Monthly Archives: October 2017

Leonardo: Queensland Government orders two additional AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters

Order signed for two AW139s that will enter service by December 2018  The aircraft will add to three AW139s already in service performing EMS/SAR missions  Over 1000 AW139s have been ordered by more than 250 customers in nearly 70 countries … Read the full press release

Foundation Scotland: The Tannach & District Wind Farm Charitable Trust Fund seeks new Panel Members

EDINBURGH, 26-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Tannach & District Wind Farm Charitable Trust Fund is seeking up to six new Panel Members. Residents living in the Tannach & District Community Council area are being invited to put themselves forward to serve … Read the full press release

Foundation Scotland achieves Quality Accreditation Award from UK Community Foundations (UKCF)

EDINBURGH, 26-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Foundation Scotland has achieved the latest Quality Accreditation Award from UK Community Foundations (UKCF), the national body that represents the interests of Community Foundations across the UK.The accreditation is valid for three years from October 2017. … Read the full press release

National Grid to provide grants to schools in Kent to promote STEM subjects

National Grid launches new funding scheme in Kent to promote STEM subjects and engineering as career with young pupils. Grant of up to £1,000 are available for new science, engineering and technology equipment. Primary and secondary schools in the Richborough … Read the full press release

FP WHEB Sustainability Fund won “Best Natural Resources and Sustainability Fund” at the 2017 Specialist Investment Awards

LONDON, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — We are delighted to announce that the FP WHEB Sustainability Fund has won “Best Natural Resources and Sustainability Fund” at the 2017 Specialist Investment Awards, hosted by Investment Week. According to the judges, the FP WHEB … Read the full press release

Transport for London: new measures to raise standards within the motorcycle delivery industry

Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme to be expanded to include motorcycle delivery companies Three new training courses launched to improve the skills and confidence of motorcyclists including delivery riders TfL and the Mayor to lobby the Government to take more action … Read the full press release

Naftogaz contracts PwC Polska to facilitate the unbundling of the TSO operator from Naftogaz

KYIV, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The unbundling of the gas transmission function from Naftogaz and creating a transmission system operator (TSO) certifiable under European regulations is not only about Ukraine’s compliance with the European law; it also important for preserving gas … Read the full press release

Naftogaz: Ukraine may cease to be a net importer of gas by the end of 2020

KYIV, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Implementation of Naftogaz’ strategy and the transformation of the energy market of Ukraine may contribute more than 7% to Ukraine’s GDP and result in state budget revenues in excess of USD 8 billion. Furthermore, Ukraine may … Read the full press release

99X Technology drives digital disruption at Webdagene 2017 Oslo

Oslo, Norway, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading software product engineering specialist 99X Technology recently showcased at Webdagene 2017, Scandinavia’s largest customer experience conference, organized by Netlife Design Norway. The show which housed over 15 Exhibitors and entertained more than 1,000 … Read the full press release

Kaspersky Lab launches Global Transparency Initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to protecting customers from cyberthreats

MOSCOW, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kaspersky Lab is announcing the launch of its Global Transparency Initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to protecting customers from cyberthreats, regardless of their origin or purpose. With this Initiative, Kaspersky Lab will engage the broader information … Read the full press release

Vulnerabilities in popular dating apps discovered by Kaspersky Lab

MOSCOW, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered a range of vulnerabilities contained in popular dating apps which have the potential to result in various negative consequences for users: from simply identifying a particular person, to unsecured data transmissions and the … Read the full press release

Kaspersky Lab releases preliminary investigation results on alleged 2015 incidents described in the media

Kaspersky Lab initiated a thorough review of our telemetry logs in relation to alleged 2015 incidents described in the media MOSCOW, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In October 2017, Kaspersky Lab initiated a thorough review of our telemetry logs in relation … Read the full press release

SGS completes acquisition of Govmark Fire Laboratories in Farmingdale, NY

On September 1, 2017, SGS completed its acquisition of Govmark Fire Laboratories in Farmingdale, New York. GENEVA, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The integration of Govmark Fire Laboratories into our global network further extends our furniture flammability testing capabilities, which already includes … Read the full press release

SGS awarded ACG Associated Capsules’ site in Pithampur, India an EXCiPACT certificate

SGS, one of EXCiPACTs’s internationally recognized certification bodies, is proud to announce that we have awarded ACG Associated Capsules’ site in Pithampur, India an EXCiPACT certificate. GENEVA, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — This demonstrates that the Pithampur site manufactures pharmaceutical excipients according … Read the full press release

Funds advised by Triton to acquire heat exchange products producer Rocore Group in US

Frankfurt (Germany)/Indianapolis (USA), 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) have signed an agreement to acquire Rocore Group, a leading US producer and supplier of heat exchange products. The business produces a variety of heat exchange products focussing on the … Read the full press release

PwC’s Strategy&: Annual worldwide corporate R&D spending broke through $700bn

Annual worldwide R&D spending breaks through $700bn for the top 1000 corporate R&D spenders for first time 25% of executives surveyed reported having already experienced some pressure to change how or where they conduct innovation Amazon is the world’s largest … Read the full press release

PwC survey few banks seem to be ready for the revised EU Payments Services Directive (PSD2)

LONDON, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Although the revised EU Payments Services Directive (PSD2) already goes into effect in January 2018, a new PwC survey shows few banks seem to be ready for it. At the start of the summer, 38% … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial listed in CDP’s Water A-List

The Company has been listed in CDP’s Water A-List and has been evaluated with an ‘A-‘ in the CDP Climate Change Program.. This distinction confirms CNH Industrial’s commitment to the sustainable management of resources. LONDON, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CDP, … Read the full press release

LeasePlan Poland to deliver 150 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles for the car-sharing programme of the city of Wroclaw in Poland

WROCLAW, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On October 17, LeasePlan Poland announced it will deliver 150 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles to the car-sharing programme of the city of Wroclaw, Poland, by the end of 2017. The cars will be available for public … Read the full press release

Energy Efficiency Agreement: LOGSTOR Finland achieves major energy savings

Jukka Lankinen, LOGSTOR Finland:  The Energy Efficiency Agreement provided a solid foundation for the necessary measures Løgstør, Denmark, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LOGSTOR Finland’s products for pre-insulated heating pipes generate little heat loss, thus benefiting the customers. LOGSTOR set the goal … Read the full press release

LOC Group: Jerome Rutler to succeed Andrew Squire as Group CEO

ABERDEEN, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 1 January 2018, Jerome Rutler, current Group COO, will take over from Andrew Squire as Group CEO. Andrew will take on a new role as Group Deputy Chairman. Jerome Rutler joined LOC as Group COO in March 2016 … Read the full press release

Record 12,000 tonne shipment of beans at ABP’s Port of Ipswich

LONDON, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s Port of Ipswich has reported handling a record 12,000 tonne shipment of beans for its customer Glencore Agriculture UK, supporting local farmers and confirming its place as the UK’s number one agricultural export port. … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe: EU’s Motor Insurance Directive (MID) is an essential tool in the protection of road traffic accident victims and should be preserved

BRUSSELS, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Insurance Europe has responded to the European Commission’s REFIT consultation on the Motor Insurance Directive (MID), which it said is an essential tool in the protection of road traffic accident victims and should be preserved. It added that … Read the full press release

OHL’s subsidiary Judlau won 33 million euros contract for projects in Chicago, Illinois

MADRID, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — OHL has been awarded two new projects in Chicago, Illinois (USA), through its subsidiary Judlau, with a joint value of 33 million euros (US$ 36.7 million). The first contract is valued at 17.5 million euros (US$ … Read the full press release

EIB seeks execution design team and construction project manager for its new building in Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EIB has launched calls for tenders to appoint an execution design team and a construction project manager for its new building project located on the Kirchberg campus next to the buildings it currently occupies. The … Read the full press release

CaixaBank brings Apple Pay to its customers and imaginBank customers

BARCELONA, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CaixaBank, the Spanish banking industry leader in terms of electronic payment methods with more than 15 million cards in circulation, today brings its customers and imaginBank customers Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an … Read the full press release

ESC: faster treatment of heart attack and lower mortality due to the use of WhatsApp by ambulance doctors in Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WhatsApp use by ambulance doctors in Argentina was associated with faster treatment of heart attack and lower mortality in an observational study presented today at the Argentine Congress of Cardiology (SAC 2017). The free … Read the full press release

NIB, Sparebank 1 SR-Bank to finance investments and environmental projects of SMEs in Norway

HELSINKI, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB and Norway’s Sparebank 1 SR-Bank ASA have signed a six-year loan programme totaling EUR 120 million to finance investments and environmental projects for the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps. The projects to be funded … Read the full press release

CapMan launches its first open-ended real estate fund with a non-UCITS structure

CapMan establishes new pan-Nordic open-ended real estate fund HELSINKI, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan establishes a new pan-Nordic real estate fund, CapMan Nordic Property Income Fund (“CMNPI”), which is CapMan’s first open-ended real estate fund with a non-UCITS structure. CapMan … Read the full press release

CapMan: EUR 210,000, donated to the Tukikummit foundation

The CapMan procurement service CaPS and its networks raised EUR 210,000 for the Tukikummit foundation HELSINKI, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan’s procurement service CaPS collaborated with Tukikummit foundation to organise a charity event on 17 October 2017. The event contained two … Read the full press release

Sika opens new factory for mortar products and concrete admixtures in Pakistan

BAAR, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — With the commissioning of a new factory for mortar products and concrete admixtures, Sika has expanded its manufacturing capacity in Pakistan and is responding to the country’s construction boom. Demand in the infrastructure and residential … Read the full press release

EY, Microsoft to develop data-driven solutions with artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) for the agricultural industry

Data-driven approach enhances agricultural productivity with artificial intelligence and Internet of Things LONDON, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — EY today announced that it is extending its alliance with Microsoft to combine digital and cloud technologies to help the agricultural industry turn its … Read the full press release

Valio to increase the use of fully plant-based gable top cartons

HELSINKI, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Valio is taking a major step towards even more environment smart package solutions as the company is significantly increasing the use of fully plant-based gable top cartons. By the end of 2018, all of Valio’s milk, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat to share aviation cybersecurity information with the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC)

LONDON, 23-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat is pleased to announce it has recently joined the Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC), the trusted international membership association for sharing cybersecurity information targeted at the aviation sector. As part of the A-ISAC, … Read the full press release

Rabobank: the Digital Trade Chain platform rebranded to we.trade

Utrecht, Netherlands, 20-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Since January 2017, Rabobank , six other banks (Deutsche Bank, HSBC, KBC, Natixis, Societé Generale and UniCredit) and IBM are developing the Digital Trade Chain platform. This ground-breaking shared platform aims at making domestic and … Read the full press release

Alstom: Innovation award at Busworld exhibition in Kortrijk confirms Aptis’ uniqueness

Alstom and NTL received the Innovation label at Busworld exhibition in Kortrijk, Belgium for Aptis, their new mobility experience.  Saint-Ouen, FRANCE, 20-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Aptis’ innovative design, based on that of a tram makes it a unique mobility solution. Its batteries and … Read the full press release

Alstom: Avelia Liberty livery revealed; trainset to run on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor

The livery of Alstom’s next generation high speed trainset, Avelia Liberty, which will run on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC) has recently been revealed. Saint-Ouen, FRANCE, 20-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The design of the new livery is articulated around the overall shape of … Read the full press release

QIAGEN Ergebnisse einer neuen Evaluierung im Bereich der Frauengesundheit die hohe Genauigkeit seiner Bioinformatik-Lösungen untermauern

Ergebnisse der Evaluierung der QCI-Plattform zur Interpretation klinisch relevanter Genvarianten werden auf der ASHG 2017 von Counsyl vorgestellt Orlando, Florida (USA), Germantown, Maryland (USA), und Hilden (Deutschland), 20-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — QIAGEN (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurter Börse: QIA) gab heute bekannt, … Read the full press release

Gesellschaftliche Themen unserer Zeit – öffentliche Vorlesungsreihe der Universität Konstanz

Konstanz, Germany, 20-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Was macht Stress mit unserem Gehirn? Welche Rolle spielen Tiere in der Philosophie? Zeigt die Geschichte Muster, die eine Prognose der Zukunft erlauben? Antworten zu diesen und vielen weiteren Fragen gibt das Studium Generale, die … Read the full press release

TAdviser Analytical Center: MAYKOR-GMCS one of the largest CRM suppliers in Russia

MOSCOW, 20-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — TAdviser Analytical Center prepared a review of the Russian CRM market in 2016. MAYKOR-GMCS was once again included in the list of the largest suppliers of CRM systems. The revenue of MAYKOR-GMCS for CRM software demonstrated … Read the full press release