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BASF included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 16th consecutive year

Ludwigshafen, Germany, 12-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World). This year the company has been especially recognized for its engagement in the areas of materiality assessment, climate strategy and product … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank’s study shows Food and Drink sector eager to move ahead with expansion and development plans despite EU referendum vote

Build up to the EU Referendum had a negative impact on businesses, and leaving the EU is cited as biggest potential challenge to sector but wider outlook is positive Almost half of firms said that investment in their business had … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management to focus on strategic investments in its US Wealth Management business following sale of its US Private Client Services unit

NEW YORK, 09-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank Wealth Management today announced that it will focus on making strategic investments in its US Wealth Management business after successfully closing the sale of its US Private Client Services (PCS) unit to Raymond … Read the full press release

Z3 Technology Introduces the Z3Cam-4K H.265 IP Camera with Integrated Auto Focus Zoom

Z3 Technology, LLC and Sony Electronics Inc. are announcing the availability the Z3Cam-4K, a 4K H.265 IP camera providing high quality, low bit rate video to be streamed over IP networks at 4K resolutions LINCOLN, NE, USA, 08-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Gazprom and RusGazDobycha to develop Parusovoye, Severo-Parusovoye and Semakovskoye fields located in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area

MOSCOW, 05-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, and Artyom Obolensky, Director General of RusGazDobycha, today signed at the Eastern Economic Forum 2016 in Vladivostok a Master Agreement regarding the joint project for the development of the Parusovoye, Severo-Parusovoye and Semakovskoye fields … Read the full press release

The Hilti Group takes over the PEC Group

Schaan (FL), 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hilti Group intends to further strengthen its market position in the fastening solution segment with anchor and installation channels. By taking over the PEC Group headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, Hilti is expanding its … Read the full press release

Altran appoints Christopher Miles as Group Vice-President, Consulting Services

PARIS, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran, a global leader in Engineering and R&D services, has appointed Christopher Miles as Group Vice-President, Consulting Services, effective September 1st, to lead the newly created Altran Consulting. Chris Miles will be reporting to Pascal Brier, … Read the full press release

Altran announces appointments within its Technology & Innovation team

PARIS, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran, the global leader in innovation and high‐tech engineering consulting, has announced today a number of key nominations within its “Technology & Innovation team”. Corinne Jouanny is appointed Group Innovation Officer and will manage, coordinate and … Read the full press release

Altran extends its geographical footprint on the United States following the completion of Synapse and Lohika acquisitions

PARIS, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran has announced today the closing of the acquisitions of both US companies Synapse and Lohika, signed in June and July 2016 respectively, so in a tight schedule over the summer period. These strategic acquisitions are … Read the full press release

GfK Western European Technical Consumer Goods Q2 2016: market grew by 2.1 percent v Q2 2015

NUREMBERG, 29-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the second quarter of 2016, the Western European Technical Consumer Goods (TCG) market grew by 2.1 percent, compared to Q2 2015. There were sales value increases in the consumer electronics (CE), major domestic appliances (MDA), … Read the full press release

Capgemini / Transporeon Transport Market Monitor: transport prices increased by 5.3% in Q2 2016 compared to Q1 2016

UTRECHT, 24-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The twenty-eighth edition of the Transport Market Monitor by Capgemini Consulting and Transporeon assesses European transport and haulage dynamics The twenty-eighth edition of the Transport Market Monitor (TMM) by Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting reveals that transport … Read the full press release

Toyota RAV4 launches at Toyota’s plant in Saint Petersburg; key to Toyota’s sustainable development in Russia

On August 22nd the first Toyota RAV4 rolled off the production line at Toyota’s plant in Saint-Petersburg. Investment into production capacity increase and Toyota RAV4 launch totaled 9,7 billion RUR. Hiring of new employees is ongoing. With gradual production volume … Read the full press release

Orbex instaura una partnership con l’università italiana LUM Jean Monnet

LIMASSOL, 24-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Orbex, un leader innovativo nel trading forex online, ha annunciato quest’oggi una partnership strategia con l’Università LUM Jean Monnet, un’università privata italiana, conosciuta in tutto il mondo e altamente stimata come centro di formazione economica. … Read the full press release

SCC secures two-year NEPA Framework Agreement with two potential two-year extensions to 2020

SCC has secured a place on the National Education Printer Framework Agreement (NEPA) for Printing Services to Universities, Higher and Further Education institutions. Birmingham, UK, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The milestone award – SCC’s first for the provision of managed print … Read the full press release

Equistone Partners Europe acquired majority stake in United Initiators from Vision Capital and Speyside Equity

LONDON, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (”Equistone“), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors today announces that it has acquired a majority stake in United Initiators (“UI”), investing alongside its current management. Equistone has acquired the business from … Read the full press release

CBI Industrial Trends Survey: UK export order books reached a two-year high

Manufacturing output grew while total orders remained solid, according to the latest CBI monthly Industrial Trends Survey. LONDON, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The survey of 505 firms found that export order books reached a two-year high, suggesting that the depreciation of … Read the full press release

Staffan Göjeryd to lead Telia Carrier

STOCKHOLM, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Staffan Göjeryd has been appointed CEO of Telia Carrier with immediate effect. Over the past two years, Staffan has been responsible for the Data Business in Telia Carrier. “I’m happy that Staffan will take on the … Read the full press release

Savills UK to acquire property consultancy GBR Phoenix Beard Holdings Ltd; creates a leading advisory firm in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills UK has today (12 August 2016) announced the acquisition of property consultancy GBR Phoenix Beard Holdings Ltd. The combination of Savills and GBR Phoenix Beard will create a leading advisory firm in Birmingham, with a … Read the full press release

Three projects with wpd’s participation accepted in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history

BREMEN, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd has taken part in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history and distanced its competitors in the market. As the Energy Ministry officially announced on Wednesday evening, three projects with wpd’s … Read the full press release

Cementos Argos subsidiary Argos USA LLC to purchase HeidelbergCement’s Martinsburg, West Virginia cement plant and eight related terminals

HeidelbergCement to sell assets in the US to Cementos Argos for USD 660 million HEIDELBERG, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — HeidelbergCement, through its subsidiaries Essroc Corp. and Lehigh Hanson, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement with Argos USA LLC, a subsidiary … Read the full press release