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Solvay Polyamide & Intermediates to double its copolymer production capacity at the company’s Freiburg site in Germany

Lyon, France, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its ongoing commitment to serve global customers with added-value polyamide solutions, Solvay Polyamide & Intermediates (P&I) is set to double its copolymer production capacity at the company’s Freiburg site (Germany). Copolymers are polymeric … Read the full press release

Gedeon Richter Plc. and Forest Laboratories, Inc. announce positive Phase IIb studies for cariprazine in both bipolar depression and major depressive disorder

Budapest and New York, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gedeon Richter Plc. and Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) today announced positive topline results from a Phase IIb trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the investigational antipsychotic cariprazine in patients with bipolar depression. … Read the full press release

LUKOIL started commercial production at West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq

Moscow, Russia, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — LUKOIL has started commercial production at the West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq today. The official ceremony was attended by Hussain al-Shahristani, Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq, Arkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Vagit Alekperov, President of OAO … Read the full press release

Fiat and Chrysler release 2013 Sustainability Report detailing the organization’s sustainability initiatives, achievements and targets

Turin – Auburn Hills, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Fiat S.p.A. and Chrysler Group LLC today announced the release of the 2013 Sustainability Report, which details the organization’s sustainability initiatives, achievements and targets. This Report marks the third year of combined reporting for Fiat … Read the full press release

Dr. Anne C. Beal appointed to the newly created position of Chief Patient Officer at Sanofi

Appointment is a First for a Top 10 Biopharmaceutical Company Paris, France,  1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) today announced the appointment of Anne C. Beal, M.D., MPH, to the newly created position of Chief Patient Officer. « … Read the full press release

AREVA and CNNC sign series of agreements in the presence of China and France presidents Xi Jinping and François Hollande

PARIS, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the visit to France of Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, AREVA participated in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This visit … Read the full press release

Solvay launches Jaguar® OPTIMA conditioning solution for silicone- and sulfate-free, oil-based and oil-free shampoos

Paris, France, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay launches Jaguar® OPTIMA, the ideal conditioning solution to meet market demands for silicone- and sulfate-free, oil-based and oil-free shampoos. The natural, guar-based system will be unveiled at this year’s In-Cosmetics in Hamburg, Germany (Booth 1G20). … Read the full press release

Accenture 2012–2013 Corporate Citizenship Report explores company’s corporate citizenship goals, progress and challenges

Skills to Succeed initiative exceeds goal to equip more than half a million people with job skills NEW YORK, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the publication of its 2012–2013 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Our Communities, Our Commitments,” which explores the company’s corporate … Read the full press release

Philips launches new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities

Company launches new connected solutions for homes, businesses and cities Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today Philips, the global leader in lighting, underlined its leadership in LED lighting by launching new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities. Having pioneered … Read the full press release

ABB and Philips partner to simplify integration of connected lighting systems and building device control for commercial buildings

Philips’ lighting systems will connect seamlessly with ABB’s building device controls, reducing the cost of renovation of mid-and small-sized commercial buildings Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, a leading power and automation technology provider, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), … Read the full press release

Burgerkonzept „Hans im Glück“ eröffnet im Leopold in München

STRABAG Real Estate stellt neuen Mieter für Gastronomiefläche ihrer Projektentwicklung vor   München, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE), Bereich München, stellte heute den neuen Mieter für die Gastronomieflächen ihrer Projektentwicklung Leopold 250 vor. Das junge Burgerkonzept „Hans … Read the full press release

Professional lighting systems provider Zumtobel shows its ability to innovate at Light + Building trade fair in Frankfurt

Dornbirn, Austria / Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — These days, the Zumtobel Group is demonstrating its ability to innovate in Frankfurt am Main, where the world’s largest trade fair for the lighting industry, Light + Building, opened this morning. As a … Read the full press release

MOL Group acquires selected assets from BASF subsidiary Wintershall

Kassel/Budapest, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wintershall, a 100% BASF subsidiary, is optimizing its portfolio with today’s financial closing of the transaction with the Hungarian MOL Group. Through Wintershall’s divestment of shares in selected assets on the UK Continental Shelf, MOL Group acquires 14 … Read the full press release

Unicaja apoya con su patrocinio un encuentro sobre el modelo agrario profesional que reunirá en Sevilla a más de mil personas relacionadas con el sector

Málaga, Spain, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — El “Encuentro del Modelo Agrario Profesional”, organizado por la Confederación Agraria (COAG) de Andalucía y por la Unión de Pequeños Agricultores y Ganaderos (UPA) de Andalucía, y que cuenta con el patrocinio de Unicaja, tendrá lugar mañana viernes, … Read the full press release

Unicaja apoya un año más el Premio de Investigación del Consejo Económico y Social de la Provincia de Jaén que cumple su quinta edición

Málaga, Spain, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Unicaja, a través de la Fundación Unicaja Jaén, patrocina desde su creación el Premio de Investigación del Consejo Económico y Social (CES) de la Provincia de Jaén Este certamen convocado por el CES provincial de Jaén y patrocinado … Read the full press release

Skanska to build the Ljø tunnel in Møre and Romsdal, Norway

Stockholm, Sweden, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed a contract with the Norwegian Road Administration to build the Ljø tunnel in Møre and Romsdal, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 389 M, about SEK 410 M, which will be included in order bookings … Read the full press release

BKW Group reports very good operating profit for the 2013 financial year

Berne, Switzerland, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In what proved to be an exceptionally challenging economic and regulatory environment, the BKW Group achieved a very good operating profit for the 2013 financial year. Contributory factors included in particular higher production volumes, the growing service … Read the full press release

Symrise to present new products range at the largest trade show for cosmetic ingredients “in-cosmetics 2014” on April 1 to 3 in Hamburg

• Product launches from various application areas • Anti-aging ingredients and natural raw materials in focus • Sustainable Shea butter for improved skin feel in Fair Trade and ECOCERT quality Holzminden, Germany, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At in-cosmetics 2014, Symrise is presenting a range … Read the full press release

Wind energy technology leader Gamesa to supply 49.3 MW to the Chinese company CGN Wind Energy

The company will deliver 25 G97-2.0 MW turbines for a wind farm being built in Shandong province. The turbines are specially designed for low wind sites. Zamudio, Spain, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement … Read the full press release

The Irish Dairy Board selects Kuehne + Nagel as global logistics partner to support its expansion strategy

Dublin, Ireland,  27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel has been selected as a global logistics partner by the Irish Dairy Board as part of the Company’s strategic plans to increase production and break into new markets. The Irish Dairy Board (IDB), … Read the full press release