Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

The VELUX Group developed new roof window designed for historical buildings

Hørsholm, Denmark, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The VELUX Group has successfully developed an entirely new roof window designed for historical buildings. The new concept meets stricter aesthetic requirements for historical buildings and has excellent technical values. Consequently, the VELUX Group … Read the full press release

DVCon Europe announces its Technical Program – Registration discount through September 12, 2014

Grenoble, France, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — WHO/WHAT: The Design and Verification Conference & Exhibition Europe is a new conference for the application of languages, tools and intellectual property for the design and verification of electronic systems and integrated circuits. Sponsored … Read the full press release

Microsoft Corp. announces retail availability of Surface Pro 3 throughout sixteen European countries

Brussels, Belgium, 1-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced retail availability of Surface Pro 3 throughout sixteen European countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The latest … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen’s cost-efficient and naturally derived alternative to Red 40 – Ultra Stable Red™

Are you concerned about the current price increases for the synthetic food colorant Red 40? There is a stable, cost-efficient substitute available which is based on color pigments derived from nature: Ultra Stable Red™ Hørsholm, Denmark, 26-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Food and beverage … Read the full press release

FLSmidth wins EUR 68m contract from Nyumba Ya Akiba SARL to supply equipment and engineering for cement plant in Democratic Republic of Congo

Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 18-2014, 20 August 2014 COPENHAGEN, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — FLSmidth has won a contract worth EUR 68m (DKK 507m) from Nyumba Ya Akiba SARL to supply a complete package of equipment and engineering … Read the full press release

Copenhagen Center for Glycomics developed new advanced technology that may improve the treatment of high cholesterol

Copenhagen, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With new advanced techniques developed by the Copenhagen Center for Glycomics at the University of Copenhagen it is possible to study cells in greater detail than ever before. The findings have just been published in the Journal … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen: new map shows 64% of the Earth’s land-based area experienced increase in human pressure during the past two decades

Copenhagen, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During the past two decades, 64 % of the Earth’s land-based area has experienced an increase in human pressure, shows a new map. It is part of a research study that also reveals agriculture and human … Read the full press release

Ramboll’s Liveable Cities Lab cooperates with world’s leading urban development researchers to improve life in cities

A team of the world’s leading researchers within urban development has joined forces in a new project aimed at improving life in cities. Ramboll’s Liveable Cities Lab spearheads the initiative. Orestad, Denmark, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Every day, urban population rises by 180,000 … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank appoints Alessandro Bressan as Global Head of Equity Products

Advances its ‘one platform’ strategy by further bolstering cross-asset capabilities  COPENHAGEN, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today announces the appointment of Alessandro Bressan, as Global Head of Equity Products. The appointment marks a further … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen brain research sheds new lignt on the brain’s complicated barrier tissue

Copenhagen, 16-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Research from the University of Copenhagen is shedding new light on the brain’s complicated barrier tissue. The blood-brain barrier is an effective barrier which protects the brain, but which at the same time makes it difficult to … Read the full press release

Nordea completes sale of its 20.7% stake in Nets Holding A/S to consortium of funds advised by Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital

Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The sale of Nordea’s 20.7% stake in Nets Holding A/S to a consortium consisting of funds advised by Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital was completed today. Nordea’s total proceeds of the divestment … Read the full press release

Hempel to participate in ONS exhibition in Stavanger, Norway, 25-28 August 2014

Lyngby, Denmark, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hempel will participate in ONS exhibition which has established itself over 40 years as one of the world’s major meeting places for players in the oil and energy industry. The exhibition is taking place in Stavanger, … Read the full press release

Hempel Yacht supplied free paint to support local initiative to refit the yacht for Oceans of Hope, the Sailing Sclerosis project

Lyngby, Denmark, 3-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hempel Yacht has supplied free paint to support a local initiative to refit the yacht for Oceans of Hope, the Sailing Sclerosis project. Oceans of Hope is the first ever circumnavigation crewed by people with multiple sclerosis and will … Read the full press release

C.F. Møller appoints new associate partners in Norway and Sweden

C.F. Møller further strengthens its commitment in Norway and Sweden through the ap-pointment of new associate partners in the architectural firm, which is among the largest in Scandinavia. Christian Dahle, general manager of C.F. Møller’s office in Oslo, and Mårten … Read the full press release

Ramboll to assist European Southern Observatory in tendering the largest construction contract in the history of the organisation the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT)

Orestad, Denmark, 23-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On Thursday 19 June, a new giant and ultra-advanced telescope came one step closer to materialisation when part of the 3000-metre peak of Cerro Amazonas was removed to prepare the summit for the building activities. To gain … Read the full press release

The LEGO Group inaugurated the latest expansion of their factory in Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

A 48,000 square meters expansion of the current LEGO factory in Mexico creates approximately 1000 jobs and enables the LEGO Group to better service core markets in North and South America. Ciénega de Flores, Mexico, 21-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The LEGO … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital announces it has leased the 9th of 12 CRJ1000s, MSN 19039 to PT Garuda Indonesia

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased the 9th of 12 CRJ1000s, MSN 19039 to PT Garuda Indonesia. Billund, Denmark, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide … Read the full press release

Veolia sells 65% stake in Marius Pedersen Group to Entreprenør Marius Pedersens Fond for €240 million

PARIS, 9-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Veolia has signed an agreement with Entreprenør Marius Pedersens Fond (Marius Pedersen Foundation) for the sale of its 65% stake in Marius Pedersen Group, which provides solid waste management services in Denmark, the Czech Republic and … Read the full press release

Mads G. Jakobsen to succeed Peter Nyegaard as new Country Senior Executive of Nordea in Denmark

Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm, 6-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Peter Nyegaard, member of Group Executive Management, Chief Operating Officer of Wholesale Banking and Country Senior Executive in Denmark, has decided to leave Nordea. – It has been a privilege to be part … Read the full press release

Vestas to deliver 48 V112-3.0 MW turbines for First Wind’s 148-MW Oakfield project in Maine, U.S.

Vestas has received an order of 148 MW from First Wind for V112-3.0 MW turbines in the U.S. Aarhus, Denmark, 20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With reference to the Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 22/2014 of 19 May 2014, Vestas has received … Read the full press release

TDC and YouSee customers first in Denmark to read books on their mobile phones and tablets

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC’s and YouSee’s customers are the first in Denmark who can read books on their mobile phones and tablets and pay the bill via their subscriptions. This will be accomplished in collaboration with Mofibo, the e-book service, … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank adds six new FX OTC forward outright crosses

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has announced the addition of six new FX OTC forward outright crosses, increasing the total offering in forwards to 121 pairs. The foreign exchange rate crosses; AUDNOK … Read the full press release

Sarepta Energi AS selected Ramboll for the procurement of turbines as well as civil electromechanical works for renewable energy projects along the coast of Trøndelag, Norway

Orestad, Denmark, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Almost 500 wind turbines and their common grid connection are planned and permitted along the coast of Trøndelag. As the Owner’s Engineer, Ramboll plays a key role as the leading developer in the region gets ready to … Read the full press release

FLSmidth to supply engineering, procurement and site construction services to Mongolian company Mongolyn Alt (MAK) Group

Copenhagen, Denmark, 8-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — FLSmidth has received orders worth approximately USD 43m (approximately DKK 231m) from the Mongolian company, Mongolyn Alt (MAK) Group, to supply engineering, procurement and site construction services for the Tsagaan Suvarga copper-molybdenum concentrator project. This greenfield plant, … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital leases one ATR 72-500, MSN 499 to HOP!

Billund, Denmark, 8-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 499 to HOP! (formally Airlinair). HOP! provide a regional feeder service throughout France on behalf of Air France. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S … Read the full press release

Christian Venderby appointed Group Senior VP and Head of Service at Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Aarhus, Denmark, 10-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Christian Venderby has been appointed new Group Senior Vice President and Head of Service at Vestas Wind Systems A/S. Christian Venderby, who comes from a position as Senior Vice President Operations at Vestas Americas, enters into his … Read the full press release

Line Dybdal appointed as Head of Social Management at Ramboll Management Consulting

Line Dybdal is one of Denmark’s leading evaluation experts. Since she joined Ramboll Management Consulting in 2006, she has specialised in identifying the sociopolitical initiatives which contribute to improve the well-being of citizens who find themselves on the edge of … Read the full press release

Ramboll selected as structural designer for the construction of the new Helsinki Central Library

The new Helsinki Central Library is one of the most demanding construction engineering projects Finland has seen. The building will be an eco-efficient masterpiece of structures made of steel and glass. Copenhagen, Denmark, 8-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Helsinki Central Library in … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen opened new office and Global Expertise Center in Changning, Shanghai

Hørsholm, Denmark, 8-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr. Hansen is proud to announce the opening of a new office and Global Expertise Center in the Changning district of Shanghai . The new center focusing on natural color solutions was officially opened on 26 March, 2014, … Read the full press release

Dairy cooperatives Eupener Genossenschaftsmolkerei Walhorn and Arla Foods amba announced intention to merge

Aarhus, Denmark, 4-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dairy cooperatives Eupener Genossenschaftsmolkerei Walhorn (EGM Walhorn) and Arla Foods amba have today announced their intention to merge. The Boards of Directors have circulated a proposal to their members and the boards of representatives of both companies are … Read the full press release

Maersk Group to sell Danbor’s business activities to NorSea Group

Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk Group and NorSea Group have today agreed on the sale of Danbor’s core business activities in logistics and services for the wind and oil and gas industries. The sale from Maersk to NorSea Group is expected … Read the full press release

The VELUX Group collaborates with Disney to create new series of blinds for children’s rooms

Hørsholm, Denmark, 2-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Now, parents can invite their children’s favourite Disney characters into their homes to brighten up children’s rooms and stir their imaginations. The VELUX Group and Disney have teamed up to create the Disney & VELUX Dream Collection™ – … Read the full press release

Professor Jacob Graff Nielsen appointed Dean of University of Copenhagen Faculty of Law

Rector Ralf Hemmingsen has followed the recommendation of a unanimous nominating committee by appointing Professor Jacob Graff Nielsen as Dean of the Faculty of Law at University of Copenhagen. Copenhagen, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Jacob Graff Nielsen has been appointed Dean of the … Read the full press release

Danske Bank to sell equity interest in Nets Holding A/S to Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital consortium

Copenhagen, Denmark, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the group of owners of Nets Holding A/S, Danske Bank has today signed an agreement to sell Nets Holding A/S to a consortium consisting of Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital. The consortium will … Read the full press release

Danske Bank’s head of HR Helle Havgaard to leave on 1 July 2014

Copenhagen, Denmark, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Helle Havgaard, Danske Bank’s head of HR since 2010, will leave her position on 1 July 2014. “I have seen some very hectic and exciting years,” says Helle Havgaard. “We have made deep structural changes to our … Read the full press release

Nordea to divest its 20.7% stake in Nets Holding A/S to consortium of funds advised by Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital

Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm, 25-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordea is divesting its 20.7% stake in Nets Holding A/S (“Nets”, the “Company”) to a consortium consisting of funds advised by Advent International, ATP and Bain Capital. As the payments industry is becoming increasingly … Read the full press release

ALECTIA launches new worldwide benchmarking scheme drawing on experience from 35 years of consultancy to the brewing industry

Virum, Denmark, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ALECTIA launches a new worldwide benchmarking scheme drawing on experience from 35 years of consultancy to the brewing industry. The “ALECTIA Brewing Benchmark Club” offers breweries a unique opportunity to improve their business while contributing to … Read the full press release

Leica SteerDirect ES Plus launched; gives farmers more powerful and accurate steering on most tractor, sprayer and harvester models

Odense/Denmark, Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 17-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Leica Geosystems announced today the Leica SteerDirect ES Plus, the enhanced successor to the Leica SteerDirect ES. The electric steering system gives farmers a brand independent steering solution to improve accuracy by diminishing skips and overlaps, saving … Read the full press release

Thomas Thune Andersen to be elected new Chairman of DONG Energy Board of Directors on 17 July 2014

Thomas Thune Andersen will be elected new Chairman of the Board of Directors of DONG Energy A/S. Fredericia, Denmark, 17-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Thomas Thune Andersen has many years of experience from the energy sector and has seats on the boards of a number … Read the full press release

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ranko Krivokapic urged OSCE participating States to respect the Helsinki Final Act

COPENHAGEN, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ranko Krivokapic today expressed grave concern at developments in Ukraine and urged all OSCE participating States to respect the principles and spirit of the Helsinki Final Act. “I am gravely concerned at the … Read the full press release