Monthly Archives: February 2016

Surfactor Finland extends maintenance cooperation with Maintpartner

Espoo, Finland, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Maintpartner and Surfactor Finland have signed a contract extension on the maintenance of the Surfactor’s production facility at Kitee, Eastern Finland. Surfactor Finland produces paper overlays at the Kitee factory, where the maintenance cooperation with … Read the full press release

NTT Communications Corporation recognized by ATLANTIC-ACM with 2016 Global Wholesale Service Provider Excellence Awards

Recognitions Highlight the Company’s Network Performance, Service Delivery, Customer Service, Brand and Billing New York, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the global data and IP services arm of Fortune Global 500 telecom leader NTT (NYSE: NTT), … Read the full press release

NTT Communications Corporation adds new ultra-low-latency connectivity service between Japan Exchange Group and Singapore Exchange

Unprecedented 63.5 millisecond latency will improve investors’ agility in high-frequency trading TOKYO, JAPAN, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), announced today that it has … Read the full press release

Associated British Foods plc confirms interest to acquire remaining shares of Illovo Sugar Limited

LONDON, 09-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Shareholders are referred to the announcement released today by Illovo Sugar Limited (“Illovo”), Associated British Foods plc (“ABF”) 51.35% held subsidiary, whereby it confirms ABF has made a non-binding expression of interest to Illovo, to … Read the full press release

World Economic Forum names energy technology and innovation expert Dr Cheryl Martin its Head of the Centre for Global Industries

Cheryl Martin will join the World Economic Forum as the Head of Centre for Global Industries and member of the Managing Board A globally recognized expert in energy technology and innovation, Martin brings to the Forum valuable knowledge and leadership … Read the full press release

Medtronic presented results of iPro2 Professional CGM at 9th International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes

iPro2 Professional CGM Provides Information to Help Physicians Optimize Care for Their Patients Regardless of Their Diabetes Therapy MILAN, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A retrospective analysis of the iPro2 Professional CGM from Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, … Read the full press release

Novozymes to establish three new divisions to deliver more innovation to customers

Today, Novozymes announces the formation of three divisions: Household Care & Technical Industries, Agriculture & Bioenergy and Food & Beverages. ​Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The aim of the organizational change is to enhance Novozymes’ ability to deliver more innovation … Read the full press release

Schroder Real Estate: Regional Office Property Unit Trust acquires Earl Grey House in Newcastle for £11.9 million

LONDON, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Regional Office Property Unit Trust, advised and managed by Schroder Real Estate, has acquired Earl Grey House in Newcastle from a private vendor for £11.9 million. The price reflects a net initial yield of 6.6% … Read the full press release

The Government of Norway appoints Committee to assess the equity portion of the Government Pension Fund Global

OSLO, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Government has today appointed a Committee to assess the equity portion of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The Committee will be chaired by Senior Economist and Adjunct Professor Knut Anton Mork. The objective of … Read the full press release

Switzerland signs joint declaration on the introduction of AEOI in tax matters with Canada

BERN, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bern, 05.02.2016 – Switzerland has signed a joint declaration on the introduction of the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) in tax matters on a reciprocal basis with Canada. The two countries intend to start collecting data in accordance with … Read the full press release

BayWa AG takes over majority stake in Dutch supplier of exotic fruits and vegetables, TFC Holland B.V.

Strategic expansion of the fruit business MUNICH, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BayWa AG will take over the majority of the Dutch supplier of exotic fruits and vegetables, TFC Holland B.V. (TFC) based in De Lier, subject to approval by the … Read the full press release

BayWa takes the lead in malting barley trade with the acquisition of Evergrain KG

MUNICH, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BayWa AG has acquired full ownership of Evergrain KG. The company, which is based in Hamburg, will now operate under the name of “Evergrain – a BayWa Company”. BayWa already decided last summer to acquire a … Read the full press release

Total starts-up new production hub in United Kingdom

PARIS, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Total has started-up production from the Laggan and Tormore gas and condensate fields, located in 600 meters of water in the West of Shetland area. The fields will produce 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day … Read the full press release

DCNS selects Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform to pioneer a new era in naval defense solutions

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and DCNS, world leader in naval defense solutions, today … Read the full press release

Jobandtalent’s next generation job marketplace now available to Telefónica’s customers globally

MADRID, 05-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Telefónica and Jobandtalent today announced a partnership to offer Jobandtalent’s next generation job marketplace to Telefónica’s customers globally. As part of the agreement, Telefónica customers using the app will have access to exclusive features yet to … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Mulliner reveals its latest range of bespoke creations for the Flying Spur

New range of Mulliner bespoke features available in Flying Spur Refrigerated bottle cooler, sterling silver atomisers and painted veneers now offered Mulliner specialist coach-building division brings Bentley customers’ visions to life Bentley Flying Spur combines class-leading refinement with effortless performance … Read the full press release

DHL Freight introduces new customs clearance service for non-EU companies importing into EU

DHL Freight offers non-EU shippers a new customs clearance solution for declarable goods imports into the European Union New solution enables shippers to provide full cost transparency to their clients BONN, 05-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Freight has introduced a new … Read the full press release

Anne Richards to succeed Michael McLintock as M&G Chief Executive Prudential

LONDON, 05-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential plc (“Prudential”) announces that Michael McLintock has decided to retire as Chief Executive of M&G Investments and as an executive director of Prudential. He will be succeeded later this year, subject to regulatory approval, by … Read the full press release

Rosneft and GE will continue their cooperation in developing ship-building projects

MOSCOW, 05-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rosneft and General Electric signed a long-term cooperation program. The document involves construction plan of joint ventures for production of marine, oil and gas, and electrical equipment to ensure timely construction and commissioning of production facilities. … Read the full press release

Destatis: price-adjusted new orders in manufacturing in December 2015 decreased vs. previous month

WIESBADEN, 05-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Based on provisional data, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that price-adjusted new orders in manufacturing in December 2015 decreased a seasonally and working-day adjusted 0.7% on November 2015. In November 2015, they increased by 1.5% … Read the full press release