Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

Arla to challenge soft drinks with healthier milk-based alternatives

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

A sparkling milk & fruit drink, a milk & tea drink and an energy drink rich in protein are all part of Arla’s new ambition to triple its business outside standard white milk in the global beverage market. Arla wants … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Denmark, Food & Beverage

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International VELUX award 2016: 10 inspiring daylight projects selected as regional winners

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

Hørsholm, Denmark, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Earlier this week, the international jury selected 10 inspiring daylight projects as regional winners. The International VELUX award 2016 challenges students of architecture to demonstrate an understanding of daylight as source of energy, light and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Construction, Denmark, Real Estate

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Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) welcomes Sky Express as a new customer

Posted on 26, August 2016 by

Billund, Denmark, 26-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is pleased to confirm that it has delivered one ATR 42-500, MSN 457, to Sky Express on lease. NAC is glad to welcome Sky Express as a new customer. About Nordic Aviation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Denmark, Financial, Travel

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Danmarks største online-supermarked nemlig.com nu åbner for levering i Aarhus, Randers, Horsens, Silkeborg, Skanderborg og en masse byer derimellem

Posted on 26, August 2016 by

Fra i dag intensiveres kampen om de østjyske kunder, når nemlig.com, Danmarks største online-supermarked, nu åbner for levering i Aarhus, Randers, Horsens, Silkeborg, Skanderborg og en masse byer derimellem. Sortimentet er større og mere alsidigt end i de fysiske supermarkeder, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Internet & Online, Retail

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DONG Energy: Hornsea Project Two offshore wind farm granted development consent

Posted on 17, August 2016 by

DONG Energy has today (16 August) welcomed the decision of the Secretary of State for Energy to grant development consent for the Hornsea Project Two offshore wind farm, located 89 kilometres off the Yorkshire coast. FREDERICIA, Denmark, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, United Kingdom

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DONG Energy grid company Radius signed with ABB for the delivery of giant Li-ion battery for Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district

Posted on 17, August 2016 by

COPENHAGEN, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — For the first time in Danish history, giant batteries are to be integrated into the power grid. The trailblazing innovation will be introduced in Nordhavn, the biggest urban development project ever undertaken in Denmark. Radius has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Technology

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Svenska kraftnät, Statnett, Fingrid and Energinet.dk launch report on challenges and opportunities affecting the Nordic power system

Posted on 16, August 2016 by

The Nordic TSOs – Svenska kraftnät, Statnett, Fingrid and Energinet.dk – are launching a report summarizing the shared views of the TSOs on challenges and opportunities affecting the Nordic power system in the period leading up to 2025. Fredericia, Denmark, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Norway, Sweden

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Novozymes 1H2016: sales grew by 3% organically; on track to reach our full-year profit target

Posted on 10, August 2016 by

2016 full-year earnings outlook maintained; organic sales outlook adjusted to 2-4% Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 10-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first half of 2016, sales grew by 3% organically and were flat in DKK compared with the first half of 2015. EBIT … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Financial, Pharma & Biotech

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FLSmidth to adjust its communication policy regarding new orders due to new EU Market Abuse Regulation

Posted on 12, July 2016 by

COPENHAGEN, 12-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the new EU Market Abuse Regulation, FLSmidth will as of 7 July 2016 adjust its communication policy regarding new orders. In the future, there will no longer be a specific monetary threshold for disclosing orders via … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Denmark, European Union, Law

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Egmont to print a second edition of the magazine RUM International

Posted on 8, July 2016 by

COPENHAGEN, 08-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The success has been overwhelming and Egmont is now printing a second edition of RUM International. The international Egmont magazine RUM International is loved in Milan, Berlin, London and New York, and the first edition of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Media, Real Estate

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Avedøre Power Station one step closer to using wood pellets instead of coal

Posted on 21, June 2016 by

​The installation of a huge air cooler is an important step in the conversion of the power station. Fredericia, Denmark, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Unit 1 at Avedøre Power Station is one step closer to using wood pellets instead of coal. … Read the full press release →

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Peter Kjaer Jensen becomes CEO of PostNord Denmark

Posted on 9, June 2016 by

Solna, Sweden, 09-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henning Christensen resigns as CEO of PostNord Denmark. He has declined discussions regarding taking on other tasks in the group. Henning Christensen will be succeeded by Peter Kjaer Jensen, currently Head of business area Logistics … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Management, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics

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Infront Sports & Media signs media rights agreements with broadcasters in Canada, Denmark and Germany for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Posted on 24, May 2016 by

Continued strong media coverage in Canada, Denmark and Germany prove the great appeal of the flagship winter sport event Zug, Switzerland, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Sports & Media, the exclusive media and marketing partner of the International Ice Hockey Federation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Entertainment, Germany, Media, Sports, Switzerland

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Ramboll to become the first non-Chinese company to design a 400 MW wind farm in China

Posted on 23, May 2016 by

Ramboll will be the first non-Chinese company to design a 400 MW wind farm in China, which will be among the country’s largest. COPENHAGEN, 23-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wind and solar power is increasingly becoming a part of China’s future … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Technology

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Skanska to invest in a new 27,300 square meters residential project in Ørestad City, Denmark

Posted on 16, May 2016 by

STOCKHOLM, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska invests DKK 560M, about SEK 700M, in a new residential project in Ørestad City, Denmark. The investment is recorded by Skanska Commercial Development Nordic in the second quarter of 2016. The project, located in a … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy partners with one of Malaysia’s largest players within waste management

Posted on 26, April 2016 by

​DONG Energy signs agreement with Malaysian Cenviro and sends a mobile REnescience plant to Malaysia to test whether the country offers a new export market for the technology. Fredericia, Denmark, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the presence of the Danish … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Environment

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LOGSTOR licensed the Inducon® induction welding technology for pipe line field joints from its Austrian industrial partner K.E. Kelit

Posted on 26, April 2016 by

Løgstør, Denmark, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LOGSTOR, the world leader in pre-insulated pipe systems for district heating and cooling and supplier to the oil and gas sector as well as the chemical and food industries, adds new HDPE welding technology. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Denmark, Industrial, Technology

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NIB provides financing facility to Arbejdernes Landsbank for environmental projects and SME enterprises in Denmark

Posted on 17, March 2016 by

NIB and Denmark’s A/S Arbejdernes Landsbank have agreed on a five-year financing facility, totalling EUR 50 million, for financing environmental projects and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). HELSINKI, 17-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The facility is earmarked for SME investments made by owner-managed companies … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Finland, Small Business

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Vestas to supply 15 V112-3.45 MW wind turbines to Hamnefjell Wind Farm in Norway

Posted on 2, March 2016 by

Hamnefjell Vindkraft AS, a joint venture by Finnmark Kraft AS and private investment company Ardian, has placed a 52 MW firm and unconditional order for 15 Vestas V112-3.45 MW wind turbines. Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — All turbines will feature … Read the full press release →

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Availon Holding GmbH now part of Vestas’ financials following its acquisition

Posted on 2, March 2016 by

Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Final closing of the acquisition of Availon Holding GmbH has now taken place. Following the approval from all relevant authorities, Vestas has today, as expected, completed the acquisition of Availon Holding GmbH, a leading European … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to supply 16 units of V126-3.3 MW turbines for Vientos de Pastorale wind farm in Uruguay

Posted on 2, March 2016 by

Vestas will supply 16 units of the V126-3.3 MW turbine for the Vientos de Pastorale wind farm in Uruguay. This will be Cobra’s second project with Vestas in the country. Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has received a firm … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to provide 45 MW wind turbines to Hogager Vindpark in Denmark

Posted on 2, March 2016 by

Vestas further strengthens its leading position in Denmark with a 45 MW order placed by Hogager Vindpark K/S in Western Jutland, Denmark. Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The firm and unconditional order comprises 21 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, 17 of … Read the full press release →

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Saxo Bank announces new co-Branded Introducing Broker partnership with Bank of Valletta in Malta

Posted on 25, February 2016 by

Partnership highlights ongoing momentum in Introducing Broker business COPENHAGEN, 25-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, announces today a new co-Branded Introducing Broker (IB)  partnership with Bank of Valletta, the largest commercial bank in … Read the full press release →

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Ramboll implements new seawater intake solution at Norway’s new National Museum

Posted on 25, February 2016 by

An innovative drilling solution avoided mess and chaos around Norway’s new National Museum. The techniques can be transferred to future projects in both Norway and other countries. COPENHAGEN, 25-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ramboll has recently finished a complex and challenging … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Infrastructure & Utilities, Norway, Technology

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University of Copenhagen awarded eight large grants from the European Research Council

Posted on 17, February 2016 by

COPENHAGEN, 17-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Top researchers from the University of Copenhagen have been awarded eight large grants from the European Research Council out of a total of ten grants given to Danish projects. This is the highest number ever for … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy to take over RES Americas Developments Inc.’s development project rights off the coast of New Jersey

Posted on 12, February 2016 by

DONG Energy has agreed to take over RES Americas Developments Inc.’s (RES) more than 1000MW newly assigned development project rights off the coast of New Jersey. Fredericia, Denmark, 12-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the offshore wind auction held by the U.S. … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy to dismantle Vindeby offshore wind farm

Posted on 12, February 2016 by

Fredericia, Denmark, 12-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the summer of 1991, 11 small wind turbines supplied the first offshore wind energy to the Danish power grid. It marked the beginning of an industrial growth adventure which has positioned Denmark as the … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy welcomes the start-up of gas production from the Laggan-Tormore fields in the UK’s West of Shetlands area

Posted on 12, February 2016 by

Fredericia, Denmark, 12-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DONG Energy today welcomed the start-up of gas production from the Laggan-Tormore fields in the UK’s West of Shetlands area. Operated by Total with DONG Energy a 20% equity owner, Laggan-Tormore is located in 600 … Read the full press release →

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Novozymes to establish three new divisions to deliver more innovation to customers

Posted on 8, February 2016 by

Today, Novozymes announces the formation of three divisions: Household Care & Technical Industries, Agriculture & Bioenergy and Food & Beverages. ​Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 08-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The aim of the organizational change is to enhance Novozymes’ ability to deliver more innovation … Read the full press release →

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Eolus Vind AB orders eight V126-3.3 MW wind turbines from Vestas

Posted on 29, January 2016 by

Long-term Vestas customer, Eolus Vind AB, has placed a firm and unconditional order for eight V126-3.3 MW wind turbines, confirming the competitive cost of energy of the Vestas 3 MW platform in the Swedish market. Aarhus, Denmark, 29-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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DELTA and Saxo Markets to connect the physical energy world to the financial world

Posted on 28, January 2016 by

Clients get real time access to Saxo’s fully integrated trading and risk management platform to hedge energy exposure  ​COPENHAGEN, 28-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  DELTA and Saxo Markets, the institutional division of Saxo Bank, reinvent the energy wholesale market by connecting … Read the full press release →

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Saxo Bank launches SaxoSelect, a truly digital platform exclusively made up of BlackRock’s iShares ETFs

Posted on 28, January 2016 by

SaxoSelect investment portfolios consisting of BlackRock exchange traded funds (ETFs) to launch in selected European markets, starting with Denmark, Finland, Italy, Norway, Netherlands and Sweden in Q1 2016. COPENHAGEN, 28-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank today announces the launch of the … Read the full press release →

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Chr. Hansen’s full range of microbial products and services for poultry will be showcased at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, GA, USA

Posted on 27, January 2016 by

Hørsholm, Denmark, 27-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — New research from Chr. Hansen confirms that GalliPro® Max[1] — a microbial feed additive for poultry containing Bacillus subtilis — allows producers to reduce energy content in feed, without reducing the performance of their flocks. The studies, … Read the full press release →

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Ramboll now employs more than 100 experts in the pharmaceutical industry

Posted on 27, January 2016 by

Ramboll now employs more than 100 experts with specialised skills in the pharmaceutical industry, which is a 30 percent increase in less than a year. COPENHAGEN, 27-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Last year, when Ramboll reorganised its specialised pharma services into … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Management, Pharma & Biotech

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NORDEN writes down USD 180 million from the value of its dry cargo fleet

Posted on 22, January 2016 by

HELLERUP, Danmark, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORDEN writes down the carrying amount of owned dry cargo vessels by USD 180 million and at the same time makes a provision of USD 160 million for losses on long-term chartered dry cargo vessels. … Read the full press release →

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YCMP signs new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & Turbo for MAN B&W-branded, two-stroke diesel engines production

Posted on 22, January 2016 by

YCMP becomes latest Chinese licensee COPENHAGEN, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At a ceremony in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province on 16 January 2016, local engine builder – Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd. (YCMP) – signed a new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & … Read the full press release →

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Nordic Aviation Capital delivered the final of twelve aircraft to PT Garuda Indonesia as part of 2012 lease deal

Posted on 14, January 2016 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has delivered one new CRJ1000, MSN 19044, to PT Garuda Indonesia on lease. This is the final of twelve aircraft to be delivered to the airline as part of an aircraft … Read the full press release →

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Danske Bank to make an impairment on goodwill and other intangible assets of DKK 4.5 billion before tax in its 2015 annual report

Posted on 22, December 2015 by

Company Announcement No. 50/2015  COPENHAGEN, 22-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On the basis of the results of its ordinary goodwill impairment testing, Danske Bank has decided to make an impairment on goodwill and other intangible assets of about DKK 4.5 billion before tax … Read the full press release →

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Helena Bragd bliver administrerende direktør for Becton Dickinson i Norden

Posted on 17, December 2015 by

OXFORD, 17-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Helena Bragd tillsätts som vd för Becton, Dickinson and Companys (BD) affärsenhet BD Nordics. Helena har över 20 års erfarenhet som chef inom farmaceutisk och medicinteknisk verksamhet hos välkända aktörer inom branschen, bland annat ResMed, … Read the full press release →

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NIB: Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) present “Nordic Action on Climate Change” ahead of COP21

Posted on 7, December 2015 by

In preparation for COP21, the Paris Meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) has collected data on the Nordic countries’ performance in dealing with the environmental challenge. HELSINKI, 7-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Denmark, Environment, Finland, Government, Iceland, Norway, Society, Sweden

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