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Safran’s security business Morpho Detection announced its Itemiser® DX explosives trace detectors surpassed 5,000 units shipped worldwide

Lightweight desktop systems deployed to detect explosives and narcotics at secure locations WILMINGTON, Mass., 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, today announced it has surpassed 5,000 desktop Itemiser® DX explosives trace detectors (ETD) shipped worldwide. A … Read the full press release

AXA Real Estate announced the launch of €350M Italian regulated fund and acquisition of office building U10 in Milan for €44.5M

Initial investment for the new fund completed with the €44.5 million acquisition of a Grade A office building in Milan PARIS, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA Real Estate Investment Managers SGR, an affiliate of AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (“AXA Real … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä launched Aframax tanker design at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens

Athens, Greece, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new, highly efficient, Aframax tanker design offering practical and viable solutions that meet current and forthcoming emissions legislation is today launched by Wärtsilä at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens, Greece. Wärtsilä will also be … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä divests its 50% share in Wärtsilä TMH Diesel Engine Company LLC to joint venture partner Transmashholding

Helsinki, Finland, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä and Transmashholding have agreed that Wärtsilä will sell its 50 per cent share in the joint venture Wärtsilä TMH Diesel Engine Company LLC to Transmashholding, the other joint venture party. The divestment of the joint … Read the full press release

VINCI Group subsidiary Eurovia acquired Vancouver-based Imperial Paving

Rueil-Malmaison, France, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurovia, a subsidiary of the VINCI Group, has acquired Imperial Paving based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Imperial Paving delivers road construction works for local authorities located in the Great Vancouver Area. With this acquisition and that … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA takes part in $12M round of investment in US robotic technology developer for renewable generation facilities, QBotix

This company develops robot technology to reduce the costs involved in developing and operating renewable generation facilities This transaction was carried out under its corporate risk capital scheme, Perseo, which was set up in 2008 and allocated over €70 million … Read the full press release

INEOS Enterprises acquired one of Europe’s leading solvent manufacturers Sasol Solvents Germany

The acquisition comprises production facilities in Germany, based at Herne and Moers.  The new business is a complementary fit with INEOS’ portfolio and expertise and provides opportunities to integrate into its existing manufacturing sites in Germany. The new business, to … Read the full press release

Hexagon acquires planning and optimisation solutions provider for the agro-business sector iLab Sistemas

Stockholm, Sweden, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, announced today the acquisition of iLab Sistemas, a leading provider of planning and optimisation solutions for the agro-business sector, with special focus in the … Read the full press release

Hexagon kicked off its four-day 2014 HxGN LIVE conference at MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas

Stockholm, Sweden, 03-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon today kicked off its 2014 HxGN LIVE conference as thousands of attendees travelled to Las Vegas, NV, to participate in the four-day event that runs from 2 – 5 June at the MGM Grand … Read the full press release

DB Schenker named best airfreight forwarder in the Air Cargo News annual awards event

Frankfurt am Main/London, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — DB Schenker again has been recognized for its ongoing service quality and substantial investment in the air cargo industry at a prestigious annual awards event. The global integrated logistics provider has been declared best … Read the full press release

DB International becomes the quality and safety consultant for Kochi Metro; opens branch in Bangalore

Contract for Kochi Metro – Deutsche Bahn’s international engineering office opens a branch in Bangalore Berlin/Bangalore, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — DB International has won a key contract in India. The company has been entrusted to act as the quality and safety consultant … Read the full press release

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