Monthly Archives: October 2015

Egis: The Grand Prix National de l’Ingénierie to award its Industry and Technology prize to the Wind-it project

An association of structural, aerodynamic and energy industries, creating an innovative and eco-responsible structure. Guyancourt, France, 15-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Grand Prix National de l’Ingénierie(1) (French National Engineering Awards) is to award its Industry and Technology prize to the Wind-it project, … Read the full press release

Résultats du groupe Caisse des Dépôts au 1er semestre 2015

Produit net bancaire …………………………………………………………………..1 998 M€ Résultat d’exploitation ……………………………………………………………….839 M€ Résultat net part du Groupe ………………………………………………………..1 077 M€ Résultat social de la Caisse des Dépôts ………………………………………..906 M€ PARIS, 15-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — « Le résultat consolidé du groupe Caisse des … Read the full press release

Medium-term €30 million loan for Syndicat des Transports d’Ile-de-France (STIF) by pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank

Munich/Paris, 15-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, the public investment finance specialist, has arranged a medium-term loan of €30 million for the Syndicat des Transports d’Ile-de-France (STIF). This loan is structured as a so called “Schuldschein” to support distribution … Read the full press release

BMT Designers & Planners won a three-year contract to support the US Navy’s environmental and conservation programs

LONDON, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. (BMT), an operating company of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced that it has won a three-year contract to support the US Navy’s environmental … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services to launch the new analytic ‘Risk Alerts’ on 23 Nov 2015

New analytic signals exceptional price and order book behaviour Eschborn, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services is launching the new analytic ‘Risk Alerts’ on 23 November. The new product informs market participants in real-time about unusual price and … Read the full press release

Bank of Scotland: Private sector activity in Scotland declined for the first time in six months during September 2015

EDINBURGH, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Private sector activity in Scotland declined for the first time in six months during September, albeit at a slow pace. The contraction was broad-based, as both the service and manufacturing sectors registered decreases in output. … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Regional PMI: Pace of economic growth slowed across England and Wales in September 2015

Business activity growth eases to slowest rate since 2013 in England and Wales Job creation continues at solid pace, led by London Inflationary pressures remain low as input and output prices rise only slightly LONDON, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Roland Berger study: China’s magic GDP growth threshold of 7% is in danger

Chinese structural problems threaten the magic GDP growth threshold of 7% Effects on our growth are significant Stagnation, “credit-based stability”, “new normal” or “new growth” – companies should prepare for change MUNICH, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The statistics currently being … Read the full press release

New Roland Berger report “Paraguay’s market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry”

Paraguay: Rising star in Latin America “Hidden champion” offers excellent economic climate for business Benefits for suppliers MUNICH, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new Roland Berger report entitled “Paraguay’s market potential for the regional automotive supplier industry” examines a Latin … Read the full press release

Computacenter achieved Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Authorised Technology Provider (ATP) designation from Cisco

HATFIELD, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Computacenter announced today that it has achieved Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Authorised Technology Provider (ATP) designation from Cisco. The designation recognises Computacenter as having fulfilled the training requirements and program prerequisites to sell, deploy and support Cisco … Read the full press release

CapMan Plc to issue EUR 30 million fixed-rate unsecured senior bond to institutional investors

Not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful. HELSINKI, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan Plc issues a … Read the full press release

Gut besuchte „Zapfstelle“ in der Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB)

Magdeburg, Germany, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Unfall, Krankheit, Operation – jeden kann es treffen. Ganz plötzlich und unerwartet wird dann oft das Blut anderer Menschen überlebenswichtig. Für die Belegschaft der Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB) wichtige Gründe, sich selbst dem leichten Piks mit … Read the full press release

SFL 3Q 2015: Rental income: €123.7 million (+9.7%) vs €112.7 million on 30 September 2014

PARIS, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rental income stood at €123.7 million on 30 September 2015 versus €112.7 million on 30 September 2014, an increase of €10.9 million (+9.7%). – On a comparable portfolio basis, rental incomes increased by €5.5 million … Read the full press release

Eren renewable energy lève 200 m€ auprès de Bpifrance, Nextworld, Salvepar et FFP pour accélérer sa croissance

EREN Renewable Energy annonce une levée de fonds de près de 200M€ auprès d’un consortium d’investisseurs diversifié, pour soutenir ses ambitions de croissance dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables. PARIS, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EREN Renewable Energy (« EREN RE »), … Read the full press release

New ETF from ETF Securities in partnership with ISE ETF Ventures tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new ETF from the ETF Securities product family, in partnership with ISE ETF Ventures, has been tradable on Xetra and Börse Frankfurt since Monday. ETF name: ETFS ISE Cyber Security GO UCITS … Read the full press release

Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG issues corporate bond in Frankfurt Stock Exchange’s Entry Standard

Frankfurt am Main, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG is issuing a corporate bond (ISIN DE000A161Y52) in the Entry Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The bond can be subscribed from today until 9 November 2015, subject to … Read the full press release

Northern Trust chooses Clearstream to handle third-party fund processing of their investment fund activities

Frankfurt am Main, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Clearstream’s one-stop shop solution for third party funds processing was key decision criteria – As a major market player with USD 6.1 trillion in assets under custody and USD 960 billion under management, … Read the full press release

Tate Modern unveils the inaugural Hyundai Commission in the Turbine Hall by Abraham Cruzvillegas

13 October 2015 – 3 April 2016 Turbine Hall, Tate Modern Admission free Open daily from 10.00 – 18.00 and until 22.00 on Friday and Saturday For public information call +44 (0)20 7887 8888, visit tate.org.uk, follow @Tate #EmptyLot LONDON, 13-10-2015 … Read the full press release

Nokia to support Ooredoo’s long-term development strategy across its footprint in Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia

Agreement covers supply of advanced mobile broadband infrastructure and professional services for Ooredoo Group Ooredoo Group and Nokia have signed a major framework agreement in Doha to support Ooredoo’s long-term development strategy across its footprint in the Middle East, North … Read the full press release

Nokia Networks to provide its latest TD-LTE-Advanced technology to China Mobile

Further expands its TD-LTE footprint with deployment of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Stations across the country, supporting 18 provinces and mega cities including Beijing, Guangdong and Shanghai Nokia Networks’ services expertise assures best network performance for hundreds of millions of … Read the full press release

Ruhr-Universität Bochum / IT.NRW Studie: Das Risiko für Altersarmut steigt in Deutschland weiter an

Gütersloh, Germany, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Jeder Mensch hat ein Recht darauf, in Würde alt zu werden. Dazu gehört ein auskömmliches Einkommen im Alter. Doch viele Deutsche sind bereits heute armutsgefährdet. Wir haben die Altersarmut nach Bundesländern und sozialen Gruppen untersucht und … Read the full press release

Scania launches Scania Fuel Masters competition to all drivers who drive Euro 5 and Euro 6 trucks

Scania Fuel Masters, a new interactive competition site being launched by Scania in October, will allow drivers to compare their most fuel-efficient journeys with each other via their mobile phones. The site encourages drivers to compete for prizes from Scania … Read the full press release

Loughborough University makes sure everyone on campus stays safe with the launch of safety awareness campaign

With the academic year now well underway, the University is kick-starting a safety awareness campaign to make sure that everyone on campus stays safe. Leicestershire, UK, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University is home to thousands of students and staff … Read the full press release

Centrica: Bord Gáis Energy launches full marketing campaign for Hive Active Heating™ in Ireland

Berkshire, UK, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bord Gáis Energy has launched a full marketing campaign for Hive Active Heating ™ in the Republic of Ireland. The campaign includes TV, radio, digital and outdoor communications created within the Bord Gáis Energy … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction ranked 26 in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 25

Hillsborough, England, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction, which has regional offices throughout the UK and Ireland, has been ranked at 26 in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250. This is a significant rise in the prestigious list following … Read the full press release

ÖBB: 1.500 Kilometer Bahnstrecken erhalten bessere Netzabdeckung mit einem Investitionspaket von 100 Mio. Euro

1.500 Kilometer Bahnstrecken erhalten bessere Netzabdeckung 100 Mio Euro Investitionsvolumen, Projektabschluß Ende 2018 ÖBB, BMVIT, A1, Drei und T-Mobile machen Bahnfahren attraktiver WIEN, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bahnfahren wird noch attraktiver: Mit einem Investitionspaket von 100 Mio. Euro verbessern die ÖBB, das … Read the full press release

Den historischen Roman „Der Palast der Meere“ von Rebecca Gablé auf exklusiver bustour durch Deutschland

KÖLN, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Seit gestern tourt der Gablé-Bus durch Deutschland. Der Bastei Lübbe Verlag lädt exklusiv in ausgewählten Städten dazu ein, sich ins 16. Jahrhundert zurückversetzen zu lassen und den historischen Roman „Der Palast der Meere“ der Bestsellerautorin Rebecca Gablé … Read the full press release

EBU: Reporting on refugee crisis, science as well as the future of journalism in post-Snowden world the agenda at 10th News Assembly in Berlin, 26 – 27 October

BERLIN, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The refugee/migrant crisis, improving the reporting of science stories and the future of journalism in a post-Snowden world are all on the agenda at the 10th News Assembly in Berlin on 26 – 27 October. … Read the full press release

NWO, SURF will continue to fund the Netherlands eScience Center (NLeSC) for five more years

THE HAGUE, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NWO, the Dutch science-funding body and SURF, the collaborative organisation for ICT in Dutch higher education and research, will continue to fund the Netherlands eScience Center (NLeSC) for a further five year period. Founded in 2011, … Read the full press release

Norges Bank Investment Management’s new office in Tokyo will focus exclusively on real estate

OSLO, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following its formal opening 8 October 2015, the new office will focus exclusively on real estate. As one of the world’s largest property markets, Tokyo offers not only new investment opportunities but also good recruitment … Read the full press release

Hydro signs LoI with Vale for acquisition of Vale’s 40% interest in Brazilian bauxite producer Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN)

Hydro has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Brazilian mining company Vale for the possible acquisition of Vale’s 40% interest in Brazilian bauxite producer Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN), which would strengthen Hydro’s global position as a long player … Read the full press release

NTT developed artificial-intelligence (AI) technology to identify specific human motions with high precision

Video-analysis solution offers uses in crime prevention, behavior analysis, etc. TOKYO, Japan, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within NTT (NYSE: NTT), announced today that it has developed an artificial-intelligence (AI) … Read the full press release

Swiss Re at World Bank /IMF in Lima: gap between insured and total losses is widening while many disaster-prone countries lack financial preparedness

Disaster risks are increasing but insurance hasn’t kept pace: the estimated USD 1.3 trillion gap between insured and total losses remains stubbornly large, hampering a country’s ability to recover Governments are uniquely exposed as they typically shoulder the cost of … Read the full press release

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) provided legal advice to CBRE Global Investors on Glacis-Galerie shopping centre acquisition

LONDON, 12-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) provided legal advice to CBRE Global Investors on the acquisition of the Glacis-Galerie shopping centre in Neu-Ulm, Germany. The Glacis-Galerie shopping centre opened last March and includes nearly … Read the full press release

Military Training Technology (MT2) Magazine named Saab “2015 Top Simulation and Training Company”

Saab is proud to announce its selection as a “2015 Top Simulation and Training Company” by Military Training Technology (MT2) Magazine. MT2 Magazine features companies from around the world that have made a significant impact on military training and simulation … Read the full press release

Saab: Nomination Committee members for the AGM 2016 appointed

The members of the Nomination Committee for the defence and security company Saab have now been appointed. The members have been appointed based on the shareholder structure on 31 August 2015 in accordance with a resolution by the Saab Annual … Read the full press release

Saab Defense and Security USA signs with U.S. PEO STRI to produce and field an upgrade and expansion to its previously fielded live training equipment for Bulgarian Armed Forces

Saab Defense and Security USA, LLC (SDAS) has signed a contract with the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to produce and field an upgrade and expansion to its previously fielded live training equipment … Read the full press release

SENER’s NTE Healthcare: AUTOPLAK will be marketed in Italy through Biomedical Service

BARCELONA, 9-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NTE Healthcare, part of the SENER engineering and technology group, hassigned an exclusive distribution contract by which AUTOPLAK (an inoculation and streaking device for liquid samples in Petri dishes, designed and manufactured by NTE Healthcare) will … Read the full press release

Scheitern wie die Profis: Beim ersten „FuckUp Noon“ auf der deGUT erzählen Gründer von ihren Niederlagen

Beim ersten „FuckUp Noon“ auf der deGUT erzählen Gründer von ihren Niederlagen Berlin / Potsdam, 9-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Erst hatten sie kein Glück und dann kam auch noch Pech dazu: Beim „FuckUp Noon“ am 10. Oktober im Programm der … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register: Naval Architect and FLNG expert Michael Dickin on his upcoming presentation at Gastech Singapore

LONDON, 9-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Naval Architect and FLNG expert Michael Dickin recently talked to Gastech News about his upcoming presentation at Gastech, where he will discuss the issues facing FLNG. In the article, Dickin argues that investment in simply … Read the full press release