(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 19-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste Corporation redesigns its organizational structure to strengthen its global growth strategy in renewable products. Neste will divide its growing Renewable Products business area into three business units and one operational platform each … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Neste, oil, Peter Vanacker, polymers, renewable, Renewable Chemicals, Renewable Products, sustainable
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Shipping company Hagland Shipping AS to order hybrid retrofit installation from Wärtsilä for its general cargo vessel ‘Hagland Captain’. The agreement between the two companies has been signed in December 2018 and the project will be first of its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Finland, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery hybrid propulsion solution, Bellona, cargo, cargo vessel, fuel consumption, Hagland Shipping AS, hybrid propulsion solution, hybrid retrofit installation, marine hybrid propulsion, nitrogen oxide, NOAH, Oivind Wendelboe Aanensen, Paul Kohle, reduce emissions, reduce noise, shipping, ships, short sea shipping, vessel, Wärtsilä
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Denmark, Finland, Food & Beverage, Germany, Healthcare, News, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged Arla Foods, calcium, dairy products sugar, Hanne Søndergaard, healthy diet, healthy eating, healthy life, minerals, nutrients, protein, RESEARCH, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamins, YouGov analysis institute
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 23-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä has recently been awarded a number of contracts to supply its Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) to global shipping operators. The systems will enable the vessels to be compliant with … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management System, Arto Lehtinen, BWMS, fleet, ship owners, shipping, vessels, Wärtsilä
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 18-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso will publish its fourth quarter and full year 2018 Financial Results on Friday 1 February 2019 at approximately 09.30 Finnish time (08.30 CET). The following events will take place later that day: … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Investment, Management
Tagged analysts, bioeconomy, Financial, financial results, FY2018, Helsinki, investors, Karl-Henrik Sundström, Media, press conference, Seppo Parvi, Stora Enso, Ulla Paajanen, Ulrika Lilja, webcast
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 16-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Eniram, a Wärtsilä company and French ferry operator La Méridionale, have taken notable steps on digitalising La Méridionale’s fleet with the help of the latest energy management technology. This partnership is in line with … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Denmark, Finland, Internet & Online, Marketing, Small Business, Technology
Tagged better customer understanding, customer engagement solutions, data-driven websites, digital, digital marketing service, DTG, European Directories Group (EDSA), Finland, fonecta, Herold, intuitive user interface, Jasmine de Guzman, manage website, Mika Salminen, Mono Solutions, multi-site management tools, native email marketing, on-site personalization, online presence, online visibility, SaaS, search optimization, small businesses, SMBs, Software as a Service, Tricia Score, user engagement, websites
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 10-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply deck machinery equipment for a US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) T-ATSX-class vessel under construction at Gulf Island Shipyards, in Houma, Louisiana, US. The US … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged deck machinery, deck machinery equipment, Høye Høyesen, MacGregor, naval, NAVSEA, Navy, rescue, salvage, towing, US Naval Sea Systems Command, vessel
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 10-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — YIT started several apartment building projects in Finland in October–December 2018. The largest of these projects are Tampereen Kanavamestari, Helsingin Tanhua and Vantaan Hortensia. The total value of these projects is nearly EUR 60 … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Finland, Real Estate
Tagged apartment building, apartments, building, construction, Finland, real estate, YIT
HELSINKI, 19-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB and the Finnish energy company Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) have signed a loan agreement of EUR 65 million financing safety system upgrades in two existing nuclear power plant units in Finland. This ten-year loan will contribute to TVO’s refurbishment project … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Security & Safety, Uncategorized
Tagged electricity, Finland, Henrik Normann, loan, NIB, nuclear, nuclear power plant, Olkiluoto, power, safety, safety system, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj, TVO
NIB and the Swedish telecom operator Tele2 AB have signed a SEK 2 billion (EUR 194 million) loan agreement to finance the company’s merger with TV and broadband provider Com Hem. HELSINKI, 19-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The eight-year maturity loan finances the merger of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Entertainment, Financial, Finland, Internet & Online, Media, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged broadband, Com Hem, connectivity, Henrik Normann, loan, MERGER, NIB, Sweden, Tele2 AB, TELECOM, telecommunications, tv
The second prize went to Jeannie Cho Lee MW and the third to James Suckling HELSINKI, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BWW-The Best Wine of the World-competition is by far the toughest wine competition on this planet. Unlike any other industry … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Entertainment, Finland, Food & Beverage, France, Portugal, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Allen Meadows, Andrew Caillard MW, Antonio Galloni, Boat Shed Nebbiolo Rosé, BWW, BWW 2018, BWW 2019 competition, BWW Competition 2018, champagne, Château d’ Yquem 2011, Christer Byklum, dom perignon, Dom Pérignon 2008, Eric Asimov, Fine Magazines, fortified wine, Graham’s Vintage Port 2016, Hill of Grace 2013, James Suckling, Jancis Robinson, Jancis Robinson MW, Jeannie Cho Lee MW, Jeff Leve, Jeremy Oliver, José Peñin, Julia Harding MW, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Markus Del Monego MW, Michel Bettane, Montrachet 2009, Neal Martin, Original Sparkling Shiraz Seppelt, Pekka Nuikki, red wine, René Gabriel, Richard Juhlin, Robero Parker, Robert Parker, rose wine, sparkling wine, The Best Wine Critic of the World, Tim Atkin MW, vineyards, white wine, wine, wine competition, Wine Critic, wine critics, wine lovers, wine professionals, wines
HELSINKI, 11-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Pia Aaltonen-Forsell, M. Soc. Sc. (Econ.), MBA, has been appointed Outokumpu’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Leadership Team as of March 1, 2019 reporting to CEO Roeland Baan. Outokumpu’s CFO Christoph de la … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Management, Metals and Minerals
Tagged appointment, CFO, leadership, Management, Outokumpu, Pia Aaltonen-Forsell, Roeland Baan
The fashion, textile and furniture industries are looking for new materials with a smaller environmental footprint The Swedish paper and textile industries are working together to produce textiles from local raw material The fabric for ceremony master Andrea Montano Montes’ dress … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Sweden
Tagged Ahlstrom-Munksjö, Andrea Montano Montes, Anna Bergquist, Circularity, dress, fabric, fashion, fiber, materials, Nobel, paper, recyclable textile, Svenskt Konstsilke, textile, wood fiber
HELSINKI, 06-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — PT. Indonesia Power has awarded Pöyry with a three-year Framework Agreement contract for a number of different types of renewable power projects across Indonesia. The assignment includes wind power, solar PV, battery storage and different renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Technology
Tagged battery storage, geothermal plants, Hybrid, hydro power, Indonesia, Kishore Dass, power, power generation, Pöyry, PT Indonesia Power, PV, renewable, Solar PV, wind power
HELSINKI, 05-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The International Finance Magazine (IFM) has presented Pöyry with the award for Best Engineering and Consultancy Company in Southeast Asia under its Utility/Energy Awards for 2018. The IFM Awards is an annual event that recognises individuals … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Finland, Technology
Tagged Award, Awards, Consultancy, ENERGY, engineering, IFM, International Finance Magazine, Pöyry, Southeast Asia, utility
HELSINKI, 05-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso and Sulapac continue to combat the global problem of plastic waste by launching a demo for sustainable drinking straws at Slush 2018, a leading startup event that gathers 20 000 tech enthusiasts from around … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, Finland, Marketing, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Annica Bresky, biodegradable, biodegradable straws, drinking straws, Hannu Kasurinen, plastic, plastic waste, Slush 2018, slush18, startup, Stora Enso, straws, Sulapac, sustainable, Suvi Haimi, waste
ESPOO, 03-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Citycon has sold shopping centre Sampokeskus in Rovaniemi, Finland to a fund managed by Trevian AIFM. The total purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 16 million, which is close to the asset’s latest IFRS fair value. … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Investment, Retail
Tagged Citycon, divestment, Finland, Grocery, retail, Rovaniemi, Sampokeskus, shopping centre, Tom Lisiecki, Trevian AIFM
ESPOO, 03-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US published the final ruling covering renewable fuel volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2019, and biomass-based diesel for 2020 on 30 November 2018. Neste … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial
Tagged biofuel, Biomass, biomass-based diesel, diesel, EPA, Kaisa Hietala, low carbon fuel, Neste, renewable, renewable diesel, renewable fuel
HELSINKI, 30-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä strengthens its position as a global leader in the maritime markets by introducing the first Wärtsilä-branded high-speed engine. The International Workboat Show in New Orleans, USA, was the venue of the official … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Industrial, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged efficiency, engine, ferries, International Workboat Show, IWBS2018, maritime, New Orleans, shipping, Stefan Wiik, tugs, USA, vessels, Wärtsilä, WorkBoat
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