Monthly Archives: June 2015

Equistone Partners Europe announces that it has entered exclusivity with ICG regarding potential sale of the Stella Group

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe, majority shareholder in the Stella Group (La Toulousaine – Profalux – Eveno) since June 2010, has announced that it has entered exclusivity with ICG regarding a potential sale of the Group. Convinced … Read the full press release

TeliaSonera regroups its Executive Management

TeliaSonera regroup its Executive Management. Hélène Barnekow assumes the position of EVP Sweden, while Malin Frenning will take on a new role in Group Executive Management as SVP overseeing technology and transformation. Sverker Hannervall will leave TeliaSonera. STOCKHOLM, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland now provides certification services that help to ease the entry of wind turbines in China according to the new market-entry rules by The Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA)

Cologne / Shanghai, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA) recently issued a document establishing market-entry rules about the wind power equipment market that will come into effect on 1 July 2015. These rules are aimed at … Read the full press release

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: The long term effects of polycystic ovary syndrome can be managed by health and lifestyle changes

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The long term effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can, for many women, be managed by health and lifestyle changes states new Patient Information published today (22 June) by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register study examines the risks involved with proposals for two potential locations of LNG offloading and storage tanks in Gibraltar

LONDON, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A report recently released by Lloyd’s Register relating to LNG infrastructure in Gibraltar has been cited in the media and in political debate in Gibraltar. The report cited is an evaluation study covering proposals to … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica – Selex ES: The Duke of Rothesay visited an engineering event for girls in Edinburgh to mark National Women in Engineering Day

EDINBURGH, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Duke of Rothesay visited an engineering event for girls in Edinburgh on 23 June to mark National Women in Engineering Day. This was hosted by Finmeccanica – Selex ES at their Crewe Toll site. His … Read the full press release

EE becomes the official technology partner of Glastonbury Festival 2015; to reveal 4GEE Charging Bull an innovative new charging solution and double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot

4GEE Charging Bull provides unique charging point for official EE Power Bars which are back for 2015 on an epic scale Charging Bull also acts as a double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot – keeping festival goers connected for free EE increases … Read the full press release

Orkla Foods to acquire 100% of the shares in the Austrian company Bioquelle GmbH

OSLO, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Orkla Foods, through its wholly-owned subsidiary FELIX Austria GmbH, has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 % of the shares in the Austrian company Bioquelle GmbH. Bioquelle holds strong positions in Austria in categories … Read the full press release

Two Grupa Azoty representatives appointed to the Fertilizers Europe Board

Tarnów, Poland, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The General Meeting of Fertilizers Europe appointed two Grupa Azoty representatives to the Fertilizers Europe Board. Marek Kapłucha was appointed Vice-President of the FE Board for another two-year term of office, and Andrzej Skolmowski was reappointed to … Read the full press release

Transmashholding: Tver Car Building Plant delivers the first train of double-deck carriages with seating accommodation to JSC Federal Passenger Company

MOSCOW, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Tver Car Building Plant (TVZ, belongs to JSC Transmashholding) has delivered to JSC Federal Passenger Company the first train consisting of double-deck carriages with seating accommodation. The train consists of 15 carriages: 10 economy and … Read the full press release

Moody’s upgrades UniCredit SpA’s long-term deposit and senior debt ratings to ‘Baa1’

MILAN, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The rating agency Moody’s has upgraded UniCredit SpA’s long-term deposit and senior debt ratings to ‘Baa1′(from ‘Baa2’) and affirmed the short-term ‘Prime-2’ ratings at the same time. This reflects the implementation of Moody’s revised bank … Read the full press release

Aluminium producer UC RUSAL opens representative office in Istanbul, Turkey

Moscow, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUAL/RUALR), a leading global aluminium producer, is pleased to announce the formation of a new representative office in Istanbul, Turkey. The office will be led by Ihsan … Read the full press release

AVEBE launches ELIANE™ GEL 100 potato starch for creamy fat reduced soups, dressings and sauces

50% fat reduction without compromising on creaminess Veendam, Netherlands, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ELIANE™ GEL 100 is a potato starch with unique properties that allow food manufacturers to create high quality, creamy and indulgent fat reduced soups, dressings and sauces. … Read the full press release

Infront to reorganise its Nordic business operations to focus on international event series staged in the country

National mandates in the region are to be fully integrated into the enterprise of Harry Harkimo and Mika Sulin – Preferred partnership approach ensures continued representation in the Nordics Zug, Switzerland, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront is reorganising its Nordic business operations … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank launches the London Expat Service for people moving to the UK

LONDON, 25-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Bank announces the launch of the London Expat Service, a tailored service designed for people moving to the UK. With an increased number of high net worth expats coming to the UK to work … Read the full press release

Experian Health partners with AxiaMed and Ingenico Group to help healthcare providers comply with upcoming fraud-liability standards

New EMV-compliant solution reduces fraud liability and increases patient payment security Franklin, Tenn., 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In an effort to help healthcare providers comply with upcoming fraud-liability standards and protect their patients, Experian Health today announced it has joined … Read the full press release

GlaxoSmithKline plc divests its meningitis vaccines Nimenrix and Mencevax to Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced it is divesting its meningitis vaccines Nimenrix and Mencevax to Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals (a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc). LONDON, 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The sale follows commitments given to the European Commission and other … Read the full press release

BBSRC: The Global Alliance for Research on Avian Disease (GARAD) conference to be held between 29 June – 1 July

The Global Alliance for Research on Avian Disease (GARAD) conference will be held between 29 June – 1 July, creating global partnerships to bring together the academic community and poultry industry. LONDON, 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The partnership, led by … Read the full press release

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg SA will host the second BILjobdating day on Saturday June 27

Luxembourg, 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Banque Internationale à Luxembourg SA (BIL) will host the second BILjobdating day on Saturday June 27, following the innovative speed recruiting approach. It will be attended by Mr Nicolas Schmit, Minister of Labour, Employment and … Read the full press release

Loughborough University: Volunteers wanted for new study into wearable technology

Leicestershire, UK, 24-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — This study, part of a student research project, will look into whether wearable technology can be used to help you to become more physically active by reducing the amount of time spent sitting. Criteria … Read the full press release