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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

Henkel receives RobecoSAM’s Gold Class award and named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute

For the seventh consecutive year, Henkel receives RobecoSAM’s Gold Class award and is named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. The accolades recognize and confirm Henkel’s continued leadership and consistent commitment to sustainability. Düsseldorf, Germany, 27-3-2014 … Read the full press release

Digital security leader Gemalto to equip Cairo Amman Bank’s 105 branches with Dexxis Instant Issuance services

Instant issuance, superior user friendliness, ability to use EMV cards from any vendor, and an up to 70% reduction in total cost of issuance amongst the major benefits for CAB and their cardholders Amsterdam, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the … Read the full press release

Danske Bank to sell equity interest in Nets Holding A/S to Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital consortium

Copenhagen, Denmark, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the group of owners of Nets Holding A/S, Danske Bank has today signed an agreement to sell Nets Holding A/S to a consortium consisting of Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital. The consortium will … Read the full press release

Karlsruhe stärkt den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk

ZDF-Intendant Bellut: Entscheidung stärkt die Unabhängigkeit Karlsruhe, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Das Urteil des Bundesverfassungsgerichts stärkt den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk, seine Gremien und die Rundfunkfreiheit in Deutschland. Die Karlsruher Richter haben klar gestellt, dass das ZDF frei von Einflüssen des Staates sein muss und … Read the full press release

British Standards Institution to use HP Optimost to enhance online customer experience in booking training courses online in the UK

PALO ALTO Calif., 26-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HP Autonomy today announced that BSI (British Standards Institution), is using HP Optimost to enhance its online customer experience for individuals and businesses booking training courses online in the UK. BSI is the business standards company that works with over … Read the full press release

Cajastur refuerza su apoyo al tejido empresarial con mayor financiación y una atención más especializada

Diseño de nuevos productos como el Descuento y Crédito Liberbank Plus para financiación de activo circulante Apuesta por las líneas ICO, especialmente las dirigidas a Empresas y Emprendedores, con unas condiciones muy ventajosas Creación del Departamento de Pymes, un canal … Read the full press release