Monthly Archives: March 2016

Sagem (Safran) to deliver 200 JIM-LR long-range multifunction infrared binoculars to the army in a NATO country

Boulogne-Billancourt, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sagem (Safran) has received a new order for more than 200 JIM-LR long-range multifunction infrared binoculars from the army in a NATO country. The order will also include remote-control terminals, and will be added to the … Read the full press release

C&W donates to The Advancement of Children Foundation (ACF) in St. Kitts

LONDON, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Advancement of Children Foundation (ACF) in St. Kitts received a significant donation of US$125,000 from funds raised through Cable and Wireless’ Annual Charity Golf Event. ACF now joins other organizations including the SOS Children’s Village … Read the full press release

Flow Sports will be the exclusive broadcast partner and title sponsor of the CARIFTA Games

LONDON, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Flow Sports brings Games in HD – a first for the Caribbean The excitement is steadily building in the Spice Isle, as the crème de la crème of junior track and field descends on Grenada for … Read the full press release

E.ON to develop its own electricity storage system in partnership with SOLARWATT GmbH

Easy to use, compact, and efficient storage solutions system to consist of hardware and energy app Germany’s 1.5 million solar arrays give storage solutions huge potential DRESDEN, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective immediately E.ON will develop its own electricity storage system in … Read the full press release

CACEIS helps insurance societies, pension providers and insurance companies in their implementation of the Solvency II directive

PARIS, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Solvency II Directive, in force since 1 January 2016, enables French institutional investors to expand their securities lending activities. CACEIS provides customised, secure and legally-sound solutions so that mutual insurance societies, pension providers and insurance … Read the full press release

Greece based shipping fleet operator TMS Tankers selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels

HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TMS Tankers Ltd, one of the largest Greece based shipping fleet operators, has selected Wärtsilä fixed pitch propellers (FPPs) for its new vessels under construction in China. The order was placed with Wärtsilä’s joint venture company … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation and propulsion control systems will be used in Maersk Line’ 27 new container vessels

HELSINKI, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the Wärtsilä Nacos Platinum integrated navigation, automation, and propulsion control systems for 27 new container vessels being built for Denmark based Maersk Line A/S. The contracts with Wärtsilä were signed … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Elevator inaugurated its new Multiple-Purpose Facility (MPF) Building in China

ESSEN, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp Elevator, the world-renowned elevator solution provider, inaugurated its new Multiple-Purpose Facility (MPF) Building in China, marking another milestone for the company’s expansion in the country. With a 120 million Yuan (17 million euros) investment, the … Read the full press release

General Motors 2015 Supplier of the Year Award went to thyssenkrupp’s Springs & Stabilizers business unit

Supplier of the Year Award goes to Springs & Stabilizers unit Recognition for superior quality, new products, cost efficiency and supply chain ESSEN, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp has been honored by carmaker General Motors as one of its best global suppliers. … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak’s Serbian packaging material factory won the World Class Total Production Maintenance Award by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance

LAUSANNE, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak’s packaging material factory in Gornji Milanovac, Serbia, today received the world’s top award for manufacturing excellence. Presented by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance​, the World Class Total Production Maintenance Award recognises facilities that … Read the full press release

The world’s largest capacity food processing homogenizer gone into operation

LAUSANNE, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak today announces that the world’s largest capacity food processing homogenizer has gone into operation with its first customer. The Tetra Pak® Homogenizer 500 can produce up to 63,600 litres per hour, offering outstanding product … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca on Brilinta SOCRATES trial in stroke: safety data is consistent with the known safety profile of Brilinta/Brilique

Missed primary efficacy endpoint; fewer events observed in the Brilinta arm but trend did not reach statistical significance Consistent safety profile LONDON, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca today announced the top-line results of the SOCRATES trial, assessing the efficacy of Brilinta/Brilique(ticagrelor) 90mg … Read the full press release

World’s largest multi gas carrier INEOS Intrepid delivered US shale gas for the first time in Europe

The INEOS Intrepid, the world’s largest multi gas carrier, today arrived at Rafnes in Norway carrying 27,500m3 of ethane from US shale gas. This is the first time that ethane from US shale gas has ever been shipped to Europe and represents … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB to acquire Canadian manufacturing software solutions provider Forming Technology Inc. (FTI)

STOCKHOLM, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the acquisition of Forming Technology Inc. (FTI), a provider of innovative manufacturing software solutions … Read the full press release

Vulnerabilities found in medical devices by Kaspersky Lab Global Research & Analysis Team

A Kaspersky Lab Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) expert has conducted real field research at one private clinic in an attempt to explore its security weaknesses and how to address them. Vulnerabilities were found in medical devices that opened … Read the full press release

ERG S.p.A. Board of Directors report on the agenda of the Shareholders’ Meeting

Explanatory report of the Board of Directors concerning the matters on the agenda of the ERG S.p.A. Shareholders’ Meeting, proposal for authorisation to purchase and sell treasury shares and proposal to amend the Articles of Association GENOA, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Axis Communications to simplify and streamline security system design with the launch of two design platforms

AXIS Design Studio is an integrated design platform that improves consultants’ workflow for complex and enterprise systems, while AXIS Site Designer offers system integrators and installers an efficient way to design complete surveillance solutions for small- to medium-sized installations. Chelmsford, … Read the full press release

Axis Communications adds three new mini dome network cameras to the AXIS M30 Series

Chelmsford, Mass. U.S.A., 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This new AXIS M30 Series features Wide Dynamic Range to adapt to variable lighting conditions and Axis’ Zipstream technology, which reduces storage and bandwidth requirements. The M30 Series has a new three year warranty, … Read the full press release

CERN on reported defaced LGBT posters: Homophobic behaviour at CERN is not tolerated

GENEVA, 24-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As first reported by Physics World, CERN had to deal with defaced posters of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) group. CERN considers that these acts are unacceptable. They were strongly and publicly condemned. Homophobic behaviour at CERN is … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica: the first of 16 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters for the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) successfully performed its maiden flight

A  major milestone for the Norwegian All Weather SAR Helicopter programme that features an innovative search and rescue configuration   The helicopters will be delivered to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with state-of-the-art equipment, including an all new … Read the full press release