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Pierre Barnabé appointed Bull Group Chief Operating Officer

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Paris, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Pierre BARNABÉ, 42, has been appointed as Chief operating officer at Bull Group. Since August 2011, Pierre Barnabé was Executive Vice President of the SFR Business Team. He began his career with Thales in capital venture activities. … Read the full press release →

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U.S. FDA’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee recommends approval of Sanofi’s Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray for over-the-counter use in the U.S.

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Treats Seasonal and Year-round Nasal Allergy Symptoms in Adults and Children  Paris, France, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee (NDAC) voted 10 to … Read the full press release →

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Sanofi vaccines division Sanofi Pasteur initiated Cdiffense Phase III Study of investigational vaccine for prevention of primary symptomatic Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)

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Cdiffense trial to evaluate vaccine against a leading cause of life-threatening, healthcare-associated infections worldwide Lyon, France, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), announced today the initiation of its Phase III clinical program … Read the full press release →

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CEPSA reported clean CCS net income of €199.9 million in H1-2013, down 20% YoY

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Madrid, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Domestic Business Activities and a Drop in Crude Oil Sales Hinder the Group’s Earnings. Earnings from international business operations account for 63% of the Group’s Net Income Weak consumer demand, tight marketing margins and a challenging environment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Spain

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CEPSA announced it now controls 42% in MEDGAZ S.A., the operator of Algerian-European gas pipeline via Spain

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Exercising its right of first refusal, CEPSA has acquired part of GdF Suez´s shareholdings in the MEDGAZ consortium CEPSA will maintain a 20% share of the deepwater pipeline’s transport capacity Madrid, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As provided in the Bylaws of MEDGAZ … Read the full press release →

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Offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd to report Q2-2013 earnings on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, following the close of NYSE trading

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ZUG, SWITZERLAND, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) announced that it will report earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2013 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, following the close of trading on the NYSE. The company … Read the full press release →

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Reinhard Recycling AG’s new Fuso Canter 7C18 truck is 7.5-tonner with crane and skip loader, and 3650kg payload

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7.5-tonner with multi-blade grab and roll-off skip Payload still 3650 kg with superstructure 17-man operation in Bigenthal (Emmental), Switzerland Stuttgart/Bigenthal (CH), 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A 7.5-tonner with a crane and skip loader, and a payload of 3650 kg – this … Read the full press release →

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Luxair management reached agreement with OGBL, LCGB and NGL-SNEP unions

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06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, July 25th 2013, the 3 contracting unions, OGBL, LCGB and NGL-SNEP, have met with Luxair management in order to continue negotiations of the collective work agreement. After four hours of negotiations, the following agreements have been … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz delivered 811,227 vehicles in H1 2013, 8.1% sales growth, starts H2-2013 with best-ever July

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Stuttgart, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz reported its best-ever July results and started the second half of the year successfully by selling 116,790 units and generating growth of 20.0%. It has delivered 811,227 vehicles to customers since the beginning of the … Read the full press release →

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K+S Aktiengesellschaft official statement on Russian Uralkali’s comments and exit from the sales organisation BPC

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Kassel, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A competitor of our Potash and Magnesium Products business unit – Russian Uralkali – has today announced its exit from the sales organisation BPC which it jointly operates with the Belarusian Belaruskali. The company wants to market its products … Read the full press release →

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ABB to supply high-voltage products to State Grid of China Corporation’s 220 kilovolt smart substation demonstration project

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Innovative high-voltage disconnecting circuit breakers to form part of ‘smart substation’ demonstration project Zurich, Switzerland, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has been selected by China’s leading power utility, State Grid of China Corporation (SGCC) … Read the full press release →

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Austrian RZB Group released its new 2011/2012 sustainability report

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Broad inclusion of stakeholders 46 GRI performance indicators reported on External audit confirms application level “B+” Sustainable engagement artistically implemented 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The RZB Group’s Sustainability Report for the period 2011/2012 has been published today under the motto “We … Read the full press release →

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ABB announced the acquisition of Alstom’s ring motor business based in Bilbao, Spain

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Acquisition enables ABB to further strengthen gearless mill drive system business Zurich, Switzerland, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today the acquisition of Alstom’s ring motor business to enhance its gearless mill drive (GMD) … Read the full press release →

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Aktia plc shareholder meeting on Thursday, 12 September 2013 at 11am at Tekniskas Salar, Eerikinkatu 2, Helsinki

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05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the merger of Aktia plc with Aktia Bank plc on 1 July 2013, all shareholders of Aktia plc are summoned to a shareholder meeting to determine the final account of Aktia plc. The shareholder meeting is held … Read the full press release →

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The leading power and automation technology group ABB announced it acquired French software company Newron System S.A.

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Transaction is in line with ABB’s expansion strategy in automation solutions for buildings Zurich, Switzerland, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has acquired French software company Newron System S.A. to expand its market reach and … Read the full press release →

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LUKOIL to build new 105 km long associated petroleum gas pipeline from Kokuyskoye field to the LUKOIL-Permneftegazpererabotka gas processing plant

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05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — LUKOIL has begun building a new pipeline to transport associated petroleum gas (APG) from the Kokuyskoye field to the LUKOIL-Permneftegazpererabotka gas processing plant. The pipeline is 105 kilometers long, and its capacity is one billion cubic meters per year. … Read the full press release →

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Avia Solutions Group: manufacturers of the new generation of regional aircraft likely to face aftermarket challenges

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With airlines still struggling to battle oil prices while trying to optimize their passenger traffic and route networks, aircraft manufacturers are faced with the demand for new, more cost efficient generation of regional aircraft. But the leading … Read the full press release →

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Global B2B and B2C e-commerce solutions provider Intershop announced availability of its Extended B2B Module

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Intershop’s strong B2B heritage addresses unique business commerce crucial to assure merchant success Extended B2B Module offers advanced architecture to support consumerization of B2B industry B2B Module simplifies ordering, reduces process complexity and offers persona-oriented functionality and information access to … Read the full press release →

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Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall released its H1 2013 financial results

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Barcelona,  05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Almirall’s H1: Executing on growth platforms, financial delivery on track Financial performance in line with guidance Aclidinium now available in 13 countries with five new launches planned before year’s end US/EU filings of aclidinium/formoterol combination are … Read the full press release →

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Watercraft Capital EUR 1.4 billion bond issue admitted to trading on Luxembourg Stock Exchange regulated market

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

FIRST BOND SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK AS PART OF ITS PROJECT BOND INITIATIVE 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On 2 August 2013, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange will admit to trading on its regulated market a bond issue from Watercraft Capital … Read the full press release →

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