Daily Archives: 20, August 2015

Vestas reports EUR 1,749m revenue in Q2-2015, an increase of 30 percent compared to the year-earlier period

Aarhus, Denmark, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Revenue, earnings, and free cash flow increased compared to the second quarter of 2014. Outlook for 2015 maintained. Summary: In the second quarter of 2015, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,749m – an increase of … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia research could one day help build computers from DNA

New research from the University of East Anglia could one day help build computers from DNA. NORFOLK, UK, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists have found a way to ‘switch’ the structure of DNA using copper salts and EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) … Read the full press release

UAE co-led research: China’s carbon emissions substantially over estimated by international agencies for more than 10 years

China’s carbon emissions have been substantially overestimated by international agencies for more than 10 years, according to research co-led by the University of East Anglia.  NORFOLK, UK, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — From 2000-2013 China produced 2.9 gigatonnes less carbon than previous … Read the full press release

UEA’s Norwich Business School recognised for its leading MBA course; awarded re-accreditation for five years

NORFOLK, UK, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia (UEA) has been recognised for its leading MBA course, being awarded re-accreditation for five years – the maximum period allowed. AMBA (The Association of MBAs) … Read the full press release

University of Sussex, University of Oxford paper shows that British banks engaged in more offshore banking than any other financial centre

OXFORD, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new paper shows that British banks engaged in more offshore banking than any other financial centre. Researchers examining the resilience of the world’s financial centres after the global economic crisis conclude that the future … Read the full press release

Oxford University researchers: US asset managers increased global dominance since the crisis of 2008-09

OXFORD, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — New York has dominated growth in the asset management sector since the crisis of 2008-09, taking an even more commanding lead over rivals, says a working paper by Oxford University researchers. The researchers found that … Read the full press release

The VELUX Group becomes Official Sponsor of the Men’s EHF EURO taking place in Poland from 15 to 31 January 2016

Zug, Switzerland,  20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The VELUX Group, largest producer of roof windows in the world, headquartered in Denmark, has signed up as an Official Sponsor of the Men’s EHF EURO taking place in Poland from 15 to 31 January … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking research: SMEs believe future success relies on their ability to recruit so-called millennials

Almost nine in ten SMEs say ‘future growth relies on millennials’ Millennials will turn down job if culture isn’t right, even if money is good Businesses are investing 15 per cent of annual turnover to recruit millennials They need mentoring … Read the full press release

TAdviser: MAYKOR-GMCS the third leading IT company in the Russian ERP market on the base of revenue for 2013-2014

MAYKOR-GMCS was the third leading IT company in the Russian ERP market on the base of revenue for 2013-2014. Relevant data was published in the ERP market review of TAdviser. MOSCOW, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Besides, the MAYKOR-GMCS’ project for … Read the full press release

Maris Interiors completes office design and relocation for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan at 10 Portman Square in London

LONDON, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Maris Interiors have just completed an office design and relocation for Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan at 10 Portman Square in London. Teachers’ is Canada’s largest single-profession pension plan with $154.5 billion in net assets. They … Read the full press release

Volvo Group truck operations deliver 15,586 vehicles in July 2015

Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in July 2015 amounted to 15,586 vehicles. Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In July 2015, truck deliveries rose by 27% in Asia and by 5% in Europe. Deliveries in South America were … Read the full press release