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SGS extended its accreditation to process bulk and break bulk cargo entering the Philippines

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SGS is pleased to announce their recent successful assessment for renewed accreditation to the Bulk & Break Bulk Cargo Clearance Enhancement Program (BBBCCEP). This contract extends SGS’ accreditation to process bulk and break bulk cargo entering the … Read the full press release →

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Fiat S.p.A. announced pricing of its € 850M in guaranteed 6.75% Senior Notes due October 2019

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

Turin, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following Fiat S.p.A.’s announcement earlier today of its launch of a benchmark note issuance denominated in Euro, Fiat S.p.A. confirms that the offering will be of € 850 million in principal amount of 6.75% Senior Notes due October … Read the full press release →

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Fiat and PSA-Peugeot Citroën to invest €700 million in the Sevel plant in Atessa

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

Atessa, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (9 July 2013), Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne presented plans for future activities at the Sevel plant in Atessa (Chieti), where the Ducato Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) is currently produced. Approximately €700 million is to be … Read the full press release →

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CNH Industrial introduces its new logo for new identity

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Turin, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Black, denoting industrial strength and solidity, with an accent of red are the colors of the new logo for CNH Industrial, the company to be created through the merger of Fiat Industrial – which designs, produces and … Read the full press release →

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CNH Industrial N.V created from the merger of Fiat Industrial S.p.A and CNH Global N.V.

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

Turin, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (July 9, 2013) the Shareholders of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. met at an Extraordinary General meeting and approved the merger between Fiat Industrial S.p.A. and CNH Global N.V. with and into a newly established company to be … Read the full press release →

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DHL Trade Fairs & Events and trade fair organizer Messe Frankfurt extend contract

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

DHL Trade Fairs & Events and trade fair organizer extend contract by five years Logistics specialist wins extension by offering innovative solutions and a broad product portfolio Bonn, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In addition to classical transport services, DHL also offers … Read the full press release →

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Vodafone announced plans to expand its Vodafone Global Enterprise (VGE) in Africa

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vodafone today announced the expansion in Africa of Vodafone Global Enterprise (VGE), the business unit providing communications services for Vodafone’s 1,700 largest multinational customers throughout Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Americas. Vodafone is experiencing strong growth in … Read the full press release →

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DHL Freight rolled out global Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) service named GreenLink

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

Service combines DHL Freight’s global Lead Logistics Provider offerings under one product name Comprehensive optimization approach offers cost savings and more sustainable supply chain 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, … Read the full press release →

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch introduced hybrid and electric vehicles energy management project OpEneR at RIVE 2013 in France

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OpEneR: three technological innovations Part of the European Commission’s Green Cars Initiative A long-standing cooperative venture 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3-4 July 2013 at the International Environmentally Responsible Car Show (RIVE) in Alès, France, Bosch and PSA Peugeot Citroën are … Read the full press release →

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PSA Peugeot Citroën announced it sold 1,461,000 units worldwide in H1 2013

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

First-Half 2013 Highlights 1,461,000 units sold worldwide. Market share in Europe1 at 12.2%. 41% of sales outside Europe, an increase of 7 points. Strong sales growth in China, Argentina and Algeria. Solid performance from recent launches (Peugeot 208, 301 and 2008 … Read the full press release →

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AUDI AG announced best H1 2013 sales in company history

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

Around 780,500 deliveries worldwide from January through June – up 6.4 percent Sales chief Luca de Meo: “New A3 and SUV models strongest growth drivers  for Audi at present” Launch of the A3 Sedan in September set to further strengthen business … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand announced it delivered 2.91 million vehicles in H1 2013

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9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 2.91 (January-June 2012: 2.79; +4.4 percent) million vehicles worldwide in the first half of the year. The brand handed over 501,000 (June 2012: 498,600; +0.5 percent) vehicles to customers in the … Read the full press release →

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Munich Re Chief Risk Officer Joachim Oechslin joins Credit Suisse Executive Board

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

Munich, 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joachim Oechslin, Chief Risk Officer of Munich Re, will join the Executive Board of the Credit Suisse Group with effect from 1 January 2014. A decision regarding Joachim Oechslin’s successor is to be taken within the next … Read the full press release →

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Munich Re reports floods dominated natural catastrophe statistics for H1 2013

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Munich,  9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Floods causing billions of dollars in losses dominate the natural catastrophe statistics for the first half-year 2013. Around 47% of the overall losses and 45% of the insured losses derived from inland flooding that occurred … Read the full press release →

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BASF Steron coating system now standard and available worldwide

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

Presentation by Heidrun Goth Head of Global Steron Technology BASF SE, Ludwigshafen 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A few years ago, BASF created completely new ways to give surfaces an extremely unusual look and feel through use of a polyurethane dispersion with … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group reports highest sales ever in H1 2013

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

Sales increase by 6.0% to 954,521 vehicles in the first half year 184,489 Group vehicles delivered in June, an increase of 6.9% Robertson: Headwinds prevail in some European markets  Munich, 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW Group achieved its highest sales for … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Telekom verteidigt Spitzenposition im härtesten Netztest Deutschlands

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Am Telekom Festnetz führt auch in diesem Jahr kein Weg vorbei. Beim großen Netztest 2013 der Fachzeitschrift Connect hat sich die Telekom erneut im Wettbewerb durchgesetzt. Beim Telefonieren sind die Bonner den anderen Netzbetreibern wieder deutlich überlegen … Read the full press release →

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Cyber Security Summit am 11. November 2013 – Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz und Deutsche Telekom laden Top-Manager und Spitzenpolitiker zum Austausch ein

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der zweite Cyber Security Summit tagt am 11. November 2013 in Bonn und setzt die im Herbst 2012 begonnenen Gipfelgespräche von Top-Managern und Spitzenpolitikern fort. Die Einladung trifft auf eine breite Diskussion um das Vertrauen in … Read the full press release →

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Société Générale Lance Une Experience Collaborative Unique Sur Les Enjeux Du Numérique

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Dans le cadre de sa stratégie volontariste visant à relever les multiples enjeux du numérique, Société Générale a lancé une expérience collaborative unique qui a associé l’ensemble de ses collaborateurs dans le monde à une démarche de … Read the full press release →

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BASF Polyurethanes GmbH has developed new antistatic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) granulate

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

Presentation by Anja Oltmanns Head of Sales and Technical Service Compounds Antistatics, Nonwovens BASF Polyurethanes GmbH 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We are all familiar with the crackling sound and one’s hair standing on end when taking off a synthetic sweater – … Read the full press release →

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