The U.S. Rigid Foam Market is Projected to Reach $42.10 Billion by 2035, While Europe is Expected to Expand from $22.21 Billion to $50.82 Billion, Driven by Stricter Energy Efficiency Regulations, Building Retrofit Programs, Cold Chain Expansion, and Rising Demand for High-Performance Thermal Insulation Materials
Statkraft and Alcoa sign new power agreements to secure energy supply for the aluminium plant in Southern Norway
(Oslo/Lista, Norway 18 June 2026) Statkraft and Alcoa have signed two new power agreements securing electricity supply to support continued operation of Alcoa’s aluminium plant at Lista, Norway. The agreements provide a solid and predictable energy foundation for the smelter and help maintain both production and further development at the site.
Production Line 2 at Lista recently completed a successful restart of 31,000 metric tonnes per annum to reach its nameplate capacity of 95,000 metric tonnes for the plant. This marked an important milestone for Alcoa in Norway, with restored capacity and a strengthened industrial presence. Building on this, access to reliable and competitively priced power is essential for continued operations.
Vilmorin & Cie annonce la signature d’un nouveau RCF pouvant atteindre 450 millions d’euros
Vilmorin & Cie annonce la signature d’un nouveau RCF pouvant atteindre 450 millions d’euros. Combiné au prêt de la Banque européenne d’investissement, Vilmorin & Cie annonce donc avoir sécurisé 750 millions d’euros de financements nouveaux pour soutenir sa stratégie de croissance et anticiper ses prochaines échéances.
Vilmorin & Cie announces the signing of a new RCF of up to €450 million
Vilmorin & Cie announces the signing of a new RCF of up to €450 million. Combined with the loan granted by the European Investment Bank, Vilmorin & Cie has therefore secured €750 million in new financing to support its growth strategy and anticipate its upcoming maturities.
Statkraft og Alcoa inngår nye kraftavtaler for å sikre energiforsyning til aluminiumsverket på Lista
(Oslo/Lista, 18. juni 2026) Statkraft og Alcoa har inngått to nye kraftavtaler som sikrer kraft til videre drift av aluminiumsverket på Lista. Avtalen gir et solid og forutsigbart energigrunnlag for smelteverket, og bidrar til å støtte både produksjonen og utviklingen ved anlegget.
Le Groupe Dekuple poursuit son déploiement international en s’implantant au Moyen-Orient avec la création de Das Kapital Dekuple Group en association avec Hubert Boulos et Ramsey Naja
Le Groupe Dekuple poursuit son déploiement international en s’implantant au Moyen-Orient avec la création de Das Kapital Dekuple Group en association avec Hubert Boulos et Ramsey Naja
DEKUPLE Group continues its international expansion by establishing a presence in the Middle East through the creation of Das Kapital Dekuple Group alongside Hubert Boulos and Ramsey Naja
DEKUPLE Group continues its international expansion by establishing a presence in the Middle East through the creation of Das Kapital Dekuple Group alongside Hubert Boulos and Ramsey Naja
BE Semiconductor Raises Long-Term Revenue, Profitability Targets on AI Boost
Nestlé appoints Antonia Wanner as Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer
[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR]
Airwheel Launches AI Suitcase, Introducing a New Generation of Rideable Smart Cabin Suitcase for Modern Travelers
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Airwheel, a global innovator in smart mobility and intelligent travel solutions, today announced the launch of AI Suitcase. AI Suitcase is Airwheel’s self-developed next-generation intelligent travel terminal, designed to go far beyond the traditional role of luggage. By seamlessly integrating an Electric Suitcase, Rideable Suitcase, Cabin Suitcase, and Smart Luggage into a single platform, AI Suitcase transforms the way people move through airports, railway stations, business districts, and urban environments.
Fortude advances AI-driven automated regression testing with Fortest
Melbourne, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortude has significantly augmented Fortest with AI-powered capabilities, to support all major ERPs including Infor CloudSuite and Microsoft Dynamics 365. This evolution shifts Fortest into a smarter, more autonomous product designed to help global businesses fast-track testing cycles while reducing maintenance overhead.
Mother Nature AI Reveals Three-Specialist AI Platform as It Approaches 5 Million Users and Launches $8.5 Million Capital Raise
New York health technology company combines general wellness, mental health, and nutrition AI into a single personalized ecosystem - and prepares its Vital IQ™ wearable for market
Biogen Expands Immunology Pipeline with Agreement to Acquire RayThera Inc.
Acquisition adds multiple immunology assets to Biogen’s portfolio, including a lead asset poised to enter Phase 1 development
Wilco 63 Corporation Announces Pricing of $200,000,000 Initial Public Offering
New York, NY, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wilco 63 Corporation (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and begin trading on June 18, 2026, under the ticker symbol “WLCOU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. An amount equal to $10.00 per unit will be deposited into a trust account upon the closing of the offering. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “WLCO” and “WLCOW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on June 22, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.
TTM Technologies, Inc. to Acquire Privately-Held, European-Based Swiss Technology Group AG and ILFA GmbH
Unified Information Devices acquires AEG ID to Expand Industrial RFID Solutions Across North America
Texas Ventures Acquisition IV Corp Announces the Pricing of $150,000,000 Initial Public Offering
New York, NY, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Texas Ventures Acquisition IV Corp (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 150,000,000 units. The units are expected to be listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) and begin trading tomorrow, June 18, 2026, under the ticker symbol “TVIVU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “TVIV” and “TVIVW,” respectively. The offering is expected to close on June 22, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,250,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.
Collective Acquisition Corp. II Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants, Commencing June 22, 2026
Miami, FL, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Collective Acquisition Corp. II (Nasdaq: CAIIU) (the “Company”) announced today that, commencing June 22, 2026, holders of the units issued in the Company’s initial public offering (the “Units”), each consisting of one Class A ordinary share of the Company (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”) and one-half of one redeemable warrant of the Company (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”), with each whole Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, may elect to separately trade the Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants included in the Units. No fractional Warrants will be issued upon separation of the Units and only whole Warrants will trade. The Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols “CAII” and “CAIIW,” respectively. Units not separated will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “CAIIU.”