Monthly Archives: March 2016

Sagem (Safran) to deliver 200 JIM-LR long-range multifunction infrared binoculars to the army in a NATO country

Boulogne-Billancourt, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sagem (Safran) has received a new order for more than 200 JIM-LR long-range multifunction infrared binoculars from the army in a NATO country. The order will also include remote-control terminals, and will be added to the … Read the full press release

C&W donates to The Advancement of Children Foundation (ACF) in St. Kitts

LONDON, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Advancement of Children Foundation (ACF) in St. Kitts received a significant donation of US$125,000 from funds raised through Cable and Wireless’ Annual Charity Golf Event. ACF now joins other organizations including the SOS Children’s Village … Read the full press release

Flow Sports will be the exclusive broadcast partner and title sponsor of the CARIFTA Games

LONDON, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Flow Sports brings Games in HD – a first for the Caribbean The excitement is steadily building in the Spice Isle, as the crème de la crème of junior track and field descends on Grenada for … Read the full press release

E.ON to develop its own electricity storage system in partnership with SOLARWATT GmbH

Easy to use, compact, and efficient storage solutions system to consist of hardware and energy app Germany’s 1.5 million solar arrays give storage solutions huge potential DRESDEN, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective immediately E.ON will develop its own electricity storage system in … Read the full press release

CACEIS helps insurance societies, pension providers and insurance companies in their implementation of the Solvency II directive

PARIS, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Solvency II Directive, in force since 1 January 2016, enables French institutional investors to expand their securities lending activities. CACEIS provides customised, secure and legally-sound solutions so that mutual insurance societies, pension providers and insurance … Read the full press release

Greece based shipping fleet operator TMS Tankers selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels

HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TMS Tankers Ltd, one of the largest Greece based shipping fleet operators, has selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels under construction in China. The order was placed with Wärtsilä’s joint venture company … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation and propulsion control systems will be used in Maersk Line’ 27 new container vessels

HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation, and propulsion control systems for 27 new container vessels being built for Denmark based Maersk Line A/S. The contracts with Wärtsilä were signed … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Elevator inaugurated its new Multiple-Purpose Facility (MPF) Building in China

ESSEN, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp Elevator, the world-renowned elevator solution provider, inaugurated its new Multiple-Purpose Facility (MPF) Building in China, marking another milestone for the company’s expansion in the country. With a 120 million Yuan (17 million euros) investment, the … Read the full press release

General Motors 2015 Supplier of the Year Award went to thyssenkrupp’s Springs & Stabilizers business unit

Supplier of the Year Award goes to Springs & Stabilizers unit Recognition for superior quality, new products, cost efficiency and supply chain ESSEN, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp has been honored by carmaker General Motors as one of its best global suppliers. … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak’s Serbian packaging material factory won the World Class Total Production Maintenance Award by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance

LAUSANNE, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak’s packaging material factory in Gornji Milanovac, Serbia, today received the world’s top award for manufacturing excellence. Presented by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance​, the World Class Total Production Maintenance Award recognises facilities that … Read the full press release

The world’s largest capacity food processing homogenizer gone into operation

LAUSANNE, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak today announces that the world’s largest capacity food processing homogenizer has gone into operation with its first customer. The Tetra Pak® Homogenizer 500 can produce up to 63,600 litres per hour, offering outstanding product … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca on Brilinta SOCRATES trial in stroke: safety data is consistent with the known safety profile of Brilinta/Brilique

Missed primary efficacy endpoint; fewer events observed in the Brilinta arm but trend did not reach statistical significance Consistent safety profile LONDON, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca today announced the top-line results of the SOCRATES trial, assessing the efficacy of Brilinta/Brilique(ticagrelor) 90mg … Read the full press release

World’s largest multi gas carrier INEOS Intrepid delivered US shale gas for the first time in Europe

The INEOS Intrepid, the world’s largest multi gas carrier, today arrived at Rafnes in Norway carrying 27,500m3 of ethane from US shale gas. This is the first time that ethane from US shale gas has ever been shipped to Europe and represents … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB to acquire Canadian manufacturing software solutions provider Forming Technology Inc. (FTI)

STOCKHOLM, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the acquisition of Forming Technology Inc. (FTI), a provider of innovative manufacturing software solutions … Read the full press release

Vulnerabilities found in medical devices by Kaspersky Lab Global Research & Analysis Team

A Kaspersky Lab Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) expert has conducted real field research at one private clinic in an attempt to explore its security weaknesses and how to address them. Vulnerabilities were found in medical devices that opened … Read the full press release

ERG S.p.A. Board of Directors report on the agenda of the Shareholders’ Meeting

Explanatory report of the Board of Directors concerning the matters on the agenda of the ERG S.p.A. Shareholders’ Meeting, proposal for authorisation to purchase and sell treasury shares and proposal to amend the Articles of Association GENOA, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Axis Communications to simplify and streamline security system design with the launch of two design platforms

AXIS Design Studio is an integrated design platform that improves consultants’ workflow for complex and enterprise systems, while AXIS Site Designer offers system integrators and installers an efficient way to design complete surveillance solutions for small- to medium-sized installations. Chelmsford, … Read the full press release

Axis Communications adds three new mini dome network cameras to the AXIS M30 Series

Chelmsford, Mass. U.S.A., 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This new AXIS M30 Series features Wide Dynamic Range to adapt to variable lighting conditions and Axis’ Zipstream technology, which reduces storage and bandwidth requirements. The M30 Series has a new three year warranty, … Read the full press release

CERN on reported defaced LGBT posters: Homophobic behaviour at CERN is not tolerated

GENEVA, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As first reported by Physics World, CERN had to deal with defaced posters of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) group. CERN considers that these acts are unacceptable. They were strongly and publicly condemned. Homophobic behaviour at CERN is … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica: the first of 16 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters for the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) successfully performed its maiden flight

A  major milestone for the Norwegian All Weather SAR Helicopter programme that features an innovative search and rescue configuration   The helicopters will be delivered to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with state-of-the-art equipment, including an all new … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica receives order for a further nine Aermacchi M-346 advanced training aircraft for the Italian Air Force

The number of Aermacchi M-346 aircraft ordered by Italy rises to 18 Italy, Israel, Singapore and Poland have ordered a total of 68 Aermacchi M-346s The new aircraft will be operated by the Italian Air Force ROME, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

National Grid to replace ageing gas main in Desborough Road

Sixteen week project to replace gas mains in Desborough Road Work will be delivered in phases to minimise disruption Project will help ensure local community keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies. LONDON, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Work is about … Read the full press release

BOURBON takes delivery of the Bourbon Arctic from the Vard Brattvåg shipyard (Norway)

PARIS, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BOURBON announces that it has taken delivery, as scheduled, of the Bourbon Arctic from the Vard Brattvåg shipyard (Norway) and completed her first anchor handling operation. The vessel was engaged in the disconnection and unmooring operation … Read the full press release

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists report on patterns of care during labour and delivery across England

Differences in the care received by women giving birth in hospitals across England are highlighted in a state of the nation report published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) today.  LONDON, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The report, carried out … Read the full press release

Hexagon to acquire Pisa, Italy based IDS GeoRadar

Pisa, Italy, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Located near Pisa, Italy, with approximately 60 employees, the IDS GeoRadar division provides the mining and geospatial industries with innovative radar solutions for structural health monitoring and underground utility mapping. GeoRadar’s structural health monitoring solutions … Read the full press release

UKTV’s Dave channel to expand its entertainment slate by diving into the world of computer games

LONDON, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — UKTV’s leading entertainment channel Dave continues to expand its entertainment slate by diving into the world of computer games with brand new commission Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit (6×60′). Dara O Briain’s Go 8 Bit … Read the full press release

UK and Ireland businesses can now pitch their ideas to Richard Branson

Virgin Media Business launches ‘VOOM 2016’ competition for businesses to pitch their ideas to Richard Branson Over £1million in prizes, including mentoring and marketing support LONDON, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Virgin Media Business today launches its search for the most innovative … Read the full press release

EU to strengthen the migration limit for BPA in food contact plastics – SGS

HONG KONG, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The World Trade Organization (WTO) has recently circulated a notification announcing a proposal from the EU to strengthen the migration limit for BPA in food contact plastics and to expand the scope of this new limit … Read the full press release

SGS: EU published EN 14749:2016 standard for safety requirements and test methods for domestic, kitchen and bathroom storage units

MONACO, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EN 14749:2016 has published. This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for all types of kitchen and bathroom storage units and domestic storage furniture and their components. Compared to EN 14749:2005, the following modifications … Read the full press release

SGS: European Commission to amend the scope of the Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment

Guangzhou, CN, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has published an inception impact assessment signaling its intention to amend the scope of the Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment. The changes are deemed necessary … Read the full press release

SGS: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved final rule for portable hook-on chairs

NEWARK, NJ, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 8 March, 2016 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously voted (5 to 0) to approve the final rule for portable hook-on chairs. [1] The draft final rule would establish a mandatory federal safety standard (16 CFR … Read the full press release

Europart to acquire Swedish Parts Dealers LVD and Trailereffekter from Axel Johnson International AB

Hagen (Germany) / Stockholm (Sweden), 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Europart, a Triton Fund II portfolio company, has completed the acquisition of Swedish Parts Dealers LVD and Trailereffekter from Axel Johnson International AB. This acquisition is expected to improve Europart’s position in … Read the full press release

Terna’s CEO Matteo Del Fante: 2015 results confirm the trend of solid growth of the Terna Group

Revenues at 2,082.1 million euro (+4.3%) EBITDA at 1,539.2 million euro (+3.2%) Group’s Net Income at 595.5 million euro (+9.4%) ROME, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Proposed dividend for 2015 of 20 euro cents per share (of which 7 cents already paid … Read the full press release

OTTO reports 10 percent increase of revenues for 2015/16

HAMBURG, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The single company OTTO further increased its growth rate in the financial year now closed, with revenues climbing by some ten percent to reach an overall 2.561 billion euros for 2015/16. The online retailer reports overproportional … Read the full press release

Fleet management and driver mobility company LeasePlan Corporation N.V. acquired by consortium of long-term investors

LeasePlan Corporation N.V. today announces that a consortium of long-term investors has completed the acquisition of LeasePlan. Almere, Netherlands, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LeasePlan Corporation N.V. (“LeasePlan”), the world’s leading fleet management and driver mobility company, today announces that a consortium of … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe: digitalisation of the European insurance industry cannot remove all barriers to increasing the volume of cross-border insurance

However, digitalisation not silver bullet to remove cross-border barriers BRUSSELS, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — While the digitalisation of the European insurance industry will reshape the way insurers innovate, distribute and interact with their customers, it cannot remove all barriers to increasing … Read the full press release

Exceptionally strong Y2015 results for Sovcomflot (SCF Group)

2015 Audited Financial Results (Year to 31 December)  MOSCOW, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective strategy, balanced chartering policy, excellent technical performance, together with positive freight market dynamics deliver exceptionally strong Y2015 results for Sovcomflot 2015 Highlights: Gross revenue increased by 7.6 … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports: Port of Ipswich celebrated historic clock tower restoration with a time capsule

LONDON, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s Port of Ipswich has celebrated its recent restoration project of the clock tower at Old Custom House with a time capsule made in partnership with a local school sealed into the roof, locking in memories … Read the full press release

TomTom Traffic Index 2016: Istanbul knocked off the top spot by Mexico City

Global Traffic Congestion at All Time High* – But Shocking Differences between Continents AMSTERDAM, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today released the results of the TomTom Traffic Index 2016, the annual report detailing the cities around the world with the … Read the full press release

Cardiovascular prevention in refugees on the agenda of EuroHeartCare 2016, 15 to 16 April 2016 in Athens, Greece

15 to 16 April 2016 in Athens, Greece Sophia Antipolis, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  In line with current events and particularly pertinent to Greece, cardiovascular prevention in refugees and other marginalised groups is on the agenda of EuroHeartCare 2016, which will … Read the full press release