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Altran extends its geographical footprint on the United States following the completion of Synapse and Lohika acquisitions

PARIS, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran has announced today the closing of the acquisitions of both US companies Synapse and Lohika, signed in June and July 2016 respectively, so in a tight schedule over the summer period. These strategic acquisitions are … Read the full press release

GfK Western European Technical Consumer Goods Q2 2016: market grew by 2.1 percent v Q2 2015

NUREMBERG, 29-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the second quarter of 2016, the Western European Technical Consumer Goods (TCG) market grew by 2.1 percent, compared to Q2 2015. There were sales value increases in the consumer electronics (CE), major domestic appliances (MDA), … Read the full press release

Capgemini / Transporeon Transport Market Monitor: transport prices increased by 5.3% in Q2 2016 compared to Q1 2016

UTRECHT, 24-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The twenty-eighth edition of the Transport Market Monitor by Capgemini Consulting and Transporeon assesses European transport and haulage dynamics The twenty-eighth edition of the Transport Market Monitor (TMM) by Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting reveals that transport … Read the full press release

Toyota RAV4 launches at Toyota’s plant in Saint Petersburg; key to Toyota’s sustainable development in Russia

On August 22nd the first Toyota RAV4 rolled off the production line at Toyota’s plant in Saint-Petersburg. Investment into production capacity increase and Toyota RAV4 launch totaled 9,7 billion RUR. Hiring of new employees is ongoing. With gradual production volume … Read the full press release

Orbex instaura una partnership con l’università italiana LUM Jean Monnet

LIMASSOL, 24-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Orbex, un leader innovativo nel trading forex online, ha annunciato quest’oggi una partnership strategia con l’Università LUM Jean Monnet, un’università privata italiana, conosciuta in tutto il mondo e altamente stimata come centro di formazione economica. … Read the full press release

SCC secures two-year NEPA Framework Agreement with two potential two-year extensions to 2020

SCC has secured a place on the National Education Printer Framework Agreement (NEPA) for Printing Services to Universities, Higher and Further Education institutions. Birmingham, UK, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The milestone award – SCC’s first for the provision of managed print … Read the full press release

Equistone Partners Europe acquired majority stake in United Initiators from Vision Capital and Speyside Equity

LONDON, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (”Equistone“), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors today announces that it has acquired a majority stake in United Initiators (“UI”), investing alongside its current management. Equistone has acquired the business from … Read the full press release

CBI Industrial Trends Survey: UK export order books reached a two-year high

Manufacturing output grew while total orders remained solid, according to the latest CBI monthly Industrial Trends Survey. LONDON, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The survey of 505 firms found that export order books reached a two-year high, suggesting that the depreciation of … Read the full press release

Staffan Göjeryd to lead Telia Carrier

STOCKHOLM, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Staffan Göjeryd has been appointed CEO of Telia Carrier with immediate effect. Over the past two years, Staffan has been responsible for the Data Business in Telia Carrier. “I’m happy that Staffan will take on the … Read the full press release

Savills UK to acquire property consultancy GBR Phoenix Beard Holdings Ltd; creates a leading advisory firm in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills UK has today (12 August 2016) announced the acquisition of property consultancy GBR Phoenix Beard Holdings Ltd. The combination of Savills and GBR Phoenix Beard will create a leading advisory firm in Birmingham, with a … Read the full press release

Three projects with wpd’s participation accepted in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history

BREMEN, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd has taken part in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history and distanced its competitors in the market. As the Energy Ministry officially announced on Wednesday evening, three projects with wpd’s … Read the full press release

Cementos Argos subsidiary Argos USA LLC to purchase HeidelbergCement’s Martinsburg, West Virginia cement plant and eight related terminals

HeidelbergCement to sell assets in the US to Cementos Argos for USD 660 million HEIDELBERG, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — HeidelbergCement, through its subsidiaries Essroc Corp. and Lehigh Hanson, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement with Argos USA LLC, a subsidiary … Read the full press release

TNS Gallup’s ReMark survey: Orkla tops the retail sector’s ranking of suppliers to the Norwegian grocery trade

Orkla tops the retail sector’s ranking of suppliers to the Norwegian grocery trade.  OSLO, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Orkla tops the retail sector’s ranking of suppliers to the Norwegian grocery trade, according to the results of TNS Gallup’s ReMark survey this … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB to acquire Multivista, a leading provider of visual, cloud-based construction documentation solutions

STOCKHOLM, 18-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the acquisition of Multivista, a leading provider of visual, cloud-based construction documentation solutions. Visual … Read the full press release

Intercontinental Exchange provides further information to investors on its acquisition of Trayport

LONDON, 18-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, today provided further information to investors on its acquisition of Trayport following the UK’s Competition and Markets … Read the full press release

PwC to collaborate with Coursera to provide access to a premier course in data analytics

PwC has joined forces with Coursera, to provide access to a premier course in data analytics LONDON, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PwC has today (August 17) announced a collaboration with Coursera, the largest ‘massive open online course’ [MOOC] platform in the … Read the full press release

PwC ranked the 25 Fastest Growing Cloud Companies as part of its Global 100 Software Leaders research report

First-time ranking shows opportunities and obstacles facing software vendors BOSTON, Mass., U.S., 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With cloud computing rapidly reshaping the software industry, PwC has ranked the 25 Fastest Growing Cloud Companies to help understand what drives success when vendors … Read the full press release

Diebold Nixdorf to lead the financial and retail industries in a highly interconnected, changing world

Leading global innovators come together to drive connected commerce — bridging physical and digital touchpoints in banking and retail environments NORTH CANTON, Ohio, USA and PADERBORN, Germany, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Diebold Nixdorf begins a new era today – leading the … Read the full press release

WINCOR NIXDORF Aktiengesellschaft: Public disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 para. 1 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse

Public disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 para. 1 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (market abuse regulation – MAR) PADERBORN, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the consummation of the tender offer by Diebold, Incorporated, … Read the full press release

Schindler 1H2016: 2.1% increase in orders; revenue up by 3.4%; EBIT rose by 5.9%

Pleasing growth and improved profitability Ebikon, Switzerland, 16-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first half of 2016, Schindler pursued its growth strategy while, at the same time, improving profitability. In spite of the softening of the global new installations market, Schindler reported a … Read the full press release