Manufacturing news in Europe

An overview of news, trends and research in the Manufacturing industry in Europe:

ArcelorMittal to implement health & safety improvements following dss+ review Luxembourg-based multinational steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal has commenced the implementation of a series of workplace safety recommendations made by dss+ in a comprehensive review.
12 December 2024
Sustainable footprint design: Six guidelines for assessing value creation The emergence of sustainability is leaving almost no corporate footprint untouched.
25 November 2024
Industrial group RHI Magnesita taps dss+ for global health & safety program RHI Magnesita, an Austrian global leader in the refractory industry, has selected dss+ as its partner for a global program aimed at improving health & safety standards and embedding a safety mindset
17 October 2024
Andreas Hoberg on manufacturing’s productivity paradox and the need for lean excellence In many European economies, major investments in technology and Industry 4.0 have not (yet) led to the much-heralded efficiency improvements in industrial sectors.
09 October 2024
Finnish multinational Valmet hires Capgemini for data & analytics Finland-based Valmet has expanded its collaboration with Capgemini, now bringing the firm on board to support with enhancing its data & analytics capabilities.
12 April 2024
PwC and Strategy& supporting thyssenkrupp hydrogen program Consulting firm PwC and its strategy subsidiary Strategy& are part of a major new decarbonization initiative from thyssenkrupp Steel.
27 March 2024
Wavin teams up with Xebia for digital CX transformation Wavin, the Building & Infrastructure business of Orbia, has brought Xebia on board to help the company improve its digital customer experience.
20 March 2024
Leadership in Industry 4.0 is about machines and people Executives in the manufacturing industry are keen on ramping up their industry 4.0 maturity.
02 February 2024
Philip Morris crowns EFESO Consulting for value creation work Philip Morris International has named EFESO Consulting one of its top external partners, during its latest Supplier Recognition Awards.
20 January 2023
Marktlink guides sale of aluminium frame manufacturer to Swedish group Swedish listed group Lifco has acquired Efka, a Dutch manufacturer of aluminium frames that used in various areas, such as exhibitions, offices and retail premises.
17 August 2022
Carsten Knobel (CEO) on Henkel’s Purposeful Growth strategy In the latest edition of its CEO interview series, SparkOptimus founder Alexandra Jankovich sat down with Carsten Knobel, CEO at Henkel, to discuss the company’s strategy, sustainability, and the way
17 June 2022
Industrial group ERIKS centralizes its European supply chain As part of its renewed supply chain strategy, ERIKS asked Groenewout to analyze the options for a single, central European supply chain, including investment proposals.
02 May 2022
European companies increasingly moving to reshore Asia production More and more European industrial companies are bringing production they previously offshored closer to home.
02 March 2022
Raw material prices and supply shortages skyrocket (in 7 charts) European consultancy Inverto (a subsidiary of BCG) has conducted an in-depth study into the raw material landscape and how procurement and supply chain leaders aim to navigate the mounting price and
09 December 2021
BearingPoint supports Wipak with 2025 zero-emission goal BearingPoint has successfully helped European food and medical packaging company Wipak with a data-backed overview of its carbon footprint – for disclosure to consumers and compliance with global sus
15 June 2021
Anderson MacGyver helps VMI with vendor selection process Over the past year, heavy industry manufacturer VMI implemented a new tool for its service management services. Anderson MacGyver helped the company find the right solution and onboard the vendor.
04 June 2021
Europe's steel industry faces major challenges, says McKinsey Europe’s steel industry has been underperforming for years, mainly owing to structural impediments since the financial crisis of 2008.
13 April 2021
AI technology heralds major promise for industrial companies Artificial intelligence could help optimise the entire industrial manufacturing value chain – across production, supply chains, research & development and sales.
24 March 2021
German industrial businesses adapting models for new normal A willingness to change and adapt has helped German industrial companies sustain their competitiveness through an ongoing economic crisis – according to a new Alvarez & Marsal report.
15 March 2021
Four ways how AI technology can disrupt the industrial sector The rise of artificial intelligence is set to disrupt all facets of the industrials industry – from business models and operations through to innovation.
12 March 2021
Bonfiglioli Consulting leaders release new book on Lean Digital The CEO of Bologna-based management consultancy Bonfiglioli Consulting has released a new book on Lean processes and digital transformation in a post-pandemic Italy.
23 February 2021
European companies provide staff a robust workplace safety culture A new survey from DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) has revealed a distinct focus on safety in the European workplace – with around 90% of organisations claiming to have a well-established set of safety values.
09 February 2021
'Companies should adopt a broader asset management horizon' When an asset intensive company is enjoying a period of healthy performance, it is difficult to remain focused on preparing for possible challenges in the longer perspective, according to UMS Group e
29 October 2020
Ukraine's government selects KPMG for large privatisation project Ukraine’s government has selected KPMG to serve as the lead advisor for the privatisation and sale of the JSC First Kyiv Machine Building Plant, one of Eastern Europe’s larger manufacturing plants of
28 October 2020
Bonfiglioli Consulting helps eyewear brand with S&OP integration Italian management consultancy Bonfiglioli Consulting has helped a leading global fashion brand cut down on its manufacturing lead times by nearly 60% by improving its sales & operations planning.
13 October 2020
The coming together of Factory as a Service and nearshoring The emergence of Covid-19 has placed agility and digitisation in the spotlight throughout the supply chain, including the manufacturing process itself. Consultancy.
12 October 2020
Belgian packaging group closes fourth Dutch deal Belgian packaging player P. Van De Velde Group has acquired Veerkarton, a Dutch counterpart with around 70 employees, lifting the number of deals closed in the Netherlands to three.
28 September 2020
FREYR taps umlaut for new lithium battery factory in Norway Norwegian lithium battery specialist FREYR is powering ahead with its plans for a mammoth production factory in Mo i Rana in Norway, and has brought German consultancy umlaut on board for technology
24 September 2020
BearingPoint: OEMs need to move with the times to survive As they get further detached from the end customer, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and after-sales operators need to adapt to the mobility landscape of the future in order to surv
10 September 2020
Carlyle engages Bain to review strategy of Logoplaste Logoplaste – a Portugal-based rigid plastic packaging manufacturer – is looking to expand its presence in Europe and the Americas while also exploring new markets.
09 September 2020
Dimensys experts presenting at asset management 4.0 event Next week the Asset Performance 4.
08 September 2020
11 pioneering companies joins Volkswagen’s Industrial Cloud Volkswagen has teamed up with technology partners Amazon and Siemens to launch an Industry 4.0 ecosystem that will help the automotive giant with driving manufacturing excellence and innovation.
28 July 2020

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