WOLFSBURG, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft is to receive a competent addition in the person of manager Marianne Heiß (45). A corresponding proposal will be submitted to the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in Berlin … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management
Tagged Annika Falkengren, leadership, Management, Marianne Heiß
The Volkswagen flagship: the brand’s statement on design, technology and dynamic handling A success story: around one million Touareg sales in the first two vehicle generations World premiere: on 23 March 2018 in Beijing WOLFSBURG, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Marketing, Media
Tagged Beijing, Touareg, Volkswagen, world premiere
Eni has made a lean gas discovery in Block 6 Offshore Cyprus with Calypso 1 NFW. The well, which was drilled in 2,074 meters of water depth reaching a final total depth of 3,827 meters, encountered an extended gas column … Read the full press release
Posted in Cyprus, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Italy
Tagged Cyprus, Eni, gas, gas discovery, lean gas discovery
San Donato Milanese (Milan), 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has signed two Exploration and Production Agreements (EPA) with the Republic of Lebanon covering Blocks 4 and 9, located in the deep waters offshore Lebanon. The agreements are the result of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Italy
Tagged Eni, exploration, Lebanon, offshore Lebanon
LUND, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval is expanding its successful range of UltraPure pharmaceutical pumps with an even larger selection. Whether a pharmaceutical or biotech process requires a centrifugal or PD (positive displacement) pump, the complete range of Alfa Laval … Read the full press release
Posted in Pharma & Biotech, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alfa Laval, Biotech, John Walker, PD pump, pharma, pumps, UltraPure pharmaceutical pumps range
DÜSSELDOFT, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Company signed a strategic teaming agreement for competing in the German Air Force “Schwerer Transporthubschrauber” (STH) Program. Rheinmetall brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Sikorsky … Read the full press release
Future topic: Densification in metropolitan cities HAMBURG, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The hotel developer MQ Real Estate, founded in 2014, will construct the world’s first modular hotel on top of a shopping center in Berlin. For this, a new story … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Germany, Management, Real Estate, Retail, Travel
Tagged Berlin, Dr. Nikolai Jäger, ECE, hotel, modular hotel, MQ Real Estate, real estate, Ring-Center 2 shopping center, shopping
SWINDON, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) flagship new business innovation centre – which will bring together the best of academia and industry – is now welcoming applications from start-up companies. The recently-completed Higgs Centre for Innovation at … Read the full press release
The HAGUE, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Access Bank Plc announced that it has signed a Syndicated Loan Agreement totaling USD 100 million. The credit line has been arranged by FMO, together with Proparco, the French private sector development bank, Norfund (Norwegian … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Financial, Finland, France, Investment, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Access Bank Plc, agribusiness, agricultural, FMO, Herbert Wigwe, Jürgen Rigterink, loan
THE HAGUE, 13-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Her Majesty Queen Máxima will hold a speech on Monday 12 March at the Royal Institute for the Tropics in Amsterdam (KIT) in the Symposium ‘ Power of Partnerships – making finance work for women … Read the full press release
Statement delivered by Klaus Bräunig, Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), at the press conference at the German pavilion in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2018, at 11.30 h local time New Delhi, … Read the full press release
Utrecht, Netherlands, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The report “The Hidden Cost of Jewellery” by Human Rights Watch (HRW) clearly demonstrates that the world’s largest jewellery brands have collectively taken limited steps to implement responsible sourcing practices for their gold. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands
Tagged CSR, gold, HRW, human rights, Jennifer Horning, jewellery, RJC, Solidaridad, source verified responsible gold
Interoute to cut costs, increase bandwidth and bolster security compliance with Edge SD-WAN solution LONDON, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Interoute, the global cloud and network provider, has been selected by Thule Group, a world-leading sports and outdoor goods company, to deliver Interoute Edge … Read the full press release
Posted in Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Anders Olsson, bandwidth, Cloud, Interoute, Mark Lewis, outdoor, SDWAN, sports, Thule Group, WAN
The Nordic payment markets are among the most advanced and well-functioning in the world delivering first-class services to individuals and corporates across the region. At the same time, and despite close ties between the countries, the current payment infrastructures are … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Sweden
Tagged DKK, EUR, NOK, Nordic banks, pan-Nordic payment infrastructure, Payment, SEK
Covestro at the VDI Congress “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” in Mannheim Functional material solutions based on polycarbonate LEVERKUSEN, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Driven by new technologies, mobility is changing worldwide. Trends such as autonomous driving, connectivity and electrification require completely new … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged connectivity, Covestro, electrification, emobility, PIAE, plastic, Plastics Automotive, polycarbonate, thermal insulation, VDI Congress "Plastics in Automotive Engineering"
OSLO, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The heads of relevant ministries, central banks, financial supervisory authorities and resolution authorities in the Nordic and Baltic countries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and coordination on cross-border financial stability. The Nordic … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Financial, Government, Management
Tagged BALTIC, cross-border financial stability, Financial, Nordic, stability
The new DNV GL centre will serve as an incubator and testbed for research and development of additive manufacturing technology for the oil & gas, offshore and marine (O&M) sector. SINGAPORE, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The new centre, which is … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Norway
Tagged 3D printing, additive manufacturing, Brice Le Gallo, DNV GL, gas, Lim Kok Kiang, offshore, oil, Remi Eriksen, ships
Technical advisor’s due diligence enabled lenders to gain an understanding of the technical risk profile of the offshore wind project LONDON, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL, the world’s largest independent energy advisory and certification body, secured a leading role as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva Investors, BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, DNV GL, institutional lenders, investment, Legal & General Investment Management Real Assets, Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solution, Prajeev Rasiah, technical advisor, technical due diligence study, Walney Extension, wind farm
Presence in West Africa expanded / Investments in growing markets HAMBURG, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On February 1, 2018, Hapag-Lloyd moved into its own new office in Tema, the most important port city in Ghana. Effective immediately, the company will be … Read the full press release
Optimal cultivation conditions in Rhineland-Palatinate MUNICH, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BayWa has brought in the first harvest of the Jazz® brand apple in the Weisenheim region of Rhineland-Palatinate for commercial marketing in Germany. 100,000 trees on around 30 hectares have … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Germany
Tagged agriculture, apples, BayWa, Bernd Kranz, cultivation, fruits, Jazz® brand apple, trees
AIL Acceleration Programme of BayWa and RWA MUNICH, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The five-month Acceleration Programme 2017 of the Agro Innovation Lab (AIL) ended yesterday evening with the Demo Days in Vienna. The six winning start-ups of this year’s round of … Read the full press release
STUTTGART, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ruth Schimanowski took over management of the German Centre Beijing, a member of LBBW group. The German Centre has been supporting German companies in China with offices, advice and networks since 1999. She is the … Read the full press release
LONDON, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion Private Equity is pleased to announce that its portfolio company Ocorian, a leading global financial services firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire ABAX Holding Limited (“ABAX”), an integrated advisory, corporate and business services provider … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged ABAX Holding Limited, acquire, advisory, Financial, Inflexion Private Equity, investment, Mauritius, Ocorian, PE, Richard Arlove, Simon Turner
MADRID, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Broadspectrum, the Australian subsidiary of Ferrovial Services, has appointed Nick Miller to the position of Chief Executive Officer; he will fully assume these functions in May. Since 2010, Miller has been Managing Director of Fulton Hogan, a construction and services … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Spain
Tagged appointment, Broadspectrum, Ferrovial, Fidel López, Fulton Hogan, infrastructure, Nick Miller, toll roads
Telemar service and maintenance contract added to existing satcom connectivity services to support operational continuity and efficiency OSLO/PARIS, 12-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Marlink Group company Telemar has been chosen to provide bridge system repair and maintenance services to Carisbrooke Shipping. The … Read the full press release
SPEYER, Germany, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Build by musicians and IT experts, Regstones.com, a new internet-based service, went live on February 9, helping musicians and creatives obtain qualified proof of their copyright and authorship. Regstones.com offers digital document sealing, using … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Germany, Internet & Online, Law, News, Technology
Tagged authorship, COPYRIGHT, copyright evidence, creatives, digital copyright, digital document sealing, eIDAS, long-time validation signatures, LTV signatures, musician, musicians, Regstones, SHA-256, songwriter, Tobias Kirchner
EXETER, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A world-leading diabetes expert today (Thursday 8th February) received his CBE for his work in revolutionising global diagnosis and treatment. Andrew Hattersley, Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Exeter and a diabetes consultant at the Royal Devon … Read the full press release
LONDON, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — We are delighted to announce that Dr Adrian Weller has been appointed Programme Director for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at The Alan Turing Institute. Recognising the importance of AI to the UK’s industrial future, in November … Read the full press release
NERC’s Operation Earth programme launches this month at 11 science and discovery centres across the UK. SWINDON, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Visitors to the centres will get the chance to watch a family show, be a scientist and have a go … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged environmental science, family show, NERC, Operation Earth, Professor Duncan Wingham, Sam Gyimah
KENT, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Oliver will join Gulbenkian in May 2018 from Rich Mix, East London’s independent arts centre, where he is Artistic Director. His appointment follows Gulbenkian’s previous Director Liz Moran taking up the post of the University’s first Director of Arts and Culture. Liz said: ‘I am … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Education, United Kingdom
Tagged arts, Gulbenkian, Liz Moran, Oliver Carruthers, Rich Mix, University of Kent
BP Castrol extends sponsorship of Renault Sport Racing by at least five years LONDON, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BP and Groupe Renault, through Renault Sport Racing, have today announced a significant strengthening of their relationship, which will see the global … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Marketing, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged BP, Carlos Ghosn, Groupe Renault, Jérôme Stoll, Renault Sport Formula One Team, Tufan Erginbilgic
Colombes, France, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — To complement its major project in the bio-based polyamide 11, Arkema announces a 25% expansion in its global polyamide 12 polymers production capacities to support its customers’ strong demand in Asia. Arkema announces an … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, France, Industrial
Tagged Arkema, investment, Julie Zhang, polyamide 12, polymers
MADRID, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Banco Santander today appointed Mariano Belinky as Head of Santander Asset Management (‘SAM’). Belinky joins SAM from Santander InnoVentures, the Bank’s $200 million fintech investment fund, which he has led successfully for the past three years. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, Spain
Tagged asset management, Banco Santander, Juan Manuel San Román, Manuel Silva, Mariano Belinky, Victor Matarranz, wealth management
Santander Private Banking was named ‘Best Private Banking Overall’ for the first time in Mexico, for the seventh year in a row in Portugal and for the sixth consecutive year in Chile. The award recognizes the advantages of Santander’s specialized … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, Management, Spain
Tagged bank, Euromoney magazine, private banking, Santander Private Banking, Victor Matarranz
PARIS, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Cyclife, an EDF Group subsidiary, and SOGIN¹, the Italian public company in charge of decommissioning and waste management, have signed an agreement to the tune of 28 million Euros for the treatment of 1 800 … Read the full press release
PARIS, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Agregio is signing an exclusive framework aggregation contract for the projects being developed by JP Energie Environnement, a subsidiary of the Nass Group, which develops and runs wind farms and solar parks in France. JP … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Technology
Tagged Agregio, CRE, EDF, framework aggregation, JP Energie Environnement, Nass Group, renewable, solar parks, wind farms
Westhampnett, United Kingdom, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has announced an agreement with Thai Airways International to deliver further testbed capacity to support its unprecedented Trent programme activity. Rolls-Royce will use THAI’s testbed at Don Mueang Airport to support its … Read the full press release
Westhampnett, United Kingdom, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce today signed contracts with Singapore Airlines at the Singapore Airshow covering Trent 1000 and Trent 700 engines. Singapore Airlines formally confirmed a $1.7bn order for Trent 1000 engines to power 19 Boeing … Read the full press release
£20 million raised in platform’s latest funding round Demonstrates customer commitment to CurveGlobal Secures platform’s long-term growth and product development, supporting modernisation of the futures market Open access model contributes to over 300% rise in open interest on platform in … Read the full press release
ELITE and Monsha’at (Saudi Small & Medium Enterprises Authority) partner to launch business support & capital raising programme in Saudi Arabia First ELITE partnership in the Middle East, following launches in Brazil and China in 2017 Kingdom unveils first group … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged ELITE, London Stock Exchange Group, Luca Peyrano, Monhsa’at, SME support programme
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