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BMW Motorsport setzt auf Shells Premium-Motorenöle Shell Helix Ultra und Pennzoil

HAMBURG, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW Motorsport setzt auf Shells Premium-Motorenöle Shell Helix Ultra und Pennzoil. Zudem empfiehlt BMW Shell V-Power als Premium-Kraftstoff für Fahrzeuge der Marke BMW M. Ende letzten Jahres haben Shell und die BMW AG bekannt gegeben, … Read the full press release

EIB and European Commission launch two new financial instruments to encourage greater private sector involvement in climate and biodiversity schemes

Luxembourg, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Two new financial instruments that aim to encourage greater private sector involvement in schemes that contribute to the twin climate priorities of reducing energy use and conserving natural capital, especially biodiversity, in Europe will be later … Read the full press release

Solunion, la joint venture de seguro de crédito de Euler Hermes y MAPFRE, ha sido reconocida por segundo año consecutivo como la mejor compañía de seguro de crédito en el “BARÓMETRO ADECOSE 2014

MADRID, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solunion, la joint venture de seguro de crédito de Euler Hermes y MAPFRE, ha sido reconocida por segundo año consecutivo como la mejor compañía de seguro de crédito en el “BARÓMETRO ADECOSE 2014. Estudio sobre la Calidad … Read the full press release

The Astaldi Group wins EUR 190 million worth of orders in Italy

ROME, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Astaldi Group announces to have won orders in Italy for app. EUR 190 million, referred to the following works: – EUR 61 million, for the completion of the Naples-Afragola High-Speed Railway Station. The works provide … Read the full press release

STRABAG SE announces its first figures for the 2014 financial year and issues outlook for 2015

2014: output volume and employee numbers unchanged at € 13.6 billion and about 73,000, respectively – some strong fluctuations at the country level Order backlog 2014 at a high € 14.4 billion (+7 %) Forecast of at least € 260 … Read the full press release

Vestas received firm and unconditional order from Polenergia S.A. for 24 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Mycielin wind power project in western Poland

Malmö, Sweden, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 24 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Mycielin wind power project to be located in western Poland. The order was placed by Polenergia S.A., the largest … Read the full press release

Vestas reports EUR 6.9B revenue in 2014; order intake increased by 10% and the service order backlog increased as well

Strong performance on all key financial and operational parameters Aarhus, Denmark, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Summary: 2014 was the first year in the implementation of Vestas’ new strategic plan, Profitable Growth for Vestas, and it proved to be a year … Read the full press release

Vestas: BayWa r.e. placed 29.7 MW order for nine V112-3.3 MW turbines for the Fraisthorpe project in Bridlington, UK

Malmö, Sweden, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has secured a 29.7 MW order for nine of its V112-3.3 MW turbines for the Fraisthorpe project located in the province of Bridlington, UK. The firm and unconditional order has been placed by … Read the full press release

Cargotec Corporation publishes annual report 2014 and financial statements for the accounting period 1 January-31 December 2014

HELSINKI, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation’s annual report 2014 and financial statements for the accounting period 1 January-31 December 2014 have been published in English and Finnish on the company’s website at http://annualreport2014.cargotec.com. The online annual report includes the … Read the full press release

KUKA AG’s Systems division lands a major order from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Augsburg, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA AG’s Systems division has landed a major order from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The job is valued in the mid-double digit million euro range. The project comprises the engineering and installation of a roof brazing … Read the full press release

KUKA Group reached its guidance and clearly surpassed the previous year’s key figures in 2014

At € 2.2 billion (+18.4 percent), orders received pass the two billion mark for the first time Sales revenues rise to € 2.1 billion (+18.1 percent) EBITDA rises to € 184.9 million (+16.7 percent) EBIT and the EBIT margin improved … Read the full press release

Chancellor Angela Merkel to speak with KUKA about forward-looking robot and control technology for the factory of the future

Augsburg, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On February 23, KUKA AG will have the honor of welcoming German Chancellor Angela Merkel to its company headquarters in Augsburg. In an informative dialog, the Chancellor plans to speak with KUKA CEO Till Reuter … Read the full press release

Eni strengthens the communication of its global activities with the appointment of Marco Bardazzi as Executive VP of External Communication

The company expands its dialogue with the media, stakeholders and the public. “The digital system is a great opportunity for communication” said Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi San Donato Milanese (MI), 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni is strengthening the communication of its … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA delivered strong Q4 results with margins benefiting from lower European gas prices and a stronger US dollar

OSLO, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA delivered strong fourth-quarter results, with margins benefiting from lower European gas prices and a stronger US dollar. Yara’s board will propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend payment of NOK 13 per share … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group introduces new electronic identification and verification checks

New service allows customers to upload identification documents using a camera enabled computer, mobile or tablet Available across Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland LONDON, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — From this month, Lloyds Banking Group is introducing a new … Read the full press release

DEG committed EUR 1.47bn to finance private investments in developing and emerging-market countries in 2014

New commitments 2014 above previous year’s level: EUR 1.47bn EUR 855m for investments in future markets Major focus on climate and resource protection COLOGNE, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, committed EUR 1.47bn to finance … Read the full press release

RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive responds to the IPPR report on de-rating onshore wind turbines

LONDON, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Responding to the IPPR report on de-rating onshore wind turbines, RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief Executive Maf Smith said: “The wind industry adheres strictly to the legally-binding guidelines drawn up by Ofgem and the Department of Energy … Read the full press release

Fortum Corporation to hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 31 March 2015

HELSINKI, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The shareholders of Fortum Corporation are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 31 March 2015, starting at 14:00 EET at the main auditorium of Finlandia Hall, address Mannerheimintie 13 e, Helsinki, Finland (entrance … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Biax presents its wide range of solutions for the production of biaxially oriented films at NPE Orlando, March 23 to 27

GRAZ, Austria, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ Biax, a member of international technology Group ANDRITZ, presents its wide range of solutions for the production of biaxially oriented films at NPE Orlando – this year’s largest plastics trade show and conference … Read the full press release

GE/ANDRITZ HYDRO consortium to supply electromechanical equipment for the world’s first tidal lagoon hydropower project in Swansea Bay, Wales

GRAZ, Austria, 12-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following an international bidding process, Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay plc. has appointed the consortium by GE/ANDRITZ HYDRO as preferred bidder for supply of the electromechanical equipment for the world’s first tidal lagoon hydropower project … Read the full press release