Daily Archives: 2, July 2013

ThyssenKrupp Elevator acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc.

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Elevator has acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc. The US company, founded in 1875, provides elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services. “The acquisition continues our international growth strategy and strengthens our service business … Read the full press release →

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Lemminkäinen’s Swedish construction company Rekab to build SPA in Umeå, Sweeden

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Swedish construction company Rekab, which is part of the Lemminkäinen Group, has signed an agreement with the city of Umeå on the construction of a new spa in the city centre. Work will begin immediately and is … Read the full press release →

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IBERDROLA’s Flexible Dividend plan offers shareholders €0.130 cash payment per share or free stock

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Through its ‘Iberdrola Flexible Dividend´plan against the Group´s 2012 financial results A total of 30 subscription rights are required to obtain one new IBERDROLA share, with no cost or commissions The Company maintains its annual shareholder remuneration policy around €0.30 … Read the full press release →

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Report by Marks & Spencer, Accenture and the charity Business in the Community finds UK business could benefit from £100bn sustainable innovation opportunity

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK business could secure £100bn in annual productivity gains generated by innovations designed to address environmental and social challenges, according to a new report by Accenture (NYSE: ACN), the charity Business in the Community and Marks & Spencer. The report, Fortune Favours The … Read the full press release →

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Jaguar Land Rover Strengthens its leadership team creating two new roles on its Executive Committee

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jaguar Land Rover is strengthening its leadership team creating two new roles on its Executive Committee to support an increased focus on research and development initiatives and the delivery of its ambitious new product plans for the … Read the full press release →

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IT market research advisory firm IDC named SAP Mobile Market Leader for 12th Consecutive Year

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that leading IT market research advisory firm IDC is again recognizing SAP as the market share leader based on 2012 revenue in mobile enterprise management (MEM) enterprise software market. SAP has been recognized as … Read the full press release →

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Da BEI 70 milioni ad Ascopiave per la rete gas nel Nordest

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Pieve di Soligo,  2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) ed Ascopiave hanno perfezionato un finanziamento di 70 milioni di euro finalizzato al sostegno degli investimenti per il miglioramento e l’espansione delle reti di distribuzione del gas … Read the full press release →

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European Entrepreneurial Regions 2014 Award goes to Flanders (BE), Marche (IT) and Noord-Brabant (NL)

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 102nd plenary session of Committee of the Regions, Flanders (BE), Marche (IT) and Noord-Brabant (NL) will be awarded the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2014 label by the President of the CoR, Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso. The jury felt a strong … Read the full press release →

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EIB, Ascopiave sign for EUR 70 million loan for gas grid in north-east Italy

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ascopiave have signed a EUR 70 million loan in support of investments to improve and expand gas distribution networks in the Veneto and Lombardy regions. This is the first operation between the … Read the full press release →

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K-food stores cashback service expanded to cover the whole of Finland

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In connection with their card purchases, customers can withdraw up to 200 euros with the debit cards of all Finnish banks. No minimum limit has been set for withdrawals. A service fee of 50 cents is charged … Read the full press release →

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Novartis announced US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to its serelaxin (RLX030) for acute heart failure

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Recognition by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that RLX030 has the potential to address a serious unmet medical need If approved, RLX030 has the potential to be the first treatment breakthrough for Acute Heart Failure patients in 20 … Read the full press release →

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BASF, The Linde Group and ThyssenKrupp to develop innovative technology for environmentally sustainable syngas production from carbon dioxide and hydrogen

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New process technology for industrial-scale reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen reduces CO2 emissions Federal Ministry of Education and Research grants a total of EUR 9.2 million to support intersectoral cooperation between industry and academia for three years  Munich, 2-7-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly presented clinical trials results evaluating linagliptin efficacy and safety in Asians with Type 2 Diabetes

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New Phase III data presented at the American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions® (ADA) showed linagliptin improved blood glucose control as monotherapy and in combination with metformin, in Asian people from China, Malaysia and the Philippines with … Read the full press release →

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Outokumpu to supply duplex stainless steel rolled billets to Sinopec’s subsidiary China Petrochemical International Co., Ltd

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Outokumpu signs a strategic partnership agreement with Sinopec Group on material development and deliveries of stainless steel. As part of the one-year agreement Outokumpu supplies Sinopec’s subsidiary China Petrochemical International Co., Ltd duplex stainless steel rolled billets … Read the full press release →

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The Kesko Group posted €847.0M sales in May 2013

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Kesko Group’s sales, excluding VAT, in May 2013 totalled €847.0 million, down 1.7%. In Kesko’s food trade, sales in May were €386.6 million, an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous year. In the home and … Read the full press release →

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Fortum files complaint to EC on Swedish plans of increasing real-estate tax for hydropower

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swedish State is planning to increase the real-estate tax for hydropower as of 2013. The tax is based on the production volumes and according to preliminary information, it will increase the share of tax from the … Read the full press release →

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ALECTIA consulted Arla Foods Ingredients on implementing new modern whey protein plant in Denmark Protein

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ALECTIA has helped Arla Foods Ingredients implement one of Europe’s largest whey protein plants at the existing plant Denmark Protein in Nr. Vium, Jutland. The new plant can process 4.5 bill. kg whey annually, nearly doubling Denmark … Read the full press release →

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MEPs add 12 new substances with pollution risk to surface waters to the EU priority list

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Twelve new substances will be added to the EU priority list of those known to pose a pollution risk to surface waters under rules endorsed by MEPs on Tuesday. For the first time, three pharmaceuticals will also … Read the full press release →

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The 2013 Lux Prize 10 film nominees announced

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 10 films selected for the 2013 Lux Prize were announced on Sunday at the 48th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Young and promising filmmakers and well known directors provide a good picture of the diversity … Read the full press release →

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European Alliance for Apprenticeships launched at 2013 WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Alliance for Apprenticeships is launched today by Commissioners Androulla Vassiliou (Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth) and László Andor (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) at the 2013 WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany. The Alliance will help … Read the full press release →

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EC approved Avio S.p.A. acquisition by General Electric Company

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2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the aviation business of Avio S.p.A. of Italy by General Electric Company (GE) of the United States. The decision is conditional upon a … Read the full press release →

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Kaspersky Android smartphone security solution Kaspersky Mobile Security won AV-Test Certified award

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A powerful security solution for Android smartphones proves its worth with high scores for protection and usability 2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kaspersky Lab announces that its Android smartphone security solution Kaspersky Mobile Security has won the AV-Test Certified award following independent testing in May 2013. … Read the full press release →

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