Geneva, Switzerland, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Last year, 1,715 SGS employees walked over 2.7 billion steps – or 43 times around the world – as part of our Global Corporate Challenge. This year, 2,583 employees in 369 teams, representing 34 countries, have signed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Daniel Rufenacht, employee wellness initiative, Global Corporate Challenge, pedometer, SGS
Investment in display technology start-up Vitriflex Düsseldorf, Germany, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel Adhesives Technologies, the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, is further driving its innovation capabilities and leadership forward. As part of its innovation strategy, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology
Tagged David Parker, Henkel Adhesives Technologies, Inc., Mark Popovich, Mike Olosky, Vitriflex
New York, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mobile is driving innovation that links a user’s contextual situation to the ability to act on that information, according to the latest Mobile Innovations Forecastreport from PwC. How well a mobile device adapts its content and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Alayna Francis, Mobile Ecosystem, PwC, PwC Mobile Innovations Forecast report, Raman Chitkara
Rome, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At today’s (27/05/2014) meeting in Rome, for the first time under the chairmanship of Catia Bastioli, the new Board of Directors of TERNA S.p.A. was elected at today’s Shareholders’ General Meeting. The Board unanimously appointed Matteo Del … Read the full press release
Rome, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa (CDP) announces that the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting today approved the 2013 financial statements. The 2013 consolidated financial statements were also presented during the meeting. The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting also appointed new … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Italy, Management
Tagged Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa, Giandomenico Genta, Luciano Barsotti
Rome, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa (CDP) announces that general manager Matteo Del Fante resigned his position following his nomination as Terna Spa chief executive officer and general manager. CDP’s top management, in the name of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Italy, Management
Tagged Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa, Matteo Del Fante, Terna Spa CEO
EQT Expansion Capital II exits the investment in Sausalitos Holding GmbH by selling its 47% equity stake and being repaid the outstanding Expansion Capital Facility Sausalitos expanded its store network by 9 new stores, introduced various sales initiatives and substantially … Read the full press release
London, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Carphone Warehouse has confirmed it is stocking the brand new LG G3. Customers looking to get their hands on the latest LG smartphone can pre-register on the Carphone Warehouse website from today and will be able … Read the full press release
Posted in Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5.5’ Quad HD display, Carphone Warehouse, LG G3 smartphone
Shanghai, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) and its partner AutoNavi today announced a partnership with Audi in China, integrating its award winning real-time traffic information in vehicles of the German premium manufacturer. TomTom Traffic provides precise and up-to-date traffic information … Read the full press release
Hamilton, Bermuda, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill reports US$3,094 million net income on its First Quarter 2014 Results Highlights From the effect of January 2, 2014, the financial results of Seadrill Partners LLC has been deconsolidated from the financial results of Seadrill. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Management, Norway
Tagged North Atlantic Drilling, Seadrill, West Ariel, West Prospero, West Telesto, West Tucana
Quarterly results, as expected, slightly below previous year Further growth in customer business and in net interest income CET-1-Capital ratio at the end of March, 12.4 percent; total capital ratio 17.2 percent Frankfurt, Germany, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the financial year 2014, Helaba … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Management
Tagged Hans-Dieter Brenner, Helaba, Ursula-Brita Krueck, Wolfgang Kuss
In light of changing customer expectations and steady developments in the area of electronic means of payment, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) is continuing to invest in its branch network to further enhance customer service and support, while expanding the … Read the full press release
Breda, Netherlands, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brisa, Egis and NedMobiel have formed a new partnership targeting leadership in innovative mobility services and mobility management. Brisa and NedMobiel, founding shareholders of BNV Mobility, will now be joined by Egis, a worldwide leader … Read the full press release
Munich/Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, the public investment finance specialist, has provided a € 40 million loan to the French Department of Gard. The funds will be used for the construction of schools and the Nîmes-Montpellier railway bypass … Read the full press release
Teddington, UK, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. (BMT), an operating company of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has delivered its unique training program to assist Port Engineers (PEs) with maximizing investments in … Read the full press release
Teddington, UK, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Marine and coastal environment specialists, BMT Oceanica (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, announced today its appointment as Lead Consultant for the Western Australia Department of Fisheries (DoF) in a project to establish an aquaculture development zone. BMT Oceanica, … Read the full press release
Mobily is the first customer to deploy Alcatel-Lucent’s new virtualized RAN aimed at helping mobile operators become more efficient, responsive and innovative Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Mobily Saudi Arabia today announced the first deployment … Read the full press release
Alcatel-Lucent ultra-broadband technology and integration expertise enables Bolt Fiber Optic Services to bring high-speed Internet access and IPTV to rural areas of the United States Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bolt Fiber Optic Services, the fiber-to-the-home subsidiary of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative … Read the full press release
Maintal, Germany, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market and technology leader for engineered joining technology, has obtained large orders for the second-generation of NORMAFLEX fluid pipes from European manufacturers of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. NORMA Group will … Read the full press release
London, UK, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat plc announces the completion of an offering of debt securities through Inmarsat Finance plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary company. Inmarsat sold US$1,000,000,000 of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2022. The offering was completed at a price of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Inmarsat, Inmarsat Finance plc, Mary Lally, Senior Notes
Baar, Switzerland, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika is acquiring the business of Klebag Chemie AG, a manufacturer of adhesives for the sealing, bonding and flooring markets. The takeover strengthens Sika’s position in the Swiss interior finishing sector. Last financial year, Klebag generated … Read the full press release
London/Paris, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Europe reached an all-time high last year, according to EY’s annual European Attractiveness Survey. The report, now in its 12th year, combines an analysis of international investment into Europe over the last year with a … Read the full press release
PARIS, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stephan Dixmier was appointed Chief Executive officer of Natixis Intertitres and deputy Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Interépargne. Stephan Dixmier began his career in 1991 at Caisse Centrale des Banques Populaires in the securities information systems. … Read the full press release
PARIS, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Natixis will provide long-term project financing for the design, construction, and operation of the Gemini offshore wind project in the Netherlands, the largest ever project financed transaction to close in the offshore wind sector. Project Gemini … Read the full press release
Opens Security unit as central office for security processes, partnerships and guidance for product development Espoo, Finland, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today announced the launch of a dedicated Security unit to ensure new products have security baked in, enhance the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Management, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Marc Rouanne, Nokia, security processes, Security unit
Eschborn, Germany, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The international derivatives market Eurex Exchange is further expanding its interest rate derivatives segment. Effective 1 September, physically deliverable Euro-Swap Futures will be available. The new Euro-Swap Futures contracts are based on euro-denominated interest rate … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged Eurex Exchange, Euro-Swap Futures, Mehtap Dinc
New report on Clearstream’s network links to help depositary banks meet asset monitoring and due diligence requirements under AIFMD and UCITS V/Under AIFMD, depositary banks will be required to provide oversight of the fund’s investment activities to keep custody risk … Read the full press release
Eschborn, Germany, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex Exchange, the international derivatives market of Deutsche Börse Group, is to extend its product range by introducing foreign exchange (FX) derivatives as a new asset class. Effective 7 July 2014, exchange-traded currency futures and options … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged Eurex Exchange, foreign exchange, Mehtap Dinc, Thomas Book
Leicestershire, UK, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of Loughborough University students have devised a unique ‘swarm’ system using smart unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that could be the future for mountain search and rescue. The 13 undergraduates were challenged to design and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aeronautical MEng degreE, Alex Cook, Chris Hughes, Dr Gary Page, Iain Forbes Brown, James Baines, James Whitehead, Jitinder Johal, Loughborough University, Mudasser Iqbal, Oliver Boldero, Oliver Meager, Phillip Loughlin, search and rescue mission, Simon Howroyd, Skywalker X8, Stephen Clarkson, Sufal Basnyt, Thomas Offord, UAV, unmanned aerial vehicles
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — CACEIS provides depository services for real estate and other physical assets in Sal. Oppenheim’s open- and closed-ended funds in Germany. Sal. Oppenheim and CACEIS are working closely together to ensure all concerned funds will be migrated … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Management
Tagged CACEIS, depository services, Holger Sepp, Sal. Oppenheim’s, Wolfgang Leoni
Belfast, United Kingdom, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has awarded GRAHAM Facilities Management a £2 million contract which will last for three years. The contract will see a team of 22 GRAHAM staff provide a mix of services … Read the full press release
Paris, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Total signed today an agreement with Lukoil creating a joint venture (JV) to explore and develop the tight oil potential of the Bazhenov play in Western Siberia. Total will hold 49% of the JV and Lukoil … Read the full press release
Düsseldorf, Germany, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON received the “European Cleantech Corporation of the Year” award yesterday at the 10th European Cleantech Forum in Stockholm (Sweden), organized by Cleantech Group, developer of the i3 market intelligence platform. Every year, one company … Read the full press release
London, UK, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has installed the innovative Promas Lite propulsion system on SuperStar Virgo, the first vessel in South East Asia to be equipped with this efficient and fuel saving system. Promas Lite is an integrated propeller and rudder system … Read the full press release
11th operator of world’s largest and most efficient aircraft Blagnac, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the eleventh operator of the type in the world. The A380 was handed over to … Read the full press release
Annual ranking of CNN Expansion Magazine and the consulting “TOP Companies” for companies with fewer than 500 employees. Mexico D.F., 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space in Mexico has been recognized for the fourth consecutive time in the “Top Companies” … Read the full press release
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — After the CTIC incubator in Senegal and the Ebène project in Mauritius, Orange announces the opening of the first start-up incubator in Niger. Orange Niger and its local partners* have helped to set-up CIPMEN, a small- and … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Internet & Online, Marketing, Small Business, Technology, Telecom
Tagged CIPMEN, CTIC incubator in Senegal, Orange, start-up incubator in Niger
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange is an official supplier to Roland Garros for the 10th year in a row, and will be making the very best of 4G technology available for tennis fans during the event, which is scheduled to run … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, France, Internet & Online, Sports, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 4G, France Télévison, oland Garros tournament grounds, Orange, Orange Block, Roland Garros
PARIS, 27-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following on from the success of the past three years, today Orange is launching the 2014 edition of the Orange African Social Venture Prize. A new category has been introduced for the fourth edition: the “Orange … Read the full press release
“Tenacious” students from Durham University have won a trip to India as part of an initiative to increase employee diversity at RBS and raise money for The Prince’s Trust. Edinburgh, Scotland, 26-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The initiative, called An Indian Summer, starts with … Read the full press release
EuropaWire (EW) is the first truly pan-European and leading press release distribution and newswire service for Europe and the European Union working towards consolidating Europe’s voice on the global newswire and media scene. The newswire service comes with advanced submission forms, flexible pricing and PR budgeting, granular targeting, nearly uncapped reach across countries, markets, verticals, industries, audiences, languages, etc., translation and localisation for greater local PR impact, in-depth distribution reporting, metrics and insights including measured PR reach, reads, engagements, impact, etc., no cap on words, images and multimedia to go along with your release, among others. Your press releases will be seen among the releases of Europe’s biggest and most prominent companies, brands and institutions.
HOW TO GET STARTED?
PHARMA & BIOTECH: The largest repository of EU/European pharma & biotech press releases spanning 12 years (2012-2024)
