Daily Archives: 3, November 2012

Zumtobel gains second place in “Fabrik2012” competition

Award-winning production site: Zumtobel’s Dornbirn plant.

Award for efficient domestic production sites  Dornbirn luminaire plant scores with sense of ownership, transparency and flexibility  Current factory expansion aimed at further increase in efficiency Dornbirn / Austria, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Zumtobel Group’s luminaire plant in Dornbirn has been … Read the full press release

1 MILLION TIL AT KNÆKKE CANCER

PÅ VEGNE AF ALLE MEDARBEJDERE DONERER BESTSELLER 1 MILLION KRONER TIL ’KNÆK CANCER!’ KAMPAGNEN. 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — På vegne af alle medarbejdere donerer BESTSELLER 1 million kroner til ’Knæk Cancer!’ kampagnen. På den ene eller anden måde har kræft en … Read the full press release

More benefits from preferential trade tariffs for countries most in need: Reform of the EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences

Brussels, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) aims at helping developing countries by making it easier for them to export their products to the European Union. This is done in the form of reduced tariffs for their goods … Read the full press release

VTB provides financing to Vyksa Steel Works

3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — VTB Bank has opened a revolving credit line with a limit of RUB 6 billion (US$ 190.6 million) for Vyksa Steel Works, part of Russia’s United Metallurgical Company (OMK), for a period of three years. The company will use … Read the full press release

EC President Barroso, Minister Aung Min Sign Joint Declaration at Myanmar Peace Centre

Brussels, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the European Commission, HE Mr José Manuel Barroso, and the Minister of the Office of the President of Myanmar, HE Mr U Aung Min, today signed a Joint Declaration at the Myanmar Peace Centre … Read the full press release

Extreme driving fun, individuality and premium quality: MINI John Cooper Works at the Essen Motor Show 2012

MINI Cooper S Countryman retrofitted with John Cooper Works parts (10/2012)

Munich/Essen, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Enthusiasm for extremely athletic driving fun and individual flair will attract visitors to the Essen Motor Show from December 1st to 9th at the trade fair centre at Grugapark. In Hall 3.0 they will see how … Read the full press release

Speech at the Myanmar Peace Centre

José Manuel Barroso – President of the European Commission Yangon, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by thanking Minister U Aung Min for welcoming me to the Myanmar Peace Centre today. I commend Minister U Aung Min’s leadership … Read the full press release

Daimler Nutzfahrzeugportfolio überzeugt: Brasilianische Regierung vergibt Großaufträge über 2.100 Mercedes-Benz Lkw und Vans

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil gewinnt mehrere Ausschreibungen der brasilianischen Regierung über 2.100 Fahrzeuge. Die Großaufträge umfassen die Lieferung von über 1.700 Atego-Lkw sowie 400 Sprinter von Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil gewinnt Ausschreibungen der brasilianischen Regierung über 2.100 Nutzfahrzeuge Mit 400 Vans und über 1.700 Lkw überzeugt das Daimler Nutzfahrzeugportfolio auf ganzer Linie Stuttgart / São Bernardo do Campo, Brasilien, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Daimler Tochtergesellschaft, Mercedes-Benz do Brasil, … Read the full press release

Statement by the Spokespersons of High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the parliamentary elections in Ukraine

Brussels, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “After Sunday’s election day in Ukraine the High Representative and Commissioner Füle have followed closely the vote count and tabulation. They note with increasing concern that five days after the closure of the ballot the consolidated results … Read the full press release

Sandoz begins phase III studies in the United States for biosimilar epoetin alfa

Holzkirchen, Germany, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sandoz, the global leader in biosimilars, has started patient enrolment in a late stage clinical trial in the United States for its biosimilar epoetin alfa. The Phase III study will compare safety and efficacy of … Read the full press release

Enagás reports net profit of €281.4Mn

 Allowing the company to meet forecast of flat net profit growth for 2012  Cost containment remains crucial to meeting targets  Yela Underground Storage facility brought into operation, key to ensuring security of Spanish gas system  Acquisition … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin to Provide Singapore’s First Degrees in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

TCD Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, Prof Tan Chin Tiong, President, SIT. Mr Chan Lee Mun, Principal/CEO, NYP, Minister for Health in Singapore, Mr Gan Kim Yong and Irish Ambassador to Singapore Joe Hayes

Trinity’s New Groundbreaking International Collaboration with Singapore Institute of Technology 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the first international collaboration of its kind for Trinity College Dublin, it will provide degrees in occupational therapy and physiotherapy to students in Singapore. Trinity College … Read the full press release

Press release by the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy following his meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia HU

Phnom Penh, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I was happy to meet today Prime Minister HUN SEN. We met already during the G20 Summit in Los Cabos last June and I was pleased to accept his invitation to visit Cambodia ahead of the … Read the full press release

Skanska to build office in Norway for SEK 440 M

Skanska to build office in Norway for SEK 440 M

3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska has signed a contract with Ferd Eiendom AS for a new office in Kokstad, Bergen, Norway. Tenant of the new office premises is Aibel AS. The contract value amounts to NOK 380 M, about SEK 440 … Read the full press release

Rapid innovation in a world of apps

Graphic designer Jonas Sonne presents the plan

3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — You may be excused for thinking that the world is changing, but for children, change has already happened. In the blink of an eye, the iPad has united new and old with no respect for traditional boundaries. … Read the full press release

Report on the results of the survey on the access to finance of SMEs in the euro area – April to September 2012

3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) is today publishing its seventh report on the results of the “Survey on the access to finance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the euro area”. This survey round was conducted … Read the full press release

Major donation to promote young researchers

3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Branco Weiss, who died in 2010, has bequeathed an estimated 100 million Swiss francs to Society in Science — The Branco Weiss Fellowship. This donation secures the future of the fellowship, which belongs … Read the full press release

Chiffre d’affaires du troisième trimestre 2012: Forte croissance du chiffre d’affaires et poursuite du désendettement. Plan stratégique. « Amplify 2015 » en bonne voie

Paris (France), 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Le Conseil d’Administration de Technicolor (Euronext Paris : TCH) s’est réuni afin d’examiner le chiffre d’affaires du troisième trimestre 2012 du Groupe. Principaux éléments du chiffre d’affaires du troisième trimestre 2012 Au troisième trimestre 2012, le chiffre … Read the full press release

Speech of the President of the European Council at the lunch with EUROCHAM and the European Business Community in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I would like to thank all of you for attending this lunch today. I attach great value to exchanges with the business community. This visit to Vietnam is proving to be very positive both … Read the full press release

BP Renews Commitment to MIT with Second $25 Million Pledge

3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP announced today that it is renewing its commitment to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MITEI) through an agreement to provide another $25 million for continued energy research over the next five years — bringing … Read the full press release

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision 2012/635/CFSP amending Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran and Council Implementing Regulation (EU)

Brussels, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 15 October 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/635/CFSP¹ amending Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 945/2012² implementing Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012. Council Decision 2012/635/CFSP establishes additional restrictive measures against Iran in the financial, trade, … Read the full press release

A320neo’s first Pratt & Whitney test engine takes shape

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PurePower PW1100G-JM (c) Pratt & Whitney

Significant milestone reached and A320neo programme on track Blagnac, 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus’ A320neo programme has moved a step closer to the real aircraft with the assembly of the first engine-to-test – the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PurePower PW1100G-JM engine. … Read the full press release