The Aura Blockchain Consortium has announced Mercedes-Benz as its fifth and newest founding member. The consortium was established to realise a common ambition shared by its international players in the luxury industry to raise standards in relation to innovation transparency and blockchain technology, and increase customer trust in members’ sustainable practices and product sourcing. Mercedes-Benz…
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30.09.2021, 09:44 Changing European Supply Chains for the Better A new initiative led by Social Enterprise UK with backing from Compass Group, SAP and Zurich Insurance Group, is encouraging corporate buyers across Europoe to open up their supply chains to social enterprises. Like traditional businesses, social enterprises aim to make a profit but do so…
15.09.2021, 11:36 Picture Perfect in the Swiss Alps Grand Hotel Kronenhof, the iconic travel destination at Pontresina in the Swiss Alps, has installed Philips MediaSuite professional TVs within all 112 guest rooms as part of a major refurbishment. First opened in 1848, the luxury hotel which is a favourite with royalty and celebrities (notably,…
06.01.2021, 18:41 Hailing Building Materials Testing A specialised testing service from TÜV Rheinland can prevent damage to buildings, cars and caravans caused by hailsontes. Damage which typically includes dents (including often expensive-to-repair water damage) and perforations, increasingly requires project owners and construction companies in Switzerland and Austria to submit a hail test for components of…
25.11.2020, 13:41 Grid Edge Study Reveals Climate Change Preparedness A new grid edge study by Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Technische Universität Berlin and the University of Oxford compares the effectiveness of policies introduced by different countries as they transition energy provision in response to climate change. Energy generation is increasingly relying on renewables, and formerly passive…
26.05.2020, 15:24 The Future of Concrete Repairs With concrete repair accounting for more than 3 per cent of the concrete market, Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, considers the technical innovation that supports it. Concrete repair is big business. It is also a process that remains crucial to the maintenance of the buildings and infrastructure which…
09.08.2019, 15:51 Dataflex Tour to Visit Four European Countries Ergonomics and consumer accessories specialist Dataflex will showcase its latest solutions at V8 Motorworld in Stuttgart, Allianz Arena (the home of FC Bayern Munich) and eight other cities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland during its annual roadshow from 5th September to 17th October. Commencing in…