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Image credit: 123rf.com Electrification can help restore competitiveness, cut fossil fuel dependence and unlock economic benefits for European industry, according to a new study commissioned by Eurelectric. According to the European electricity sector association, while electricity already outcompetes fossil fuels in some sectors, electrifying energy-intensive operations could become cost-competitive by 2030 – with the help…
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Image: Easee The Mercury Consortium has released its first set of specifications for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The aim of the specification is to ensure that EV chargers can respond to grid signals to deliver flexibility services while also providing consumers with control and choice. The release of the preliminary version is to collect…
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In response to the increasing need for automation solutions for weighing, packing, and inspection in the region, Ishida Europe has extended its Centre of Excellence in Prague, Czech Republic, to better serve food producers and packers around Europe. The new facility, located in the municipality of Čestlice and spanning over 1,000 square metres, will help…
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Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has completed the acquisition of Area 52, a Canadian company involved in automated crustacean processing, particularly patented solutions for lobster and crab production. Massimo Bizzi, chief executive officer of Fortifi said Area 52’s machine designs increase worker safety, protein quality and processing yields. “As an industry partner, Area 52 provides valuable…
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The Port of Rotterdam Authority has begun trialling a fully electric hydrofoil patrol vessel as part of a pilot scheme for its fleet renewal program. For the scheme, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is leasing an Artemis EF-12 Workboat from Artemis Technologies. The new hydrofoil patrol vessel will operate on the waters of the Nieuwe…
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From left to right: Markus Rauramo, Georgos Stassis and Catherine MacGregor. Image courtesy Eurelectric. Europe’s electricity industry association Eurelectric has announced a new presidency, consisting of Markus Rauramo as president alongside vice-presidents Catherine MacGregor and Georgios Stassis. Rauramo is currently CEO of Finnish state-owned energy company Fortum; MacGregor is chief executive officer (CEO) of French…
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Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, today announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding AS (TKV), a Norwegian beverage manufacturer. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval. TKV is a family-owned manufacturer of soft drinks and bottled water, with two production facilities located in Fyresdal and Aurskog, Norway. The…
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Pep Guardiola Xylem BTS at the Etihad Stadium and Campus, Manchester, England. Thursday 27th March 2025. (Photo by Jon Super / action press) Manchester City Football Club has announced use of smart water solutions from Xylem, its water technology partner, to help capture and reuse rainwater more efficiently. At City Football Academy, Xylem Vue –…
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A retail expert at the University of Stirling has helped develop ways to classify the burgeoning movement of clean food consumerism and provide clear understanding about what clean food is. The trend – led by consumers’ demand for foods that are natural and additive-free, and to know where their food comes from – is estimated…
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Image courtesy SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks has extended its overhead line contracts, investing more than £220 million ($297.9 million) to upgrade the British power grid. Six companies will continue to work with SP Energy Networks (SPEN) over the next four years to maintain and upgrade more than 20,000km of overhead lines across the…
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