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Digitalising for sustainability
19-01-2022
Hard material solutions specialist Ceratizit is in the process of implementing an ambitious industry 4.0 approach with sustainability and improved efficiency at its very centre.
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Digitalisation: A global approach
17-01-2022
Technical insulation and engineered foam manufacturer Armacell has over 3,000 employees and manufacturing sites across the world. The company uses its Luxembourg HQ as the base for a digitalisation project, the outcomes of which will be implemented globally.
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A global approach for boosting operational efficiency
13-01-2022
The strong infrastructure, skills and research partners makes Luxembourg an interesting location for industrial digital transformation projects. Cebi drives its global industry 4.0 processes from its headquarters located here.
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Luxembourg remains 3rd in World Talent Ranking
12-01-2022
For the second consecutive year, the 2021 IMD World Talent Ranking places Luxembourg 3rd in the world for its ability to develop, attract and retain the talent needed for its economy to stay competitive.
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Circular by Design Challenge: 12 projects selected
11-01-2022
Following an online pitching session on 6 January, the jury of the Circular by Design Challenge has given its verdict. 12 projects will participate in the second edition of this support programme initiated by the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster of Luxinnovation with the support of the Ministry of the Economy, which targets creatives with sustainable and circular ideas.
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Supporting the national economy, trade and invest
10-01-2022
Luxembourg's diplomatic and consular network is present in over 70 countries across the world. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs provides an overview of the network and how it supports the national economy, trade activities on global markets and investment opportunities for international companies.
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Space resources start-up support programme launches first call for applications
07-01-2022
The ESRIC start-up support programme is the world's first accelerator and support scheme dedicated to space resources. It is open to start-ups worldwide, and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by 23 January 2022.
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MIDAS: A Luxembourg soft mobility innovation centre
04-01-2022
The Luxembourg branch of car repair and maintenance brand MIDAS is the group’s soft mobility innovation centre, providing services to a range of environmentally friendly vehicles. Driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, the founder counts on Luxinnovation support for future innovation.
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On the road to smart manufacturing
04-01-2022
Several large industrial groups have chosen their Luxembourg sites to pilot the digital transformation of their production. The country is mobilising resources in order to generalise their success.
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NorthStar Earth & Space establishes European HQ in Luxembourg
20-12-2021
The Canadian company will use Luxembourg as its base for further developing its sustainable space activities. The Luxembourg Future Fund will be co-investing in the company's latest funding round.
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Fit 4 Start acceleration programme: 20 startups selected
16-12-2021
The 20 startups selected for Fit 4 Start #12 were chosen from a total of 214 applications coming from 42 countries. For this 12th edition, an additional category, focused on HPC and data analytics, has been added to the 3 traditional verticals ICT, healthtech and space.
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Circuit Foil: Moving the boundaries
16-12-2021
Luxembourg is home to Circuit Foil, one of only two copper foil manufacturers in Europe. With a strong focus on R&D, the company plays a leading role in developing next generation copper foil for applications of the future.
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"A fantastic place to live"
13-12-2021
Head of PwC Luxembourg, which is the largest professional services firm in Luxembourg with over 2,900 people employed from 82 different countries, John Parkhouse arrived in Luxembourg in the 1990s. "I came here for two years and like many others, ended up never leaving," he explains.
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“Investing in Luxembourg by choice”
06-12-2021
Since 1 August 2021, Patrick Nickels heads the Directorate General for Foreign Trade and Investment Promotion at Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Economy. Crossroads newsletter spoke to him about his priorities and why international companies choose to invest in Luxembourg.
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They chose Luxembourg: Noha Bayoumi
03-12-2021
Egyptian business analyst Noha Bayoumi found a new home in Luxembourg and an attractive job at CHAMP. She is part of the international talent pool of Luxembourg.
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New Crossroads Magazine: The digital transformation of industry
01-12-2021
Why have a number of international industrial groups used their Luxembourg entities to spearhead their digital transformation? What added value does Luxembourg’s huge international talent pool offer to entrepreneurs and businesses? The latest edition of Crossroads Magazine provides the answers.
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Luxembourg best in the world for attracting talent
01-12-2021
Ranked 8th in the 2021 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, Luxembourg is clearly a top performer in attracting talent. The country ranks 1st in the world for its ability to attract, and 6th for its ability to retain talent.
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Embracing diversity: the scale-up story
29-11-2021
Any organisation planning to create a team in Luxembourg will find themselves with a multicultural and diverse group of people. Fast-growing scale-up Tadaweb speaks about how this diversity contributes to their development.
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They chose Luxembourg: Alexandros Paschos
29-11-2021
Satellites communication specialist Alexandros Paschos saw an opportunity for his professional dreams to come true in Luxembourg. Meet one of the many highly skilled people who choose to work in Luxembourg.
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Embracing diversity: the large company story
25-11-2021
Teams set up in Luxembourg are by definition multicultural and diverse. Amazon, one of the country’s largest employers, shares its views on the benefits brought by this diversity.
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They chose Luxembourg: Eve Mérinville
25-11-2021
Eve Mérinville came to Luxembourg in 2015 for a position as director of research and innovation at cosmetics brand NUXE - a decision that she has never regretted. Meet one of the international talents who pursue their careers in Luxembourg.
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gener8tor announces new Luxembourg accelerator
24-11-2021
gener8tor, a “Top-15” United States-based accelerator and venture fund, announced that it is choosing Luxembourg as its launch point into Europe.
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A global team for global business
23-11-2021
The Vodafone team in Luxembourg includes people from over 60 different countries. This diversity of skills and cultures is key to the company’s successful business across the world.
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Luxembourg one of the world's leading green finance centres
23-11-2021
Luxembourg is gaining ground as a green financial centre. The 2021 edition of Global Green Financial Index ranks Luxembourg 2nd in the EU and 5th globally.
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They chose Luxembourg: Poondi Rajesh Gavara
22-11-2021
Rajesh Gavara came from India to Luxembourg to work as an R&D manager at Amer-Sil. Meet one of the many highly skilled professionals who have chosen to pursue their careers in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg has 4th best connectivity in the EU
19-11-2021
In addition to its top-level connectivity, Luxembourg also ranks 6th for its human capital in the 2021 edition of the Digital Economy and Society Index.
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Multinational to the core
18-11-2021
Luxembourg has the most international population in the European Union, and a workforce that stands out for its multinational character. This is not only a huge asset for companies addressing the European and global markets, it also creates businesses with a truly international mindset from the word “go”.
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Kuehne+Nagel opens new e-commerce fulfilment centre in Luxembourg
14-11-2021
By opening its third contract logistics site in Luxembourg, Kuehne+Nagel further leverages this central European location for e-commerce that provides easy access to the continent's most important consumer markets.
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