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juwi expands its global footprint to the Philippines with the construction of utility scale solar PV power plant

6.25 MW solar farm to replace old diesel generators / juwi to provide complete EPC services / more projects in the pipeline Wörrstadt, Germany, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Germany’s juwi group has expanded its global footprint to the Philippines. The … Read the full press release

Jaguar Land Rover provides 135 vehicles supporting HM Government at the NATO Summit running 4-5 September at Celtic Manor in Newport

Coventry, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jaguar Land Rover is supplying a total of 135 vehicles, supporting HM Government for the two-day event, running 4-5 September, at Celtic Manor in Newport. The vehicles will be showcasing the company’s British design, engineering … Read the full press release

ECE subsidiary Auxideico awarded the management contract for Marineda City Shopping Center in La Coruña, North West Spain

Spanish subsidiary of ECE, Auxideico, takes over management of Marineda City GALICIA, Spain, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Spanish subsidiary of ECE, Auxideico, which is one of the leading shopping center operators in Spain, was awarded the management contract for … Read the full press release

EFPIA to host public conference on 15 October 2014 to discuss the best path towards stronger healthier and more prosperous EU

BRUSSELS, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On 15 October 2014, EFPIA will host a public conference to discuss the best path towards a stronger healthier and more prosperous EU. #HealthyEU – Health Driving Growth in Europe will bring together a diversity of representatives – … Read the full press release

National Grid starts 12 week consultation exercise on plans to connect new sources of electricity generation into ‘the grid’ in Cumbria and Lancashire

12 week period of consultation starts on Thursday 4th September National Grid starts consultation on the North West Coast Connections project  People across Cumbria and Lancashire invited to give feedback on plans to connect new sources of electricity into ‘the … Read the full press release

Vnesheconombank and the Development Bank of Mongolia to fund supplies of Russian products and services to Mongolia

Moscow, Russia, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the course of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s formal visit to Mongolia, Vnesheconombank and the Development Bank of Mongolia signed an Agreement of Intent. On behalf of Vnesheconombank, the Agreement was signed by Deputy … Read the full press release

Finmeccanica – Selex ES introduces new surveillance radar system Gabbiano TS-80 PLUS at the International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland

ROME, 5-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Finmeccanica – Selex ES has introduced the Gabbiano TS-80 PLUS, a brand-new surveillance radar system at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO), which is taking place in Poland from 1st to 4th September. The TS-80 … Read the full press release

Oberthur Technologies completes the acquisition of NagraID Security

PARIS, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of NagraID Security. Founded in 2008 by Philippe Guillaud and Cyril Lalo and located … Read the full press release

Oberthur Technologies announces the extension and the strengthening of the partnership with Switzerland’s leading card processor SIX Payment Services

PARIS, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced the extension and the strengthening of the partnership started in 2010 with SIX Payment Services, Switzerland’s leading card processor. OT … Read the full press release

SGS held Lower Carbon Day as part of its commitment to carbon neutrality

GENEVA, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its commitment to carbon neutrality, SGS is holding a Lower Carbon Day. The internal event aims to encourage staff to take some time to think about the way our activities impact the planet, … Read the full press release

SGS issues TAPA FSR Certificates for two TNT locations in São Paulo State, Brazil

GENEVA, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce that it has issued TAPA FSR Certificates for two TNT locations in São Paulo State, Brazil. TNT provides a wide range of transportation and express services around the world. “Obtaining the … Read the full press release

Triton completes acquisition of the German auxiliary components business ARVOS Group

Mannheim/Frankfurt (Germany),  4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton have successfully closed the acquisition of the German auxiliary components business ARVOS Group. The business was previously known as the steam auxiliary components business of Alstom’s Thermal Power division. “The ARVOS … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial N.V. to acquire substantially all of the assets of precision spraying equipment manufacturer Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc.

The acquisition of Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. marks the addition of a key product that will further advance New Holland Agriculture’s worldwide crop production capabilities. Basildon, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) announced today that it has … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure II fund acquires majority stake in Sweden-based independent rail freight company Hector Rail AB

EQT Infrastructure II acquires Hector Rail AB, a leading Sweden-based independent rail freight company providing traction services to its customers EQT Infrastructure II to support continued growth and expansion Acquisition illustrates EQT Infrastructure II’s commitment to invest and develop companies … Read the full press release

WPP: Aqua acquires marketing and ecommerce technology company in South Africa Applogix

LONDON, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP announces that its majority-owned company, Aqua, South Africa’s largest digital agency and part of Wunderman, has acquired Applogix, a marketing and ecommerce technology company in South Africa. Founded in 2005 and employing around 20 people … Read the full press release

WPP: Ogilvy & Mather promotes Chris Reitermann to Chief Executive Officer for China

Shenan Chuang promoted to Vice Chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Greater China BEIJING, CHINA, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ogilvy & Mather (O&M) has today announced the promotion of Chris Reitermann to Chief Executive Officer for China. Paul Heath, Chairman & CEO of … Read the full press release

WPP: JWT acquires majority stake in digital agency in Brazil, Cairos Usabilidade Eireli (“Try”)

LONDON, 4-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company JWT, the global marketing communications agency, has acquired a majority stake of Cairos Usabilidade Eireli (“Try”), a user experience agency in Brazil that designs and develops custom web, mobile, … Read the full press release

Kering announces the departure of Christophe Mélard as Sergio Rossi President and CEO

PARIS, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering announces that Christophe Mélard will be leaving his position as Sergio Rossi President and CEO, effective September 1st 2014, to follow new professional challenges outside Kering Group. Christophe Mélard had joined Kering Group in 2005 as … Read the full press release

Kering to build in-house eyewear expertise for its Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands

PARIS, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — After assessing the growth prospects of the Eyewear market and the business potential of its brands in this category, Kering has initiated a strategic move aiming at building in-house eyewear expertise for its Luxury and Sport … Read the full press release

Hypothekenpfandbrief der pbb stark überzeichnet

Platzierung ohne Aufschlag gegenüber Referenzkurs am Swap-Markt München, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank hat am Dienstag erfolgreich einen Hypothekenpfandbrief mit einer Laufzeit von drei Jahren emittiert. Die Emission im Benchmarkformat von 500 Mio. € war mehr als dreifach … Read the full press release