Category Archives: Business

Business Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Car sharing company car2go expands its business area in London

New Business Area of 100 square miles (about 250 square kilometres) starting in June 500 smart cars ready to rent on-demand Parking in all legal and unrestricted free-parking areas – in Islington and Sutton also on metered or pay station … Read the full press release

New corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for Airbus private jet customers

Experienced team will provide dedicated response to private jet needs Blagnac, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Airbus is introducing a new corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for its private jet customers, aimed at providing dedicated access to an experienced team. Customers … Read the full press release

EC cleared the deal between Lutosa of Belgium & McCain of Canada

The clearance is conditional on the divestment of Lutosa’s branded retail business in the European Economic Area (EEA) Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Lutosa of Belgium by McCain … Read the full press release

Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) erzielt 2012 bestes Geschäftsergebnis seit 2005

Bund erhält inklusive Körperschaftsteuer 349 Mio EUR Wien, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das erwirtschaftete Ergebnis der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) erhöhte sich im Bilanzjahr 2012 um 55% auf 988 Mio EUR (2011: 638 Mio EUR). „Damit hat die OeNB trotz der schwierigen globalen … Read the full press release

TDC A/S launches new strong organizational setup to strengthen brands and customer experience

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Based on the group strategy presented in November 2012 TDC now launches a new, strong organizational setup. The new organization will further strengthen brands and customer experience across the group. The ambition to strengthen the multibrand approach … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank newly launched Saxo TV to be led by the former Bloomberg TV News anchor, Owen Thomas

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Saxo Bank, the multi-asset online trading and investment specialist, has launched Saxo TV, led by the former Bloomberg TV News anchor, Owen Thomas, to provide on-demand business and financial analysis. Saxo TV is integrated with TradingFloor.com, Saxo … Read the full press release

EDPS: ‘Smart, sustainable, inclusive Europe’: only with stronger and more effective data protection

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The lobbying surrounding the current review of the EU data protection law by organisations both from Europe and elsewhere has been exceptional. Following the presentation of his Annual Report of activities for 2012 to the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs … Read the full press release

Wienerberger AG announced Q1 2013 results

Pipelife strengthens Q1 2013 results Long, snowy winter leads to volume declines for Bricks & Tiles Europe – Contribution from initial consolidation of Pipelife strengthens Group results – North America profits from positive market trend despite unfavorable weather – Group … Read the full press release

EC approves Syniverse of the US acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg, subject to conditions

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Following an in-depth review, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg by Syniverse of the US. The approval is conditional upon the divestiture of Mach’s Data Clearing (“DC”) services … Read the full press release

EC 2012 competition policy report shows how competition policy helps unlock potential of EU Single Market

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission’s 2012 report on competition policy shows that without an effective European competition policy, the internal market cannot deliver its full economic potential. Private barriers to trade and competition would risk replacing the public … Read the full press release

László Andor speach at European Policy Centre: Single European Labour Market must be part of the EU’s recovery strategy

Final conference of the “Single European Labour Market” project European Policy Centre, Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to open today’s conference and discuss the final report of the Single European Labour Market project. The … Read the full press release

EBRD, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) co-hosted a round-table discussion on private funding for infrastructure

Experts prepare recommendations for G20 leaders 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) co-hosted  a round-table discussion on how to unlock private sector funding for the multi trillion dollar global infrastructure  sector, helping to formulate … Read the full press release

EU-27 unemployed young persons were 5.7 million in March 2013, EU takes measures to tackle youth unemployment

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the current situation? In March 2013, 5.7 million young persons were unemployed in the EU-27, of whom 3.6 million were in the euro area. The youth unemployment rate was 23.5% in the EU-27 and 24% … Read the full press release

Alstom Grid organized Technical Seminar in Barcelona on new substation automation solutions

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May, Alstom Grid organized a new Technical Seminar on new substation automation solutions aimed at small and medium sized electricity companies in the Catalonia area. This event is part of a series of seminars that … Read the full press release

Henkel Lifetimes als bestes Webmagazin ausgezeichnet

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Online-Verbraucher-Portal Henkel Lifetimes von Henkel Laundry and Home Care gewinnt mit der Düsseldorfer Agentur menadwork kommunikation GmbH den Deutschen Preis für Onlinekommunikation 2013: Henkel Lifetimes ist Sieger in der Kategorie „Webmagazin“. Mit dem Deutschen Preis für … Read the full press release

46% of EU citizens say they use eGovernment services online

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost half of EU citizens (46%) now go online to look for a job, use the public library, file a tax return, register a birth, apply for a passport or use other eGovernment services. 80% say online … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz stand at the UITP Congress in Geneva 26 – 29 May dominated by the world’s best-selling urban bus model Citaro

Citaro: broad range of Euro VI-compliant urban buses Innovative technology: Euro VI, regenerative braking, weight optimisation Record Run Buses 2012: Euro VI pays its way, Citaro 8.5 percent more fuel-efficient Citaro Euro VI: Bus of the Year 2013 Emission-free urban … Read the full press release

ÖBB Postbus GmbH to take delivery of buses from Daimler Buses between 2013 and 2017

ÖBB Postbus GmbH chooses Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses Vehicles offer impressive levels of comfort, safety and efficiency Customer operates local public transportation systems throughout Austria Vienna, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ÖBB Postbus GmbH is focusing on vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Setra as … Read the full press release

Eurocopter to supply EC225 and AS350 B3e helicopters to China’s State Grid General Aviation Company

China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC225 and two AS350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s electrical grid development and build the Chinese company’s business into … Read the full press release

Zorgverzekeraars investeren in draagbare laboratoria

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea en De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar gaan participeren in het bedrijf Ostendum. Dit bedrijf ontwikkelt lab-on-a-chip toepassingen – minuscule laboratoria op een chip – waarmee een arts binnen enkele minuten onder meer bloed- , urine- en speekselmonsters kan … Read the full press release