Monthly Archives: May 2016

Daimler AG presents broad product portfolio at IFAT 2016

Economically efficient and environmentally compatible: broad spectrum of Euro VI commercial vehicles Vast product range: from lightweight Sprinter to Econic and Unimog to heavy-duty Arocs and agile Fuso Canter Stuttgart / Munich, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 50th IFAT, … Read the full press release

The new Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 available at authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers and partners

STUTTGART, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sporty and dynamic motorsport textiles, cool shirts for kids, fine leather goods and premium personal accessories: the Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 features a wealth of new, high-quality products. New additions to the range also include further personal … Read the full press release

Universities of York, Manchester and Michigan: Quality and Outcomes Framework programme failed to save additional lives

The world’s largest primary care pay-for-performance programme, designed to improve patient health care and outcomes, has failed to save additional lives according to joint research by the Universities of York, Manchester and Michigan. YORK, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2004, the … Read the full press release

University of York: Socio-economic inequality costs NHS in England £4.8 billion a year

Socio-economic inequality costs the NHS in England £4.8 billion a year, almost a fifth of the total NHS hospital budget, according to researchers at the University of York. YORK, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The research team found that the more deprived … Read the full press release

Professeur à l’Université Paris Diderot André Brahic s’est éteint le dimanche 15 mai, dans sa 74ème année

PARIS, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — André Brahic, astrophysicien à l’Institut de recherche sur les lois fondamentales de l’Univers du CEA, et professeur à l’Université Paris Diderot​, s’est éteint le dimanche 15 mai, dans sa 74ème année. Scientifique unanimement reconnu, spécialiste de … Read the full press release

University of Leicester: Report shows wide regional variation in the incidence of stillbirth and neonatal deaths in the UK

Study finds ‘significant variation’ in stillbirths and neonatal mortality across the UK LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Research published today shows the wide regional variation in the incidence of stillbirth and neonatal deaths in the UK. The MBRRACE-UK report focuses on … Read the full press release

University of Leicester’s Centre for Urban History: Leicester now has a unique branding strategy that is the envy of cities around the world

City now has unique brand that appeals worldwide, according to University of Leicester urban history researcher LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Within this globalised world, where branding strategies are being replicated in across different cities, Leicester now possesses a unique promotional … Read the full press release

University of Leicester led project Exceptional and Extraordinary will tour nationally to museums with medical collections throughout June 2016

New project initiated and led by Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) at University of Leicester New commissions announced: unique film, dance, performance and comedy commissions that draw on museum collections to explore our problematic attitudes towards difference. Exceptional … Read the full press release

University of Leicester students growing rocket lettuce from seeds that have been orbiting in space

Students involved in national educational space project LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Physics students at the University of Leicester have been growing rocket lettuce from seeds that have been orbiting in space. The seeds have spent six months with British astronaut … Read the full press release

Leicester’s Hospitals’ Mike Morgan re-appointed by NHS England as their National Clinical Director for Respiratory Services

Honorary Professor at University of Leicester receives prestigious appointment LEICESTER, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leicester’s Hospitals’ Mike Morgan, an Honorary Professor in the Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and consultant physician in respiratory medicine at Glenfield Hospital, has been reappointed … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo will deliver 14 engines to the Indian Navy

MAN Diesel & Turbo receives order for 14 engines for Indian Navy Augsburg, Germany, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Construction of the first ship is expected to start by early 2017 with handover to the Indian Navy by 2023. The project scope … Read the full press release

Barco launches new family of professional solid-state projectors to the simulation market

Kortrijk, Belgium, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Global projection technology leader Barco proudly introduces a new family of professional solid-state projectors to the simulation market. This new family of laser-phosphor projectors will exist alongside our successful LED range, perfectly answering the market’s … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel completes phase one of its performance coatings plant expansion in Cikarang, Indonesia

Cikarang, Indonesia, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has completed phase one of the €2.5 million expansion of its performance coatings plant in Cikarang, Indonesia. The investment will increase capacity at the facility by 40 percent and will help the company meet … Read the full press release

Cai Mep International Terminal container volume surged by 130% to 277,303 TEUs in Q1 2016 following five new service calls

Cai Mep, Vietnam, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With five new services calls added to Cai Mep International Terminal(CMIT) since May of 2015, container volume has surged by 130% to 277,303 TEUs for the first three months of 2016, as compared with … Read the full press release

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG achieves 6% improvement in operating profit (EBIT) in FY 2015/16

Positive outlook – Dividend increase to € 4.00  -Revenue of € 2,477.6 million (prior year: € 2,493.5 million) -Starch and Fruit segment carry Group operating Profit -Operating profit (EBIT) of € 129.0 million (prior year: € 121.7 million) -Positive EBIT in Sugar segment even … Read the full press release

K+S Q1 2016: Revenues and earnings significantly below the previous year’s levels due to the prevailing weakness in the potash market

Solid Salt earnings despite mild winter weather Decline in earnings in the Potash and Magnesium Products business unit Revenues of €1.1 billion (Q1/15: €1.4 billion) Operating earnings (EBIT I) of €218 million (Q1/15: €317 million) ‘Fit for the Future’ and ‘Salt 2020’ make important contributions … Read the full press release

Aktia Bank Plc’s Board of Supervisors 2016

HELSINKI, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At its first meeting on 12 May 2016 after the annual general meeting of 2016, Aktia Bank plc’s Board of Supervisors re-elected Honorary Counsellor Håkan Mattlin as Chair of the Board of Supervisors. Christina Gestrin, … Read the full press release

Enea AB BoD to acquire and transfer treasury shares

STOCKHOLM, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Enea AB has decided to use the authorization received at the annual general meeting 2016 to acquire and transfer treasury shares. The authorization implies that acquisitions of treasury shares may only be made … Read the full press release

The 8th ABB Automation World will be held for the first time in Wuhan, Central China

On display are advanced technologies and solutions such as electric vehicle fast charging, robotic manufacturing and smart home; Wuhan citizens are welcome to the Open Day on May 19 WUHAN, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The 8th ABB Automation World, the largest … Read the full press release

National Grid USA implements ABB outage management system

National Grid USA implements ABB outage management system in New York and Massachusetts ZURICH, 17-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB has successfully combined the recently implemented ABB network management system with an outage management software solution for National Grid USA in … Read the full press release