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Vianode appoints Howard Ormonroyd as CFO, bringing extensive experience in financing large-scale materials and infrastructure projects

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OSLO, Norway, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vianode, an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions, has appointed Howard Ormonroyd as CFO. As a member of the executive management team, he will focus on financing and value creation as Vianode establishes itself as a leading supplier to battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe

Ormonroyd assumes the position effective 14 February, coming from J.P. Morgan where he was an Executive & Technical Director in the Global Metals & Mining investment banking division for over 10 years. He will oversee the execution of Vianode’s phased multi-billion-dollar investment program for developing industrial scale production of high-performance synthetic anode graphite with a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. 

“Howard adds a unique combination of financial expertise and extensive experience from the energy, industrial and renewables markets, together with global managerial competence. He will play a key role in bringing together strong owners and partners to finance Vianode’s growth strategy and our ambition of delivering high-performance anode graphite solutions to 3 million EVs per year by 2030,” says Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode.

Ormonroyd has a proven track record of facilitating large and attractive financing for rapidly growing companies. He has industrial and managerial experience from three continents from companies including WestLB and Rio Tinto. He holds a BEng in Mining Engineering from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Mineral Project Appraisal from Imperial College London.

Vianode is positioning to meet increasing demand for batteries and anode graphite solutions driven by global electrification and EV deployment. Vianode intends to scale through a strategically phased expansion with production sites in North America and Europe and to decarbonise mobility and create significant stakeholder value. The completion of the USD 200 million industrial customer qualification plant at Herøya, Norway later this year will mark the next scale-up milestone.

“Vianode provides a unique opportunity to drive the energy transition through the supply of efficient, low-emission materials to battery and EV manufacturers in North America and Europe. I look forward to applying my skills and experience to help bring Vianode’s large-scale graphite production facilities from the planning stage into real life, and to becoming part of this very impressive team,” says Howard Ormonroyd.

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Hans Iver Odenrud
Tel +47 958 16 230
Email hio@vianode.com

About Vianode
Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering including a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. The company is currently preparing to start its customer qualification plant at Herøya, Norway, before executing its multi-billion dollar phased investment program for large-scale plants in North America and Europe. The long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading industrial and financial companies Elkem, Hydro and Altor. 

 

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ROX Motor Launches “Empowered By Nature, Expanding Globally” Vision at MIITE 2025, Accelerating Localised Innovation and Industrial Collaboration in the UAE

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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ROX Motor, an international luxury new energy vehicle brand committed to becoming the leading new energy vehicle brand for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts worldwide by 2030, officially launched its new global vision “Empowered By Nature, Expanding Globally” at the MAKE IT IN THE EMIRATES (MIITE) 2025, held from 19 to 22 May at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi.

This vision reflects ROX Motor’s long-term strategy to shape the next-generation automotive ecosystem, anchored in smart manufacturing, sustainable innovation, and global integration, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) playing a central role in this transformation.

To carry this forward, ROX Motor formalised a series of strategic partnerships at MIITE 2025 with leading UAE enterprises, including Borouge, Enercap by Apex Energy, and W Motors, each representing critical capabilities within the UAE’s industrial value chain. Aligned with national strategies such as Operation 300Bn, UAE Industry 4.0, and the Net Zero by 2050 initiative, these agreements lay a strong foundation for deeper localisation, industrial growth, and regional integration, while reinforcing the brand’s long-term commitment to the UAE’s industrial development and sustainable mobility ambitions.

With Borouge, ROX Motor will accelerate R&D and application of recyclable polyolefins and lightweight composite materials in its vehicles. This partnership aims to reduce overall vehicle weight, improve energy efficiency, and deliver a sustainable performance across diverse driving conditions, from urban roads to desert terrains.

ROX Motor’s collaboration with Enercap will introduce advanced nonchemical supercapacitor-based energy storage to its vehicles.  This technology will enable extended range, fast charging and discharging, zero thermal runaway risk, and an environmentally sustainable energy storage system with zero degradation and an extended lifespan. Enercap’s energy storage systems are designed, developed and manufactured in the UAE. 

ROX Motor is also partnering with APT and W Motors to integrate lightweight, recyclable aluminium components and localise vehicle manufacturing and assembly. These collaborations further accelerate the brand’s localisation strategy, advance its broader ESG goals, and support the development of a robust, closed-loop supply chain, while reinforcing its long-term commitment to the region and the vehicle experience for the user.

“The UAE’s Operation 300Bn strategy reflects a bold national vision to revitalise its industrial sector, with the automotive industry playing a key role in that transformation,” said Jarvis, Founder and CEO of ROX Motor. “Our presence in the UAE signals a long-term commitment to building with the region, and our participation in MIITE reinforces our dedication to advancing the UAE’s sustainable mobility ambitions.”

At MIITE 2025, ROX Motor also showcased ROX 01, its luxury all-terrain SUV, alongside the regionally tailored ROX 01 Falcon edition, both featuring REEV (Range Extend Electric Vehicle) technology, advanced intelligence systems, and a design rooted in outdoor lifestyles. 

With a growing footprint in the UAE and an expanding network of local partners, ROX Motor is well positioned to contribute to the next chapter of industrial and sustainable mobility. Its appearance at MIITE 2025 represents a decisive step forward in its global expansion, and a clear signal of its commitment to shaping the future of mobility.

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Invitation to presentation of Sectra’s year-end report 2024/2025

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LINKÖPING, Sweden, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) invites investors, analysts, and the media to a presentation of the company’s year-end report with President Torbjörn Kronander and CFO Jessica Holmquist.

Publication of the financial report: 8:15 a.m. (CEST) on June 5, 2025
Report presentation: 10:00 a.m. (CEST) on the same date

To participate, follow the instructions on Sectra’s website investor.sectra.com/q4report2425. The broadcast will be made available on the same webpage after the conference.

Participation will take place via Microsoft Teams. Questions can be posed using the chat function or by sending questions in advance via email to info.investor@sectra.com

Sectra’s financial reporting calendar and Annual General Meeting

September 4, 2025: Three-month reportSeptember 9, 2025: Annual General MeetingDecember 12, 2025: Six-month reportMarch 6, 2026: Nine-month reportJune 5, 2026: Year-end report

For more information about Sectra’s financial events and reports, visit investor.sectra.com/events-and-presentations/.

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Sectra contributes to a healthier and safer society by assisting health systems throughout the world to enhance the efficiency of care, and authorities and defense forces in Europe to protect society’s most sensitive information. The company, founded in 1978, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with direct sales in 19 countries, and distribution partners worldwide. Sales in the 2023/2024 fiscal year totaled SEK 2,964 million. The Sectra share is quoted on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit Sectra’s website.

For further information, please contact: 
Helena Pettersson, Chief Investor Relations Officer Sectra AB, telephone +46 (0)13 23 52 04, e-mail info.investor@sectra.com

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WWF Switzerland champions multilingual communication with DeepL

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COLOGNE, Germany, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Swiss branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and DeepL, a leading global Language AI platform, today announced that WWF Switzerland will be using DeepL for internal and external communication. Teams across WWF will use DeepL to streamline communication and improve multi-lingual collaboration, strengthening their ability to research and communicate effectively.

Several teams across WWF Switzerland will have access to DeepL for their work, to ensure they are able to broaden their reach by communicating multi-lingually.

External Communications: DeepL will play a crucial role in WWF’s media relations and press activities, including the translation and distribution of its magazine aimed at raising awareness and fundraising. With support for French, Italian and German, WWF Switzerland can reach a broader audience, promoting its mission and initiatives effectively.Environmental Department: The Environmental Department will utilize DeepL to facilitate collaboration with Swiss and international institutes, enhancing research capabilities and fostering global partnerships. Accurate translations will allow WWF Switzerland to share scientific findings and environmental strategies seamlessly across borders.Daily Business Operations: To improve daily business communications, WWF plans to use DeepL’s Microsoft add-in for translating emails, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations. This integration will streamline workflows, ensuring that internal and external communications are efficient and accurate.

Pierette Rey, Deputy Head of Corporate Communications at WWF Switzerland stated, “DeepL’s technology is a game-changer for us, enabling our teams to communicate more effectively. This is particularly important in a multilingual country such as Switzerland and in view of our international activities. Leveraging DeepL further supports our mission to protect the planet by breaking down language barriers across all our operations and ensuring clear and open lines of communications.”

DeepL CEO & Founder, Jarek Kutylowski, added, “We are delighted to support WWF Switzerland in their vital work and enable them to have an even greater global impact thanks to Language AI. Our technology will empower their teams to engage and collaborate across languages, driving positive change for the environment, regardless of where their teams are based and who they’re engaging with.”

About DeepL
DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 200,000 businesses and governments and millions of individuals across 228 global markets trust DeepL’s Language AI platform for human-like translation in both written and spoken formats, as well as natural, improved writing. Designed with enterprise security in mind, companies around the world leverage DeepL’s AI solutions that are specifically tuned for language to transform business communications, expand markets and improve productivity. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL today has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP and Index Ventures. For more information, visit deepl.com.

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