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Vnesheconombank co-funds advanced high-technology cement plant in Russia’s Penza region

Penza, Russia, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A ceremony to open an advanced high-technology plant built with Vnesheconombank’s financial assistance with a capacity of 1.8 million tons of cement per yearwas held in the Nikolsk district of the Penza region. In the attendance … Read the full press release

Oberthur Technologies launches solution range dedicated to the Identity and Access Security market, Guardialys™ Convergence

PARIS, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced the launch of Guardialys™ Convergence, its solution range dedicated to the Identity and Access Security market. Designed for a corporate environment, … Read the full press release

WWP: Ogilvy & Mather Paris named Agency of the Year at the 18th Annual Webby Awards and Most Awarded Advertising Agency at the D&AD Awards

NEW YORK, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the heels of Ogilvy & Mather’s recent recognition as Global Network of the Year at the One Show, O&M has been named Agency of the Year at two top industry award shows, reinforcing the agency’s … Read the full press release

Jane Jennings returns to WWP’s Grass Roots as Account Director

LONDON, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jane Jennings has returned to Grass Roots as an Account Director responsible for driving the agency’s automotive strategy and overseeing a number of key accounts including BMW, Ford, Hyundai and Renault, as well as taking the … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems introduces security label to its range of original accessories

Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Leica Geosystems, leading supplier of geospatial solutions, introduces a security label to its range of original accessories. The label – featuring a unique code – will help customers to identify quickly whether an accessory is genuine … Read the full press release

SGS: 2,583 employees to receive pedometer to track their daily steps in this year’s employee wellness initiative “Global Corporate Challenge”

Geneva, Switzerland, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Last year, 1,715 SGS employees walked over 2.7 billion steps – or 43 times around the world – as part of our Global Corporate Challenge. This year, 2,583 employees in 369 teams, representing 34 countries, have signed … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesives Technologies signs joint-development agreement with US-based Vitriflex, Inc.

Investment in display technology start-up Vitriflex Düsseldorf, Germany,  30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel Adhesives Technologies, the leading solution provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings worldwide, is further driving its innovation capabilities and leadership forward. As part of its innovation strategy, the company … Read the full press release

PwC Mobile Innovations Forecast report: Evolution of Contextual Intelligence Expected to Lead to New Contextual Mobile Ecosystem

New York, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mobile is driving innovation that links a user’s contextual situation to the ability to act on that information, according to the latest Mobile Innovations Forecastreport from PwC.  How well a mobile device adapts its content and … Read the full press release

Terna appointed Matteo Del Fante as CEO and General Director

Rome, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At today’s (27/05/2014) meeting in Rome, for the first time under the chairmanship of Catia Bastioli, the new Board of Directors of TERNA S.p.A. was elected at today’s Shareholders’ General Meeting. The Board unanimously appointed Matteo Del … Read the full press release

Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting: 2013 financial statements approved; Appointed Luciano Barsotti standing auditor and Giandomenico Genta alternate auditor

Rome,  30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa (CDP) announces that the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting today approved the 2013 financial statements. The 2013 consolidated financial statements were also presented during the meeting. The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting also appointed new … Read the full press release

Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa announces the resignation of its general manager Matteo Del Fante following his nomination as Terna Spa CEO

Rome, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa (CDP) announces that general manager Matteo Del Fante resigned his position following his nomination as Terna Spa chief executive officer and general manager. CDP’s top management, in the name of the … Read the full press release

EQT Expansion Capital II sells entire equity stake in German leisure restaurant chains Sausalitos Holding GmbH to Ergon Capital Partners III

EQT Expansion Capital II exits the investment in Sausalitos Holding GmbH by selling its 47% equity stake and being repaid the outstanding Expansion Capital Facility Sausalitos expanded its store network by 9 new stores, introduced various sales initiatives and substantially … Read the full press release

TomTom and its partner AutoNavi to integrate its real-time traffic information in vehicles of Audi in China

Shanghai, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) and its partner AutoNavi today announced a partnership with Audi in China, integrating its award winning real-time traffic information in vehicles of the German premium manufacturer. TomTom Traffic provides precise and up-to-date traffic information … Read the full press release

Seadrill reports US$3,094 million net income on its First Quarter 2014 Results

Hamilton, Bermuda, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill reports US$3,094 million net income on its First Quarter 2014 Results Highlights From the effect of January 2, 2014, the financial results of Seadrill Partners LLC has been deconsolidated from the financial results of Seadrill. … Read the full press release

Helaba reports EUR150m group earnings before tax in its 2014 first quarter results

Quarterly results, as expected, slightly below previous year Further growth in customer business and in net interest income CET-1-Capital ratio at the end of March, 12.4 percent;  total capital ratio 17.2 percent Frankfurt, Germany, 30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the financial year 2014, Helaba … Read the full press release

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) the first major retail bank to introduce “bubbles” for short customer meetings of between 10 to 15 minutes

In light of changing customer expectations and steady developments in the area of electronic means of payment, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) is continuing to invest in its branch network to further enhance customer service and support, while expanding the … Read the full press release

Brisa, NedMobiel and Egis formed new partnership targeting leadership in innovative mobility services and mobility management

Breda, Netherlands, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brisa, Egis and NedMobiel have formed a new partnership targeting leadership in innovative mobility services and mobility management. Brisa and NedMobiel, founding shareholders of BNV Mobility, will now be joined by Egis, a worldwide leader … Read the full press release

BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. delivered its training program to assist Port Engineers (PEs) in the repair and sustainment of their maritime assets

Teddington, UK, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. (BMT), an operating company of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has delivered its unique training program to assist Port Engineers (PEs) with maximizing investments in … Read the full press release

BMT Oceanica appointed Lead Consultant for the Western Australia Department of Fisheries (DoF) project to establish aquaculture development zone

Teddington, UK, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Marine and coastal environment specialists, BMT Oceanica (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, announced today its appointment as Lead Consultant for the Western Australia Department of Fisheries (DoF) in a project to establish an aquaculture development zone. BMT Oceanica, … Read the full press release

Mobily Saudi Arabia first to deploy Alcatel-Lucent’s virtualized radio access network

Mobily is the first customer to deploy Alcatel-Lucent’s new virtualized RAN aimed at helping mobile operators become more efficient, responsive and innovative Paris, 29-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Mobily Saudi Arabia today announced the first deployment … Read the full press release