Daily Archives: 11, November 2014

BBSRC, five UK Research Councils to fund research and training to tackle diseases that could pass from animals to humans

The Department for International Development (DFID) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) partner with four UK Research Councils to fund the Zoonoses and Emerging Livestock Systems (ZELS) programme. 11 projects are funded in 11 developing countries involving 19 … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut to expand its plant in Lodz with two additional modern production lines for chocolate manufacturing

Investment totalling nearly PLN 96m (€ 22.8m) over two years Planned employment increase by 80 new hires Ground stone laying ceremony to be held on 12 November 2014 LODZ, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lodz-based chocolate plant of Barry Callebaut, the … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca to present new data from its growing inflammation and autoimmunity portfolio at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2014 Annual Meeting in Boston, 14-19 November 2014

LONDON, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca, with its global biologics research and development arm, MedImmune, will present new data from the company’s growing inflammation and autoimmunity portfolio at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2014 Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, … Read the full press release

National Grid study launched major initiative to reduce the visual impact of electricity infrastructure in nationally protected landscapes across England and Wales

Part of a £500 million project to reduce visual impact of electricity infrastructure in protected landscapes Launch of £24 million initiative for smaller landscape enhancement projects Stakeholder Advisory Group commissions feasibility study in the Tamar Valley AONB LONDON, 11-11-2014 — … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica – Selex ES to supply Airbus Defence and Space with optical instrument for the climate and environmental monitoring MetOp-SG programme

The contract is related to the supply of an optical instrument for the European space programme MetOp -SG Finmeccanica – Selex ES will make an innovative high performance optical instrument The MetOp – SG programme will allow more accurate meteorological … Read the full press release

WPP: Grey Brazil’s president Walter Longo launches new book “Marketing and Communication in the Post-Digital Era”

An expert in communication and innovation, Grey Brazil’s president approaches the use of technology as a competitive edge SÃO PAULO, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Walter Longo, strategy and innovation mentor at Grupo Newcomm and president of Grey Brazil, is the author of … Read the full press release

RB Pharmaceuticals (Indivior) to hold Investor Day for analysts and investors on 21 November 2014 at The Auditorium, Nomura, 1 Angel Lane, London

Berkshire, UK, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RB Pharmaceuticals (Indivior) are holding an Investor Day for analysts and investors. Please see below agenda: 08.30                Registration 09.00 – 11.00   RBP (Indivior) Presentation 11:00 – 11.15   Break 11.15 – 13.30   RBP … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial N.V. underlines its European leadership in natural gas commercial vehicles at ECOMONDO

One of the largest international trade fairs dedicated to eco-innovation strategies and environmental issues sets the stage for CNH Industrial to spotlight its latest eco-friendly developments and leadership in the field of alternative fuels. The company is capitalising on this … Read the full press release

Wincor Nixdorf AG generated €2,469 million net sales in fiscal 2013/2014 comparable to the amount reported for the previous financial year

Preliminary results for fiscal 2013/2014 (Sept. 30) Paderborn, Germany, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At €2,469 million, net sales generated by Wincor Nixdorf AG in fiscal 2013/2014 were comparable to the amount reported for the previous financial year. The company recorded … Read the full press release

SKAGEN’s founders to work with its Board of Directors to explore options for a transition in the company’s ownership

Stavanger, Norway, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Following more than twenty years as a successful partner-owned and operated asset manager, SKAGEN is today initiating the next phase of the company`s development. Our continued success will be built upon our existing strengths; … Read the full press release