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Fortum completed divestment of its Swedish electricity distribution business to consortium of Första AP-Fonden, TredjeAP-Fonden, Folksam and Borealis Infrastructure Management

HELSINKI, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum has today completed the divestment of its Swedish electricity distribution business, which was announced on 13 March 2015. The transaction has all the necessary regulatory approvals and the customary closing conditions have been met. The total consideration … Read the full press release

Ericsson signed a seven-year playout services contract with the BBC

Seven year deal includes playout and media management services for the BBC’s portfolio of channels in the UK and BBC World News STOCKHOLM, 5-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has signed a seven-year playout services … Read the full press release

Endesa’s Customer Ombudsman rated as outstanding by the Endesa customers who have used its services

• The Customer Ombudsman is a body that is independent of Endesa and whose main function is to address and resolve complaints from customers who, having previously contacted the company through their customer service channels, either did not receive an … Read the full press release

Mediobanca and Unioncamere survey of Italian medium-size manufacturing companies released

MILAN, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Research Department of Mediobanca, in conjunction with the Research Department of Unioncamere, has prepared a survey of Italian medium-size manufacturing companies. The volume provides aggregate earnings and financial data on such companies located throughout … Read the full press release

Hilti opens new Innovation Center to provide space and infrastructure for some 400 employees in their quest to develop and test the solutions of tomorrow

Today’s opening of Hilti’s new Innovation Center marks an important step for the Group’s sustainable future. The new building will provide space and infrastructure for some 400 employees in their quest to develop and test the solutions of tomorrow. The … Read the full press release

Amey and DofE partnership continues helping young people maximise their future job prospects in the UK

OXFORD, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2014, leading public and regulated services provider Amey and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) began a pioneering partnership to support 12,735 DofE centres across the UK – strengthening the 13 year relationship between … Read the full press release

Bouygues Construction’s building subsidiaries to standardise their names in the French regions

Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bouygues Construction’s building subsidiaries in the French regions have standardised their names. In northern and eastern France, Norpac and Pertuy Construction have merged and become Bouygues Bâtiment Nord-Est. In the west, Quille Construction has now become … Read the full press release

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane’s Board of Directors approved the reorganisation of the Grandi Stazioni

ROME, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane’s Board of Directors, has unanimously approved the reorganisation of the Grandi Stazioni. The operation will be carried out with a non-proportional demerge of the GS’ business units and the equity will … Read the full press release

Bernard Byrne appointed Chief Executive Officer Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.

DUBLIN, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AIB is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernard Byrne as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr Byrne will take up the position with immediate effect. He succeeds David Duffy who will step down as CEO … Read the full press release

Capgemini announced its ambition to achieve a medium-term operating margin of between 12.5% and 13.0% at the company’s annual Capital Market Day

PARIS, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini organized yesterday its annual Capital Market Day during which the Group reported on market trends as well as the evolution of its business and its offerings. During this event, the Group Chairman and CEO Paul Hermelin … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak released new edition of its industry reference book providing guidance on the key operational steps of dairy processing

With expanded chapters on milk and whey powder, whey processing, concentrated yoghurt and updates on commercial sterility regulations.​ Lausanne, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak has released a new edition of its ‘Dairy Processing Handbook’, an industry reference book providing guidance … Read the full press release

BT to support ABB in the transformation and management of its global communications infrastructure

BT’s networked IT services to help ABB employees to work more collaboratively and more securely in more than 100 countries LONDON, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT today announced it is supporting ABB in the transformation and management of its global … Read the full press release

FC Bayern Munich becomes the first professional sports club in Germany to meet the requirements of the new TÜV Rheinland standard for Service Quality in Sport

COLOGNE, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — FC Bayern Munich has become the first professional sports club in Germany to meet the requirements of the new TÜV Rheinland standard for “Certified Service Quality – Sport.” The standard developed by TÜV Rheinland is … Read the full press release

WACKER strengthens its commitment to diverse and inclusive workforce; joins Germany’s Diversity Charter

The Munich-based WACKER Group has signed Germany’s Diversity Charter. The aim of this nationwide initiative is to promote diversity in companies and institutions. WACKER is intensifying its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce so as to enhance the Group’s … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes Group announced the appointment of Maria Garaña and Axel Theis to its Supervisory Board

PARIS, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Euler Hermes Group, the worldwide leader in trade credit insurance, announced the appointment of Maria Garaña and Axel Theis to its Supervisory Board following today’s shareholders’ meeting in Paris. They respectively replace Robert Hudry, member … Read the full press release

Infront: FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with ayondo

Infront secures the social trading provider as a partner to the 2. Bundesliga club for the next three seasons Frankfurt, Germany, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a press conference today, the 2. Bundesliga team FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with … Read the full press release

Peak of FrieslandCampina Wamco celebrates 60 years of nourishing Nigeria with quality dairy nutrition

Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The colourful milestone ceremony to celebrate 60 years of nourishing goodness was held on Saturday, 23rd of May 2015. Rahul Colaco, Managing Director of FrieslandCampina Wamco in Nigeria, expressed happiness and appreciation of Nigerian’s … Read the full press release

Lafarge and Holcim entered binding agreement with CRH regarding the sale of several assets

PARIS, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following appropriate information-consultation processes with relevant works councils and employee representatives, Lafarge and Holcim announce that they have now entered a binding agreement with CRH regarding the sale of several assets. As announced in February 2015, … Read the full press release

Borealis and Borouge announce the opening of dual-branded sales office in Casablanca, Morocco

VIENNA, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and Borouge announce the opening of a dual-branded sales office in Casablanca, Morocco, as of 14 May 2015. Borealis and Borouge are leading providers of innovative, value-creating plastics solutions and the new venture reflects … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Group opens its first Cocoa Application Center in Asia Pacific

ZURICH, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut opens first Cocoa Application Center in Asia Pacific to drive future growth of its customers New state-of-the-art facility for developing individual product solutions and innovations together with customers in response to changing consumer … Read the full press release