Tag Archives: regional growth

University of York partners with NatWest to establish accelerator hub and strengthen regional innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of York has entered a major partnership with NatWest to advance regional entrepreneurship and economic growth, establishing a new NatWest Accelerator hub on campus where founders can develop skills, test ideas, and scale their businesses with … Read the full press release

Maersk Designates Charlotte as Its North American Headquarters to Support Long-Term Growth and Workforce Expansion

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller–Maersk has named Charlotte, North Carolina, as its official North American headquarters, expanding on two decades of operations in the city and committing to grow its local workforce to more than 1,300 employees. The company cited Charlotte’s … 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

Carmeuse expands in South America with 97.1% acquisition of Cementos Bío Bío in Chile

(IN BRIEF) Carmeuse Group has acquired a 97.1% controlling interest in Chilean company Cementos Bío Bío S.A. through a public tender finalized on 11 September 2025. The acquisition strengthens Carmeuse’s operations in South America, adding to its businesses in Brazil … Read the full press release

CTP Expands Partnership with Milšped, Securing Key Logistics Facilities Across Serbia

(IN BRIEF) CTP has signed three major leases with Milšped, expanding their footprint to 105,000 sqm in Serbia. The new leases span CTP’s industrial parks in Belgrade, Niš, and Novi Sad, positioning Milšped to meet the growing demand for logistics … Read the full press release

EIB and Banco Desio Launch €400 Million Financing Initiative to Support Innovation in Italian Businesses

(IN BRIEF) In Milan, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Desio signed the first €60 million tranche of a €200 million credit line designed to boost €400 million in investment for Italian SMEs and mid-cap businesses. The initiative aims … Read the full press release