Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

Wärtsilä supports project aimed at creating the world’s first autonomous marine transport system

HELSINKI, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä’s strong commitment to developing the technologies, the system reliability, and the essential designs to enable the viability of autonomous shipping is again emphasised through its participation in an important research programme. Together with other leading … Read the full press release

SYSTECH PARTNERS WITH SHARP PACKAGING & AUTAJON GROUP AT CPhI

Serialization Solutions Leader to Participate in World’s Leading Pharmaceutical Forum BRUSSELS, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Systech International, a global leader in brand protection technologies, will partner with Sharp Packaging and SINEL SYSTEMS, part of the Autajon Group, at CPhI Worldwide, … Read the full press release

SYSTECH AND SERVICEPOINT PARTNER TO DELIVER SERIALIZATION AND TRACK & TRACE SOLUTIONS TO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN EUROPE

Two leaders in packaging and serialization technology enter into global agreement KUOPIO, Finland, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Systech International, a global leader in brand protection technologies, today announces the extension of its strategic partnership with Servicepoint, a leading serialization automation … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas launches innovative financing structure for PUMA suppliers to improve environmental, health and safety and social standards

PARIS, 08-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BNP Paribas announces the launch of a pioneering initiative, designed in collaboration with sports company PUMA and implemented through the support of the IT platform provider GT Nexus. This innovative financing structure offers financial incentives for PUMA … Read the full press release

Fortum announces the appointment of Jani Lösönen as new CEO of Ekokem

ESPOO, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 31 August 2016 Fortum announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ekokem Corporation. From the end of August 2016 onwards, Ekokem will be integrated into Fortum Group as a business area of the City … Read the full press release

Fortum invites organisations to take part in the “Hack the Solar” hackathon on 21–23 October

ESPOO, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum invites start-ups, software developers and service designers to apply to take part in the “Hack the Solar” hackathon on 21–23 October. The event will bring together the brightest minds to improve the solar panel purchasing … Read the full press release

Vaisala acquires new products and technology from Envitems Oy to expand its offering in growing air quality monitoring market

HELSINKI, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala has acquired new products and technology to expand its offering in the growing air quality monitoring market. The products and novel services are perfectly aligned with Vaisala’s goal of making observations for a better world. … Read the full press release

PX Engineering Consultants awards technical services assignment to Pöyry for their Technical Owner’s Engineering contract with MGT Power Ltd for 299MWe biomass CHP Plant

Pöyry awarded Technical Owner’s Engineer services assignment for 299MWe biomass Combined Heat and Power Plant for MGT Power Ltd in UK Vantaa, Finland, 26-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PX Engineering Consultants Limited, part of the PX Group, has awarded Pöyry with the … Read the full press release

Nokia Corporation Managers’ transaction notification under Article 19 of EU Market Abuse Regulation

ESPOO, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Transaction notification under Article 19 of EU Market Abuse Regulation. Person subject to the notification requirementName: Piou, OlivierPosition: Member of the Board/Deputy member Issuer: Nokia CorporationLEI: 549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06 Notification type: Initial notificationReference number: 549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06_20160823084112_3 Transaction date: 2016-08-22 … Read the full press release

Nokia and Ooredoo Myanmar launch the first 4G service in Myanmar

Nokia completes network upgrade in under three months enabling Ooredoo Myanmar to launch 4G services in major cities Existing managed services agreement extended to include 4G network operations Enhanced network capacity will allow Ooredoo Myanmar to meet increase in mobile … Read the full press release

Wireless technology leaders form an alliance for LTE-based solutions utilizing the shared spectrum of U.S. 3.5 GHz CBRS band

CBRS Alliance launches initiatives with participation from Access Technologies (Alphabet), Federated Wireless, Intel, Nokia, Qualcomm and Ruckus Wireless and appoints Chairman SUNNYVALE, Calif., USA, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Six wireless technology leaders today announced the launch of the CBRS Alliance to … Read the full press release

Neste’s EcoTravel is a groundbreaking sustainable travel concept to plan your vacation with the smallest carbon footprint possible

Neste to launch its travel concept: pioneering solution for sustainable travel booking HELSINKI, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Many of us strive to make responsible choices in our everyday lives. Making choices that are more responsible hasn’t been as easy when it … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä Ship Design introduces new optimised stern trawler design to reduce fuel consumption and notably increase overall vessel efficiency

HELSINKI, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Ship Design has introduced a new optimised stern trawler design that will reduce fuel consumption and notably increase overall vessel efficiency compared to currently available designs. The propulsion system is based upon the Wärtsilä 31 … Read the full press release

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

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

Outotec won EUR 30 million contract for the delivery of flotation and dewatering technology in Russia

Outotec to deliver flotation and dewatering technology to Russia ESPOO, 16-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec has been awarded a contract for the delivery of flotation and dewatering technology in Russia. The contract value is close to EUR 30 million including … Read the full press release

Maciej Gwozdz appointed Head of Operations Europe and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team

CHELSINKI, 27-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Outokumpu appoints Maciej Gwozdz as Head of Operations Europe and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team as of January 1, 2017 at the latest. Maciej Gwozdz joins Outokumpu from ZF Group/TRW, one of the largest automotive … Read the full press release

OUTOKUMPU OYJ 1H2016: Record deliveries in Americas, applied vigorous cost control, released net working capital, generated positive cash flow, and further reduced our net debt

HELSINKI, 27-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Highlights in the second quarter 2016 Outokumpu’s underlying EBIT was EUR -5 million, compared to EUR -20 million in the first quarter. The improved earnings were mainly the result of higher delivery volumes and decreased production … Read the full press release

Aktia Bank plc acquires the first mobile payment service in Europe, Elisa Rahoitus Oy

HELSINKI, 14-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Aktia Bank plc acquires Elisa Rahoitus Oy, a subsidiary of Elisa Corporation; the ownership of the company is transferred to Aktia 1 July 2016. Simultaneously, the company’s name is changed to Aktia Finance Ltd. The acquisition … Read the full press release

PHI Industrial Acquisition Partners completed sale of Abelan North to Aurelius Group with Pöyry Capital as financial adviser

Vantaa, Finland, 11-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 30 June 2016, PHI Industrial Acquisition Partners completed the sale of Abelan North to the Aurelius Group. Pöyry Capital acted as financial adviser to PHI Industrial Acquisition Partners. Abelan Group’s German and Dutch packaging … Read the full press release

Pöyry Point of View: Opportunities and challenges lie in the small scale LNG market

The new Pöyry Point of View “Still a strong case for small scale LNG” by Pöyry Management Consulting details where the opportunities and challenges lie in the small scale LNG market. Concluding that despite the increased uncertainty, ssLNG presents interesting … Read the full press release