Monthly Archives: September 2016

Wellcome Trust’s Director of Strategy Clare Matterson to leave after 18 years of exceptional service

LONDON, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Clare Matterson, Director of Strategy, will be leaving the Wellcome Trust at the end of October, after 18 years of exceptional service and achievement. Clare joined Wellcome in 1999, setting up our policy unit and leading … Read the full press release

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute researchers identified DNA ‘fingerprints’ that reveal how radiation can cause cancer

LONDON, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers have identified two ‘fingerprints’ in DNA damaged by ionising radiation, helping to explain how radiation can cause cancer. The research, led by Dr. Peter Campbell at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, may also help doctors … Read the full press release

Daimler AG, GETEC and The Mobility House partnership near completion of world’s largest 2nd-use battery storage in Lünen, Germany

13 MWh battery storage located in Lünen Used electric vehicle batteries even out fluctuations in the German power grid Cooperation between Daimler, The Mobility House, GETEC and REMONDIS completes the battery added value circuit Lünen/Stuttgart, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s … Read the full press release

Schroder Real Estate announces the appointment of John Chantrell to the newly-created role of Head of Asian Real Estate

John Chantrell will be responsible for the Real Estate strategy and investments across the Asia Pacific region as well as developing the business. LONDON, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Schroder Real Estate has appointed John Chantrell to the newly-created role of Head of Asian … Read the full press release

Kapsch CarrierCom to present its Railway Dedicated Networks portfolio at InnoTrans 2016, September 20-23 in Berlin

Vienna/Berlin, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At InnoTrans 2016 – the international trade fair for transport technology – Kapsch CarrierCom will present its Railway Dedicated Networks (RDN) portfolio as well as its latest smart solutions for public transport operators (PTO). In both … Read the full press release

Shire expands its portfolio of intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (IG) products with U.S. FDA approval of CUVITRU

Approval follows positive data from clinical studies on efficacy and tolerability, as well as infusion time and number of injection sites Lexington, Mass., 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announced that the United States Food and Drug … Read the full press release

Inflexion Private Equity announces the promotion of Mark Williams from Investment Director to Partner

LONDON, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion Private Equity is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Williams from Investment Director to Partner with immediate effect. Mark joined the investment team in 2011 and has been involved in a number of transactions … Read the full press release

Inflexion’s sale of SMD awarded Deal of the Decade in the North East Dealmakers Awards 2016

LONDON, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion is pleased to announce that our exit of SMD has been awarded Deal of the Decade in the North East Dealmakers Awards 2016. Founded in 1971, SMD is one of the world’s leading designer and … Read the full press release

E.ON wins contract to support National Grid’s stability with an innovative battery solution

10 megawatt battery will contribute to keeping UK power supplies stable Düsseldorf, Germany, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON has been awarded a contract with the British transmission system operator National Grid to support the power grid’s stability with an innovative battery … Read the full press release

E.ON completes Uniper spin-off

Uniper SE successfully listed on the stock exchange Spin-off completed on schedule Düsseldorf, Germany, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON has completed the Uniper spin-off as planned. Today, the shares of Uniper SEwere traded on the Frankfurt stock exchange for the … Read the full press release

Arkema proposes closure of the R134a fluorogas plant at its Pierre-Bénite site in France

Colombes, FRANCE, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The R134a market in Europe is set to undergo an inevitable decline from 1st January 2017 following regulatory changes affecting fluorinated gases for automotive air conditioning taking effect on that date. In this sharply declining … Read the full press release

Sonatype and CloudBees Launch DevOps Express Initiative

Fulton, MD., USA, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sonatype , the leader in software supply chain automation, today announced the launch of DevOps Express, a one-of-a-kind industry initiative that simplifies access to a set of integrated, battle-tested DevOps solutions aiming to accelerate any … Read the full press release

PTAir: BP launches new low carbon and carbon neutral PTA solution

LONDON, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BP today launched PTAirTM, a new low carbon1 and carbon neutral PTA brand with three products that offers a more sustainable solution for the polyester value chain through a combination of world-class technology and carbon management … Read the full press release

Ferrovial to acquire Transchile Charrúa Transmisión, S.A. from Brazilian companies Alupar and Cemig

Ferrovial has reached an agreement with Transchile Charrúa Transmisión, S.A., owned by Brazilian companies Alupar and Cemig. Once funded, the operation will represent an investment of USD 72 million (Euro 64 million) by Ferrovial. Since 2010, Transchile has been operating … Read the full press release

Bayer to acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share

Realizes a shared vision of integrated agricultural offerings, delivering enhanced solutions for growers and creates a leading innovation engine for the next generation of farming / USD 128 per share in all-cash transaction, represents 44 percent premium to Monsanto shareholders … Read the full press release

Sonatype Announces Nexus Repository Pro with High Availability and Software Component Analysis Built-in

DevOps native repository manager offers easy upgrade for installed base Fulton, MD., USA, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today introduced the latest version of Nexus Repository Pro. The 3.2 version of Nexus Repository … Read the full press release

Eni mandated Banca IMI, BNP Paribas, BofA Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, MUFG and UniCredit Bank for its fixed rate bond offering

Both issued under its existing Euro Medium Term Note Programme and to be placed on the Euromarket. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has mandated Banca IMI, BNP Paribas, BofA Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, MUFG and UniCredit Bank … Read the full press release

Eni sets new record production from Nooros field in Egypt just 13 months after the discovery

Eni reached a production of 128,000 boed (67,000 net to Eni) from Nooros field in the Nile Delta offshore. This important milestone was achieved just 13 months after the discovery and ahead of schedule. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 13-Sep-2016 — … Read the full press release

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Barclays to transform the way people move money between Australia and the UK

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Barclays join forces to shake-up, streamline and simplify payments between Australia and the UK Innovative link-up of CBA’s CommBank app and Barclays’ Pingit will allow customers to move money over 10,000 miles – quickly, securely … Read the full press release

Bosch to unveil connected solutions for wholesalers and workshops at Automechanika in Frankfurt, September 13 to 17

More efficient maintenance and higher quality standards Position in aftermarket strengthened Steering systems have expanded the product range Connectivity is bringing forth new business models New services thanks to telematics solutions Frankfurt/Stuttgart, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Automechanika in Frankfurt … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce: This year’s yacht shows in Cannes, Genoa and Monaco will see MTU’s latest propulsion technology and service solutions

DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is showcasing MTU’s latest propulsion technology and service solutions for sailing and motor yachts at this year’s yacht shows in Cannes, Genoa and Monaco. One of the highlights will be the new 10-cylinder version of … Read the full press release

La Via della Seta su Binari: I Treni Blocco Cina-Europa

Un nuovo servizio di merci su rotaia che collega le imprese italiane con le opportunità imprenditoriali dell’Asia Centrale e della Cina. PECHINO, Cina, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — La notizia più importante del giorno, nel continente Cinese, è il lancio della … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space announces Peru’s first satellite PerúSAT-1 ready for launch on 16 September 2016

PerúSAT-1 is Peru’s first satellite Preparations complete for satellite launch scheduled for 16 September 2016 TOULOUSE, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The PerúSAT-1 satellite, designed and built by Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company and world leader in … Read the full press release

DEG hosts topping-out ceremony of its extension building in Cologne city centre

Additional office space for another 120 workspaces Completion scheduled for end of 2017 COLOGNE, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The shell of DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH’s extension building in the city centre of Cologne is now complete. The topping-out … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce announces the appointment of Simon Kirby as COO

DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces today that Simon Kirby has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Simon will join Rolls-Royce in the coming months, reporting to Chief Executive Warren East. We previously announced that we would be appointing … Read the full press release

Volaris becomes the first operator of the Airbus A320neo in North America

Largest Airbus customer in Mexico first to operate best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft TOULOUSE, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s … Read the full press release

Silk Road on Rails: The China-Europe Block Trains

A new rail freight service connecting Italian enterprise with Central Asia and China business opportunities BEIJING, China, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The biggest story coming out of China today is the launching of the Silk Road on Rails: China-Europe block … Read the full press release

Bosch to present mobile automation devices for flexible and connected factories of the future at Motek 2016 in Stuttgart

STUTTGART, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the international trade fair Motek 2016 in Stuttgart, Bosch shows examples of flexible human-machine interaction (hall 7, booth 7225). The APAS family is a product family of mobile automation devices for the use in flexible … Read the full press release

Orange announces ten start-ups selected for the 5th season of Orange Fab France acceleration programme

PARIS, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ten start-ups were selected from among the 175 candidates that entered the 5th season of the Orange Fab France acceleration programme. Cadre de vie offers an innovative API that identifies customers of its partners who are … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors blends luxury, style and power in the new four-door Flying Spur W12 S

Increased power, torque and responsiveness First four-door Bentley with top speed above 200 mph (325 km/h) Outputs increase to 635 PS (626 bhp) and 820 Nm (605 lb. ft.); 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds) … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post DHL Group to host ‘Encounters’ concert series at Bonn’s Beethovenfest music festival in 2016

BONN, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Post DHL Group will continue its longstanding sponsorship of Bonn’s world-renowned Beethovenfest music festival in 2016. The postal and logistics company, major sponsor of the Beethovenfest Bonn music festival for more than a decade, … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group appoints Waqas Samad as CEO of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Benchmarks, Information Services division

Waqas Samad appointed CEO of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Benchmarks Leading FTSE Russell fixed & multi-asset indexes Reporting to FTSE Russell CEO Mark Makepeace LONDON, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announces the appointment of Waqas Samad … Read the full press release

BMW’s SVP Electronics Dr Christoph Grote voted the “Eurostar 2016” in the “Connected Car” category by Automotive News Europe

MUNICH, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW is one of the leading automotive manufacturers involved in the link-up of people, vehicles and services. For some years now, the development of connected cars has focused on innovative technologies and technological expertise. Dr Christoph … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom expands Open Telekom Cloud portfolio with MySQL database service

Wide variety of flavors for different needs Maximum availability thanks to data mirroring BONN, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom has expanded the portfolio of the Open Telekom Cloud with a relational MySQL database service. Companies can query the database … Read the full press release

Telekom Fashion Fusion Challenge Jury selects twelve finalists

Jury selects twelve finalists for the Fashion Fushion Lab 120 entries from 25 countries Merging high-tech and fashion to create visionary concepts BONN, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Unfolding the Future of Fashion and Technology” is the motto of the Fashion Fusion … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom’s IoT project for CERTUSS honored with 2016 Aecus Innovation Award

Deutsche Telekom honored for its support for predictive maintenance at CERTUSS Intelligent networking of steam generators, in the Internet of Things CERTUSS enhances its customer focus, via real-time services BONN, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom has been honored with the … Read the full press release

BASF included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 16th consecutive year

Ludwigshafen, Germany, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). This year the company has been especially recognized for its engagement in the areas of materiality assessment, climate strategy and product … Read the full press release

BASF adds new production line for Ultrason® in Korea to serve global market growth of high performance thermoplastics

New production line in Yeosu, Korea will serve growing market demand for high performance specialty plastics Additional annual capacity of 6,000 metric tons for the entire product range Yeosu, Korea, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF will set up an additional production … Read the full press release

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals announces mechanical completion of citral and citronellol facilities at its chemical site in Malaysia

Gebeng, Kuantan, Malaysia and Ludwigshafen, Germany, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF PETRONAS Chemicals has achieved mechanical completion of the citral and citronellol facilities and associated infrastructure at its integrated chemical site in Kuantan, Malaysia. The newly completed facilities will produce citral, … Read the full press release

UAVtechnics unveils FLIR drone with dual thermal RGB camera

ANTWERP, Belgium, 11-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — UAVtechnics, a European based company has released a thermal drone solution utilizing DJI Inspire drone and FLIR thermal camera resulting in a quadcopter with dual thermal and daylight vision. Both sensors are located into … Read the full press release