Today’s Top B2B News
EU companies hit by renewed delays to Chinese rare earths licences despite summit promise
European firms are again experiencing major delays in securing Chinese export licences for rare earths, even after new assurances during a July EU-China summit. Less than 25% of over 140 applications have been processed, squeezing supply for manufacturers dependent on critical materials. These disruptions risk further shutdowns in industries like automotive and semiconductors.
Eurozone Industrial Production Rebounded in July Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Industrial output in the eurozone rose 0.3% in July after a drop in June, driven largely by gains in Germany. While energy output lagged, production of consumer goods helped push year-over-year growth to about 1.8%. Tariff pressures remain a concern, but the numbers show some resilience among Europe’s manufacturers.
ListKit has rolled out a new tool combining human-verified contact data with advanced sales intelligence, aiming to solve one of sales teams’ biggest pain points: unreliable leads. The solution prioritizes quality over quantity, reducing time wasted on invalid contacts and improving outreach effectiveness.
Rolls-Royce opens its largest global capability centre in Bengaluru
Rolls-Royce has inaugurated its biggest global capability and innovation centre in Bengaluru, reinforcing India’s role as a hub for aerospace, defence, and advanced engineering. The move is intended to deepen R&D, innovation collaboration, and strengthen local manufacturing in a strategic region.
memoryBlue, a sales outsourcing firm, is outperforming industry averages (which are growing ~10%) by delivering notably higher customer retention and revenue metrics. Their expanded global services and the merger with Operatix are key levers in scaling impact and value for clients.
