Monthly Archives: May 2015

PSV Eindhoven home Philips Stadion becomes the first stadium in the Netherlands to be fully equipped with ArenaVision LED pitch lighting from Royal Philips

Philips and PSV innovate together to meet the stringent requirements from broadcasters and sports federations worldwide Amsterdam, Netherlands, 13-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Philips Stadion, the home of PSV Eindhoven, is the first stadium in the Netherlands to be fully equipped with ArenaVision … Read the full press release

GoJet received the first of 7 CRJ 900’s MSN 15204 on lease from Nordic Aviation Capital

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has delivered the first of 7 CRJ 900’s, MSN 15204, to GoJet on lease. This is the first of seven aircraft to be delivered to the airline this year. GoJet is … Read the full press release

STRABAG Real Estate veräußert Kurfürsten Hof in Heidelberg

Käuferin ist Hannover Leasing Büro- und Einzelhandelsflächen mit Anmietung der Augenpraxisklinik Heidelberg, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) hat ihre Projektentwicklung Kurfürsten Hof in Heidelberg im Rahmen eines Share Deals an die HANNOVER LEASING Investment GmbH veräußert, die … Read the full press release

STRABAG Real Estate erwirbt Oberkasseler Gelände von der Rheinbahn

Düsseldorf, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In seiner Sitzung am vergangen Freitag hat der Aufsichtsrat der Rheinbahn dem Verkauf des Grundstücks Hansaallee 1 und 3 zugestimmt, auf dem zurzeit das Rheinbahnhaus steht. 2017 wird das Verkehrsunternehmen in die neue Hauptverwaltung auf … Read the full press release

Trinity College Associate Professor Dr Emma Stokes elected President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) at the WCPT Congress in Singapore

DUBLIN, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Emma Stokes, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy and a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, this week took office as President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) at the WCPT Congress in Singapore. Founded … Read the full press release

Legal seminar on women’s rights and legal change held in Swift Theatre at Trinity College Dublin

DUBLIN, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The feminist activist who brought about the end to men-only juries in Ireland was among speakers at a legal seminar on women’s rights and legal change held in the Swift Theatre, Trinity College Dublin on … Read the full press release

Four academics at University of St Andrews honoured by the Royal Society of Chemistry

Fife, Scotland, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Four academics at the University of St Andrews have been honoured by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Professor Sharon Ashbrook is the Royal Society of Chemistry Corday-Morgan Prizewinner for 2015. Professor Ashbrook is a physical chemistry … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham: Project for greener cities won first place in the Universitas 21 Global Ingenuity Challenge 2015

NOTTINGHAM, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A vision for the future in which motorists are persuaded to leave their cars behind and build greener cities one footstep at a time has picked up the top prize in a global competition for … Read the full press release

Dassault launched new Chinese language website to make information on the Falcon product line more readily accessible for Mandarin speakers

Saint-Cloud, France, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault has launched a new Chinese language website to make information on the Falcon product line more readily accessible for Mandarin speakers and established a new presence on WeChat, one of the country’s most … Read the full press release

Experian Data Quality hosts industry leaders event in New York on May 12 to move the data quality agenda forward in 2015

Data management event to feature speakers from EducationDynamics, Wayfair and an independent research firm Boston, Mass., 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian Data Quality, a leading provider of data quality software and services, is hosting an industry leaders event in New York on … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen: international scientists developed a method to help shorten the road to better cancer treatment

In collaboration with international scientists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a method to help shorten the road to better cancer treatment COPENHAGEN, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Danish researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered how to … Read the full press release

Gamesa Chairman Ignacio Martín at Shareholders’ General Meeting: the company surpassed all the guidance set for 2014, including its sales growth, profitability and balance sheet reinforcement targets.

The company’s shareholders, in general meeting today in Zamudio (Vizcaya), approved the conduct of business in 2014. Among the agenda items ratified, the increase in the number of directors and the renewal of the company’s dividend policy stand out. Biscay, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced a global debut of ‘Wraith – Inspired by Fashion’

Goodwood, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the world of Haute Couture have long been bound by a common philosophy – to take the very finest materials and craft them into the most exquisite and desirable luxury goods, appointed … Read the full press release

Unilever to acquire one of the most trusted names in the premium US skincare market Kate Somerville Skincare LLC

London/Rotterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever announced today that it has acquired leading independent prestige skincare brand, Kate Somerville Skincare LLC. Founded by Los Angeles-based Kate Somerville, the brand is one of the most trusted names in the premium US skincare market. … Read the full press release

Gemalto launches new innovative solution that enable national printers create thinner, flatter and more visually appealing ePassports

Amsterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces the launch of Sealys Premium inlays and eCovers for electronic passports, a new innovative solution that delivers more flexibility in their bookbinding operations, as well … Read the full press release

Gemalto to supply one of UK’s most successful rugby union clubs Saracens with prepaid wristbands for secure contactless payment

Amsterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is supplying Saracens, one of the UK’s most successful rugby union clubs, with prepaid wristbands that offer fans speedy and secure contactless payment for food and … Read the full press release

eGovernment: Gemalto announces innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that combines eID cards and NFC phone

Enables citizens to access online government services using a mobile phone Amsterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces Coesys mGov, an innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that enables citizens … Read the full press release

Capgemini to implement range of cloud-based financial point solutions and cloud ERP suite from NetSuite configured to deliver BPO services across TGI Fridays restaurants

Cloud-based ERP and Services to Help Drive Company’s Growth Initiatives New York, N.Y., 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced that it has been selected by TGI FridaysTM … Read the full press release

Five award winners will each receive up to €5 million at the award ceremony for the Alexander von Humboldt Professorships in Berlin on 12 May, 2015

Five award winners from abroad will each receive up to €5 million and soon conduct research in Berlin, Göttingen, Halle, Munich and Tübingen. BONN, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 12 May, Federal Minister of Education and Research Johanna Wanka and … Read the full press release

Capgemini positioned as a leader in the latest IDC MarketScape: Global Professional Services Firms for Utilities Customer Operations 2015 Vendor Assessment

PARIS, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has been positioned as a leader in the latest IDC MarketScape: Global Professional Services Firms for Utilities Customer Operations 2015 Vendor Assessment (doc #EISC02X, … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr wins contract for delivery of smart grid technology to energy providers in Poland

Country’s energy sector to benefit from increased network efficiency following award of innovative joint tender for smart grid hardware Zug, Switzerland, and Warsaw, Poland, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Landis+Gyr, a global leader in supplying energy management solutions, has won a major … Read the full press release

Samaritans names Ruth Sutherland new CEO

SURREY, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans has appointed a new Chief Executive, Ruth Sutherland, who is due to take the helm on Monday 3rd August 2015. Ruth is currently CEO of Relate, a post she has held for three years … Read the full press release

Trade journal Vehicle Dynamics International honoured ZF Friedrichshafen AG with two awards

Innovation of the Year Award for Active Kinematics Control (AKC) The jury selected ZF Friedrichshafen AG as Supplier of the Year Acknowledgement of high pace of innovation in driveline and chassis technology for passenger cars FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

ZF Services presents telematics platform for truck and bus fleets at transport logistic trade fair in Munich

ZF Services showcases telematics solution for truck and bus fleets at transport logistic in Munich Greater efficiency and safety Open platform also for third-party providers FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Connectivity, networking, and Industry 4.0 are being discussed in nearly … Read the full press release

Hiab: MOFFETT will host the inaugural MOFFETT World Championship as part of its 70th anniversary

Malmö, Sweden, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, MOFFETT, part of Cargotec’s Hiab business area, will host the inaugural MOFFETT World Championship. The competition is the first such contest ever to be held in the world … Read the full press release

Leena Lie appointed Senior Vice President, Communications at Cargotec Corporation as of August 1, 2015

HELSINKI, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Leena Lie, M.Sc. (Econ.), (b. 1968) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Communications at Cargotec Corporation as of August 1, 2015. She will be a member of Cargotec’s Extended Executive Board and report to President … Read the full press release

Michel van Roozendaal appointed President of the MacGregor business area

HELSINKI, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Michel van Roozendaal (M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering; MBA INSEAD, Fontainebleau; b. 1963) has been appointed President of the MacGregor business area. He will be a member of Cargotec’s Executive Board and report to President and CEO … Read the full press release

The full three-tier McLaren model range on display publicly in UK for first time at Wilton Classic and Supercar Show

Sports Series: 570S Coupé to make UK public debut after New York premiere Super Series: Limited edition 675LT will make its UK debut alongside the groundbreaking 650S Ultimate Series: Track-dedicated 1,000PS McLaren P1™ GTR offers access to the world’s most … Read the full press release

Vivendi closes the sale of its 20% interest in Numericable-SFR

PARIS, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi announced today the closing of the sale of its 20% interest in Numericable-SFR. In line with the agreements outlined in its February 27, 2015 press release, the Group received today from Numericable-SFR a first … Read the full press release

VimpelCom shows its support for Amsterdam entrepreneurs via its partnership with StartupAmsterdam

AMSTERDAM, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ:VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services operating in 14 countries and headquartered in Amsterdam, shows its support for local entrepreneurs via its partnership with StartupAmsterdam, a public-private initiative focused … Read the full press release

Wacker Chemie AG’s subsidiary Siltronic AG prepares for Initial Public Offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock exchange

MUNICH, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Siltronic AG is preparing for an Initial Public Offering and a subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard). Wacker Chemie AG’s Executive and Supervisory Boards approved its subsidiary’s IPO plans. Execution … Read the full press release

Wacker Chemie AG expects compensatory payments due to terminated contract to likely increase its Q2 EBIT by some €78 million

SPECIAL INCOME FROM RETAINED ADVANCE PAYMENTS AND COMPENSATORY PAYMENTS LIKELY TO INCREASE SECOND-QUARTER EBIT BY SOME €78 MILLION MUNICH, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wacker Chemie AG and a solar-sector customer have agreed to terminate their contractual and delivery relationships. The … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer and partners developed wood-polymer composite material that is resistant to humidity and has low flammability

Wood is a popular material in interior design, but its water absorbency limits its use in bathrooms, where natural wood easily becomes discolored or moldy. Fraunhofer scientists and partners have developed a wood-polymer composite material for furniture that is resistant … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer and partners developed an assistance system that helps dermatologists detect skin cancer quickly

Melanoma is aggressive and life-threatening. If it is not detected early, the prospects of recovery drop. Screening is complicated, though. Together with several project partners, Fraunhofer researchers have developed an assistance system that helps dermatologists with diagnosis. Magdeburg, 7-5-2015 — … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer to present pressure-monitoring stocking prototype for diabetics at SENSOR+TEST 2015 in Nuremberg, May 19-21

Diabetics often have little feeling in their feet and don’t perceive the body’s pressure or temperature signals there. This can result in unnoticed wounds that then develop into abscesses. Many diabetics have to have toes or feet amputated. Now, a … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer to present fiber probe prototype manufactured using new technique at the measurement fair SENSOR+TEST 2015 in Nuremberg, May 19-21

Modern medicine relies on optical fibers to cauterize unhealthy veins in a minimally invasive way. Now, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a laser processing method that facilitates automated series manufacture of these fibers at a much finer quality than ever before. … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes announced its economic study “Expo Milano 2015: Made in Italy alla grande?”

ROME, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Expo Milan will make a limited but positive contribution of 0.1% to Italian GDP in 2015. In total, including first-round effects, the Expo could bring up to +0.4% of GDP from tourism (15 million visitors), export revenue … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes and MAPFRE’s trade credit insurance joint venture Solunion formally commenced operations in Uruguay

MADRID, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solunion, the trade credit insurance joint venture created by Euler Hermes and MAPFRE, has formally commenced operations in Uruguay, offering local companies solutions and services designed to develop their business securely, providing access to its international risk … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes announces senior executive appointments in its APAC region and a new global head of Distribution

PARIS, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Euler Hermes, the worldwide leader in trade credit insurance, announces several senior executive appointments in its APAC region and a new global head of Distribution. Victor Jiang is appointed chief executive officer of Euler Hermes China, based … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies AG acquired all outstanding shares of Korean LS Power Semitech Co., Ltd

Munich, Germany, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) today announced that it has purchased all outstanding shares of LS Power Semitech Co., Ltd., a company established in 2009 as a joint-venture of Infineon and LS Industrial … Read the full press release