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Business Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

The Commission to investigate MasterCard inter-bank fees in the European Economic Area

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether MasterCard may be hindering competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) with regard to payment cards, in breach of EU antitrust rules. The Commission has concerns that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

Schneider Electric to accelerate Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around the world

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Paris and Rueil-Malmaison, France,  9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Schneider Electric today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement as part of Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Technology

Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency receives the world’s first helicopter equipped with a high-speed, real-time transmission system using Earth-orbiting relay satellites

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Eurocopter Japan delivers the first helicopter equipped for high-speed, real-time data transmission to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency The capabilities of Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) in crisis response and coordination will be significantly improved following its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Government, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

Mercedes-Benz world premieres for Arocs and Atego at Bauma 2013

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Arocs – heavy-duty truck developed specifically for the construction sector, with a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 41 t New Euro VI-compliant Atego for light- and medium-duty operations Arocs Loader transports 8 cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete Arocs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Germany, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Ahlstrom votes to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.63 per share for 2012

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Decisions taken by Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) was held on March 27, 2013. Resolution on the distribution of profits The AGM resolved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment

Antonio TAJANI at the Opening of European Space Expo Dome

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Antonio TAJANI- European Commission Vice President responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship Hannover Messe / Hannover, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentleman, It’s a pleasure for me to be here with you today at this at the Hannover Messe, and it’s great to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Marketing, Politics, Technology

A.M.D. Electronic s.r.l. espone al Pharmintech 2013 le ultimissime soluzioni di Global Vision per il proofreading

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Fornitore leader della nuova generazione di sistemi di proofreading elettronico presenta le premiate soluzioni di Global Vision all’evento di quest’anno Milano, ITALIA, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A.M.D. Electronic, azienda leader nella distribuzione di prodotti per aziende farmaceutiche e alimentari, ha annunciato … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Italy, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Technology

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BMW Group delivered 191,269 vehicles in March reaching all-time high month sales

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

191,269 vehicles delivered, an increase of 3.0% Year-to-date sales climb 5.3% to 448,200 vehicles Solid gains in Asia and the Americas Munich, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than in any other month in its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Technology

La Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Balance des paiements du Luxembourg au cours de l’année 2012

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) et le STATEC font savoir que la balance courante de l’année 2012 dégage un excédent de près de 2,5 milliards d’euros, ce qui correspond à une baisse de plus d’un demi-milliard … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg

Ahlstrom’s President & CEO Jan Lång comments on focus areas for 2013

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahlstrom’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders’ is being held today (March 27, 2013) in Helsinki. In his presentation, Jan Lång, President & CEO, summarizes Ahlstrom’s strategic development from 2009 to present and describes the company’s focus areas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Management

Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, announce a new addition to its renowned C-series of LED displays

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Kortrijk, Belgium, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, is proud to announce a new addition to its renowned C-series of LED displays. The brand-new C8 shares its high-class image processing, flexible software and easy-to-use peripherals with the other … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Technology

GLOBUL first telecom in Bulgaria to offer personal video to its clients

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL is the first telecommunication company in Bulgaria to provide its subscribers with personalized video offers based on their individual needs. Personal videos show specific data regarding users’ monthly consumption in an interesting and innovative way, offering … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew & European Commissioner Michel Barnier reaffirmed their strong determination in strengthening the global financial system

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and European Commissioner Michel Barnier met today and reaffirmed their strong determination to cooperate closely in strengthening the global financial system; ensuring a level playing field; minimizing conflicts, and where appropriate, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, Politics

Oświadczenie Zarządu PGNiG SA

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — W związku z podpisanym przez Spółkę EuRoPol Gaz memorandum, dotyczącym oceny ekonomicznej opłacalności ewentualnych planów realizacji projektu gazociągu Jamał II, Zarząd PGNiG SA informuje, że podpisany dokument – zgodnie z zasadami ładu korporacyjnego – nie wymagał akceptacji … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Poland

APM Terminals disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Virginia Port Authority Votes to End PPTA Process and Maintain Status Quo Portsmouth, Virginia, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — APM Terminals is disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners announced today (26 March 2013). We will have … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics

AkzoNobel announced plans to invest a further €65m in China

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The investment will be used to boost capacity and significantly improve operational excellence at AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry manufacturing sites in Boxing and Ningbo. More than half the money is being invested in the company’s facility in Shandong … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment

Dassault Aircraft Services opens new satellite service station in Van Nuys, California

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Teterboro, New Jersey, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS) has expanded its footprint of service with a new satellite service station in Van Nuys, California. The satellite service station can provide troubleshooting and line maintenance for all Falcon 50, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Telecom

AUDI AG enjoyes best-ever opening quarter in its history – 369,500 deliveries

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With worldwide deliveries reaching around 369,500 units for January through March, the company improved on the prior-year quarter by 6.8 percent. In this period, the automotive manufacturer achieved growth in all of its three main sales regions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

Bankia Habitat, the BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate company, launches Subasta Outlet auction programme

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

The properties will be on offer until the end of month at discounts averaging 46%. Prices start at around 24,000 euros. 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia Habitat, the BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate company, today starts its first real estate auction in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Real Estate, Spain

Schneider Electric acquired full ownership of Electroshield – TM Samara, transforming Russia into a key market for the Group

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Rueil-Malmaison (France), 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Schneider Electric announced today that it has acquired full ownership of Electroshield – TM Samara, further to the 50% acquired in October 2010, after obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals in Russia. Electroshield – TM Samara … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, France, Industrial, Russia, Technology