Daily Archives: 26, August 2014

University of Leeds developed new scientific method to improve the diversity of ‘biologically active molecules’ such as antibiotics and anti-cancer agents

LEEDS, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A revolutionary new scientific method developed at the University of Leeds will improve the diversity of ‘biologically active molecules’, such as antibiotics and anti-cancer agents. The researchers, who report their findings online today in the journal Nature Chemistry, took … Read the full press release

Swisscom to announce definitive final result of public acquisition of PubliGroupe Ltd on 29 August 2014

Berne, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to the provisional final result, 97.08% of all PubliGroupe shares involved in the bid were tendered to Swisscom after expiry of the extension period on 25 August 2014. Swisscom’s interest in PubliGroupe is thus estimated at … Read the full press release

Swisscom customers will be able to make calls on their mobile phone via their home WLAN network from the second half of 2015

Berne, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Switzerland is served by one of the best mobile networks in Europe. 94% of the population can use Swisscom’s fast, cutting-edge 4G/LTE network. For 2G or 3G technology, the figure is over 99%. Swisscom is now seeking … Read the full press release

Wood Group Kenny wins two contracts valued over $2 million with Brazilian operator Petrobras

HOUSTON, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group Kenny (WGK) has won two contracts with a total value of over $2 million with Brazilian operator Petrobras. In the first, Wood Group Kenny has begun a conceptual engineering study of two alternatives of … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen’s cost-efficient and naturally derived alternative to Red 40 – Ultra Stable Red™

Are you concerned about the current price increases for the synthetic food colorant Red 40? There is a stable, cost-efficient substitute available which is based on color pigments derived from nature: Ultra Stable Red™ Hørsholm, Denmark, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Food and beverage … Read the full press release

Bekaert opens new Dramix® plant in Orotina, Costa Rica

Mr Luis Guillermo Solís, President of Costa Rica, visited the new Bekaert Dramix® plant in Costa Rica, where he was hosted by Mr Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Bekaert and the Regional Bekaert Management Team. The President was accompanied … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki’s rector Jukka Kola demands Finnish Government refrain from further cuts to university funding

HELSINKI, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jukka Kola, rector of the University of Helsinki, demands that the Finnish Government refrain from further cuts to university funding. “Funding research and education is an investment in the future. It strengthens Finland’s ability to compete … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group announces excellent performance in the first half-year 2014

OUTSTANDING RATING OF A+ WITH STABLE OUTLOOK CONFIRMED Profit increased by 41.4% to EUR 290.9 million – strong profit contribution from the CEE region Premiums stable at around EUR 5.0 billion – 1.0% increase, adjusted for exchange rate effects Combined … Read the full press release

Henkel presents new webinar on “Everything you need to know about Primary Aromatic Amines (PAA) in Flexible Packaging” on September 12, 2014

Food packaging safety is an issue to which Henkel – as the world’s largest adhesives manufacturer – is deeply committed. On its knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal”, Henkel presents a new webinar about “Everything you need to know about … Read the full press release

Henkel to present at Composites Europe from October 7 to October 9 in Düsseldorf, Germany

Composites Europe is one of the leading European trade fairs for composite materials. This year it will be taking place in Düsseldorf / Germany from October 7 to October 9. As leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings … Read the full press release

MAN Lion’s City GL CNG to be awarded ‘Bus of the Year 2015’ in September at 2014 IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hanover

MUNICH, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Clean, powerful and economical: these are the characteristics of the MAN Lion’s City GL CNG which wowed the panel of trade journalists from across Europe judging this year’s ‘Bus Euro Test’. The 18.75 metre long natural … Read the full press release