Daily Archives: 16, May 2014

LondonTown.com: The newly debuted Shangri-La Shard hotel takes afternoon tea in London to the clouds

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors and is set to take traditional afternoon tea to a new level. Located within the 72-floor Shard tower at London Bridge, the newly debuted Shangri-La boasts London’s … Read the full press release

Sarepta Energi AS selected Ramboll for the procurement of turbines as well as civil electromechanical works for renewable energy projects along the coast of Trøndelag, Norway

Orestad, Denmark, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Almost 500 wind turbines and their common grid connection are planned and permitted along the coast of Trøndelag. As the Owner’s Engineer, Ramboll plays a key role as the leading developer in the region gets ready to … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group reports Q1/2014 financial results

Lenzing Group: Difficult Market Situation Continued in Q1/2014 – Countermeasures Have a Positive Impact New record sales volume of 235,000 tons (+9%) in Q1/2014 Declining average fiber selling prices burden consolidated sales and earnings Cost optimization program excelLENZ exceeds targets … Read the full press release

voestalpine opens 22nd production site in China

Linz, Austria, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The voestalpine Group’s 22nd production site in China will be officially opened today. voestalpine Profilform (China), a subsidiary of the Metal Forming Division, produces and processes high-quality steel pipes and sections for agricultural and construction machinery … Read the full press release

University of Twente’s research institute MESA+ and Forschungszentrum Jülich proved friction between two surfaces can be greatly reduced by using artificial ‘polymer brushes’

Enschede, Netherlands, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at research institute MESA+ of the University of Twente and Forschungszentrum Jülich have proven that the friction between two surfaces can be greatly reduced by using artificial ‘polymer brushes’. They have developed a new process whereby … Read the full press release

University of Twente awarded five starts by QS Stars for the quality of their education, internationalization, innovation and study environment

Enschede, Netherlands, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Universities from all over the world are compared with one another in international rankings. These rankings, though they are important when international students are choosing a course of study, provide little information about a university’s education and … Read the full press release

Rovio Entertainment appoints Pekka Rantala CCO and Blanca Juti CMO

Espoo, Finland, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rovio Entertainment is pleased to announce that Pekka Rantala will join its executive team as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) starting June 2nd. Pekka Rantala has a solid track record with over twenty years of experience in … Read the full press release

Vaisala launches new carbon dioxide probe GMP231 based on its CARBOCAP® technology and features

Vantaa, Finland, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 has been released. The GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate and reliable carbon dioxide measurements and sterilization durability at high temperatures. The probe is based on Vaisala’s … Read the full press release

Boston Scientific to acquire Bayer HealthCare’s Interventional device business for $415 million

Divestiture includes AngioJet (thrombectomy) and Jetstream (atherectomy) systems, and the Fetch2 Aspiration Catheter / Bayer HealthCare’s Medical Care division to focus on innovation and growth in Radiology and Diabetes Care business areas Leverkusen, Germany, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer HealthCare has entered … Read the full press release

Bayer CropScience to further invest in innovative nematode control tools to help farmers combat destructive plant parasites

Broad-spectrum nematicide portfolio based on chemicals and biologicals / New products and formulations to combat nematode infestations Monheim, Germany, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer CropScience plans to further invest in innovative nematode control tools to help farmers combat these destructive plant parasites … Read the full press release

University College London opens Quantum Science & Technology Institute to coordinate and support research into quantum science and technology

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — UCL is today (12 May 2014) inaugurating a new Quantum Science & Technology Institute (UCLQ). The new institute will coordinate and support research into quantum science and technology across UCL, helping to develop this fast-advancing field of research. … Read the full press release