Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

Lime and Allianz to improve safety of micromobility through global strategic partnership

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 27-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Global leader in shared smart mobility solutions, Lime and Allianz, via its Allianz Partners entity dedicated to assistance and insurance solutions, have entered into a global strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to improve … Read the full press release

New Hub by Telenor to focus on 5G, IoT across key Nordic markets

(PRESS RELEASE) FORNEBU, 26-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Norwegian multinational telecommunications company Telenor has announced it is establishing a new Nordic Hub that will work on strengthening key areas, such as 5G, IoT, and the business and SME segment, across its … Read the full press release

Decarbonisation: Leading energy stakeholders in Europe launch “Choose Renewable Hydrogen” campaign

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 25-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading European stakeholders active in the entire spectrum of the energy sector as EDP, Enel, Iberdrola, Vestas, among others, have announced they are launching new major initiative called “Choose Renewable Hydrogen” aimed at … Read the full press release

Vattenfall successfully installs first foundation on its latest and largest offshore project in Denmark

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The first foundation for Vattenfall’s Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm, 15-40 kilometres off the coast of Denmark, has been successfully placed in the sea bed of the Baltic Sea. The installation is well … Read the full press release

Vattenfall among the top most sustainable brands in Northern Europe according to the Sustainable Brand Index survey

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational power company Vattenfall is considered by customers to be one of the most sustainable brands all over Northern Europe according to newly published study. Performed annually in eight counties, the Sustainable Brand … Read the full press release

Sustainable chair, R.U.M wins Green Product Award 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) ÅRHUS, Denmark, 18-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Designed by C.F. Møller Architects and produced by Wehlers. R.U.M. (ReUsed Materials), R.U.M is a sustainable chair with a plastic shell made of fishing nets collected from the world’s oceans. The award … Read the full press release

DSM adds Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) to its portfolio with the acquisition of Glycom

(PRESS RELEASE) HEERLEN, the Netherlands, 21-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal DSM has reached agreement to acquire Glycom A/S (“Glycom”), the world’s leading supplier of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO). The transaction, worth €765 million, represents an EV/EBITDA multiple of 20.6x based … Read the full press release

World’s first AI app aimed at monitoring animal welfare launches in Finland

(PRESS RELEASE) VIBY J, Denmark, 23-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Dairy company, Arla Finland launches Arla Iris, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology application that gives latest information on animal welfare to its consumers in Finland. Arla Iris gathers data on cleanliness, … Read the full press release

The LEGO Group wins major intellectual property lawsuits against Chinese firm

(PRESS RELEASE) GUANGZHOU, China / BILLUND, Denmark, 20-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Intellectual Property Court in Guangzhou has handed a favorable decision for the toy company, The LEGO Group, for its appeals for multiple intellectual property infringement against Chinese firm. In … Read the full press release

NIB provides funding for the advancement of new audiological technology

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 28-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB signs new loan agreement of DKK 450 million (EUR 60 million) with Danish hearing healthcare company Demant A/S to finance Demant’s research investments for 2019. This is the third loan agreed between … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launches new Siemens Gamesa DD Flex concept and the SG 11.0-193 DD Flex offshore wind turbine at the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition

(PRESS RELEASE) Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain, 26-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) unveiled its new Siemens Gamesa DD Flex concept and the SG 11.0-193 DD Flex offshore wind turbine at the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition. Built … Read the full press release

CapMan Nordic Real Estate II Fund announces its sixteenth acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 25-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan Nordic Real Estate II Fund acquired a retail and office property located at Købmagergade 42 in Copenhagen. The property is located in one of the main pedestrian streets in Copenhagen, within a … Read the full press release

Danfoss to supply automotive traction power modules for ZF volume production projects

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHWEINFURT/ NORDBORG, 14-NOV-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH announce new partnership for silicon- and silicon-carbide power modules. The partnership aims to improve the efficiency of electric drivelines by leveraging engineering and cost … Read the full press release

GlobalConnect to lease 9,250 square meters at CPH Highline in Copenhagen from Skanska

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 6-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska signs 8-year lease on 9,250 square meters and 115 parking spaces at the office complex CPH Highline in Copenhagen, Denmark. The lease contract was signed with GlobalConnect A/S which will move into … Read the full press release

DNA CEO Jukka Leinonen to head Telenor Group’s newly formed Nordic cluster

(PRESS RELEASE) FORNEBU, 1-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Jukka Leinonen has been appointed head of Telenor Group’s newly formed Nordic cluster. Leinonen is currently the CEO of the Finnish telcom operator DNA and will retain this position aside becoming a part … Read the full press release

ISS and major global professional services firm sign first Vested partnership that spans across the Nordics

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 20-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ISS signs 5-year Vested partnership with a major global professional services firm. The agreement covers approximately 90 offices across the Nordics. This is the fourth Vested partnership for ISS globally and will be … Read the full press release

PDA Announces Six Regulatory Authorities Speaking at Biomanufacturing in Munich

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 14-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) today announced representatives of seven health authorities have been invited to speak at the 2019 PDA Europe Biomanufacturing Conference, 3-4 September 2019 in Munich, Germany. The following health … Read the full press release

EQT to acquire majority stake in global supplier of thermal validation solutions and services

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 8-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The EQT Mid Market Europe Fund entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Ellab from the IK VIII Fund, advised by IK Investment Partners.  The existing management team, led by … Read the full press release

Mono Solutions Joins Bauer Media Group to Strengthen SME Marketing Services Across the Globe

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN / HAMBURG, 22-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading white label small business Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform provider Mono Solutions joins Bauer Media Group. Bauer Media Group is a leading multi-business portfolio company with a strong focus on media and … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to sell its Optimera construction materials distribution business in Denmark to Davidsens Tommerhandel

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE, 20-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain to sell its Optimera construction materials distribution business in Denmark to Davidsens Tommerhandel. The agreement is in line with Saint-Gobain’s portfolio optimization strategy aimed at divesting businesses representing sales of more … Read the full press release

Ørsted and Vattenfall laid out 33 kV 8 km cable for back up electricity between Horns Rev 2 and Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farms in the North Sea

Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 19-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Offshore wind farms Horns Rev 2 and Horns Rev 3, owned by Ørsted and Vattenfall, have just connected to each other with a new eight-kilometre long cable. The cable connection is meant to … Read the full press release

Maersk Container Industry’s Star Cool Integrated reefers to join ZIM Integrated Shipping Services’ fleet

(PRESS RELEASE) TINGLEV, Denmark, 28-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk Container Industry secures an order of 500 Star Cool Integrated Reefers from ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, establishing a strong relationship with the customer. For decades, ZIM has been offering advanced transport … Read the full press release

ZYXEL READY WITH 5G SAMPLES IN AUGUST 2019

Zyxel is a leading global provider of network technology and we are both excited and proud to share that we will be ready with 5G outdoor sample units as early as August 2019. Visit us at the MVNO World Congress … Read the full press release

Hempel’s current VP & COO Lars Petersson to become the company’s new CEO

(PRESS RELEASE) LYNGBY, 8-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Lars Petersson, currently Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer in Hempel A/S, has just been promoted to the position of CEO of Hempel A/S. He will succeed Henrik Andersen on that position … Read the full press release

Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019: Switzerland remains #1; Singapore leads Asia-Pacific; Europe dominates the top 10; China leader among BRICS nations

(PRESS RELEASE) MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, EUROPE, 23-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Adecco Group, Tata Communications and INSEAD have just released their annual benchmark report that looks into the ability of 125 countries around the world to compete for talent. According … Read the full press release

Henrik Normann presented NIB at the Norden Association’s 100th anniversary seminar

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB President & CEO Henrik Normann spoke at the Norden Association’s (Föreningen Nordens) 100th anniversary seminar on Monday, 15 April, in Christiansborg, the Danish parliament building. The seminar, titled “Nordic responsibility for the … Read the full press release

Notice: Annual General Meeting of PostNord AB on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Solna, Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) SOLNA, 22-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — PostNord AB (publ), (Org. reg. no. 556771-2640) announces an invitation of holding its Annual General Meeting. The company’s AGM will be held in its headquarters at  Terminalvägen 24 in Solna, Sweden on  on … Read the full press release

Zalando’s 10,000 beauty products will be available to customers in Sweden, Denmark, France, Belgium and Italy

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 5-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Customers from Sweden and Denmark can already shop beauty products on Zalando as the company has just launched its beauty category on their markets. The Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle … Read the full press release

Wind energy continues to grow as share in EU’s electricity mix

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 21-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope report reveals that in 2018, wind energy provided 14% of the EU’s electricity, an increase from 12% in 2017. Wind power capacity rose in Europe by 11.3 GW in 2018: 8.6 GW … Read the full press release

Mono Solutions launches a new interface to drive the ultimate do-it-with-me (DIWM) experience

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 14-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Mono Solutions is proud to launch a completely new platform interface that will dramatically improve the overall user experience for even faster, easier and more efficient website production, as well as enable a true … Read the full press release

Mono and bfound partner to expand digital offerings for small businesses in the Middle East

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 31-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Mono Solutions is proud to announce our partnership with bfound, a provider of digital marketing solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Middle East. The partnership provides bfound with the technology … Read the full press release

New research by Arla Foods finds almost half of people in Northern Europe don’t recognise dairy products as a natural source of vitamins and minerals

(PRESS RELEASE) Viby J, Denmark, 28-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — New research from Arla Foods uncovers a big knowledge gap when it comes to our understanding about food.  The survey was carried out by the YouGov analysis institute where more than … Read the full press release

Mono helps Fonecta strengthen their digital presence offering for SMBs

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 16-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Mono Solutions is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Fonecta, the largest digital marketing service provider in Finland. Fonecta was searching for an advanced Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to strengthen and renew their suite … Read the full press release

DLG Group: Vilofoss to become market leader in the French market for piglet feed through new joint venture with ARC

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 14-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The DLG Group’s key premix and nutrition business continues to strengthen its position as one of the largest businesses in the European market. The latest strategic initiative is the collaboration with the family-owned company … Read the full press release

Funds advised by Triton to acquire the companies behind the brand Dantaxi 4×48

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN/VIRUM, 04-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) has completed the acquisition of the companies commonly referred to under the brand Dantaxi 4×48. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed. Dantaxi 4×48 was a haulier-owned Danish taxi … Read the full press release

Dr. techn. Olav Olsen AS and NIRAS awarded major framework agreement on bridges in Norway by The Norwegian Road Administration, Region South

A newly signed framework agreement for the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Region South, has strengthened NIRAS’ role as a significant player in the infrastructure market in Norway. The goal of becoming a recognized Scandinavian consultant for infrastructure has therefore moved … Read the full press release

Seamade NV orders 58 units of the SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbine from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Project to utilize 58 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines; 17-year Long Term Service agreement with logistics included SeaMade is the name of two combined offshore wind projects, previously known as Mermaid (235 MW) and Seastar (252 MW) Clean energy … Read the full press release

Ericsson signs new deal with Telenor Group to transform its 5G core network in Sweden, Denmark and Norway

Ericsson to transform Telenor’s core network in Sweden, Denmark and Norway by deploying Ericsson Cloud Core solutions for 5G across multiple data centers New deal encompasses Ericsson’s full portfolio of Virtualized Network Functions (VNF) and related services Telenor subscribers will … Read the full press release

Cobots and RPA Gain Centerstage in Automotive Robotics Space; Labor Issues Prevail as a Key Challenge

DUBLIN 2, Ireland, 08-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Robotics in the automotive industry has been acclaimed as the impetus behind driving optimization and rethinking of production and process through innovative measures. Prospect of artificial intelligence is promising, with the ability to … Read the full press release

Hempel becomes the Official Coatings Partner of World Sailing

World Sailing, the world governing body of the sport, is pleased to announce that Hempel, the world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, is to become the Official Coatings Partner of World Sailing. Kongens Lyngby, Denmark, 06-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Hempel was … Read the full press release