Monthly Archives: September 2016

LCH’s ForexClear service now with 24 members; $100bn in notional cleared last week

10 entities have increased or commenced activity in the last 6 months ForexClear now has 24 members of the service Over $100bn in notional cleared last week, the largest week since service’s inception in 2012 LONDON, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH, … Read the full press release

Zandre Campos Recipient Of Distinguished Business Excellence Award

CEO of ABO Capital receives special recognition from the African community LISBON, Portugal, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABO Capital, a leading international investment firm headquartered in Angola, announced today that its CEO Zandre Campos was named one of the Top … Read the full press release

Telekom Deutschland GmbH appoints Walter Goldenits as new Director of Technology effective January 1, 2017

Transfer from Magyar Telekom to Telekom Deutschland GmbH. BONN, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective January 1, 2017, Walter Goldenits will become the new Director of Technology at Telekom Deutschland GmbH. At the same time, he will take over a leading … Read the full press release

AXIS M20 Series: Axis Communications introduces small, cost-efficient cameras with built-in infrared illumination

LUND, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, new AXIS M20 Series features built-in infrared (IR) illumination for effective video surveillance even in the dark. The cameras offer complete coverage with a wide field of view and … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to present at “Cybertech Europe 2016” in Rome on 29 September

•    A national public-private partnership based on European experience is the approach proposed by Leonardo-Finmeccanica •    New Leonardo report to focus on cyber intelligence in the main economic sectors •    Leonardo’s experience in cyber security to protect SME’s and professionals … Read the full press release

Oberthur Technologies’ Lasink™ solution deployed across Costa Rica to provide highly secure national ID cards

PARIS, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions today announced that, after its selection in 2015, its cutting-edge Lasink™ solution has started to be deployed across Costa Rica, through … Read the full press release

WPP to put emphasis on its growth in Western Continental Europe with Les Nouvelles Editions Indépendantes SAS investment

LONDON, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP announces that it is making an investment in Les Nouvelles Editions Indépendantes SAS (“LNEI”), the media group focused on investments in the French and international media sectors. Founded and controlled by Matthieu Pigasse, LNEI was … Read the full press release

GroupM appoints Kelly Clark as Global CEO

NEW YORK & LONDON, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GroupM, the media investment group of WPP, today appointed Kelly Clark as Global CEO. Clark most recently served as the CEO of GroupM in North America from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that … Read the full press release

SGS issued its first Alliance for Water Stewardship certification to Olam International

GENEVA, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS has issued its first Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification to Olam International, in recognition of the company’s approach to water stewardship at its Aviv Coffee Plantation in Tanzania. This makes Olam International the first … Read the full press release

SGS acquires John R. McCrea Agency, Inc., an official designated inspection agency licensed by the US Department of Agriculture

GENEVA, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of the assets and license of John R. McCrea Agency, Inc. (McCrea), an official designated inspection agency licensed by the US Department of Agriculture. McCrea is active in the … Read the full press release

Henkel recognises Dr. Kristin Ganske’s outstanding research with “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2016”

Düsseldorf, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday, on September 22, Henkel presented the “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2016” to Dr. Kristin Ganske for her outstanding research at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. The award comes with a 3,000-euro grant. For her … Read the full press release

Henkel celebrates its 140th anniversary

Düsseldorf, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One hundred and forty years ago, on September 26, 1876, Fritz Henkel founded the company Henkel & Cie with two business partners in Aachen. Having become its sole owner, he moved the firm’s headquarters to Düsseldorf … Read the full press release

PwC and GE Digital to help organisations harness the power of the Industrial Internet

The Alliance leverages PwC’s business transformation services and GE Digital’s PredixTM operating system to help clients develop customized solutions that help drive profitable growth NEW YORK, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PwC and GE Digital (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have … Read the full press release

Icade’s CSR policy recognized by several financial and non-financial rating agencies

PARIS, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Several financial and non-financial rating agencies have acknowledged the quality of Icade’s CSR policy, as well as its transparent financial reporting. 5 th place in the GRESB ranking Like last year, Icade is classified as a … Read the full press release

Terna confirmed in the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Indices for the 6th consecutive year

Terna is included in the three sustainability indices that make up the general index The selection is made from 1,800 listed companies around the world ROME, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Further recognition of Terna’s sustainability; the company has been confirmed … Read the full press release

DONG Energy to create UK’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hub

DONG Energy is today announcing plans for a GBP multi-million investment in Grimsby to create the UK’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hub. FREDERICIA, Denmark, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Subject to planning approval, the new facility will be developed in … Read the full press release

Shareholder representatives appointed to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee

The annual appointment of shareholder representatives to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee has been completed. FREDERICIA, Denmark, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The following shareholder representatives have been appointed to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee: Rasmus Lønborg (appointed by the Danish Ministry of Finance) … Read the full press release

DONG Energy, SmartWind Technologies: advanced radar system collecting three-dimensional data installed in Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm

DONG Energy and SmartWind Technologies have installed an advanced radar system collecting three-dimensional data on the wind flow in the Westermost Rough Offshore Wind Farm off England’s east coast. The project, the first of its kind in the world, represents … Read the full press release

DONG Energy, Danish Transport & Logistics Association, East Jutland Road Hauliers’ Association launch road safety campaign aimed at young road users

At DONG Energy, we are continuously striving to improve safety in and around our company. At the Studstrup Power Station, this has been translated into road safety courses for young road users. The road safety courses are held in collaboration … Read the full press release

Iveco, a CNH Industrial brand, presents its Z TRUCK at the 2016 IAA Show in Hannover, Germany

Iveco’s Zero-impact concept truck anticipates the shift to green energy and autonomous driving in long-distance haulage. LONDON, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Iveco, a brand of CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI), presented its world premiere IVECO Z TRUCK at the 2016 … Read the full press release

EQT Mid Market to acquire global leading provider of water infrastructure and flood control software XP Solutions from Cardno

EQT Mid Market agrees to acquire XP Solutions, a US-based global leading provider of water infrastructure and flood control software for engineers, regulators, and water authorities, from Cardno EQT Mid Market is committed to supporting continued growth and expansion of … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports celebrates the opening of brand new vessel traffic service operating room in the port of Southampton

LONDON, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports marked the latest in a series of multi-million pound investments in the port of Southampton by inviting the Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP to open its brand new vessel traffic service (VTS) … Read the full press release

SYSTECH AND SERVICEPOINT PARTNER TO DELIVER SERIALIZATION AND TRACK & TRACE SOLUTIONS TO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN EUROPE

Two leaders in packaging and serialization technology enter into global agreement KUOPIO, Finland, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Systech International, a global leader in brand protection technologies, today announces the extension of its strategic partnership with Servicepoint, a leading serialization automation … Read the full press release

Vogue Italia and Kering announce 4th edition of Empower Talents programme

PARIS, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the success of the past editions, Vogue Italia and Kering have decided to renew their partnership for the Empower Talents programme in order to offer internship opportunities within Kering and its luxury brands. In this … Read the full press release

Italian physicist Professor Paolo Giubellino named scientific managing director of FAIR and GSI

DARMSTADT, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The internationally renowned Italian physicist Professor Paolo Giubellino will be the first joint scientific managing director and spokesperson of the directorate of the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research in Europe GmbH (FAIR GmbH) and GSI … Read the full press release

Delivery of iron plates weighing a total of 4,000 tonnes started at FAIR and GSI in Darmstadt for the CMB detector complex

DARMSTADT, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Last Monday, the first of 900 iron plates weighing a total of 4,000 tonnes started making their way from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to FAIR and GSI in Darmstadt. The plates will be used … Read the full press release

TomTom Telematics and Continental to create more efficient data archiving solution for HGVs

AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom Telematics and Continental have announced a collaboration to create a more efficient data archiving solution for HGVs. The alliance brings together Europe’s number one fleet management and transportation compliance solution providers, and will enable users … Read the full press release

TomTom Telematics launches new driver terminal the TomTom PRO 2020

The new driver terminal includes forced driver ID, digital logbook, working time log and driver performance improvement module AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom Telematics today launches the TomTom PRO 2020. The new driver terminal, which can be used in … Read the full press release

TomTom announces availability of TomTom Indoor for Enterprise

A seamless navigation experience for logistics companies – on the road, and in the warehouse Hannover, Germany/ Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced the availability of TomTom Indoor for Enterprise, highly detailed, accurate and customised … Read the full press release

TomTom selected as global maps and navigation supplier for Subaru’s next generation infotainment platform

AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) has been chosen by Subaru to be the global maps and navigation supplier for their next generation infotainment platform.   The global platform will launch first in North America with the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza. … Read the full press release

TomTom supports Technical University Delft-based team in the Sasol Solar Challenge

AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced support of the Technical University Delft-based team in the Sasol Solar Challenge. TomTom will be providing the 8 students with its flagship products to help them propel this year’s car, Nuna8s, towards … Read the full press release

Atradius strengthens its collections and information services with the acquisition of Graydon

AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Amsterdam, 19th of September, 2016 – Atradius acquires Graydon – strengthens collections and information services offering companies aligned in goal to develop information and technology. Atradius N.V., a leading international credit insurance, surety and collections company … Read the full press release

Coface announces the appointment of Fredrik Murer as CEO of the North America region

PARIS, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Coface continues to strengthen its senior management team, with the appointment of Fredrik Murer as CEO of the North America region. A member of Coface’s Executive Committee, reporting to Xavier Durand, Group CEO, Fredrik takes over … Read the full press release

Visa research: Britons are placing their trust in banks over government agencies to protect their biometric data

85% of Britons say banks are the most trusted institution in the provision of biometric authentication payment services Britons are twice as likely to trust banks as government agencies to store their biometric information (60% vs 33%) LONDON, 21-Sep-2016 — … Read the full press release

pbb to loan €70 million to STAM Europe and York Capital Management for acquisition of logistics portfolio in France

Munich/Paris, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has agreed a circa €70 million medium-term amortizing facility for YS investments, a 100% joint venture between STAM Europe and York Capital Management. The loan was used for the acquisition of a logistics … Read the full press release

Rockcastle to refinance three shopping centres in Poland with loan from pbb, Helaba and ING Bank

Munich/Frankfurt/Warsaw/London, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Helaba and ING Bank have jointly underwritten an investment facility, totalling € 163.6 million, to refinance Karolinka, Pogoria and Platan Shopping Centres in Poland. The assets are owned by Rockcastle Global Real Estate … Read the full press release

BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics’ marine navigation and manoeuvring simulator, REMBRANDT receives BAW Certification

TEDDINGTON, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics, a subsidiary of BMT Group, has today announced that its marine navigation and manoeuvring simulator, REMBRANDT has been certified by BAW (Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau), on behalf of the Federal Waterways and … Read the full press release

BMT WBM announces its latest development of PTMRS system

TEDDINGTON, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT WBM, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced its latest development of the PULSETerraMetrixRS (PTMRS) system for managing the machine health, production and payload measurement on large rope shovels. Productivity improvements of 8-15% have … Read the full press release

Schindler Holding and Huawei Technologies to develop smart IoT components for seamless connectivity of elevators and escalators

HERGISWIL, Switzerland and SHENZHEN, China, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Schindler Holding and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. will cooperate in the future on the development of smart Internet-of-Things (IoT) components for a seamless connectivity of elevators and escalators. More than one billion … Read the full press release

Roland Berger appoints Philippe Chassat and Alain Le Couédic to lead its Financial Services Practice in the APAC region

MUNICH, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Roland Berger has appointed Philippe Chassat and Alain Le Couédic to lead the company’s Financial Services Practice in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Both will be responsible for expanding Roland Berger’s business in the region, providing clients … Read the full press release