Monthly Archives: March 2020

Chief Commercial Officer joins Mono Solutions

Kim Mortensen joins Mono Solutions

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 31-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Mono Solutions announces that Kim Mortensen has joined the Executive Management team as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective March 16, 2020. The Executive Management team is excited to onboard a Chief Commercial Officer … Read the full press release

Vattenfall deploys digital inspection technology in “impossible” places

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall maintenance work and inspections in various operations will soon be done with the use of drones. During inspections of hard-to-access plant components, drones can simplify these tasks and reduce the risk of … Read the full press release

Alstom announces new order from German Hessische Landesbahn for 30 additional Coradia Lint regional trains

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN, France, 30-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom awarded a €120 million worth contract to supply 30 Coradia Lint regional trains to Hessische Landesbahn (HLB). The 120-seater trains are spacious, bright and disabled-friendly which offer a unique travel experience … Read the full press release

COVID-19: Dutch banking and financial group Rabobank postpones dividend payments until at least Oct 2020

COVID-19: Dutch banking and financial group Rabobank postpones dividend payments until at least Oct 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) UTRECHT, 30-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Dutch multinational banking and financial group Rabobank has announced it will not make distributions on its Rabobank Certificates in March, June and September 2020. Decision follows recent ECB and DNB announcements. Herewith Rabobank … 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, 23 – 27 Mar 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 30-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the ASF Regulation no. 5/2018 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (UE) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock Exchange “BVB”, Romanian Financial … Read the full press release

Hoa Thang 1.2 wind farm: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy scores its largest order to date in Vietnam

Hoa Thang 1.2 wind farm: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy scores its largest order to date in Vietnam

25 units of Siemens Gamesa’s SG 4.5-145 turbine will be delivered for the Hoa Thang 1.2 wind farm, one of the largest in Vietnam Operation and maintenance service contract secured for 10 years (PRESS RELEASE) ZAMUDIO, Spain, 27-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Philips sponsors the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine’s upcoming COVID-19 marathon webinar

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 27-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Philips announces its support to the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)’s upcoming COVID-19 marathon webinar by sponsoring the event. The webinar is designed to strengthen the efforts of the international community … Read the full press release

COVID-19: 3D printed connector helps convert full-face snorkel mask into reusable face mask for healthcare workers

COVID-19: 3D printed connector helps convert full-face snorkel mask into reusable face mask for healthcare workers

(PRESS RELEASE) DELFT, The Netherlands, 27-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The massive COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in worldwide shortage of personal protective materials for medical personnel around the world. In an effort to address this protective mask shortage, researchers at Delft’s … Read the full press release

Sanofi announces second collaboration as it strives to develop a novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS and LEXINGTON, MA, U.S.A, 27-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi Pasteur collaborates with Translate Bio (NASDAQ: TBIO) to develop a novel mRNA vaccine for COVID-19. Both companies will jointly investigate multiple candidates with the goal of advancing an … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. reports the admission to trading on the regulated market operated by the Irish Stock Exchange plc (trading as Euronext Dublin) of the senior secured notes issued by RCS & RDS S.A., its Romanian subsidiary

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 26-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (The Company) would like to inform the market and its investors that on 25 March 2020, the Central Bank of Ireland has approved the prospectus for the admission to … Read the full press release

SGS unveils test method to identify nitrosamine impurities in drug products, raw materials and APIs

SGS unveils test method to identify nitrosamine impurities in drug products, raw materials and APIs

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 26-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS announced it has developed a test method to identify nitrosamine impurities in drug products, raw materials and APIs. In 2018, the presence of the nitrosamine N-nitrosodimethylamine … Read the full press release

COVID-19: thyssenkrupp and IG Metall roll out an immediate “Corona crisis package”

COVID-19: thyssenkrupp and IG Metall roll out an immediate "Corona crisis package"

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 26-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Industrial company thyssenkrupp and Germany’s metalworkers union IG Metall announced they will roll out an immediate “Corona crisis package” to deal with the pandemic. Second, the companies have reached an agreement to implement … Read the full press release

Hyperkalaemia: Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved AstraZeneca’s Lokelma

Hyperkalaemia - Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved AstraZeneca’s Lokelma

(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 26-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Science-led biopharmaceutical group AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/NYSE: AZN) has announced that its Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is now approved in Japan. It is used for the treatment of patients with hyperkalaemia (elevated levels of potassium … Read the full press release

Delft University of Technology Purchases its Second WebClip2Go Video Production System

Delft University of Technology Purchases its Second WebClip2Go Video Production System

(PRESS RELEASE) VEENENDAAL, The Netherlands, 25-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — WebClip2Go is proud to announce that it is in the process of delivering and installing a second video production system at the Delft University of Technology, just six months after delivery … Read the full press release

Covid-19: Dutch Vattenfall Solar Team remains hopeful for the solar car race American Solar Challenge this July

Covid-19: Dutch Vattenfall Solar Team remains hopeful for the solar car race American Solar Challenge this July

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 25-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Dutch Vattenfall Solar Team has announced it is still positive about its participation in the solar car race American Solar Challenge this July (2020). The situation all over the world is unprecedented … Read the full press release

Hydro achieves carbon neutral goal ahead of schedule

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 25-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Through extensive use of renewable energy sources for aluminium production to ever-advancing technology to reduce electricity consumption and emissions from its operations, Hydro has worked long and hard to reduce its own carbon … Read the full press release

COVID-19: Henkel unveils comprehensive global solidarity program in support of employees, customers and communities

Addressing global COVID-19 pandemic Donation of 2 million euros to WHO/UN Foundation COVID-19 fund and selected organizations Donation of 5 million units of personal and household hygiene products Production of disinfectants in Henkel plants Flexible payment terms for hairdressers Ensuring … Read the full press release

Extra-high voltage line in the Rhône Valley now taking shape and work is underway

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 24-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The preparations for the construction of the new 380kV line in the Rhône Valley started by TSCNET shareholder Swissgrid, the Swiss transmission system operator (TSO) in early 2018. The new power line, which … Read the full press release

NORMA Group CEO Dr. Michael Schneider currently receiving medical treatment for COVID-19; COO Dr. Friedrich Klein temporarily assumes CEO role

Dr. Michael Schneider cannot perform his tasks for the time being COO Dr. Friedrich Klein temporarily assumes the tasks of the CEO Management’s ability to act is ensured (PRESS RELEASE) MAINTAL, 24-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr. Michael Schneider, Chairman of … 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, 16 – 20 Mar 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 23-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the ASF Regulation no. 5/2018 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (UE) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock Exchange “BVB”, Romanian Financial … Read the full press release

Barclays strengthens senior client coverage in Asia Pacific region with new appointments

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays announces the appointment of Carrie Chen as Vice Chairman of Greater China Banking; and Sung-Min Chung as Head of Technology in Banking for Asia Pacific. The appointments will strengthen senior client coverage … Read the full press release

Orange pledges full commitment and mobilisation of its teams to ensure availability of service during this crisis

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — In the context of this global pandemic, Orange is fully mobilised to ensure its customers continue to benefit from the continuity of its services and the availability of its networks in all circumstances. … Read the full press release

Integrated Services Monitoring Capability Launched by Bridge Technologies

Integrated Services Monitoring Capability Launched by Bridge Technologies

Delivers invaluable network performance insights from production, contribution and distribution (PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 23-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridge Technologies today announced ISM – Integrated Services Monitoring, an all-embracing suite of tools, designed to deliver invaluable insights into the performance of … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval introduces Compabloc+

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 20-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Alfa Laval Compabloc range is widely recognized as the market leader in bloc-type heat exchanger technology with over 30,000 units installed around the world. Now Alfa Laval offers support for a greater … Read the full press release

Ericsson selected to modernize Teracom’s 4G network in Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson preferred as the strategic partner of Teracom AB for its nationwide 4G network. Ericsson will provide radio access network (RAN) and Ericsson Cloud Core products for 4G and a with smooth evolution … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for 30 April 2020 for the approval of, among others, the 2019 Annual Report and of the 2019 Financial Statements

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 19-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Company would like to inform the market and its investors that today, 19 March 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company convenes the general shareholders meeting (the “GSM”) of the … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces The Hungarian Competition Council’s decision to issue a new decision approving the Invitel transaction

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 19-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Company informs its shareholders and investors that the Hungarian Competition Authority (Gazdasagi Versenyhivatal, hereinafter “GVH”) has issued on 18 March 2020 a new decision approving the acquisition by our Hungarian subsidiary, … Read the full press release

Total enters floating offshore wind market with the acquisition of 80% stake in project Erebus

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 19-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Total enters floating offshore wind segment in line with its strategy to develop renewable energy. Total to acquire 80% stake in the pioneering floating wind project Erebus located in the Celtic Sea, in … Read the full press release

Pharmaceutical packaging solutions leader, Bormioli Pharma to further expand its product range with the acquisition of GCL Pharma

(PRESS RELEASE) PARMA, Italy, 19-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Bormioli Pharma announces the issuance of a binding offer to acquire 100% of specialist in the production of plastic, rubber and aluminum closures for pharmaceutical applications, GCL Pharma. The aggregate purchase price … Read the full press release

Sustainable chair, R.U.M wins Green Product Award 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) ÅRHUS, Denmark, 18-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Designed by C.F. Møller Architects and produced by Wehlers. R.U.M. (ReUsed Materials), R.U.M is a sustainable chair with a plastic shell made of fishing nets collected from the world’s oceans. The award … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Business continuity in light of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 17-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Company informs its shareholders and investors that it, as well as its subsidiaries have taken additional steps to ensure the health and safety of customers, employees and partners and the reliable … Read the full press release

Sika further invests in waterproofing membrane manufacturing in Switzerland

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 17-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika operates a new production facility for the SikaProof® structural waterproofing membrane at its existing site in Sarnen, Switzerland. The expansion will increase the manufacturing efficiency and will allow Sika to serve the … Read the full press release

CLAAS opens first CLAAS Harvest Centre in Eastern India

(PRESS RELEASE) HARSEWINKEL, Germany, 17-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — CLAAS in India opened one of its kind CLAAS Harvest Centre at Memari, West Bengal. The inauguration was attended by Dr. Jens Oeding, President Region Asia, CLAAS KGaA and Mr. Jay Singh, … 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, 9 – 13 Mar 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 16-Mar-2020— /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the ASF Regulation no. 5/2018 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (UE) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock Exchange “BVB”, Romanian Financial Supervisory … Read the full press release

ING announces proposed appointments for 2020 AGM; Eric Boyer de la Giroday and Hermann-Josef Lamberti to step down from the Supervisory Board

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 16-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — ING to propose the appointment of Juan Colombás, Herman Hulst and Harold Naus to the Supervisory Board. The proposed nominations are part of the proxy materials for ING’s 2020 AGM on 28 April … Read the full press release

Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in February 2020 or in other period but effective in February 2020, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 13-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that on 13 March 2020, the Report regarding legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in February 2020 or in other period but effective … Read the full press release

Total to help stabilize the French power grid with new battery-based energy storage system

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 13-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Total announces investment of around €15 million for the largest battery-based energy storage project in France. The new lithium-ion energy storage system will be constructed in Mardyck, at the Flandres Center, in Dunkirk’s … Read the full press release

Real estate investment firm Wereldhave commits to align its Full Service Centers with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement

Real estate investment firm Wereldhave commits to align its Full Service Centers with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement

The RE firm will establish a 2°C roadmap for its Full Service Centers aimed at reducing carbon emissions (PRESS RELEASE) SCHIPHOL, 13-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Real estate investment firm Wereldhave active in the Netherlands, Belgium and France said it will … Read the full press release

DNV GL’s Navigator Port software complements Anglo-Eastern’s digital transformation

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 12-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL’s Navigator Port technology successfully implemented across Anglo-Eastern’s fleet of more than 600 vessels. Anglo-Eastern is one of the world’s leading ship managers. Navigator Port software is used everyday on board several … Read the full press release

Orange grows connectivity in the wearables space with the roll out of Montblanc’s high-end Summit 2+ eSIM smartwatch

Orange grows connectivity in the wearables space with the roll out of Montblanc's high-end Summit 2+ eSIM smartwatch

French telecom Orange first in the world to remotely connect eSIM with On Device Service Activation on Wear OS by Google The Montblanc’s Summit 2+ eSIM smartwatch joins Orange’s growing smartwatch portfolio  The telecom to roll out Montblanc’s luxury smartwatch … Read the full press release