Daily Archives: 9, April 2013

Schneider Electric to accelerate Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around the world

Paris and Rueil-Malmaison, France,  9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Schneider Electric today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement as part of Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around … Read the full press release

Special exhibition “I like it” to be held in the Audi museum mobile as 11 cars were chosen by Facebook fans

“I like it” – and the winner is: Audi quattro 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The fans have delivered their verdict, and the winner is – the Audi quattro. With more than fifteen thousand “Likes”, Facebook users chose eleven cars for display … Read the full press release

A High-Level Conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region was held today in Brussels

HRVP Catherine Ashton hosts conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event brought together 40 women, civil society leaders of several generations, peace and security experts, peace activists, government officials and gender equality advocates from … Read the full press release

Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency receives the world’s first helicopter equipped with a high-speed, real-time transmission system using Earth-orbiting relay satellites

Eurocopter Japan delivers the first helicopter equipped for high-speed, real-time data transmission to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency The capabilities of Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) in crisis response and coordination will be significantly improved following its … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham: Transforming African lives for a second decade

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As the University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions scholarship programme enters its second decade, graduates of the scheme continue to make a real impact to the development and prosperity of their home countries. Aimed at nurturing talent for a global … Read the full press release

Sadler’s Wells celebrates the centenary of the Rite of Spring, one of the highlights of dance in London this spring

And the world premiere of Raven Girl comes to the Royal Opera House in May 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  ‘A String of Rites’, a series of three events commissioned by Sadler’s Wells to mark the 100th anniversary of the premiere … Read the full press release

European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) marks one year anniversary – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) today convened key stakeholders to mark one year since the establishment of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy. Organised … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz world premieres for Arocs and Atego at Bauma 2013

Arocs – heavy-duty truck developed specifically for the construction sector, with a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 41 t New Euro VI-compliant Atego for light- and medium-duty operations Arocs Loader transports 8 cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete Arocs … Read the full press release

Researchers at the University of Bristol reveal new insight into the complex neuropathology of Down’s syndrome

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed new insight into the function of a key protein attributed to impaired learning and memory in Down’s syndrome.  The findings, published online in Nature Cell Biology, offer further molecular insight … Read the full press release

Maritime Security: an EU approach – Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

Seminar “Challenges and opportunities in maritime security and surveillance for effective governance and innovation in the EU’s maritime domain” at Dublin Castle, Ireland Ireland, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to take part … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom votes to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.63 per share for 2012

Decisions taken by Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) was held on March 27, 2013. Resolution on the distribution of profits The AGM resolved … Read the full press release

Antonio TAJANI at the Opening of European Space Expo Dome

Antonio TAJANI- European Commission Vice President responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship Hannover Messe / Hannover, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentleman, It’s a pleasure for me to be here with you today at this at the Hannover Messe, and it’s great to … Read the full press release

A.M.D. Electronic s.r.l. espone al Pharmintech 2013 le ultimissime soluzioni di Global Vision per il proofreading

Fornitore leader della nuova generazione di sistemi di proofreading elettronico presenta le premiate soluzioni di Global Vision all’evento di quest’anno Milano, ITALIA, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A.M.D. Electronic, azienda leader nella distribuzione di prodotti per aziende farmaceutiche e alimentari, ha annunciato … Read the full press release

BMW Group delivered 191,269 vehicles in March reaching all-time high month sales

191,269 vehicles delivered, an increase of 3.0% Year-to-date sales climb 5.3% to 448,200 vehicles Solid gains in Asia and the Americas Munich, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than in any other month in its … Read the full press release

La Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Balance des paiements du Luxembourg au cours de l’année 2012

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) et le STATEC font savoir que la balance courante de l’année 2012 dégage un excédent de près de 2,5 milliards d’euros, ce qui correspond à une baisse de plus d’un demi-milliard … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom’s President & CEO Jan Lång comments on focus areas for 2013

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahlstrom’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders’ is being held today (March 27, 2013) in Helsinki. In his presentation, Jan Lång, President & CEO, summarizes Ahlstrom’s strategic development from 2009 to present and describes the company’s focus areas … Read the full press release

Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, announce a new addition to its renowned C-series of LED displays

Kortrijk, Belgium, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, is proud to announce a new addition to its renowned C-series of LED displays. The brand-new C8 shares its high-class image processing, flexible software and easy-to-use peripherals with the other … Read the full press release

GLOBUL first telecom in Bulgaria to offer personal video to its clients

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL is the first telecommunication company in Bulgaria to provide its subscribers with personalized video offers based on their individual needs. Personal videos show specific data regarding users’ monthly consumption in an interesting and innovative way, offering … Read the full press release

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew & European Commissioner Michel Barnier reaffirmed their strong determination in strengthening the global financial system

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and European Commissioner Michel Barnier met today and reaffirmed their strong determination to cooperate closely in strengthening the global financial system; ensuring a level playing field; minimizing conflicts, and where appropriate, … Read the full press release

Oświadczenie Zarządu PGNiG SA

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — W związku z podpisanym przez Spółkę EuRoPol Gaz memorandum, dotyczącym oceny ekonomicznej opłacalności ewentualnych planów realizacji projektu gazociągu Jamał II, Zarząd PGNiG SA informuje, że podpisany dokument – zgodnie z zasadami ładu korporacyjnego – nie wymagał akceptacji … Read the full press release

APM Terminals disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority

Virginia Port Authority Votes to End PPTA Process and Maintain Status Quo Portsmouth, Virginia, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — APM Terminals is disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners announced today (26 March 2013). We will have … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel announced plans to invest a further €65m in China

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The investment will be used to boost capacity and significantly improve operational excellence at AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry manufacturing sites in Boxing and Ningbo. More than half the money is being invested in the company’s facility in Shandong … Read the full press release

Statement by the European Commission President Barroso on the death of Baroness Thatcher

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Let me, on behalf of myself and the European Commission, say that I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Baroness Thatcher. She was without doubt a great stateswoman, the first female Prime … Read the full press release

President José Manuel Durão Barroso comments on the situation in Portugal

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What matters now is to find a solution. And, as you know, the European Commission already released a communiqué on the situation following the Constitutional Court’s decision yesterday. What I can say is that we welcome the … Read the full press release

U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium Howard Gutman visited SABCA’s facilities in Gosselies, Belgium

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On March 14, 2013 HE the Ambassador of the United States of America, Howard Gutman, visited SABCA’s facilities located in Gosselies, near Charleroi, Belgium.  During his visit, Ambassador H. Gutman was introduced to SABCA’s core-activities: manufacturing of structural … Read the full press release

Dassault Aircraft Services opens new satellite service station in Van Nuys, California

Teterboro, New Jersey, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS) has expanded its footprint of service with a new satellite service station in Van Nuys, California. The satellite service station can provide troubleshooting and line maintenance for all Falcon 50, … Read the full press release

Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson where they discussed matters of mutual interest including the role Geothermal energy plays in the European Union’s renewable energy strategy and the … Read the full press release

AUDI AG enjoyes best-ever opening quarter in its history – 369,500 deliveries

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With worldwide deliveries reaching around 369,500 units for January through March, the company improved on the prior-year quarter by 6.8 percent. In this period, the automotive manufacturer achieved growth in all of its three main sales regions … Read the full press release