Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

Vestas Wind Systems A/S sees its free cash flow improved by €535M in Q2 2013

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Interim financial report, second quarter 2013 Summary Two-year turnaround continues according to plan. Free cash flow improved by EUR 535m and outlook upgraded to at least EUR 200m. Positive EBIT result despite 26 per cent lower revenue. Anders … Read the full press release →

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Anders Runevad appointed Group President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

Vestas Wind Systems A/S appoints Anders Runevad as new Group President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Ditlev Engel who will leave the company. 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Ditlev Engel has been with the company since 2005 and has during the … Read the full press release →

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First season for Carlsberg as the Premier League official beer

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The most famous and watched football league in the world begins this weekend and Carlsberg will be there for every pass, kick, tackle, header and goal, as the Official Beer for the first time ever, in a deal … Read the full press release →

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Ramboll to present engineering solutions for the oil and gas industry at ONS Norway exhibition 19-21 August 2013

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — How can we support the oil and gas industry moving towards harsh and remote northern areas? And how do we safeguard the fragile arctic environment? Meet Ramboll and get the answers at the ONS Norway exhibition 19-21 … Read the full press release →

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TDC reports for improved earnings within mobility services in its Q2-2013 Interim Report

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC’s core business is reflecting positive trends in performance. As presented in the Interim Report TDC’s earnings within mobility services showed improved development in the second quarter of 2013 compared with many past consecutive quarters, and its … Read the full press release →

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Saxo Bank strategists expect end of excessively easy money and turning point towards the slow QE withdrawal in their Q3 Outlook

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank’s strategists expect the third quarter to be good for assets and believe Q3 could actually be a major pivot point, marking the end of excessively easy money and a turning point towards the slow withdrawal … Read the full press release →

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Chr. Hansen to introduce probiotic oil drops for infants and young children at Vitafoods Asia 2013 in Hong Kong

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Meet Chr. Hansen at this year’s Vitafoods Asia trade show where we showcase our entire probiotic portfolio including the newest innovation: probiotic oil drops for infants and young children. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “Visitors at the Vitafoods Asia 2013 trade show … Read the full press release →

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Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colors Division launched new natural blue color for the confectionary and gum industry in the United States

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Chr. Hansen now offers a very bright and attractive blue shade to enhance the appeal of your candy or chewing gum! 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr. Hansen’s Natural Colors Division launches natural blue for the confectionary and gum industry in the … Read the full press release →

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Bang & Olufsen unveils new innovative technology in its 65-inch plasma solution with the launch of BeoVision 12-65 New Generation

Posted on 16, August 2013 by

Bang & Olufsen launches new innovative technology in its 65-inch plasma solution that will take both sound and vision into a new era. The all-digital video platform and refined aesthetics create a market-leading package of great features and beautiful looks. To … Read the full press release →

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ISS to provide integrated facility management services to 39 Nordea headquarter buildings in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden

Posted on 15, August 2013 by

ISS, a leading global provider of facility services, will provide services to Nordea’s headquarters in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. 15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The contract covers management and delivery of integrated facility services to 39 headquarter buildings in Denmark, Finland, … Read the full press release →

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Arla Foods developed new 40-foot containers based mobile milk powder packaging facility for Africa

Posted on 13, August 2013 by

13-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Arla Foods has developed a new mobile milk powder packaging facility out of three 40-foot containers. This makes it more flexible to test new markets for milk powder in Africa. Soon the mobile facility is send from … Read the full press release →

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Global aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital A/S sold two ATR 72-212, MSN 355 & MSN 426 to FedEx

Posted on 30, July 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold two ATR 72-212, MSN 355 & MSN 426 to FedEx. 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

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Egmont Kids Media released new iPad app for its popular Monster High comics

Posted on 29, July 2013 by

The popular Monster High universe comes alive in a new app from Egmont Kids Media where the reader makes the stories unfold with sound effects and lively animations. 29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In Monster High, the new app from Egmont Kids … Read the full press release →

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New University of Copenhagen research suggests eating a diet rich in antioxidants may actually counteract many of the health benefits of exercise

Posted on 26, July 2013 by

Antioxidants in older men, a natural antioxidant compound found in red grapes and other plants – called resveratrol – blocks many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise. This is the surprising result from a research project from the University of … Read the full press release →

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Swedish-Danish company AAK to buy Unilever’s Unipro bakery and industrial oils business in Turkey

Posted on 26, July 2013 by

London/Rotterdam, 26-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever today announced that it has signed an agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to sell its Unipro bakery & industrial oils business to AAK, one of the world’s leading producers of high value-added speciality vegetable fats, … Read the full press release →

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Danske Bank’s Standard & Poor’s rating outlook changed from positive to stable, bank’s rating remains unchanged at A-/A-2

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has revised its ratings of a number of Nordic financial groups. In this connection, Danske Bank’s rating outlook has been changed from positive to stable. The Bank’s rating remains unchanged at A-/A-2. The … Read the full press release →

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Cornell University, INSEAD and WIPO released the Global Innovation Index 2013 as Switzerland ranks #1

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

Geneva, 25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The United States rejoined the five most-innovative nations and the United Kingdom moved up to the third spot while Switzerland retained its place atop the rankings in the Global Innovation Index 2013, published by Cornell University, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Finland, France, Investment, Ireland, Netherlands, Science, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

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Selex ES’s Eurotech Aurora Tigon supercomputer ranked second in Green500 top list

Posted on 15, July 2013 by

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has secured second place in the Green500 list thanks to its use of the Eurotech Aurora Tigon supercomputer. The supercomputer is used by Selex ES to accelerate the execution algorithms and complex … Read the full press release →

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ALECTIA part of consortium won the competition to build the new Køge University Hospital in Denmark

Posted on 15, July 2013 by

A consortium with C.F. Møller, ALECTIA and Rambøll have won the competition to build the new Køge University Hospital with a budget of EUR 540,000.    15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The consortium have designed a very attractive university hospital that will … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy announced it divested ownership interest in municipal utility company Stadtwerke Lübeck GmbH

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May 2012, DONG Energy announced considerations about its future involvement in the municipal utility company Stadtwerke Lübeck GmbH. DONG Energy has a 25.1 % stake. Whilst still subject to certain conditions including merger control clearance in Germany, … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy announced it divested its Norwegian gas-fired power plant Energiverk Mongstad to Statoil

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DONG Energy has today signed an agreement with Statoil under which Statoil will acquire DONG Energy’s entire ownership stake of 100% of the shares in DONG Generation Norge AS which owns and operates the Norwegian gas-fired power plant, Energiverk Mongstad. … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy A/S announced Tender Offer Results

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO ANY U.S. PERSON (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES (AS DEFINED BELOW). OTHER RESTRICIONS (AS SET OUT IN TENDER OFFER MEMORANDUM) APPLY.  THIS COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE RELATED … Read the full press release →

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Vestas signed 10-year advanced service contract renewals with GDF SUEZ Energia Italia

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has secured 10-year advanced service contract renewals with GDF SUEZ Energia Italia, which heads the Italian-based energy business of the GDF SUEZ Group, for six wind power plants in Italy with a total capacity of 130 … Read the full press release →

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Vestas first eight V112-3.0 MW offshore turbines installed on the 48MW offshore project in Kårehamn, Sweden

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The first eight V112-3.0 MW offshore turbines have been successfully installed on the 48MW offshore project in Kårehamn, Sweden. In addition the turbines were also part of the first shipment of turbines from Vestas’ pre-assembly facility in … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to deliver 31 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines to Cennergi, South Africa

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 31 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines for South Africa. Additional information about the project: Customer: Cennergi, a joint venture between Exxaro and Tata Energy Project name: Tsitsikamma community wind … Read the full press release →

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ALECTIA completed major project for Unicer Portugal

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

“ALECTIA has run a very tight ship for us, in close cooperation with our Project Team. It has been extremely comforting to have professional consultants help manage this very complex project” – Carlos Cesar, Chief Production Officer of Unicer. 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

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Montagu Private Equity signed with Triton Fund III for the acquisition of LOGSTOR

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”) today announced that it has reached an agreement for Triton Fund III (“Triton”)to acquire LOGSTOR (“LOGSTOR” or “the Company”). LOGSTOR, headquartered in Løgstør, Denmark, is the global leader for pre‐insulated pipe systems, which enable the … Read the full press release →

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ALECTIA offers professional sensory analysis of beer products to the global beverage industry

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ALECTIA offers what is probably the most professional expert panels for sensory analysis in the world of modern brewing. The panel has its origin at the Danish Alfred Jørgensen’s Laboratory (AJL) founded in 1881 and thus draws … Read the full press release →

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ALECTIA consulted Arla Foods Ingredients on implementing new modern whey protein plant in Denmark Protein

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ALECTIA has helped Arla Foods Ingredients implement one of Europe’s largest whey protein plants at the existing plant Denmark Protein in Nr. Vium, Jutland. The new plant can process 4.5 bill. kg whey annually, nearly doubling Denmark … Read the full press release →

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C.F. Møller, Alectia and Rambøll led consortium to build the new Køge University Hospital in Denmark

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Region Sjælland har udpeget Rådgivergruppen USK med C.F. Møller, Alectia og Rambøll i spidsen som vinder af konkurrencen om det nye Universitetssygehus Køge med et budget på 4 mia. kr. De har tegnet et meget flot universitetssygehus, … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to supply 51 wind turbines to Taralga Wind Farm project in New South Wales, Australia

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 30 of 29 June 2013, today, Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the supply of 51 wind turbines to the Taralga Wind Farm project in … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to deliver 87 MW capacity wind power plant to renewable energy developer EDC for the largest wind energy project in the Philippines

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

Vestas’ new 87 MW order in the emerging wind market of the Philippines made possible through close co-operation with EDC, the Philippines’ leading renewable energy developer. 28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 29 of … Read the full press release →

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Vestas applauds President Obama’s call for the nation to double its use of renewable energy

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

In a speech given Tuesday at Georgetown University, President Obama calls for the nation to double its use of renewable energy. 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President Obama’s plan would cut carbon emissions that cause climate change and endangers public health. His … Read the full press release →

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Vestas sold two wind power plants in Bulgaria and Romania for EUR 127M to LUKERG Renew

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has entered into an agreement to sell the Romanian project Gebeleisis and the Bulgarian project Hrabrovo to LUKERG Renew for a total enterprise value of EUR 127m. The wind power plants have been co-developed by Vestas, … Read the full press release →

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Lundbeck to further optimize its commercial structure to improve its ability to launch new medicines

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Lundbeck aims to further improve its ability to launch new medicines through a new commercial structure. The initiative could lead to a reduction of around 50-55 positions in Europe. Valby, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) plans to further … Read the full press release →

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Vestas secured 4-year service contract renewal from We Energies of Wisconsin, USA

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has secured a four-year service and maintenance renewal from We Energies for a combined 180 wind turbines at three wind power plants in Wisconsin, USA. The renewal contract, which begins near the end of 2013, covers … Read the full press release →

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EC Vice-President Joaquín Almunia comments on Lundbeck anticompetitive agreements case

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Commission fines Lundbeck and other pharma companies for delaying market entry of generic medicines: statement by Vice-President Almunia Joaquín Almunia – Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Press conference, Brussels, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has found … Read the full press release →

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EC to investigate Sweden and Denmark public support measure to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Brussels, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether a public support measure granted in 2012 by Sweden and Denmark to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission has … Read the full press release →

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H. Lundbeck A/S disappointed and strongly disagrees with EC decision and intends to appeal

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

The European Commission has decided that Lundbeck’s agreements concluded with four generic competitors concerning citalopram violated competition law The decision includes fining Lundbeck EUR 93 million Lundbeck’s financial guidance for 2013 is maintained excluding costs connected to the fine Lundbeck is … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to supply 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines to Obrovac Zelengrad wind power plant in Croatia

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 42 MW. The 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines will be installed in the province of Obrovac, Croatia. The first turbine delivery is planned for the first quarter of 2014 … Read the full press release →

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