Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The sale of Nordea’s 20.7% stake in Nets Holding A/S to a consortium consisting of funds advised by Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital was completed today. Nordea’s total proceeds of the divestment … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Financial, Finland, Management, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Advent International, ATP, Bain Capital, Nets Holding A/S, Nordea
Birmingham, UK, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rigby Group Plc, the parent company for a portfolio of privately owned and highly successful businesses, has appointed Edouard Carlone, an experienced investment banker as its new Head of M&A. Mr Carlone joins the group from UBS, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Edouard Carlone, Rigby Group Plc, Steve Rigby
Karlsruhe, Germany, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG acquires the 50 percent stake owned by Eni group, Rome, in EnBW Eni Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, Stuttgart, and thus indirectly 50 percent of Gasversorgung Süddeutschland GmbH (GVS) and 50 percent of terranets … Read the full press release
UTRECHT, the Netherlands, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SNS REAAL has started preparations for the sales process of its Insurance activities. J.P. Morgan, ABN AMRO and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek have been engaged as respective financial and legal advisors for the sale. Internally, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — VimpelCom Ltd (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, announced the nomination of Trond Westlie for election to the Company’s Supervisory Board at its 2014 annual general meeting of shareholders (“AGM”) on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Netherlands, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Alexey Reznikovich, Andrei Gusev, Dr. Hans Peter Kohlhammer, Hamid Akhavan, Jan Fredrik Baksaas, Kjell-Morten Johnsen, Leonid Novoselsky, Mikhail Fridman, Ole Bjorn Sjulstad, Sir Julian Horn-Smith, Trond Westlie, Trond Ø Westlie, VimpelCom Ltd
Munich/Burghausen, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wacker Chemie AG yesterday presented the “Alexander Wacker Innovation Award” to Dr. Tobias Daßler, Dr. Carsten Bornhövd and Dr. Günter Wich for their pioneering work on WACKER’s proprietary ESETEC® secretion system. The researchers were honored for their … Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Singapore as exclusive marketing agent, is pleased to announce for sale by Expressions of Interest, the opportunity to acquire 100% ownership of a brand new luxurious freehold residential development located in the prime Balmoral enclave – … Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Singapore is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven Ming to Managing Director, Head of Investment Sales & Residential Services. The expanded role gives Steven oversight of the business space, residential sales, residential leasing, prestige … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged Chris Marriot, Savills Singapore, Steven Ming
BERLIN, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On July 1, 2014, Florian Weghorn took over as programme manager for Berlinale Talents. Weghorn was formerly deputy head of the section Generation. Together with project manager Christine Tröstrum, Florian Weghorn will be responsible for the general direction … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Germany, Media
Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With different types of draft gears and supplementary collapsible tubes, the new Voith SA3 coupler now offers several variations of energy absorption. In addition, it allows automatic coupling of the main reservoir and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged new SA3 coupler, safety, Voith
Versailles, the Cité du Soleil,France, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The project Phileas, designed and developed by the Atlantic Challenge team from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Nantes, École Supérieure du Bois de Nantes, Institut Supérieur de Santé et des Bioproduits de l’Université … Read the full press release
PARIS, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain and EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) have signed an agreement whereby EBRD will increase its participation in Saint-Gobain Construction Products Rus LLC from its current stake of 11% to 33%. The EBRD equity injection … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Management
Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The composition of the Executive Board of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. will change with effect from 1 January 2015. Kees Gielen, currently Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer Business Development. Hein Schumacher will … Read the full press release
2014, 2015 and 2016: new “festival within a festival” Concert series focusing on Audi Youth Choir Academy Kent Nagano signs the “Golden Book” of the city of Ingolstadt Ingolstadt, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Up until 2016 inclusive, conductor Kent Nagano will be … Read the full press release
Versailles, La Cité du Soleil,France, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric, EPITA’s 3IE¹ and Skapa are revealing the world first innovative application aimed at improving life in an eco-district at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014, which is being held in Versailles (France) … Read the full press release
This fully modular one or two bedrooms type housing unit can accommodate a family and costs 40% less than a traditional home The project contributes to the development of the circular economy Versailles, la Cité du Soleil,France, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
Data showed that over 90 percent of Japanese people in the study responded to treatment with alectinib BASEL, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved … Read the full press release
KfW IPEX-Bank finances one of North America’s largest and most state-of-the-art production facilities Supporting Germany as a high-tech manufacturing location: SMS Siemag to supply core components for the highly efficient steel plant Recycling: Using scrap steel as the primary raw … Read the full press release
Hermes-covered loan of USD 265 million State-of-the-art power plant construction in the Philippines Key German technology from Siemens facilitates lower-CO2 energy production at optimal efficiency Frankfurt, Germany, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank is financing the construction of a 414 MW combined cycle … Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUALR/RUALRS), a leading, global aluminium producer, announces the beginning of Dian-Dian project in the Republic of Guinea. The first stage of the Dian-Dian project involves the construction and … Read the full press release
New renewable facility will meet electricity needs of some 100,000 homes Honduras-based Grupo Terra awards two companies turnkey contract to commission facility equipped with 25 Gamesa G90 turbines with a unit capacity of 2 MW each IBERDROLA subsidiary strengthens foothold … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, Spain, Technology
Tagged Gamesa, Grupo Terra, Honduras, IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA, San Marcos, wind farm
Callebaut® and the Callebaut Ambassadors create the Planet Plantation dessert “for the people of tomorrow” Unique “Plant your cocoa tree” initiative during the festival Finest Belgian Chocolate surprises for VIP and Global Journey visitors WIEZE, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — You won’t … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Food & Beverage, Management, Marketing, Switzerland
Tagged Belgian festival, Callebaut, Claudia Kühne, Finest Belgian Chocolate, Tomorrowland
Strong sales volume growth: +15.8% driven by acquired cocoa business; +2.4% stand-alone1, in line with global chocolate market2 Strategic investments paying-off: Volume growth in emerging markets +63.0% (+18.2% stand-alone) and Gourmet +6.9% Integration of cocoa business on target Mid-term financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Barry Callebaut, chocolate industry, cocoa, cocoa business, Juergen Steinemann
Essen, Germany, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A part weighing the equivalent of ten elephants dangles at a height of almost 90 meters: A special crane moves a 50 ton boiler segment into a shop building of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe. The spectacular lifting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Erik Walner, Special crane, ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe
Essen, Germany, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Four of Brazil’s World Cup stadiums use ThyssenKrupp elevator equipment to improve the flow, comfort and safety of football fans. Featured energy-efficiency equipment leads to international recognition. As football fever sweeps the world, ThyssenKrupp is … Read the full press release
Shipping companies predict increased turnover and profits in 2014 Strong dynamic growth and increasing rates are expected in the bulk carrier market Shipping companies also see market opportunities for smaller and very large container vessels A wave of new construction … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged HSH Nordbank AG, Petra Bassen, Rune Hoffmann, shipping companies, shipping industry
Former servicemen and women are to be offered the chance to start a new career by the UK’s largest car firm Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover launches new training scheme to help tackle high unemployment among former service personnel … Read the full press release
LONDON, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The energy company was recognised for its “commitment to creating sustainable energy solutions for the future whilst supporting the need for economic prosperity now” National Grid, the company that connects people to the energy they need … Read the full press release
Southampton, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 8th July, Finmeccanica – Selex ES officially inaugurated its brand-new £10M facility in Millbrook Industrial Park, Southampton. Janice Munday, Director of Advanced Manufacturing and Services at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), and … Read the full press release
PARIS, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced the appointment of Sebastien Peries as Group General Counsel, in charge of all Legal, Tax and Insurance activities with immediate … Read the full press release
MOSCOW, 10-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Privacy, software updates and car-oriented mobile apps in connected cars are three areas where cybercriminals could potentially launch attacks Kaspersky Lab and IAB, Spain’s leading marketing and digital media company, announce the launch of the First Annual … Read the full press release
Food consultancy turned restaurant T.E.D. does delicious food with added eco-awareness LONDON, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest high profile restaurant opening in buzzing Kings Cross is Think.Eat.Drink (T.E.D.) an exciting concept that focuses on a responsible, eco-friendly approach to food … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Food & Beverage, News, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged carbon-neutral wines, Eco-friendly dining, herb marinated Scottish beef, high profile restaurant, Jamie Grainger-Smith, Kings Cross, London Restaurants, londontown, mackerel dishes, organic cocktails, organic spirits, procuring responsible ingredients, salvaged furniture, seaweed dishes, sustainably sourced fittings, sustainably sourced fixtures, Think.Eat.Drink, up-cycled chairs, up-cycled tables
Registration Now Open at www.dvcon-europe.org/register Grenoble, France, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — WHO/WHAT: The Design and Verification Conference & Exhibition Europe (DVCon Europe) will take place in Munich on October 14-15, 2014. DVCon Europe is a new conference for the application of languages, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, France, Germany, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accelera Systems Initiative, Accellera Systems Initiative, AMS languages, ARM, automation, Cadence, Circuit design, DVCon Europe, EDA standards, Electronic design automation, Embedded Systems, Hardware description language, Hardware verification language, Integrated circuit, Integrated circuit design, IP reuse, IP-XACT, JHDL, Low power methods, Mentor Graphics, microelectronics, Mixed-signal verification, MyHDL, OpenVera, Synopsys, System-level design, SystemC, SystemVerilog, SystemVerilog DPI, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, VHDL, VHDL-AMS
Jakarta, Indonesia, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS Indonesia is proud to announce the opening of a new agricultural laboratory, located in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is an analyst member of FOSFA (Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Association). After the success … Read the full press release
Shanghai, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is providing extensive, expediting, inspection and training expertise for Vale S.A., to oversee the sourcing, production and delivery of a conveyor belt, stacker, reclaimer and steel structure from China. The diversified metals and mining corporation, one … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, Switzerland
Düsseldorf, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With new Bonderite C-MC 21130, Henkel has launched an environmentally sound cleaner for all uncured paints that really does set new standards. The innovative product offers a 50 percent reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOC) compared … Read the full press release
STOCKHOLM, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton have signed an agreement to acquire Scandinavian Business Seating, one of the leading office chair manufacturers in Europe, which focuses on Scandinavian designed ergonomic swivel and meeting chairs for office use. The transaction … Read the full press release
The annual event series hosted by the Natural & Bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe) sees the participation of CNH Industrial as a Gold Sponsor and Exclusive Transport Provider. Through its brands, CNH Industrial is the European leader in natural … Read the full press release
ROME, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In June 2014, the electricity required in Italy, equal to 25.9 billion kWh, dropped by 0.8%, compared to June of last year. Without the effects of the temperature, the variation in the electricity demand for June … Read the full press release
Shanghai, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2), a global leader in traffic, today released the first edition of its China Traffic Index, revealing that drivers are spending an average of nine working days a year stuck in traffic. “Rapid urbanisation has … Read the full press release
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