Daily Archives: 17, March 2023

Laboratorio de Asmecruz adquirido por SGS para fortalecer la cartera de pruebas de alimentos en España

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) SGS, líder mundial en inspección, análisis y certificación, ha adquirido el negocio de análisis y los activos de Asmecruz, una cooperativa de productores de mejillón en Boiro, España. El laboratorio de Asmecruz ofrece una amplia gama de … Read the full press release

Asmecruz lab acquired by SGS to strengthen food testing portfolio in Spain

(IN BRIEF) SGS, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification, has acquired the testing business and assets of Asmecruz, a cooperative of mussel producers in Boiro, Spain. Asmecruz’s laboratory provides a wide range of microbiological and biotoxin analysis services, … Read the full press release

EHRA 2023: Celebrando 20 años de avances en el manejo de la arritmia

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) El congreso científico EHRA 2023 de la European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), una rama de la Sociedad Europea de Cardiología (ESC), se llevará a cabo del 16 al 18 de abril en Barcelona, España, así como en … Read the full press release

EHRA 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of Advancements in Arrhythmia Management

(IN BRIEF) The EHRA 2023 scientific congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), will be held from April 16 to 18 in Barcelona, Spain, as well as online. The congress … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Pitch Technologies UK to define technical requirements for synthetic warfare training systems

(IN BRIEF) The British Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems and Pitch Technologies UK a contract to deliver a new virtual training programme for the British Army. The Land Training Test & Reference Capability will enable the Army to … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s I-6 F1 satellite reaches final orbital slot above Indian Ocean after rigorous in-orbit testing

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat, a global mobile satellite communications company, has successfully connected its I-6 F1 satellite to new ground stations in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone as the company upgrades its communications availability in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region. The … Read the full press release

Henderson Foodservice partners with Zetes for latest high-performance Voice technology

(IN BRIEF) Henderson Foodservice Ltd, a subsidiary of the Henderson Group in Northern Ireland, has upgraded its voice picking system, ZetesMedea Voice, with the latest technology to increase throughput and productivity. The food distributor has been using Zetes’ solutions since … Read the full press release

UEA students make it to the finals of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy challenge

(IN BRIEF) A team of students from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has made it to the finals of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy challenge, a competition organised by the Atlantic Council, which aims to help foster the cyber security … Read the full press release

Volvo Buses to partner with external bodybuilders for complete bus and coach range in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Buses is changing its business model in Europe and will focus on chassis production while outsourcing bodybuilding to external partners. The company has decided to shut down its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw, Poland, by the first quarter … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Colleagues to Run in ABP Southampton Marathon for Charitable Causes

(IN BRIEF) University of Southampton colleagues are taking part in the ABP Southampton Marathon, with distances ranging from 5km to the full marathon, and raising funds for various charitable causes. The University has also been announced as the new Culture … Read the full press release

LEGO launches classic Land Rover Defender set to mark 75th anniversary

(IN BRIEF) LEGO has launched a new set inspired by the classic design of the Land Rover Defender from 1983 to 2016, complete with all the accessories needed for an off-road adventure. The 2,336 piece set has been launched to … Read the full press release

Researchers discover new approach to treating brain hemorrhage with protein therapy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Brain Repair laboratory at the University of Helsinki have investigated whether a protein called cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF) has potential as a treatment for intracerebral haemorrhage, a condition where bleeding into brain tissue causes … Read the full press release

VHH continues move towards emission-free bus fleet with 100 electric bus order from MAN

(IN BRIEF) German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has won a framework contract from Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH (VHH) to deliver up to 100 electric buses. The contract, for Lion’s City 12 E vehicles, is the fourth to be … Read the full press release

ABB Robotics invests $20M in Michigan expansion, creating 72 jobs

(IN BRIEF) ABB has commenced construction on an expansion of its North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The $20m investment is expected to be completed by November 2023 and is supported by a $450,000 Michigan … Read the full press release

DNV stima un potenziale di idrogeno verde di 300 TWh/a nella produzione offshore

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Uno studio commissionato dagli operatori di sistemi infrastrutturali GASCADE e Fluxys e condotto dal consulente per le energie rinnovabili DNV ha rilevato che l’idrogeno verde ha il potenziale per generare fino a 300 TWh/a, rendendo la produzione … Read the full press release

DNV Estimates Green Hydrogen Potential of 300 TWh/a in Offshore Production

(IN BRIEF) A study commissioned by infrastructure system operators GASCADE and Fluxys and conducted by renewable energy consultant DNV has found that green hydrogen has the potential to generate up to 300 TWh/a, making offshore hydrogen production critical to meeting … Read the full press release

University of Dundee Graduates to Showcase Art and Architecture at Prestigious Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) A dozen graduates from the University of Dundee will participate in the RSA New Contemporaries exhibition in Edinburgh, which opens on March 18. The exhibition features 11 artists and one architect from the university’s Duncan of Jordanstone College … Read the full press release

Ricoh receives “A” score on CDP’s annual Supplier Engagement Rating

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has been placed on the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Leaderboard for the third consecutive year and recognized as Supplier Engagement Leader by the CDP. The annual rating is designed to assess corporate supply chain engagement on climate … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 lancé avec 200 millions d’euros pour soutenir l’innovation

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) a été lancé par le ministère des Finances, le ministère de l’Économie, la Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI) et le Fonds européen d’investissement (FEI) pour fournir 200 millions … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 Launched with €200 Million to Support Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has been launched by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of the Economy, Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI), and the European Investment Fund (EIF) to provide €200 million in total … Read the full press release

Philips and Al Qassimi Hospital collaborate on ULC-PCI educational programs to benefit patients

(IN BRIEF) Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah has become the first hospital in the Middle East to host a course on ultra-low-contrast percutaneous coronary intervention (ULC-PCI) sponsored by Philips. The course is part of a global education program, with attendees … Read the full press release

17. März 2023: Outokumpu Oyj hat im Rahmen seines Aktienrückkaufprogramms 431.827 eigene Aktien zurückgekauft

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) HELSINKI, 17-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), der größte Produzent von Edelstahl in Europa, hat den Rückkauf von 431.827 eigenen Aktien im Rahmen seines Aktienrückkaufprogramms angekündigt. Die am 16. März 2023 durchgeführten Transaktionen (ISIN FI0009002422) lauten wie folgt: … Read the full press release

17 Mar 2023: Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 431,827 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe, has announced the repurchase of 431,827 own shares as part of its share buyback program. The transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), carried out on … Read the full press release

Atos commitment to sustainability reinforced by client Decarbonization Level Agreements

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been recognized for the fourth year in a row on the CDP’s Supplier Engagement Rating Leaderboard for its work to engage suppliers in reducing emissions and jointly tackling climate change. Only the top 8% of companies … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews Principal Professor Dame Sally Mapstone to lead Universities UK as next President

(IN BRIEF) Professor Dame Sally Mapstone has been elected as the next President of Universities UK (UUK). The role will begin on August 1, 2023, and run for two academic years. UUK’s 140 members elect the president through a ballot. … Read the full press release

Experian to collaborate with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to offer financial support to employees

(IN BRIEF) Experian is partnering with Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust to offer financial support to NUH employees. The initiative will include two “Money Clinics” that will provide guidance and support for the Trust’s 18,000 members of staff on … Read the full press release

Amey partners with Scottish local authorities to tackle carbon reduction in educational facilities

(IN BRIEF) Amey, a provider of facilities management (FM) services to educational facilities in Scotland and the UK, is working closely with its clients and suppliers to develop sustainable ways of creating low-cost energy solutions for schools. The Scottish Government’s … Read the full press release

Telia Company Ranks Highly in Digital Inclusion Benchmark by World Benchmarking Alliance, Recognized for Cybersecurity and Skills Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Telia Company ranked 4th in Europe and 12th globally in the latest Digital Inclusion Benchmark released by the World Benchmarking Alliance. The benchmark assesses tech companies based on their progress towards improving access to technology, fostering trustworthy use, … Read the full press release

Vivendi becomes main media partner of Plastic Odyssey in fight against ocean plastic pollution

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has partnered with Plastic Odyssey to fight plastic pollution in the oceans. The Plastic Odyssey ship will sail along the coasts of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans for three years, promoting local waste treatment initiatives, developing the … Read the full press release