Monthly Archives: July 2018

Allianz Partners to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of Servicios Compartidos Multiasistencia, S.L. from Portobello Capital and minority shareholders

The acquisition strengthens Allianz Partners’ leadership in the home and assistance market and enhances Multiasistencia’s development capabilities and geographical reach It supports Allianz Partners’ growth ambition in key markets The transaction would see Multiasistencia remain an independent and market neutral … Read the full press release

International logistics company cargo-partner to lease 12,450 sqm at Logicor Park Prague Airport

Logicor has agreed a lease agreement with international logistics company cargo-partner for all 12,450 sqm of Building 4 at Logicor Park Prague Airport. LONDON, 26-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Logicor Park Prague Airport is located in Dobrovíz, near Václav Havel Airport, 20km … Read the full press release

EBRD loans €25 million to QNB Finans Finansal Kiralama A.S. for energy efficiency investments

€25 million loan to support leasing finance for energy efficiency investments EBRD promotes leasing as a tool to address financing needs of Turkish enterprises Financing is part of a larger facility backed by the European Union LONDON, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

EBRD, EIB and EU Commission to support the modernisation of Zagreb’s electricity and heat supply

Loans totalling €130 million will finance investments in new electricity and heat cogeneration units in Zagreb to replace outdated oil- and gas-fired turbines and boilers EBRD, EIB and EU Commission join forces to support Croatia’s energy company HEP Modern and environmentally friendly system to benefit population … Read the full press release

Pivoting for Success – the story of Plumis!

CAMBRIDGE, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Founded by Peter and Alan Cowley, The Invested Investor is aiming to increase the success rate of start-ups by learning from the experience of entrepreneurs, investors and start-up specialists. In this podcast, Peter Cowley interviewed two … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to supply a Universal Shredder FRP to AB Hilmer Andersson’s saw mill in Lässerud, Sweden

GRAZ, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from AB Hilmer Andersson to supply a Universal Shredder FRP to their saw mill in Lässerud, Sweden. The FRP shredder will process wood waste and offcuts from … Read the full press release

Novartis extends agreement with the WHO for the donation of Egaten® for the treatment of liver fluke

Novartis extends agreement with the WHO for the donation of Egaten® for the treatment of liver fluke, a neglected tropical disease, also known as fascioliasis, that infects more than 2.4 million people globally[1] Since the start of the donation program in … Read the full press release

SAP SuccessFactors solutions positioned as a Leader in the 2018 IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments for Worldwide Integrated Talent Management, Performance Management, Learning Management and Compensation Management

WALLDORF, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that SAP SuccessFactors solutions have been positioned as a Leader in the 2018 IDC MarketScape Vendor Assessments for Worldwide Integrated Talent Management, Performance Management, Learning Management and Compensation Management for the eighth consecutive … Read the full press release

MYTILINEOS and Athens University of Economics and Business to support the 9th Youth Entrepreneurship Summer School (YES program)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Initiatives ATHENS, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Innovation and entrepreneurship are two very important options that offer perspectives for a sustainable exit from the crisis, thus making the effort for their strengthening imperative for Greece. … Read the full press release

Christoph Aeschlimann to succeed Heinz Herren as Head of the IT, Network & Infrastructure Group division and a member of the Swisscom Group Executive Board

BERNE, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Christoph Aeschlimann is to be the new Head of the IT, Network & Infrastructure Group division and a member of the Swisscom Group Executive Board. He will succeed Heinz Herren as of 1 February 2019. … Read the full press release

Leonardo creates new model for its supply-chain to drive growth in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector

The LEAP2020 programme (Leonardo Empowering Advanced Partnership 2020) is a new model for Leonardo’s supply-chain which will drive growth in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector. Visible results in scale and quality are expected in the short and long term  … Read the full press release

Leonardo Spa to obtain ISO 37001:2016 “Anti bribery management systems” certification

ROME, 25-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Leonardo Spa is the first company among the top ten global players in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector to obtain ISO 37001:2016 “Anti bribery management systems” certification, the first international standard for anti-corruption management systems. The achievement … Read the full press release

Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium to deliver 10 new Centauro II armoured vehicles to the Italian Ministry of Defence

The contract, which includes vehicles, spares and logistic support, is for the first tranche of a total 136 units. The contract value to Leonardo is approximately 92 million Euros Centauro II is a latest-generation wheeled armoured vehicle which combines high … Read the full press release

Teenagers from Germany, India, Africa and the U.S. awarded scholarships from Bayer Science & Education Foundation

International exchange: Pupils from Germany, India, Africa and the U.S. taking part in two-week, hands-on seminar focusing on life science, medical health and food science topics / Bayer partnering with renowned Center for STEM Learning at University of Colorado in … Read the full press release

Alstom’s Urbalis 400 communications-based train control solution is the train control and signalling system behind the Amsterdam Metro North-South Line

Saint-Ouen, France, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom’s Urbalis 400 communications-based train control (CBTC) solution is the train control and signalling system behind the Amsterdam Metro North-South Line, a new line adding ten kilometres to the existing network, which opened on Saturday … Read the full press release

Wizz Air received their milestone 100th aircraft – coated with AkzoNobel’s high performing exterior topcoat systems

AMSTERDAM 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The sky’s the limit for passengers who travel with Wizz Air, as the value airline received their milestone 100th aircraft – coated with AkzoNobel’s high performing exterior topcoat systems. The two companies have enjoyed a long … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s acquisition of paper producer Expera will triple its net sales in the U.S.

Transaction almost triples Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s net sales in the U.S. and provides platform for growth. AHLSTROM-MUNKSJÖ OYJ, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE July 23, 2018 at 22:30 EEST This stock exchange release may not be published or distributed, in whole or in part, … Read the full press release

News conference on the acquisition of Expera Specialty Solutions at Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s head office in Helsinki

HELSINKI, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö will arrange a news conference in English to the media, analysts and investors on the acquisition of Expera Specialty Solutions today on July 24, 2018 at 14:30 EEST (13:30 CEST). The combined news conference, call … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Singtel: 5G pilot network will be deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, Singapore’s science, business and IT hub

Singtel and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are strengthening their 5G Centre of Excellence Programme partnership with the announcement of a new initiative that will see Singapore’s first 5G pilot network go live by Q4 this year. STOCKHOLM, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Ericsson expands its 4G partnership with Verizon to include new markets

New 4G LTE markets awarded to Ericsson in United States Deployment prepares markets for a smooth, cost-effective transition to 5G Rollout includes latest Ericsson 4G and 5G-ready radio system STOCKHOLM, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announced today that the … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham won Spotlight Award in the Global Teaching Excellence Award (GTEA) 2018

BIRMINGHAM, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Birmingham has won a Spotlight Award in the Global Teaching Excellence Award (GTEA) 2018 – recognising its ‘exemplary vision for achieving teaching excellence across the whole institution’. The award commends the University for … Read the full press release

The winners of the 11th edition of the Eni Award: Omar M. Yaghi, Zhong Lin Wang, Sang Yup Lee, Emerance Jessica Claire D’Assise Goma-Tchimbakala, Michele De Bastiani and Gianluca Longoni

The award ceremony will take place at the Palazzo del Quirinale on October 22nd in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. ROME, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has announced the winners of the 11th edition of the … Read the full press release

Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-10) B.V. and Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-19) B.V. sign two Production Sharing Contracts for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons offshore Mauritania

The HAGUE, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-10) B.V. and Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-19) B.V. (“Shell”) today signed two Production Sharing Contracts with the government of Mauritania for the exploration and potential future production … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom will broadcast the he biggest heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air on an exclusive live stream in the MagentaMusik 360 app, website and on EntertainTV

Experience the world’s biggest heavy metal festival free in HD and 360 degrees High network capacity for the digital stampede BONN, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Guitar riffs, mosh pits and headbanging – from August 2 through 4, 2018, the tranquil village … Read the full press release

TU/e: Student team InMotion clocked the fastest time ever with an electric car on the TT Circuit Assen

For the third time student team InMotion claimed an electric lap record on a famous circuit. After Zandvoort and Zolder the students this time clocked the fastest time ever with an electric car on the TT Circuit Assen, in 1:43.059.  … Read the full press release

University of Birmingham: Professor Laura Green OBE appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences

BIRMINGHAM, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Professor Laura Green OBE has been appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences. Professor Green, who will join the University … Read the full press release

Ballast Nedam Development and AM will be 50/50 partners in OMC for the Urban Interactive District (UID) project in Arenapoort Amsterdam Zuidoost

Nieuwegein, Netherlands, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In the interest of ING, Ballast Nedam Development and AM have taken over the stocks of the development cooperation OMC – the partnership between Ballast Nedam Development, AM and ING. With this transaction, Ballast … Read the full press release

University of Dundee led scientists explained how the switches that control signals to and from your brain across your body, making it possible for us to move, think and feel, are controlled

DUNDEE, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — An electrifying puzzle that has evaded scientists for more than half a century, likened to a cellular Mexican wave, has finally been explained, according to a team of European scientists led by the University of Dundee. … Read the full press release

Ricoh partners with International Printers Network to support the development of collaborative relationships and enable mutually beneficial knowledge sharing

LONDON, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has agreed a worldwide partnership with the IPN (International Printers Network) that will support the development of collaborative relationships and enable mutually beneficial knowledge sharing. IPN, established 25 years ago, is a unique global network … Read the full press release

Ricoh introduces the new Ricoh Pro C7200sl digital sheet fed colour press

LONDON, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has launched the Ricoh Pro™ C7200sl digital sheet fed colour press to deliver competitive, robust and cost effective digital print production for the CRD, print room and other corporate on demand environments. The fast and … Read the full press release

Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 16-20 July 2018

BUCHAREST, Romania, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (EU) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock Exchange “BVB”, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority “ASF”, … Read the full press release

Accenture Security expands capability in data fusion, automated analytics, and machine learning through partnership and investment in Ripjar

New strategic relationship expands Accenture Security’s ability to help organizations scale their approach to using data analytics, machine learning, behavioural analytics and advanced visualisations NEW YORK, USA and LONDON, UK, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has  formed a strategic … Read the full press release

Stora Enso invests EUR 25 million for a more sustainable operations at its Maxau Mill

HELSINKI, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso has decided to install a new steam turbine with a closed-loop cooling system and additional biomass storage at its mill in Maxau, Germany. The investment cost is approximately EUR 25 million and implementation of … Read the full press release

Snam, Enagás and Fluxys consortium to acquire 66% interest in Greek natural gas infrastructure operator DESFA

ATHENS, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European consortium consisting of Snam (60%), Enagás (20%) and Fluxys (20%) signed today in Athens the agreements with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) and Hellenic Petroleum for the acquisition of a 66% interest … Read the full press release

RCH Europe Brings New Innovative Selling Solutions to FAFGA 2018

Smart POS systems for the hospitality industry TREVISO, Italy, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Technology is revolutionising the way in which we live and do business. In the hospitality industry where speed and quality of service is critical, organisations must embrace … Read the full press release

Symrise earns its third nomination for the German Sustainability Award

Third nomination following first place in 2012 and final round in 2016 Jury honors systematic integration of forward-looking sustainability elements Holzminden, Germany, 20-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Having already received the award in 2012 and made it into the final round … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars debuts Cullinan in Manchester

DERBY, 20-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will celebrate a return to its spiritual home in Manchester as it debuts Cullinan, the Rolls-Royce of SUVs, just moments from the Midland Hotel in the city centre where The Hon. Charles … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce releases a short film featuring the Wraith Luminary Collection

From shooting stars to illuminated wood, the Wraith Luminary Collection encapsulates the extraordinary talent of the Rolls-Royce Bespoke Collective. Just 55 motor cars exist, inspired by, and created for those who lead where others follow. DERBY, 20-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — From … Read the full press release

Henkel opens new consumer tests center for Beauty Care products in Düsseldorf

DÜSSELDORF, 20-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — How exactly do consumers use styling products, shower gels or toothpastes? In Henkel’s “Beauty Insights” center, the company’s Beauty Care experts can now observe these consumer habits and directly transform insights into the design and … Read the full press release

Henkel invests in seamless solutions across the entire value chain of electric drive manufacturing

DÜSSELDORF, 20-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Building on years of experience and expertise in engine and powertrain applications, Henkel is actively investing in new technologies and products for efficient large-scale manufacturing of safe and reliable electric drive systems. Key solutions addressing the … Read the full press release