release

ZF’s Strategic Expansion of EPS Production Capacity in China Progresses with New Agreement

(IN BRIEF) ZF Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of ZF Group, has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Anting Economic Development Center for the second phase of expanding its electronic power steering (EPS) production in China. Following a … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Advances Strategic Growth Plan with Sale of PAM Building to Aldebaran and Bpifrance

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of its PAM Building subsidiary, a producer of sanitary and rainwater drainage solutions, to the French investment fund Aldebaran, with Bpifrance holding a minority stake. The divestment, which includes production facilities in France … Read the full press release

Morrisons Launches ‘Tractor Tuesdays’ to Support Farmers with 25% Discount at Cafés Nationwide

(IN BRIEF) Starting December 3, 2024, Morrisons will offer a 25% discount every Tuesday at all its Cafés for farmers, aiming to foster community and support within the farming industry. The initiative, called ‘Tractor Tuesdays,’ encourages farmers to gather, share … Read the full press release

SGS Celebrates 20 Years as a Global Leader in Maritime Environmental Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS celebrates 20 years of leadership in maritime environmental services, supporting shipowners, port operators, and coastal managers in over 600 ports globally. The company’s journey began with Dr. Vladimiro Bonamin and Robert Goldring, who introduced maritime environmental services … Read the full press release

EQT Exeter Sells Premier Student Housing Portfolio in Spain to Azora, Marking Key Milestone

(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has sold a portfolio of 12 student housing assets across nine cities in Spain to Azora, marking a key step in the Spanish student accommodation market. The portfolio, which has grown from 1,500 to 4,100 beds … Read the full press release

Valio Partners with Denps to Develop Premium Protein Supplement for Korea’s Health-Conscious Market

(IN BRIEF) Valio has partnered with Denps to create Denmark Protein Story, a premium protein supplement for Korea’s health-conscious market, featuring Valio’s lactose-free ingredient, Valio Eila® MPC 65. This high-protein milk concentrate makes up 40% of the product, offering both … Read the full press release

Rough Gas Storage Facility Supports UK’s Winter Energy Needs with Record Fill and Increased Production

(IN BRIEF) Centrica’s Rough gas storage facility in the UK has played a vital role in meeting the country’s energy needs during the November 2024 cold snap, pumping 4.35 Bcf of gas into the National Transmission System, powering up to … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and Lithuania Begin Construction of Advanced Ammunition Production Plant

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and the Lithuanian government have begun construction of a new €180 million ammunition production facility in Baisogala, Lithuania, which will manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells annually. The plant, set to start operations in mid-2026, … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Unveils 2030 Decarbonization Targets for Key High-Emission Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo has announced its 2030 decarbonization targets for four high-emission sectors: Residential Real Estate, Agribusiness-Primary Farming, Cement, and Aluminium, completing its commitment to the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The new targets, which build on previous objectives … Read the full press release

EIB and Naturgy Partner to Advance Renewable Energy with €1 Billion Loan Agreement

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naturgy have signed the first €400 million tranche of a €1 billion loan to expand renewable energy capacity in Spain. The funding will support the creation of new solar and onshore wind … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €400 Million to Boost SMEs, Sustainability, and Economic Growth in Czech Republic and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in loans to Komerční banka and SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic (SGEF) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The … Read the full press release

Webuild Highlights Contribution to Riyadh Metro and Global Infrastructure Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Webuild played a key role in the newly inaugurated Riyadh Metro, contributing to the development of its longest line, the Orange line (Line 3), part of a 176-kilometer automated network supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The metro improves … Read the full press release

Vestas to Power RWE’s 900 MW Nordseecluster B, Advancing Germany’s Offshore Wind Ambition

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order to supply 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for RWE’s Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. This 900 MW project forms the second phase of the 1.56 GW Nordseecluster, … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Opens World’s Largest Electric Kiln for Sustainable Brick Production in Austria

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has opened a modernized brick plant in Uttendorf, Austria, featuring the world’s largest industrial electric kiln, powered by green energy sources like its photovoltaic system. The facility reduces production emissions by 90% and energy consumption by one-third. … Read the full press release

Landsvirkjun and ENERCON Partner to Build Iceland’s First Large Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s state-owned energy provider, has partnered with ENERCON to construct the country’s first large-scale wind farm. The project will feature 28 E-138 EP3 turbines, generating 120 MW of capacity across 17 square kilometers in Búrfell, south of … Read the full press release