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Leverage the benefits of digital manufacturing with Haizol

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Traditionally, when a procurement team is sourcing parts or products to be manufactured, the process is a long and complex one. After initial research, they then develop a short list of potential manufacturers … Read the full press release

EU clearance for the acquisition of Aegon’s businesses in Central and Eastern Europe by Vienna Insurance Group AG

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 13-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon N.V. (AMS: AGN), Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company, has announced receival of the competition law clearance from the European Commission for the acquisition of Aegon’s businesses in … Read the full press release

Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo) closes Seli Overseas acquisition

Progetto Italia confirmed as industrial lever for the relaunch of Italy and its construction sector (PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 13-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Webuild, an Italian industrial group specialised in the construction and civil engineering, formerly Salini Impregilo, has announced it … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of the H1 2021 Financial Results

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 13-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that the H1 2021 financial results are available on the Company’s website. For details, please see: https://www.digi-communications.ro/en/investor-relations/shares/financial-results-shares/half-year-reports-shares Also, today at 14:00 UK time/ 16:00 … Read the full press release

Henkel in 1H 2021: Group sales up by 11.3% exceeding pre-crisis level; Operating profit up by 20.1%

Group sales show organic growth of +11.3 percent to around 10 billion euros (nominal +4.7 percent), driven by all business units and regions Operating profit* rises to 1,430 million euros, +20.1% EBIT margin* increased to 14.4%, +1.9 percentage points Earnings per … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies becomes limited partner in Richland Capital Fund III in China with focus on advanced materials and high-end manufacturing equipment

(PRESS RELEASE) DUSSELDORF, 11-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced it will become a limited partner in Richland Capital Fund III in China through Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ venture capital arm Henkel … Read the full press release

HRAIME Talent, a company that brings together Science, Tech, the Recruiting Art and Business Responsibility

(PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 10-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, the HRAIME Talent ventures launch in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to transform the entire Internet into an employers’ recruitment platform. Leveraging advanced HR Tech and Ad Tech solutions that help … Read the full press release

Mika Vehviläinen to lead Cargotec / Konecranes combined entity as President and CEO

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 6-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), a Finnish company that makes cargo-handling machinery for ships, ports, terminals and local distribution, and Konecranes Plc (HEL: KCR), a Finnish company with focus on cranes and lifting equipment, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call on the Financial Results for H1 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 6-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that on 13 August 2021 at 14:00 UK time/ 16:00 EEST (Romania local time) it will host a conference call to discuss the H1 … Read the full press release

Enel S.p.A. to sell its entire stake held in Open Fiber S.p.A. for EUR 2,65 billion to Macquarie Asset Management and CDP Equity

Contracts finalized for the sale of 50% of Open Fiber, of which 40% to Macquarie Asset Management for a consideration of 2,120 million euros and 10% to CDP Equity for a consideration of 530 million euros The closing of the … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel repurchased 215,310 of its own common shares between July 26 and 30, 2021 as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 3-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY), a Dutch multinational company global leader in paints and coatings, has announced it repurchased 215,310 of its own common shares in the period from July 26, 2021, up to and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ GROUP in Q2 and H1 2021: significant rise in profitability on slightly lower revenue

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 3-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, equipment, systems and services across multiple industries, has announced the results for Q2 and H1 2021. The group has seen favorable … Read the full press release

AB Electrolux to hold its Extraordinary General Meeting on Friday, August 27, 2021; Agenda

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 2-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AB Electrolux (STO: ELUX-B), a Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer, has given a notice to its shareholders, reg. no. 556009-4178, of the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on Friday, August 27, 2021. … Read the full press release

Spain’s largest dedicated manufacturer of sulphuric acid and oleum now part of WeylChem Group of Companies

The business will become part of the WeylChem Group of Companies, the fine chemicals platform owned by the International Chemical Investors Group. The combined business, which includes an existing sulphuric acid and oleum plant in Lamotte, Northern France, will become … Read the full press release

New airport pavement management solution by VINCI Airports to optimize the maintenance work on airport runways, taxiways and aircraft parking areas

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON CEDEX, 2-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI Airports, world’s leading private airport operator and part of VINCI Concessions SA, has announced the deployment of a customised new solution to continue to guarantee the optimal quality of its airport … Read the full press release

Accenture to acquire Berlin based consulting firm specialized in IT benchmarking and IT sourcing advisory

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 2-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a leading global professional services company, has announced it acquired LEXTA, a consulting firm specialized in IT benchmarking and IT sourcing advisory. LEXTA is headquartered in Berlin with additional offices … Read the full press release

Evonik to acquire company for innovative biomaterials for medical device technologies

Nanostructured biomaterial for wound dressings and dermatology to be integrated into Health Care business Evonik Venture Capital’s early investment in 2015 pays off Evonik aims to more than double the share of system solutions in Nutrition & Care by 2030 … Read the full press release

Dispatch.d Offers Unique US Market Entry Services for European Impact Brands

Dispatch.d Offers Unique US Market Entry Services for European Impact Brands

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW JERSEY, United States, 30-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Numerous European “impact brands” – or brands that have the potential to make a tremendous impact on American and other global markets – are struggling to find business entry strategies … Read the full press release

Holcim in 1H2021: new records in Recurring EBIT, free cash flow and earnings per share

Growth momentum continues, net sales +16.6% LFL Significant margin increase in all regions, Recurring EBIT +72.2% LFL Record Free Cash Flow1 of CHF 814m, +9% 7 bolt-on acquisitions, successful start of Firestone Building Products Guidance for FY2021 Recurring EBIT growth … Read the full press release

Saab AB shares buy-back: 444.000 own shares of series B repurchased during week 29-30 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), leading company in the military defence and civil security markets, has announced the number of shares of series B it bought during week 29-30 2021 as part of the … Read the full press release