Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Visa Europe will offer its cardholders in France and Switzerland access to Visa with Apple Pay

“The Apple Pay expansion will catapult mobile payments into the mainstream in both France and Switzerland, offering Visa cardholders an easy, secure and private way to pay.” – Sandra Alzetta, Visa Europe LONDON, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Visa today confirmed that … Read the full press release

15 minutes of physical activity a day associated with a 22% lower risk of death in older adults – Research presented at the EuroPRevent 2016

Just 15 minutes of physical activity a day was associated with a 22% lower risk of death SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, 17-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fifteen minutes of daily exercise is associated with a 22% lower risk of death and may be … Read the full press release

François Camilleri est nommé directeur général délégué de Natixis Lease

PARIS, 17-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — François Camilleri est nommé directeur général délégué de Natixis Lease. Il est rattaché à Didier Trupin, membre du Comité exécutif de Natixis et directeur général de Natixis Lease. Francois Camilleri rejoint Natixis Lease en 2002 pour … Read the full press release

The foundation stone of the largest student housing development currently under construction in France laid at a ceremony on May 25, 2016

The foundation stone of SerendiCity, a complex of student residences with more than 1,000 beds (899 units), was laid on May 25, 2016, at a ceremony attended by dignitaries including the Sub-Prefect of the Essonne, the President of the Greater … Read the full press release

Saab presents AT4 Roquette NG, Carl-Gustaf M4, and NLAW at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris

PARIS, 13-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab, presents its wide range of ground combat products at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris, including AT4 Roquette NG, Carl-Gustaf M4, and NLAW. Saab’s Carl Gustaf M4, AT4 and NLAW weapons systems enables … Read the full press release

Saab presents concepts of intelligent camouflage at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris

PARIS, 13-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab displays concepts of tomorrow’s camouflage solutions at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris. Intelligent camouflage is one area that will be the game changer for future armed forces. Barracuda, the signature management experts … Read the full press release

The new Agence de Développelment et d’Innovation Aquitaine Limousin Poitou-Charentes ADIALPC is officially launched

BRUSSELS, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Agence de Développelment et d’Innovation Aquitaine Limousin Poitou-Charentes  ADIALPC  is officially born on 2nd of June 2016 from the merge of Aquitaine Développement Innovation, Limousin Expansion, and the activities of the Regional Innovation Agency … Read the full press release

Medtronic presents FIRE AND ICE clinical trial findings at a late-breaking session at CARDIOSTIM-EHRA EUROPACE 2016

Secondary Analyses Presented at Cardiostim 2016 Highlight Positive, Real-World Patient Outcomes DUBLIN AND NICE, FRANCE, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced findings from the secondary analyses of theFIRE AND ICE clinical trial that demonstrate significantly fewer repeat … Read the full press release

Medtronic presents results of new approach to implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy at CARDIOSTIM / EHRA EUROPACE 2016

Places ICD Leads Under Rib Cage, Outside Heart and Veins DUBLIN and NICE, FRANCE, 09-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NSYE: MDT) today announced results from several feasibility studies evaluating a new approach to implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy at CARDIOSTIM … Read the full press release

ENGIE rewards employees who develop innovations and contribute to the transformation of the Group

PARIS, 09-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the ENGIE Innovation Week, the Group Innovation Trophies were awarded on June, 7th. This annual competition rewards employees who develop innovations and contribute to the transformation of the Group. This 2016 edition recorded … Read the full press release

Sébastien Arbola succeeds Guy Richelle as CEO of ENGIE Middle East, South & Central Asia and Turkey (MESCAT) Business Unit (BU)

PARIS, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sébastien Arbola is appointed CEO of ENGIE Middle East, South & Central Asia and Turkey (MESCAT) Business Unit (BU), effective in September 2016, taking over from Guy Richelle, who assumed these responsibilities on an interim basis, … Read the full press release

Puma’s new evoPOWER and evoSPEED soccer shoes fitted with Arkema’s Pebax® technology

Colombes, France, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema steps up its collaboration with Puma by fitting the Pebax® technology in the latest evoPOWER and evoSPEED soccer shoes. Ahead of the EURO 2016 and Copa America 2016 tournaments, Puma has unveiled its new … Read the full press release

GTT exhibits at Posidonia exhibition in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 10 June 2016

PARIS, 07-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT is attending Posidonia exhibition for the second time, in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 10 June 2016. A real meeting point for Greek shipyards and ship-owners, Posidonia is a must-attend key date for all the … Read the full press release

Hyundai Heavy Industries orders two new Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers from GTT

PARIS, 07-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Paris – 2 June 2016. GTT has received an order for two new LNGCs (Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers) for Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The vessels will be built at Hyundai’s shipyard in Ulsan for SK Shipping, … Read the full press release

GoAir becomes world’s third operator with A320neo aircraft

Mumbai, India, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mumbai, India based GoAir has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft, becoming the world’s third operator to do so. The A320neo powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, is the first of 72 A320neo on … Read the full press release

Nouvelle enrobeuse à chaud SimpliMet™ 4000: des temps de cycle plus courts et une fiabilité améliorée pour la préparation des échantillons métallographiques

Spécialement conçue pour assurer rapidité et fiabilité lors de l’enrobage des échantillons métallographiques avant le prépolissage et le polissage, l’enrobeuse SimpliMet™ 4000 récemment mise au point par Buehler est destinée à une utilisation dans des environnements industriels ESSLINGEN, 06-Jun-2016 — … Read the full press release

ILA Airshow: New external payload platform Bartolomeo launched for the International Space Station (ISS)

Bartolomeo will provide fast, cost-efficient and reliable access to the ISS for private and institutional users on commercial terms Bartolomeo is to be attached to the European Colombus laboratory in 2018 BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space, the … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space, European Space Agency partner to ensure the safe and precise landing of the Russian Luna-Resource lunar lander

ESA awards new contract to continue developing PILOT lunar landing system BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, and the European Space Agency (ESA), have signed a contract for the early development of … Read the full press release

Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space to utilise unique combination of satellites for the Trimaran 2 service contract for the French Navy

The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up to Trimaran 1, Maritime … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France selected by French Navy for satellite-based maritime surveillance service

BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up … Read the full press release