Monthly Archives: April 2016

Naftogaz proposed four investment projects to be financed by USD 3.65 billion credit facility from the China Development Bank

KYIV, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Naftogaz has submitted to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine (MEDT) four investment proposals to be financed by USD 3.65 billion credit facility from the China Development Bank (CDB) signed by Naftogaz … Read the full press release

Zika virus education session at the 2016 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2016) on 25 May

BRUSSELS, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero approach, and with Brazil frequently cited as a “hot zone” for the mosquito-borne Zika virus, business aircraft operators are understandably concerned. “A lot of people are going to … Read the full press release

Niall Horan, Katherine Jenkins and Claudia Winkleman among stars at British Airways’ twelfth annual Wentworth Ball

LONDON, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One Direction’s Niall Horan, songstress Katherine Jenkins and presenter Claudia Winkleman, were among stars at British Airways’ twelfth annual Wentworth Ball today (April 22, 2016). The day-long golf and gala event raised an incredible £220,000 for the airline’s global charity partnership with … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems Pegasus:Backpack and the Lino LP41 multi-line laser honoured with Red Dot Design Award

Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leica Geosystems, industry leader in measurement technology, is proud to announce two products have been honoured with the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for 2016: the Pegasus:Backpack and the Lino LP41 multi-line laser. With entries … Read the full press release

Hurtigruten og skipsbyggingskonsernet Kleven signerer intensjonsavtale om bygging av inntil fire topp moderne ekspedisjonsskip

Ullsteinvik, Norway, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hurtigruten og skipsbyggingskonsernet Kleven signerer intensjonsavtale om bygging av inntil fire topp moderne ekspedisjonsskip. Det første skipet skal stå ferdig sommaren 2018. – Dette er den største investeringa i Hurtigruten is 120-årige historie. Det er … Read the full press release

SGS inaugurates new textile testing laboratory in Semarang, Indonesia

SGS has opened a new textile testing laboratory in Semarang, Indonesia, one of the most important textile and garment manufacturing sites in the region, to support surrounding cities as well as Surakarta (known as Solo) and Yogyakarta, which are known … Read the full press release

Henkel begins an extensive refugee’s integration program

Education is the key to integration Düsseldorf, GERMANY, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel is starting an extensive refugee’s integration program in its vocational training center. In collaboration with external partners and public authorities, the company is offering career guidance and … Read the full press release

Nationwide included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2016

SWINDON, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nationwide has been named as a leader on workplace gender equality by being included in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2016 The unranked alphabetical list is published in partnership with Business in the … Read the full press release

EWE AG, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, Ems-Weser-Elbe Versorgungs- und Entsorgungsverband restructured their shareholdings

EWE transfers shares in VNG to EnBW / EnBW shareholding in EWE falls from 26 to six per cent Oldenburg/Karlsruhe, Germany, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The utility companies EWE AG (Oldenburg), EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (Karlsruhe) and Ems-Weser-Elbe Versorgungs- und … Read the full press release

“China-Brazil Sustainable Soy Trade” workshop

BEIJING, 27-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The workshop opened with remarks made by Liu Denggao of the China Soybean Industry Association and Andrea Bertolini, Agriculture Councilor at the Embassy of Brazil in Beijing. Over 40 participants attended the full day workshop with … Read the full press release

British Gas to implement Group-wide efficiency programme to remain competitive in a fast-changing energy market

WINDSOR, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In July 2015, after a wide-ranging strategic review, Centrica announced a Group-wide efficiency programme in order to remain competitive in a fast-changing energy market. British Gas Services, like all parts of Centrica, is implementing this … Read the full press release

Birgitte Bonnesen becomes the new President and CEO of Swedbank

Swedbank’s Board of Directors has appointed Birgitte Bonnesen as President and CEO in Swedbank. Birgitte Bonnesen has until today been acting CEO in the bank. STOCKHOLM, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “The Board has been looking for a chief executive officer with … Read the full press release

Leading UK wireless technology company CommAgility won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

LEICESTERSHIRE, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — CommAgility, the leading UK wireless technology company based on Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park, announced today that it has won aQueen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, the UK’s most prestigious award for business success. This … Read the full press release

DONG Energy partners with one of Malaysia’s largest players within waste management

​DONG Energy signs agreement with Malaysian Cenviro and sends a mobile REnescience plant to Malaysia to test whether the country offers a new export market for the technology. Fredericia, Denmark, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the presence of the Danish … Read the full press release

PwC to offer advisory and taxation services in Bangladesh by opening new office in Dhaka

Eyes growth in Tax, Forensics, Cybersecurity, Government, Digital and Infrastructure Advisory DHAKA, Bangladesh, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PwC today announced the inauguration of its office in Dhaka, further leveraging the opportunity to partner Bangladesh in its growth journey by offering services … Read the full press release

PwC’s Strategy&: 17 percent of world’s largest 2500 public companies have changed their CEO in 2015

Less than 3% of the 2015 incoming class of CEOs were women according to PwC’s Strategy& TORONTO, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2015, 17 percent of the largest 2500 public companies in the world changed their CEO, more than in any … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial to release Q1 2016 financial results on Friday, April 29

LONDON, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) announced today that its financial results for the First Quarter of 2016 will be released on Friday, April 29. A live audio webcast of the First Quarter results conference … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports donates £15,000 to The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust (YDRT)

The area at Breary Banks on the River Ure after the weir removal works took place  LONDON, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project to reintroduce salmon to a stretch of river in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire has been given a boost thanks … Read the full press release

LOGSTOR licensed the Inducon® induction welding technology for pipe line field joints from its Austrian industrial partner K.E. Kelit

Løgstør, Denmark, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LOGSTOR, the world leader in pre-insulated pipe systems for district heating and cooling and supplier to the oil and gas sector as well as the chemical and food industries, adds new HDPE welding technology. … Read the full press release

EQT Mid Market Fund invests in Singapore-based corporate service provider In.Corp Group

EQT Mid Market invests in In.Corp Group, a leading corporate service provider in Singapore Strategy is to support continued growth and development of the Company, further consolidate the Singapore market, and expand regionally to create an attractive platform Founders/management remain … Read the full press release