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ESET listed in Deloitte’s annual Technology Fast 50 in Central Europe report for the 12th time

Bratislava, Slovakia, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET, Central Europe-based IT security company has ranked among the fastest growing large tech companies in the region for 12th time in 2014, finds Deloitte in its annual Technology Fast 50 CE report.  With a 274% … Read the full press release

ESET’s Jean-Ian Boutin presented “The Evolution of Webinject” banking trojans at the 24th Virus Bulletin conference in Seattle

Bratislava, Slovakia, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jean-Ian Boutin, researcher from ESET Montreal lab has presented the results of the recent investigation of the webinject-based malware at the 24th Virus Bulletin conference in Seattle. ESET’s Jean-Ian Boutin has been analyzing these types … Read the full press release

ESET researcher explains essential facts about botnets and how to defend against this type of malware on WeLiveSecurity.com

ESET researcher interviewed by WeLiveSecurity.com to explain essential facts about botnets and how to defend against this type of malware. Bratislava, Slovakia, 28-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The number of articles on WeLiveSecurity.com talking about botnet malware is rising every day. Operation … Read the full press release

Vestas secures order from Hanas for 25 V100-2.0MW turbines to be installed in Ningxia, China

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from Hanas, for a total capacity of 50 MW. This is the fourth order from Hanas in 2014. BEIJING,  27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hanas order features 25 V100-2.0MW turbines to be … Read the full press release

Schmalz launched its SCTMi Compact Terminal at EuroBLECH in Hanover

GLATTEN,  27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Schmalz, the vacuum specialist, presented its SCTMi Compact Terminal at EuroBLECH in Hanover. The terminal can be installed on a universal component gripper, for example, and accommodates up to 16 ejectors. This allows users even … Read the full press release

Eni acquired 599,842 treasury shares for € 9,779,039.96 between October 13 and October 17, 2014

Following the purchases announced today, considering the treasury shares already held, on October 17, 2014 Eni holds n. 28,690,039 shares equal to 0.79% of the share capital. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During the period from October 13 … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA to increase value-added fertilizer capacity in the Porsgrunn plant in Norway

The Board of Yara International ASA has approved an investment of NOK 2,250 million (USD 350 million) to increase value-added fertilizer capacity in the Porsgrunn plant in Norway. Oslo, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The investment, will add 50 kilotons of … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA delivered strong 2014 3Q results, with record fertilizer deliveries and continued margin benefit from lower European gas price

Oslo, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA delivered strong third-quarter results, with record fertilizer deliveries and continued margin benefit from lower European gas price. “Yara reports a strong third-quarter result with record deliveries, reflecting both organic growth and the … Read the full press release

KGHM: One of the largest and fastest-developed mining projects in the world Sierra Gorda mine opens

Lubin, Poland, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sierra Gorda mine, one of the largest and fastest-developed mining projects in the world – was officially inaugurated in Chile. Although the first concentrate was pro-duced in July, the opening ceremony was held on October 1, … Read the full press release

Swisscom survey: Swiss banks are slow in implementing innovative digital services in retail banking despite its relevance

Although Swiss banks are aware of the relevance of innovative digital services in retail banking, they have been slow to implement them. This is the conclusion of a Swisscom survey conducted among 22 Swiss cantonal, retail and major banks as … Read the full press release

The Volvo Group reports increased profitability compared to last year in its third quarter 2014 results

Gothenburg, Sweden,  24-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The market development in the third quarter followed the overall direction from the second quarter with good momentum in North America and Japan and continued slow development in the emerging markets in South America … Read the full press release

Volvo’s Group Executive Team reduced from 16 to 10 in management structure change

As a result of the merger of the current three sales and market regions in the truck operation into a single global sales organization, as well as creating a smaller and more efficient management, the number of members of Volvo’s … Read the full press release

SAS and Longitude Research survey: Only one in four banks say they’re highly mature at stress testing

Majority still at early stage of development, cite data management and skills shortage as top challenges Marlow, UK, 24-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Stress testing is a given for banks, as regulations and compliance pressures loom. Yet only one in four banks say … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen announces strong full-year results: 8% organic growth

After solid growth in the fourth quarter Chr. Hansen announces strong full-year results that match the expectations for the year Hørsholm, Denmark, 23-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “Chr. Hansen continues to deliver solid growth and strong margins. In 2013/14, organic growth was … Read the full press release

G4S announces the appointment of John Kenning as Regional CEO, North America

LONDON, 23-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S, the leading global integrated security group, announces today that it has appointed John Kenning to the role of Regional CEO, North America. Mr Kenning has over 30 years’ service sector experience in North America, … Read the full press release

The Central Bank of Malta to host permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the Polverista Conference Hall

Valletta, Malta, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta has signed a collaborative agreement with the Victor Pasmore Foundation for the setting up of a permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the … Read the full press release

Agfa Graphics to display Dreamscape media in its booth at SGIA 2014 in Las Vegas, October 22-24

Nationwide distribution of unique textural media provides greater creative opportunities for PSPs Savvy print service providers looking to expand into the décor market need wait no longer. Agfa Graphics is adding Dreamscape to its specialty media assortment, which means customers … Read the full press release

Bridgepoint sells Quilter Cheviot to Old Mutual plc for £585 million

Quilter Cheviot, the UK private wealth manager, has been acquired by Old Mutual plc in a transaction totalling £585 million. LONDON, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Quilter & Co. Ltd (‘Quilter’) was originally acquired at the end of 2011 in primary … Read the full press release

Arkema finalized the first stage of its acrylics assets acquisition project in Taixing, China

Arkema has finalized the first stage of its acrylics assets acquisition project in Taixing, China, and now has access to a modern and competitive 160,000 t/year acrylic acid production capacity in Asia for the sum of US$ 240 million. This … Read the full press release

Arkema, le CEA et Arjowiggins Creative Papers créent la première initiative européenne pour favoriser l’innovation collaborative dans le domaine de l’électronique imprimée

Arkema, acteur majeur de la chimie mondiale, le CEA, organisme public de recherche dans l’énergie et l’innovation technologique, et Arjowiggins Creative Papers, leader mondial du papier technique, créent la première initiative européenne pour favoriser l’innovation collaborative dans le domaine de … Read the full press release