STOCKHOLM, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As announced today, Ericsson’s Board of Directors has appointed Börje Ekholm as new CEO, effective January 16, 2017. As a main owner of Ericsson, Investor fully supports this appointment. In order to further align the CEO’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Börje Ekholm, Ericsson, Investor AB
SCHIPHOL, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Erik Schmit will step down as a director of Wereldhave Netherlands with effect from November 1, 2016. He joined Wereldhave in March 2016 and has decided to pursue his career elsewhere. The Board of management respectfully … Read the full press release
Posted in Management, Netherlands, Retail
Tagged Erik Schmit, Netherlands, Pieter Polman, Wereldhave
LUND, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Order intake for the third quarter was sequentially somewhat weaker. The development originated from a low activity level within the marine sector and generally longer decision processes for larger investment projects among our customers. We estimate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alfa Laval, Tom Erixon
LUND, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – today announces a restructuring programme, as a result of the strategic review. The new organizational structure, in combination with prevailing market … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alfa Laval, Tom Erixon
Researchers from LIH’s Cardiovascular Research Unit and international collaborators published an article in the number one cardiology journal, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, in September 2016. They identified a circular RNA that can predict patient outcome after heart … Read the full press release
For the first time, ENGIE is included in the “A list” of the British rating agency CDP (formerly “Carbon Disclosure Project”). CDP rates leading companies based on their climate change strategies and actions. The “A list” comprises companies receiving the … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged British rating agency, CDP, climate commitment, ENGIE
LUCERNE, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Kai Könecke will become Emmi Group Chief Supply Chain Officer and a member of Emmi Group Management with effect from 1. April 2017. His long-standing experience will enable him, together with his team, to tap additional … Read the full press release
Posted in Food & Beverage, Management, Switzerland
Tagged Emmi Group, Kai Könecke
Launch of 34 mm Self-Expanding Evolut R Device Expands TAVR Treatment to Patients Who Could Not be Treated Previously DUBLIN, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and U.S. launch of … Read the full press release
New Technology Expands Treatment Options for Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease Both Above and Below the Knee DUBLIN, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the HawkOne(TM) Directional Atherectomy … Read the full press release
MiniMed Connect Mobile Accessory Provides Easier and Better Access to Pump and CGM Data, Helping Optimize Therapy for Improved Glycemic Patterns DUBLIN, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, today announced U.S. commercial availability of … Read the full press release
Posted in Healthcare, Internet & Online, Ireland, Technology
Tagged Annette Brüls, Dr. David Rhew, Medtronic, MiniMed Connect, mobile accessory for Android
Award winning Cloud Service Provider supports CIF’s commitment to transparency and openness in the cloud marketplace LONDON, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Interoute, the global networked cloud pioneer and winner of the Best Cloud Service Provider Award at the 2016 UK Cloud … Read the full press release
Posted in Internet & Online, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Hilton, Cloud Industry Forum (CIF), Interoute, Matthew Finnie
The experts bring additional weight and knowledge as part of the Society’s continued commitment to digital Innovation, Mobile Channel, Payments, Data and Security innovation The Board IT Committee is accountable for technology architecture and transformation, innovation, cyber security and IT … Read the full press release
Nationwide to team up with SignVideo to enable deaf and hard of hearing customers to access services Customers will be able to access sign language interpreters online to manage their finances Nationwide is the first building society to offer this … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged British Sign Language, BSL users, Jeff McWhinney, Mandy Griffin, Nationwide, SignVideo Live
OXFORD, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from Oxford and Stanford universities have created all-perovskite tandem solar cells that convert sunlight to electricity at efficiencies above 20%, with the potential to go much higher. These solar cells could rival and even outperform conventional … Read the full press release
STOCKHOLM, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (24 October 2016), Prime Minister Stefan Löfven is visiting Iraq. The Prime Minister will discuss developments in the country, particularly the fight against Daesh and the offensive against Mosul, as well as Swedish-Iraqi cooperation, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Government, Politics, Sweden
Tagged fight against Daesh, Iraq, Stefan Löfven, Swedish Prime Minister
STOCKHOLM, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström will visit Tunisia on 25–26 October for the official inauguration of Sweden’s Embassy in Tunisia. During her visit Ms Wallström will meet with President Beji Caid Essebsi, Minister of Foreign … Read the full press release
Posted in Government, Politics, Sweden
Tagged Beji Caid Essebsi, Khemaies Jhinaoui, Sweden, Swedish Embassy in Tunisia
LONDON, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Schroders is today announcing the appointment of Guy Henriques as Country Head for the UK business, reporting to John Troiano, Global Head of Distribution. Guy will return from Japan, this month, where he has held the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Guy Henriques, John Troiano, Robin Stoakley, Schroders
San Mateo, CA, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Streetline, which creates smart parking data and mobile apps to guide motorists to open parking spaces and empower cities to optimize parking utilization, has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan with its Global Product … Read the full press release
Core volumes up 9.1% year-on-year / Adjusted EBITDA rose by 21.9% to EUR 574 million / Net income increased by 61.9% to EUR 259 million / Free Operating Cash Flow more than doubled / Forecast for full-year 2016 again raised … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged adhesives, coatings, Covestro, Patrick Thomas, Polycarbonates
PARIS, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to equip two new LNG carriers. The vessels will be built at DSME’s shipyard in Geoje, Korea, on behalf of Maran Gas Maritime, a … Read the full press release
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