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Unilever investing in fast-growing emerging markets

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Unilever’s first aerosol manufacturing plant in Asia follows hard on the heels of new factories announced for Thailand and South Africa. London/Rotterdam/Mumbai, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unilever has used the visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron to its Hindustan Unilever business … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Investment, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Commissioner Oettinger welcomes political agreement on offshore legislation

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said: “I welcome this major step enhancing the safety of offshore oil and gas production in the EU. Past accidents have shown the devastating consequences when things go badly wrong offshore. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Politics, Security & Safety

ŠKODA is investing in a Greener Future

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Environmental protection activities combined in ŠKODA AUTO ‘GreenFuture’ Project. Focus: Environmentally friendly ŠKODA vehicles. Sustainable production and eco-friendly sales and customer service. Already 48 ŠKODA models under 120g CO2/km and ten under 100g CO2/km. The aim of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Technology

Taxation: Commission takes the UK to Court over reduced VAT rate

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, The European Commission has decided to refer the United Kingdom to the EU Court of Justice for its reduced VAT rate on the supply and installation of energy-saving materials. This measure goes beyond what is allowed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Society, United Kingdom

New branding architecture for the Henkel adhesive technologies business serving industrial markets

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Modified brand structure for Henkel’s industrial adhesive technologies business 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Henkel will introduce a new branding approach for its industrial adhesive technologies business. The company’s brand portfolio has grown strongly over the past decades and has enabled Henkel … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing

The Central Bank of Ireland: Research highlights positive experience of borrowers engaged in the mortgage arrears resolution process

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Central Bank continues to urge for early engagement 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As it prepares to seek views on the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (CCMA), the Central Bank of Ireland today (21 February 2013) released results of its independent … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland

PSA Peugeot Citroën: Four Labour Unions (CFE/CGC, CFTC, FO and SIA/GSEA) issue a favourable opinion on the draft agreement

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Paris, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Four Labour Unions (CFE/CGC, CFTC, FO and SIA/GSEA) issue a favourable opinion on the draft agreement outlining support measures for employees at the Rennes and Aulnay sites. At the end of the tenth and last meeting to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Society

Speech: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Opening free trade negotiations with the United States

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Karel De Gucht – European Commissioner for Trade Committee on International Trade (INTA) of the European Parliament / Brussels Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The importance of the agreement The word historic is often abused, used for each and every occasion. However, today … Read the full press release →

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

Connecticut Senator visits Airbus

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Blagnac,  21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Richard Blumenthal, the United States Senator for the state of Connecticut, led a delegation of home-state aerospace manufacturers in a visit to Airbus, in Toulouse, France. Airbus is the largest export customer of the U.S. aerospace … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Politics

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for Crédit Immobilier de France

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has granted temporary approval to France, under the EU state aid rules, to provide Crédit Immobilier de France (CIF) with a €18 billion state guarantee. This guarantee is necessary to cover CIF’s urgent liquidity needs and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Law, Politics

Infineon Technologies AG: Segment Result in line with expectations; cost savings taking effect

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Quarterly Report 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Segment Result in line with expectations; cost savings taking effect  Q1 FY 2013: Revenue €851 million; Segment Result €44 million Outlook Q2 FY 2013: revenue expected to increase by a mid single digit percentage and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Technology

Gamesa lands a contract to service 400 MW of wind turbines for EDP Renewables in Europe

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The company will manage operation and maintenance (O&M) services and provide technical assistance at 13 wind farms for a period of three years, with an option to extend the contract for another three years Gamesa, a global … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Spain, Technology

LeaderSHIP 2020 – Ensuring future of shipbuilding in Europe

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today the new LeaderSHIP 2020 strategy to increase the competitiveness of European maritime technology was presented by Vice President of the European Commission responsible for enterprise and industry policy Antonio Tajani, together with SEA Europe, the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH: POWER, STYLE, DRAMA

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

The question of Power… Goodwood, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the second image of its next model, Wraith, a hand-built motor car that exudes hallmark Rolls-Royce luxury and comfort whilst possessing a character defined by Power, Style and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom

How to clear away doubts about the Euro

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EESC insists on the need for further integration and solidarity to transform the European Monetary Union into a genuine economic, political and social union. An important element in this process is an active role of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

ROBERTO COLANINNO RICEVE IL PREMIO LEONARDO DAL PRESIDENTE DELLA REPUBBLICA GIORGIO NAPOLITANO

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Roma, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Roberto Colaninno, Presidente e Amministratore Delegato del Gruppo Piaggio, Presidente del Gruppo Immsi e Presidente di Alitalia, è stato insignito oggi a Roma del Premio Leonardo. Il Premio Leonardo dal 1993 è assegnato annualmente a imprenditori … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Italy, Politics

Unilever completes global Skippy sale outside of China

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unilever today completed the sale of its global Skippy business to Hormel Foods, excluding the portion operated out of China, which remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close later this year. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Investment, Netherlands

Speech: Thinking European, and winning the wireless race

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) Plenary meeting / Brussels Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here with the real spectrum experts. Spectrum matters. Already it supports … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology, Telecom

ŠKODA commissions energy efficient press line

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

At its plant in Mladá Boleslav, ŠKODA will begin using an efficient new press line for car body parts as part of its sustainability strategy ‘GreenFuture’. The high performance press is among the most modern and environmentally friendly plants of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Industrial, Technology

Joint statement by President Barroso and Vice President Rehn on the occasion of today’s trilogue agreement on the Two-Pack legislation on the economic governance in the euro area

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Brussels, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint statement by President Barroso and Vice President Rehn on the occasion of today’s trilogue agreement on the Two-Pack legislation on the economic governance in the euro area Once legislation proposed by the Commission on the two-pack … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics