Monthly Archives: December 2017

A6 Alliance widens its cooperation to the air navigation service providers (ANSPs) of Switzerland, Hungary and Romania

FAREHAM, UK, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The A6 Alliance of air navigation service providers (ANSPs) across Europe who are committed to modernise the European ATM system – has widened its cooperation to the ANSPs of Switzerland, Hungary and Romania and has also agreed … Read the full press release

German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH orders Mobile Camouflage Systems (MCS) from Saab

STOCKHOLM, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH (KMW) for deliveries of Mobile Camouflage Systems (MCS). Deliveries will take place during the period 2018-2022. The Barracuda Mobile Camouflage … Read the full press release

Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) contracts Saab for new Gripen E equipment

STOCKHOLM, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has received a contract from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding new Gripen E equipment. This is a supplemental contract to the previously entered Gripen E contract, and is valued … Read the full press release

Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) launches its new hydrogen-powered passenger vessel classed by LR

LONDON, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Antwerp maritime group Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has launched its new hydrogen-powered passenger vessel, Hydroville, classed by LR. The catamaran crew boat is the first LR classed vessel to use hydrogen to power a diesel engine. The … Read the full press release

Continental installs tire pressure and temperature monitoring system for commercial vehicles on the racing truck of the Russian KAMAZ-master rally team

  Legendary rally team will test unique tire pressure and temperature monitoring system ContiPressureCheckTM enhances safety, cuts costs and ensures a longer life cycle of a truck tire Continental’s commercial vehicle electronics provide competitive advantages for KAMAZ-master champions MOSCOW, 22-Dec-2017 … Read the full press release

Continental: We are relying on the dedication of our more than 233,000 employees to actively take on responsibility for creating the digital transformation

Expertise as well as willingness to learn and change on the part of the employees are becoming key factors in competition Continental and the Group Works Council strengthen social partnership and pledge their commitment to the digital qualification of the … Read the full press release

Continental to build new, cutting-edge distribution center near to the Hanover-Langenhagen airport

Securing jobs in and a clear commitment to the Hanover region Start of construction near to the airport planned for spring 2018 Greater efficiency and relief for the environment through the reduction of empty runs HANOVER, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Continental committed to turn today’s dangerous intersections into safer, more intelligent intersections

Comprehensive concept to increase the safety of intersections through sensor-based object detection, fusion, and broadcast, for the purpose of real-time V2X safety applications. Dedicated Short-Range Communication links intersection infrastructure and vehicles to protect against collisions with vulnerable road users and … Read the full press release

Simon Lewis of AFME on Bank of England’s announcement that EU27 banks can operate in post-Brexit UK

LONDON, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Commenting on the Bank of England’s announcement today, Simon Lewis, Chief Executive of AFME, said: “We welcome the Prudential Regulatory Authority’s confirmation that EU27 banks will be able to continue to operate their wholesale business through their … Read the full press release

Capital Markets Union: AFME comments on the European Commission proposal for a new prudential regime for investment firms

LONDON, 22-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Commenting on the European Commission proposal for a new prudential regime for investment firms, Michael Lever, Head of Prudential Regulation at AFME, said: “We welcome the Commission’s proposal for a new prudential regime for investment firms. While … Read the full press release

Medtronic plc announces leadership changes

Bryan Hanson Leaves Medtronic to Become President and CEO of a Public Company DUBLIN, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced today that Bob White, previously Senior Vice President and President of Medtronic’s Asia Pacific (APAC) Region, has been … Read the full press release

48th World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, 23-26 January 2018: Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World

GENEVA, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The 48th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland will take place on 23-26 January 2018 under the theme “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”. For more information about the programme, read the meeting … Read the full press release

LUXEMBOURG INSTITUTE OF HEALTH: Dr Jonathan Turner, Prof Muriel Darnaudery, and Prof Jamileh Movassat to receive funding in the ANR-FNR call for research project in epigenetics

LUXEMBOURG, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In September 2017, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) announced the bilateral research projects that will be funded jointly by FNR and the “Agence Nationale de la Recherche” (ANR) in France from the INTER call 2017. … Read the full press release

Amy Parrish to receive AFR grant from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) to conduct her PhD microbiome research project

LUXEMBOURG, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Amy Parrish, first-year doctoral candidate at LIH’s Department of Infection and Immunity, was selected to receive an AFR grant from the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) to conduct her PhD project in the field of microbiome research. She … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Automotive: Kolbenschmidt Shanghai Piston (KSSP) adds newly built plant to its production structure in the automotive hub in southwest China

Düsseldorf, Germany, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In its 20th anniversary year, Kolbenschmidt Shanghai Piston (KSSP) is adding a newly built plant in Chongqing, a metropolis with a population of many millions, to its production location structure in the automotive hub in … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall MAN High Altitude Truck Expedition constructs the world’s highest mountain refuge hut for climbers

Attempt to set new world record temporarily thwarted Düsseldorf, Germany, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — By constructing the world’s highest mountain refuge hut at an altitude of 6,100 metres and another at 5,200 metres, the Rheinmetall MAN High Altitude Truck Expedition … Read the full press release

DIF Core Infrastructure Fund I and Infravia sell Infravia’s 55% stake in the French fiber company ADTIM

PARIS, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — DIF Core Infrastructure Fund I (“DIF CIF I”) and Infravia are pleased to announce that they have completed the sale of Infravia’s 55% stake in the French fiber company ADTIM. ADTIM operates a wholesale telecom network … Read the full press release

Solidaridad co-organizing the Inclusive Landscapes Finance Pavilion at The Global Landscape Forum (GLF) in Bonn

Utrecht, Netherlands, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Global Landscape Forum (GLF) will take place in Bonn, Germany on 19 and 20 December. This annual event brings together thought leaders and practitioners working on landscape solutions around the globe. Solidaridad, together … Read the full press release

GEALAN Fenster-Systeme protects its latest generation of profiles for windows and balcony doors with a surface layer of PLEXIGLAS®

ESSEN, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Resistant to weathering, colorfast and easy to clean: surface upgrading with PLEXIGLAS® molding compound protects the new GEALAN-KUBUS® window and balcony door system against all kinds of weather, and enables modern building design. Gone are … Read the full press release

VNG Norge submits Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Fenja field in the Norwegian Sea

Stavanger, Norway, 20-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — VNG Norge has, on behalf of the licensees in PL586, submitted to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Fenja field in the Norwegian Sea. The … Read the full press release