Monthly Archives: July 2014

University of Tübingen archaeologists found ancient fragment of ivory belonging to 40,000 year old animal figurine in Vogelherd Cave in southwestern Germany

Tübingen archaeologists find “new” fragment of Ice Age lion – now displayed at the University of Tübingen Museum Tübingen, Germany, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen have found an ancient fragment of ivory belonging to a 40,000 year … Read the full press release

Germany’s Ministry of Education and Research grants €1.9m to astroparticle physics projects by Tübingen scientists

Tübingen, Germany, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Germany’s Ministry of Education and Research has awarded grants totaling €1.9m over three years to astroparticle physics projects by Tübingen scientists. The GERDA project aims to find a particular form of radioactive decay linked with an … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics announced its STi5197 SD and STiH273 HD cable chipsets selected by Indian Cable multi-system operator GTPL

GENEVA, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top supplier of System-on-Chip (SoC) ICs for set-top boxes and home gateways, today announced that its STi5197 SD and STiH273 … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space: European space transporter ATV “Georges Lemaître” successfully launched with Ariane 5 on Tuesday evening

60th consecutive successful Ariane 5 launch. 5th ATV another record payload for Ariane. ATV technology to be used in new space projects. Paris, France, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The 60th consecutive successful launch of the European launcher Ariane 5 sees European space … Read the full press release

Swiss defence procurement authority accepted Airbus Defence and Space’s IMESS (Integrated and Modular Engagement System for the Swiss Soldier)

Paris, France, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — IMESS (Integrated and Modular Engagement System for the Swiss Soldier) accepted by the Swiss defence procurement authority. Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the development of the integrated modular engagement system (IMESS) to the level … Read the full press release

Lemminkäinen announced changes in its Executive Team

Helsinki, Finland, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lemminkäinen’s Executive Team will change as of 1 August 2014 when Casimir Lindholm starts as Lemminkäinen’s new President and CEO. The new Executive Team corresponds to the new reporting structure published on 30 July 2014. … Read the full press release

Lemminkäinen sharpens its strategic focus after the divestment of technical building services

Helsinki, Finland, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lemminkäinen has reviewed its strategy and sharpens its strategic focus after the divestment of technical building services. To enable future profitable growth, the company will in the short term concentrate on improving its competitiveness, profitability … Read the full press release

Lemminkäinen reports EUR 789.8 million net sales in H1-2014

Helsinki, Finland, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lemminkäinen reports EUR 789.8 million net sales in H1-2014 January–June 2014 (1–6/2013) Net sales totalled EUR 789.8 million (736.0). At the end of the review period, the order book stood at EUR 2,086.8 million (1,973.5). Operating … Read the full press release

Cargotec: 25 303 new Cargotec class B shares subscribed for with stock options 2010A

Helsinki, Finland, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A total number of 25 303 new Cargotec class B shares have been subscribed for with stock options 2010A. The entire subscription price of EUR 470,635.80 will be credited to the reserve for invested non-restricted equity. … Read the full press release

DCNS: The completion of the last raft-mounted gearbox for the Indian anti-submarine corvettes marks the successful culmination of the transfer of technology process

The completion of the last raft-mounted gearbox for the Indian anti-submarine corvettes marks the successful culmination of the transfer of technology process. Paris, France, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the end of May 2014, the teams of DCNS and its Indian industrial partner … Read the full press release

Attica Bank S.A. announces the sale of 8,060 common registered shares of the Bank was completed on 28th July 2014

ATHENS, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Attica Bank S.A. (the “Bank”) announces that on 28th July 2014, the sale of 8,060 common registered shares of the Bank was completed. The 8,060 shares resulted as fragmental balances from the decrease of number of … Read the full press release

Brazil signs contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of three Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft

Three SAR aircraft add to existing fleet of 12 transports. Paris, France,28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brazil has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of three Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. The three aircraft will … Read the full press release

Zetes implements its ZetesAthena in-store management solution to UK toy retailer The Entertainer

Brussels/ London, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS) has recently implemented its latest generation ZetesAthena In-Store Management solution to The Entertainer, one of the UK’s largest toy retailers. The Entertainer selected ZetesAthena to help improve stock auditing across its growing … Read the full press release

Maris Interiors LLP starts office fit-out project at 8 Fenchurch Place for Gemserv

Maris Interiors LLP have commenced an office fit-out project at 8 Fenchurch Place for Gemserv. LONDON, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemserv is a specialist market design, governance and assurance service provider. They provide high quality impartial advice to competitive utility and … Read the full press release

Royal KPN N.V. to appoint Mr Jan Kees de Jager as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer

The Hague, Netherlands, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of Royal KPN N.V. announces its intention to appoint Mr Jan Kees de Jager to KPN’s Board of Management as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Mr de Jager’s contract will start per … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia and the University of Leeds: Informing parents about the measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most cost-effective way of increasing its uptake

Norwich, UK, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Giving parents access to online information about the MMR vaccine is the most cost-effective way of increasing its uptake according to research from the University of East Anglia and the University of Leeds. A new report … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s archaeologists uncover more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples

Newcastle, UK, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes and site director Tony Wilmott have been uncovering more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples. This is the fourth season of work commissioned … Read the full press release

The Newcastle Falcons rugby team signs Newcastle University rugby star Will Witty

Newcastle, UK, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle University rugby star Will Witty has been signed by the North-East’s leading rugby team. The Newcastle Falcons flew in for the 19-year-old rising star who has already represented England Under-18s, England Students and Yorkshire. Will, an Agri-Business … Read the full press release

The Porsche Design Group continues its tradition of offering high-quality timepieces with the establishment of Porsche Design Timepieces AG in Switzerland

Porsche Design Timepieces AG founded in Switzerland Stuttgart, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Porsche Design Group (Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) has founded a subsidiary in Switzerland to continue its tradition of offering high-quality timepieces. Porsche Design Timepieces AG, … Read the full press release

Versalis (Eni) partners with CB&I to market and provide engineering services for Versalis’ LDPE and EVA technologies in North America

“The marketing of our LDPE and EVA through our partnership with CB&I has come to be part of the strategy Versalis is pursuing to strengthen its positioning internationally”, said Daniele Ferrari, Chief Executive Officer of Versalis. San Donato, Milan, 28-7-2014 — … Read the full press release