Monthly Archives: April 2014

NILE ASSIST, la filial de MAPFRE ASISTENCIA amplía sus oficinas y prevé un importante crecimiento en Egipto para los próximos 3 años

La filial de MAPFRE ASISTENCIA en Egipto y líder en asistencia en carretera y asistencia en viaje, reforzará su actividad comercial con el lanzamiento de nuevos productos de asistencia y riesgos especiales MADRID, Spain, 29-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NILE ASSIST, la filial … Read the full press release

German university graduates named Audi preferred employer for students in Germany

Top-ranked once again by German university graduates Audi Board of Management Member for Human Resources Thomas Sigi: “We offer innovative concepts and development opportunities at sites worldwide” Approximately 2,000 persons recruited for competence areas of electric mobility, lightweight construction and … Read the full press release

Finnvera, Finpro and Tekes launch Team Finland LetsGrow financing programme for SMEs seeking international growth

Under the Team Finland LetsGrow financing programme, companies can receive loans from Finnvera for investments and working capital, grants from Tekes for innovation services and advice from Finpro for international growth. Helsinki, 29-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The programme is intended for growth-seeking … Read the full press release

CACEIS awarded 24 new depository service mandates in Germany in the closed-ended fund sector

PARIS, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Over the past 12 months, CACEIS was awarded some 24 new depository service (Verwahrstelle) mandates in Germany in the closed-ended fund sector. In addition to those mentioned in previous press releases, these wins include well-known asset management … Read the full press release

Cable & Wireless Communications Plc divests its 55% stake in Monaco Telecom for €322 million

LONDON, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (“CWC” or the “Company”) today announces that it has agreed the sale of Compagnie Monégasque de Communication S.A.M. (“CMC”), the holding company for CWC’s 55% stake in Monaco Telecom S.A.M. (“Monaco Telecom”), … Read the full press release

Stadler Rail to supply 8 GTW-trains to San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)

Bussnang, Switzerland, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) has awarded a contract to Stadler Rail for the supply of 8 GTW-trains. The order is valued at USD $58 million. The diesel multiple units (2/6 articulated power … Read the full press release

Freight One to provide transportation services for the export of RUSAL’s aluminium produced in Russia

Moscow, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUALR/RUALRS), a leading, global aluminium producer, announces the signing of an exclusive three-year service contract with OJSC Freight One for the export of finished products in covered wagons. … Read the full press release

Sapa: Norwegian Minister of Trade & Industry Monica Mæland opened the world’s most environmentally friendly office building in Norway – Powerhouse Kjørbo

Oslo, Norway, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Norwegian Minister of Trade & Industry Monica Mæland today opened the door to the world’s most environmentally friendly office building, Powerhouse Kjørbo outside Oslo. Sapa is one of the partners in Powerhouse. “Buildings account for 40 percent … Read the full press release

Michelin becomes first official sponsor and official tire of the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park

Michelin announced that it has become the first official sponsor and the official tire of the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. Clermont-Ferrand, France, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  Located on Interstate 65 across from the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park will … Read the full press release

EE announced Rhyl in North Wales is the 200th town in the UK to benefit from 4GEE

This week, Rhyl has become the 200th town to receive 4G from EE Customers in 12 other towns now also covered by 4GEE EE was recently ranked number one for mobile internet, call, text and reliability across the UK following rigorous … Read the full press release

Dr Henning Klöppelt joins Galeria Kaufhof as Chief Real Estate Officer (CREO)

Düsseldorf, Germany, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Henning Klöppelt responsible for Galeria Kaufhof’s real estate portfolio as Chief Real Estate Officer (CREO). Galeria Kaufhof will change its corporate structure as part of the general integration of real estate assets into METRO GROUP’s sales lines resolved … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä Executive VP Kari Hietanen appointed president of European Engine Power Plants Association

Helsinki, Finland, 28-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mr Kari Hietanen, Executive Vice President at Wärtsilä Corporation, has been appointed President of the European Engine Power Plants Association (EUGINE). EUGINE is a newly established association of European manufacturers of engine power plants. There are … Read the full press release

EROSKI inaugura una plataforma logística de frescos en Mallorca, pionera en la distribución española

Agrupa en sus 10.207 m2 todos los productos frescos que EROSKI distribuye en Baleares y consolida su especialización en la distribución de alimentos frescos Incorpora una avanzada automatización para la preparación de pedidos de fruta y verdura que posibilita lleguen … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca PLC reports revenue up 3% at constant exchange rates in 2014 first quarter

London, UK, 25-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, commenting on the results, said: “The first quarter has seen continued momentum across the business and our revenue growth reflects the increasing contribution from the five growth platforms that showed strong … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions awarded follow-up contract by Hungarian fertilizer manufacturer Nitrogénmüvek Zrt.

ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions awarded follow-up contract – start-up planned for fall 2016 Essen, Germany, 25-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hungarian fertilizer manufacturer Nitrogénmüvek Zrt. is extending its cooperation with plant engineering specialist ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions. A granulation plant with a capacity of … Read the full press release

HSH Nordbank provides EUR 176 million to finance GAGFAH GROUP’s real estate portfolio of 4,400 residential and 20 commercial units

Hamburg/Kiel, 25-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HSH Nordbank has provided the GAGFAH GROUP with finance of EUR 176 million for a portfolio comprising more than 4,400 residential as well as 20 commercial units with living and useable floor space totalling almost 280,000 … Read the full press release

Jaguar Land Rover achieves 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

Jaguar Land Rover awarded 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, for “outstanding overseas sales growth over the last three years” In 2013, Jaguar Land Rover sold 425,006 vehicles, in more than 170 countries; 80% of all vehicles produced … Read the full press release

Hexagon to release Interim Report for the first quarter 2014 on Friday 9 May

Stockholm, Sweden, 25-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon will release the Interim Report for the first quarter 2014 on Friday 9 May around 12:00-12:30 CET. A combined telephone conference and live webcast (in English) concerning the report will be presented by President … Read the full press release

EnerCap’s new Exergy Efficient Energy Fund to be invested in CEE region

London, 25-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In a second article by Clean Energy Pipeline EnerCap Partner Shane Woodroffe explains why EnerCap is confident about the attractiveness of the CEE region for investments in clean energy infrastructure, such as through EnerCap’s new Exergy Efficient Energy Fund. Please … Read the full press release

Euronext subsidiary EnterNext celebrated the listing of AwoX on Euronext’s regulated market in Paris

Paris, 25-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EnterNext, the Euronext subsidiary designed to promote and grow its market for SMEs[1], today celebrated the listing of AwoX, a pure player in connected objects and technologies for the Smart Home, on Euronext’s regulated market in Paris (compartment … Read the full press release