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MAN increases its operating profit in 2014 despite the difficult economic situation

Dr. Pachta-Reyhofen: “Europe gives us stability as a strong anchor.” The MAN Group in 2014 at a glance €15.3 billion – order intake down 5% [2013: €16.2 billion] €14.3 billion – sales revenue 10% lower year-on-year [2013: €15.9 billion] €384 … Read the full press release

Syngenta announces the winners of the Syngenta Photography Award 2015

US photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz wins Professional Commission German photographer Benedikt Partenheimer wins Open Competition Winners exhibition at Somerset House to run from March 11 to April 10 BASEL, 11-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The winners of the Syngenta Photography Award 2015 … Read the full press release

Corporate customers can now query their account information, initiate and sign transfers or buy and sell securities with Bank Austria’s new MobileBanking app

Bank Austria’s MobileBanking app enables business banking anytime, anywhere: Enterprises can now query their account information, initiate and sign transfers or buy and sell securities Mobile management of several companies possible Order overview / archive & signature folder: orders (including … Read the full press release

Alstom to supply and build the first lignite-fired power plant in Asia operating with ultra-supercritical conditions

Levallois-Perret, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom, in consortium with Marubeni Corporation, has signed an agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to supply and build the new unit at Mae Moh power plant. The total amount of the … Read the full press release

PGNiG SA and GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. announced that Gazprom confirmed its gas supplies to Poland would be delivered in volumes requested

Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA (PGNiG SA) and Operator Gazociągów Przesyłowych GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. announce that on March 6th 2015 Gazprom confirmed that gas supplies to Poland from across its eastern border would be delivered in volumes requested. WARSAW, 10-3-2015 … Read the full press release

L’Oréal accelerates its expansion into French-speaking West Africa with CFAO partnership for the production and distribution in Ivory Coast

CLICHY, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal and CFAO announced today the signing of a protocol agreement covering the production and distribution of cosmetic products in Ivory Coast. L’Oréal, the worldwide leader in cosmetics present in over 130 countries, will draw … Read the full press release

L’Oréal recognized as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company® for the 6th time by the Ethisphere Institute for its commitment to leading ethical business standards

Clichy, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company®. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes organizations that have had a material impact on the … Read the full press release

AGRANA concluded its processing of sugar beet from the 2014/15 harvest at its sugar mills in Leopoldsdorf and Tulln its longest ever campaigns in Austria

2014/15 campaign extends for a total of 177 days Sugar production volume amounts to around one million tonnes (of which 0.5 million tonnes in Austria) VIENNA, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the weekend AGRANA successfully concluded its processing of sugar … Read the full press release

50 company CEOs opened trading in London to celebrate London Stock Exchange’s launch of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2015

Second edition of landmark report launched; backed by the three major UK political parties Identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in UK Publication examines opportunities and challenges facing SMEs 50 company CEOs open trading in … Read the full press release

Cepsa consigue un Resultado Neto de 459 millones de euros en 2014, cifra superior en un 24% a la conseguida en 2013

Estos resultados son superiores en un 24% respecto a los conseguidos en 2013 La recuperación de los márgenes de refino en el último cuatrimestre del año, y de la demanda del mercado nacional de combustibles y carburantes, han contribuido de … Read the full press release

Robert Castaigne succeeds Dr. Klaus Pohle as Chairman of Sanofi’s Audit Committee

PARIS, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi today announced the appointment of Robert Castaigne as Chairman of its Audit Committee. Mr. Castaigne succeeds Dr. Klaus Pohle who has chaired Sanofi’s Audit Committee since 2004. This appointment is effective as of the Sanofi Board … Read the full press release

ABB Ltd published its 2014 annual report and filed Form 20-F with US SEC

Zurich, Switzerland, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB Ltd has published its 2014 annual report on its web site and has filed the annual report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2014 annual report is now … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 120,270 cars in February 2015; 14.6% more vs previous year’s month

Mercedes-Benz sells 14.6% more vehicles in February than in the previous year’s month (120,270 units). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have never before sold so many … Read the full press release

ASML recognized as one of 19 companies receiving Intel Corporation’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2014

Veldhoven, The Netherlands, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ASML has been recognized as one of 19 companies receiving Intel Corporation’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2014. This supplier has demonstrated industry-leading commitment across all critical focus areas on … Read the full press release

GfK and travel intelligence company ForwardKeys to bundle their travel and hospitality knowledge for a more holistic view of the travel supply chain

Nuremberg, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading global market research firm GfK and provider of travel intelligence ForwardKeys announced during the ITB travel trade show in Berlin that they will bundle their travel and hospitality knowledge for a more holistic view … Read the full press release

Electrolux: Gunilla Nordström, Head of Major Appliances Asia Pacific and EVP of AB Electrolux to leave Electrolux; Kenneth L. Ng to succeed

Gunilla Nordström, Head of Major Appliances Asia Pacific and Executive Vice President of AB Electrolux, will leave Electrolux in order to pursue other interests. Electrolux has recruited Kenneth L. Ng, currently CEO of Lixil Corporation in Greater China, as new … Read the full press release

Accenture to support the largest Dutch pension provider APG to further optimize its current operations

Accenture will open a delivery center in Southern Netherlands to foster innovation and job creation in the region AMSTERDAM, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will support APG, the largest Dutch pension provider, to further optimize its current operations, under a … Read the full press release

Spanish beverage company Damm Group to implement mobile application developed by Accenture

BARCELONA, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Damm Group, the Spanish beverage company, has implemented a mobile application which allows its salesforce to make data-driven decisions when negotiating commercial agreements, and to more effectively target promotional activity. Developed by Accenture (NYSE: ACN), the new … Read the full press release

FLSmidth won two contracts from Egyptian cement producer Misr Cement Company (Qena) for the supply of cement plant equipment

COPENHAGEN, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — FLSmidth has received two contracts from the Egyptian cement producer Misr Cement Company (Qena) for supply of equipment for a cement plant which was originally supplied by FLSmidth. The cement plant is located approximately 45 km … Read the full press release

FLSmidth to hold Annual General Meeting on 26 March 2015

COPENHAGEN, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors hereby calls the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 26 March 2015 at 16.00 (CET) at Tivoli Congress Center, Arni Magnussons Gade 2-4, DK-1577 Copenhagen. Agenda: The Board of Directors’ … Read the full press release