Daily Archives: 6, February 2018

ANDRITZ to supply direct-fired furnace to ArcelorMittal for its new continuous galvanizing line at the plant in Florange, France

GRAZ, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ArcelorMittal Atlantique & Lorraine S.A.S. to supply a direct-fired furnace for its new continuous galvanizing line at the plant in Florange, France. The ANDRITZ scope of supply … Read the full press release

Boliden welcomes new President and CEO Mikael Staffas

STOCKHOLM, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Mikael Staffas has been appointed as new President and CEO of Boliden. He will assume the position on the 1st of June 2018. – It feels very good to ensure the continuity in Boliden. Mikael knows … Read the full press release

SSAB’s, LKAB’s and Vattenfall’s pilot plant for fossil-free steel project gets support from Swedish Energy Agency

STOCKHOLM, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SSAB’s, LKAB’s and Vattenfall’s pre-feasibility study is giving the green light for the fossil-free steel initiative, HYBRIT. For the first time in 1,000 years, there is an opportunity for a technology shift and, as early as … Read the full press release

European Commission opens applications for 2018 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize for outstanding journalism on development topic

BRUSSELS, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Applications for the European Commission’s 2018 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize, which recognises journalists doing outstanding reporting on development topics, are open from 5 February to 9 March for online, print and audio-visual works. Commissioner for International … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport announces Tommy Hilfiger as Official Apparel Partner

TOMMY HILFIGER to become the team’s Official Apparel Partner Multi-year partnership brings the TOMMY HILFIGER brand back to Formula One Brackley, UK, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport is delighted to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with Tommy Hilfiger, … Read the full press release

Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz announce new solution that covers the primary dimensions of cyber protection for businesses

Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz have announced a new cyber risk management solution for U.S. businesses, comprised of cyber resilience evaluation services from Aon, the most secure technology from Cisco and Apple, and options for enhanced cyber insurance coverage from … Read the full press release

Allianz strengthens its presence in the Sri Lankan life insurance industry with the acquisition of Janashakthi General Insurance Limited

Allianz, the global financial services leader, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Janashakthi Insurance PLC (“JINS”) to acquire 100 percent of its subsidiary Janashakthi General Insurance Limited (“JGIL”) for 16.4 billion Sri Lankan rupees (85.9 million euros).  … Read the full press release

Generali completes the sale of Generali Nederland N.V. to ASR Nederland N.V.

TRIESTE, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Assicurazioni Generali SpA announces that it has completed the sale of its entire shareholding in Generali Nederland N.V. (and its subsidiaries) to ASR Nederland N.V., one of the leading insurance groups operating in Holland. This … Read the full press release

BAE Systems’ extends contract for its Advanced Component Obsolescence Management services to U.S. Air Force

BAE Systems has secured a three-year, $37 million U.S. Air Force contract to continue providing support services that manage obsolete parts for aircraft, weapon systems, and a range of electronics and equipment. Farnborough, United Kingdom, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Siemens welcomes Jim Hagemann Snabe as new Supervisory Board Chairman

Shareholders ratify acts of Managing and Supervisory Boards by large majorities Dividend proposal of €3.70 per share accepted MUNICH, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Jim Hagemann Snabe is the new Supervisory Board Chairman of Siemens AG. At today’s constituent meeting of … Read the full press release

Aviva introduces automated bulk transfers

LONDON, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva, one of the largest providers of workplace pensions in the UK, has introduced automated bulk transfers using the Origo Options Bulk Transfers service to quickly and securely transfer schemes with hundreds of members. Colin Williams, … Read the full press release

HSBC announces the appointment of Charlie Nunn as Chief Executive, Retail Banking and Wealth Management

LONDON, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — HSBC Holdings plc announces the appointment of Charlie Nunn as Chief Executive, Retail Banking and Wealth Management, effective immediately. He succeeds John Flint, who as previously announced will become Executive Director and Group Chief Executive of … Read the full press release