Monthly Archives: January 2016

HIV-1: ViiV Healthcare formalised its collaboration with Janssen Sciences Ireland UC

LONDON, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ViiV Healthcare, a global specialist HIV company with GSK, Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, today formalised its collaboration with Janssen Sciences Ireland UC (Janssen) for the phase III investigation and commercialisation of the … Read the full press release

Savills plc Pre-Close trading update in respect of the year to 31 December 2015

LONDON, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills plc, the international real estate advisor, publishes the following Pre-Close trading update in respect of the year to 31 December 2015. The Group experienced a strong finish to the year with the completion of … Read the full press release

Arctic diesel available on selected Neste Oil stations in northern Finland

ESPOO, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Arctic diesel suitable for extremely cold temperatures is available from four Neste Oil stations as well as eight heavy traffic stations in northern Finland. Neste’s Arctic diesel has been developed and tested to handle even the most … Read the full press release

OASE Group acquired the assets of the company Reef One Ltd (Norwich, UK)

Hörstel, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The OASE Group, headquartered in Hörstel, Germany, is pleased to announce that they have acquired the assets of the company Reef One Ltd (Norwich, UK). The transaction has been closed with immediate effect and the … Read the full press release

46th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland will take place on 20-23 January

GENEVA, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The 46th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, will take place on 20-23 January under the theme “Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. For more information about the programme, read the meeting overview. Registration for the … Read the full press release

McLaren will showcase Sports Series and Super Series at 94th edition of Brussels Motor Show

McLaren 570S Coupé and 675LT Coupé to make Belgian show debut The Sports Series is available to order now, priced from €162,750 in Belgium McLaren is represented exclusively by Ginion Group in Belgium and Luxembourg SURREY, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren … Read the full press release

Asian Le Mans Series: McLaren GT factory driver Rob Bell to build on the race win secured in Malaysia which extended the championship lead

SURREY, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The McLaren 650S GT3 returns to the track this weekend as the third round of the Asian Le Mans Series championship takes place at Buriram, Thailand. McLaren GT factory driver Rob Bell rejoins Clearwater Racing, alongside teammates … Read the full press release

EP UK Investments Ltd to acquire Lynemouth Power Limited from RWE Supply & Trading GMBH

PRAHA, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EP UK Investments Ltd (EP UK), a subsidiary of Energetický a průmyslový holding (“EPH”), a leading Central European energy group which owns the 2GW Eggborough Power Station, are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached on the purchase of … Read the full press release

Nokia: Members of the Board of Directors confirmed and Board Committee members elected

Espoo, Finland, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today confirms the composition of the Board of Directors and announces the composition of the Board Committees and the new Group Leadership Team following the successful public exchange offer for Alcatel-Lucent securities. Members of … Read the full press release

Nokia Corporation’s 2011 Stock Option Plan: 200 365 Nokia shares subscribed, Dec 1 – 30, 2015

Espoo, Finland, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Based on Nokia Corporation’s 2011 Stock Option Plan a total of 200 365 Nokia shares were subscribed for between December 1 and December 30, 2015. The subscription price was EUR 5.76 per share for 121 … Read the full press release

Nokia include in the CAC 40 index

Espoo, Finland, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today announces that its public exchange offer for Alcatel-Lucent securities in France and in the United States (the “Offer”) has been settled, that its new shares have been entered into the Finnish Trade Register … Read the full press release

Nokia issued 1 455 678 563 new shares in exchange for Alcatel-Lucent Securities

Espoo, Finland, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia announced today that it has issued 1 455 678 563 new shares (“Shares”, each a “Share”) in deviation from shareholders’ pre-emptive right to subscription based on an authorization by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent to deploy its 7950 Extensible Routing System for Japan’s largest mobile operator, NTT DOCOMO

Alcatel-Lucent’s 7950 Extensible Routing System to be introduced in one of the world’s most advanced technology markets as mobile service adoption increases Paris, France, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is to deploy its powerful IP core/edge … Read the full press release

Experian® provides innovative and comprehensive solution for consumer-contact businesses with the launch of its Phone Number ID™

Real-time phone evaluation against 4,500 carriers, seamless integration and regulatory compliance makes this tool the most powerful offering in the market Costa Mesa, Calif., 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian®, the leading global information services company, today released Phone Number ID™, providing … Read the full press release

University of Warwick WMG to play a significant role in a new Internet of Things (IoT) Research Hub

COVENTRY, UK, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — WMG at the University of Warwick is to play a significant role in a new £23 million interdisciplinary Research Hub designed to drive forward UK research in the Internet of Things (IoT). Ed Vaizey, Minister … Read the full press release

Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary: University of Warwick to launch a new online Shakespeare performance database on 15 Jan 2016

The death of most performed playwright in the world is to be marked in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and across the globe this year. Researchers from the Multicultural Shakespeare in Britain Project at the University of Warwick are set to launch a … Read the full press release

University of Warwick graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in its latest inspection report

University scores top grade in primary and secondary teacher training Warwick praised for work with Coventry and Warwickshire schools and colleges COVENTRY, UK, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Teacher training at the University of Warwick has been graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted … Read the full press release

Gamesa sold a 24 MW wind farm in Poland to Windflower

Gamesa will provide the facility’s operation and maintenance services for a period of fifteen years. Zamudio, Spain, 8-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has sold a 24 MW wind farm in Poland, built under turnkey project … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP developed polymer-based rapid test to visually differentiates tumor cells from healthy cells

Antibodies combat viruses and bacteria. They also attach themselves to cancer cells – in a typical, characteristic way. Fraunhofer scientists are using this property to detect cancer cells in tissue samples. Such rapid tests can already be applied by surgeons … Read the full press release

Zivile Sicherheit: Fraunhofer-Forscher entwickeln Ferngelenkter Roboter in Zusammenarbeit mit Industriepartnern und Kriminalämtern

Immer wieder werden an Flughäfen und Bahnhöfen herrenlose Gepäckstücke entdeckt. Ein Fall für die Sicherheitskräfte, die von mutmaßlichen Bomben ausgehen müssen. Es gilt, die potentielle Bedrohungslage schnell einzuschätzen, die möglichen Gefahren abzuwehren und Beweise für das Strafverfahren zu sichern. Ein … Read the full press release

Trinkwasserschutz: Experten haben Technologien für ein umfassendes Monitoring, Frühwarn- und Notfallmanagement-System entwickelt

An die Qualität des Trinkwassers stellen wir hohe Anforderungen: Würden Krankheitserreger und Giftstoffe ins Leitungsnetz gelangen, könnten sie rasch viele Menschen infizieren und schädigen. Daher muss dieses Risiko gering gehalten werden. Experten haben Technologien für ein umfassendes Monitoring, Frühwarn- und … Read the full press release

Neste’s total charity amount for 2015 divided between Unicef, John Nurminen and Finnish Red Cross

ESPOO, 7-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — We used the money usually spend on sending out Christmas cards and Christmas gifts for charity, again this year. The total charity amount for 2015, €20,000, was divided between three recipients: Unicef’s emergency found, John Nurminen foundation’s … Read the full press release

ZF’s CEO Dr. Stefan Sommer at CES 2016: In the coming decade, our technologies will decisively shape the path towards autonomous driving

The technology company is paving the way for autonomous driving After its acquisition of TRW, ZF now offers a unique technology portfolio for intelligent mechanics First joint appearance at CES Friedrichshafen/Las Vegas, 7-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During its first appearance at … Read the full press release

ZF TRW demonstrates automated driving concept and advanced occupant safety technology on Rinspeed’s new ‘Etos’ at CES 2016

Etos features retractable steering wheel with hands on/off detection Allows customized environment for the driver as well as enhanced styling options Roof airbags presents flexible option for frontal occupant protection FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, 7-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF TRW, the Active and … Read the full press release

ZF highlights its leading position in environmental sensing technology at CES 2016 in Las Vegas

ZF paves the way for automated driving across all vehicle classes Camera family supports multiple advanced functions and features industry leading packaging; next generation radar will offer increased resolution for enhanced detection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users Third … Read the full press release

Advanced Urban Vehicle: ZF presents an exemplary solution for urban individual transport in the compact and subcompact segments

Semi-automated assistance functions enhance comfort/convenience, safety, and efficiency Electric vehicle parks fully automatically with minimal moves Study of a cloud-based driver assistance system delivers greater safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience on the road Innovative multifunction steering wheel with hands on/off … Read the full press release

CES 2016: ZF to unveil four innovative approaches to the human-machine interface (HMI) as part of its Cockpit Concept

ZF demonstrates different communication options between the driver and vehicle to support automated driving Steering wheel equipped with touch sensors (hands on/off detection) and a touch display with haptic feedback allow for use without looking Advanced functionality ensures reliable driver … Read the full press release

NAIAS 2016: ZF unveils systems that will increase vehicle efficiency and safety and make automated driving a reality

After its acquisition of TRW, the technology company now offers a comprehensive product portfolio for intelligent mechanics ZF will supply technology for automated driving functions for all vehicle segments Electrical drives and plug-in hybrid systems reduce emissions and increase efficiency … Read the full press release

MAPFRE: Una de cada siete multas de tráfico se recurren

La mitad de los clientes de MAPFRE tiene en su póliza el servicio gratuito de notificación de sanciones y recursos MADRID, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ser sancionado por cometer una infracción de tráfico es algo que suele ocurrir a cualquier … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina: milk collection from dairy farms in Northern provinces of the Netherlands suspended due to large scale glaze ice

During the night of 5-6 January the transporters, who collect the milk for FrieslandCampina, were forced to suspend the milk collection from dairy farms due to large scale glaze ice in the provinces of Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe. As a … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain: Weber Quartzolit to acquire Industrial Potengy in Brazil

PARIS, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Weber Quartzolit, part of Saint-Gobain Mortars, has strengthened its presence in Brazil thanks to the acquisition of Industrial Potengy, a company specializing in tile adhesives with the Fortcola brand and based in the State of … Read the full press release

Specialty extruded tubing: Saint-Gobain acquires Brazilian company SG Plasticos

PARIS, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has acquired Brazilian company SG Plasticos, a leading player in specialty extruded tubing in Brazil, based in the state of São Paulo. The company provides differentiated and customized solutions related to fluid transfers on … Read the full press release

Ferrari lists on Borsa Italiana with the ticker symbol RACE

Ferrari lists with the ticker symbol RACE on the Italian Stock Exchange MILAN, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Ferrari: A new milestone, a new start”, these were the words Sergio Marchionne inscribed in the guest book of the Italian Stock Exchange … Read the full press release

Ferrari 488 GTB won the Supercars category of The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars

The V8 wins the Supercars category in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars Maranello, ITALY, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ferrari is honoured to have won another very prestigious award for the Ferrari 488 GTB from one of the UK’s leading … Read the full press release

Nominations for the prestigious EE Rising Star Award 2016 revealed

The EE Rising Star Award nominees for 2016 are: John Boyega, Taron Egerton, Dakota Johnson, Brie Larson and Bel Powley The winner will be announced at the EE British Academy Film Awards  ceremony on Sunday 14th February 2016 Nominees were … Read the full press release

Olaf Swantee to step down as EE CEO

LONDON, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EE has today confirmed that Olaf Swantee will be stepping down as CEO, shortly after final completion of the proposed deal for BT to acquire EE. Subject to formal approval from the CMA and upon … Read the full press release

AXA IM – Real Assets acquires Assago Building in Milan, Italy from Sireo Immobilienfond for €27 million

PARIS, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets (“AXA IM – Real Assets) announces that it has completed, on behalf of its clients, the acquisition of the Assago Building, an office asset in Milan, Italy, from Sireo … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä Corporation will be part of the refurbishment programme for the US Bureau of Reclamation’s Minidoka hydropower plant in Idaho, US

HELSINKI, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Corporation, a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets,will participate in the refurbishment programme for the US Bureau of Reclamation’s Minidoka hydropower plant, Idaho, in the United States. This … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel opens 50,000 sqm built-to-suit facility in Singapore

Singapore, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel, one of the leading global logistics providers, today unveiled its Singapore Logistics Hub, a 50,000 sqm built-to-suit facility located in the west of Singapore. The facility is part of Kuehne + Nagel’s … Read the full press release

Diageo sold its major wine interests to Treasury Wine Estates

LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Diageo today announces that it has completed the sale of its major wine interests, the US based Chateau and Estate Wines and the UK based Percy Fox businesses, to Treasury Wine Estates, as announced on … Read the full press release