Daily Archives: 4, January 2018

Fraunhofer researchers develop cost-effective coating based on renewable raw materials

MUNICH, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — If a surface has to be protected against corrosion, in 80 percent of all cases this takes place through coating it with paints or varnishes. When doing so, the proportion of bio-based, environmentally-friendly solutions is extremely … Read the full press release

Adhesives: Fraunhofer developed new adhesive called MetAK which can be hard and soft at the same time

MUNICH, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — To connect components with each other, gluing is preferred today instead of welding, riveting or using screws. That makes cars, planes and agricultural machines lighter. The requirements placed on the adhesive are high, though: it has … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer: New quantum sensor to precisely measure the tiny magnetic fields in the next generation of hard discs

MUNICH, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Integrated circuitry is becoming increasingly complex. These days a Pentium processor contains some 30 million transistors. And the magnetic structures found in hard drives measure just 10 to 20 nanometers across – less than a flu … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer: RFID technology to introduce more transparency in motor vehicle manufacturers’ supply chains and manufacturing operations

MUNICH, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Pressure to optimize is intense on the floors of motor vehicle manufacturers’ factories: Variance is steadily increasing. Costs have to be contained. Fraunhofer researchers are now using RFID technology to introduce more transparency in motor vehicle … Read the full press release

British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson visits Kuwait; meeting with HH The Amir of Kuwait

London, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — British Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson visits Kuwait today, Wednesday 3 January 2018, for the first time since his appointment in November 2017. During his visit he called on His Highness the Amir Sheikh … Read the full press release

UK Fisheries Minister George Eustice: next phase of the discard ban for demersal species comes into force on 2 January, 2018

LONDON, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — From today (2 January), fishermen targeting certain fish in the North Sea must land everything they catch as the next phase of the discard ban for demersal species comes into force, Fisheries Minister George Eustice has announced. The … Read the full press release

UK Competition and Markets Authority: Refresco and Cott merger could lead to higher prices for some supermarkets

The CMA has found that the merger of soft drink manufacturers Refresco and Cott could lead to higher prices for some supermarkets and leading household brands. LONDON, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Competition and Markets Authority has been carrying out an initial … Read the full press release

Eamonn Brennan to lead EUROCONTROL from 1 January 2018

Brussels, Belgium, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eamonn Brennan was appointed by the 41 Member States of EUROCONTROL to lead the organisation as its Director General from 1 January 2018. Before joining EUROCONTROL, Eamonn Brennan was the Chief Executive of the Irish … Read the full press release

EUROCONTROL handled 10.6 million flights in 2017; 4.4% increase vs 2016

Brussels, Belgium, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2017 EUROCONTROL, which has been nominated as Network Manager by the European Commission, handled 10.6 million flights, an increase of 4.4% over 2016, which was also a record year. This is equivalent to over … Read the full press release

VINCI signs share purchase agreement with investment services provider as part of its share buyback programme

Rueil-Malmaison Cedex – France, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the implementation of its share buyback programme, VINCI signed a share purchase agreement with an investment services provider on 2 January 2018. According to the agreement, the investment services provider … Read the full press release

Iberdrola connected its 350-MW Wikinger offshore wind farm to the German power grid

The company has successfully connected the 350-MW wind farm to the national power grid. The facility will supply renewable energy to approximately 350,000 homes BILBAO, Spain, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola has connected its Wikinger offshore wind farm to the German … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer to sell its retail business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim

London, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today (02 Jan 2018) confirmed the sale and franchise of its retail business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim. The sale, which completed on 30 December, … Read the full press release

Leonardo: State Border Guard of Latvia orders two AW119Kx single engine helicopters

Two AW119Kx helicopters will join two AW109 Powers in 2019 to perform SAR, transport, firefighting and disaster relief missions  Contract also includes an option for an additional unit and aircrew/maintenance technician training services Orders for nearly 300 AW119s placed by … Read the full press release

Heathrow to offer 50% increase in the discount for domestic flights from 1st January 2018

Heathrow will shave £15 off airport charges for UK fliers – increasing the airport’s existing domestic discount by 50% Domestic discount introduced to make it cheaper to fly within the UK and boost domestic flights to Heathrow UK passengers set … Read the full press release

Heathrow to increase environmental charges to minimise its impact on local communities

Heathrow has restructured environmental charges to incentivise airlines to use cleaner, quieter aircraft Environmental charges set to increase 7% from 1st January 2018 Change is part of Heathrow’s efforts to minimise the airport’s impacts on local communities LONDON, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Acquisition of Zotos International by Henkel closed; Henkel’s 3rd acquisition in the US hair professional business

Düsseldorf / Germany, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has successfully closed the acquisition of Zotos International Inc., the North American Hair Professional business of Shiseido Company, Limited. The acquisition comprises leading hair professional brands such as Joico and Zotos Professional. The … Read the full press release

SGS adds two ENEC laboratories in China

SGS Fimko Ltd. acts as a Certification Body in the ENEC scheme. GENEVA, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Its network of ENEC approved Testing Laboratories has expanded to include SGS-CSTC Shenzhen Branch and Vkan CVC (Guangzhou) in China in addition to SGS … Read the full press release