Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

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

Confirmed: Danish company DONG Energy appointed Vestas as preferred supplier for offshore project in UK

Aarhus, Denmark, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, there is information in the market regarding Vestas being appointed preferred supplier for an offshore project. Vestas can confirm that the Danish company DONG Energy has appointed Vestas as preferred supplier for an offshore project … Read the full press release

Vestas secured seven-year service and maintenance renewal from TransAlta for 50 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines in New Brunswick, Canada

Aarhus, Denmark, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has secured a seven-year service and maintenance renewal from TransAlta for 50 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines at the Kent Hills wind power plant in New Brunswick, Canada. “This contract extension demonstrates our strong relationship with … Read the full press release

Carlsberg Group released financial statement as at 31 December 2013

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Strong operational performance and underlying earnings growth while investing for the coming years Unless otherwise stated, comments in this announcement refer to full-year performance. Financial highlights Organic net revenue growth of 1% to DKK 66.6bn (Q4: … Read the full press release

Ramboll received international construction award ‘FIB Award’ for the company’s technical consulting and construction concept for Danish hotel Bella Sky

Copenhagen, Denmark, 17-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ramboll has just received the international construction award ‘FIB Award’ for the company’s technical consulting and construction concept for the Danish hotel Bella Sky Comwell Hotel. With this award, the iconic hotel joins the Spreckelsen … Read the full press release