Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

China’s Vice Premier Ma Kai visits the offices of CACEIS in Luxembourg

LUXEMBOURG, 31-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During an official visit to Luxembourg on 20th October 2016, China’s Vice Premier Ma Kai led a delegation to visit the offices of CACEIS. CACEIS CEO, Jean-François Abadie commented, “We are delighted to have the opportunity … Read the full press release

Catella Real Estate AG engaged CACEIS as depository for two additional mutual funds

PARIS, 31-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Munich-based Catella Real Estate AG has engaged CACEIS as depository for two additional mutual funds. These two real estate funds were launched this year which attract combined assets of over one billion Euros. The funds invest … Read the full press release

Jean-François Claver and Thierry Materne appointed to the Imerys Group Executive Committee

PARIS, 31-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Imerys, the leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, announces the appointment of Jean-François Claver and Thierry Materne to the Imerys Group Executive Committee. Jean-François Claver is appointed Chief Industrial Officer. He graduated as Industrial Engineer … Read the full press release

ENGIE included in the “A list” of the British rating agency CDP for its climate commitment

For the first time, ENGIE is included in the “A list” of the British rating agency CDP (formerly “Carbon Disclosure Project”). CDP rates leading companies based on their climate change strategies and actions. The “A list” comprises companies receiving the … Read the full press release

GTT to equip two new LNG carriers for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME)

PARIS, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to equip two new LNG carriers. The vessels will be built at DSME’s shipyard in Geoje, Korea, on behalf of Maran Gas Maritime, a … Read the full press release

Update on EDF’s nuclear fleet

PARIS, 25-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As indicated in the EDF Group press release of 21 September 2016, EDF is progressing on controls in order to demonstrate that those steam generators of the nuclear fleet concerned by the issue of carbon … Read the full press release

CMA CGM and ENGIE partner to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the marine fuel for tomorrow’s container vessels

The agreement focuses on a study about liquefied natural gas (LNG) uses. It follows up CMA CGM research programs to design LNG powered container vessels. ENGIE is a pioneer in the development of LNG as a marine fuel. PARIS, 24-Oct-2016 … Read the full press release

ENGIE’s chairman Gérard Mestrallet inaugurated France’s first marine geothermal power station at the Marseille-Fos Port

https://youtu.be/C7mAzdcyC6o A leader in energy transition, ENGIE creates sustainable solutions to meet people energy requirements, all while remaining environmentally friendly. MARSEILLE, 24-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gérard Mestrallet, chairman of ENGIE’s board of directors, inaugurated the new marine geothermal power station Thassalia … Read the full press release

Europe´s first polar orbiting weather satellite MetOp-A built by Airbus Defence and Space turns 10 on October 19, 2016

MetOp-A, Europe’s first polar orbiting weather satellite, still going strong after 10 years – double its specified lifetime High precision weather data helps businesses, farmers and security organisations TOULOUSE, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It has orbited Earth almost 52,000 times, delivered … Read the full press release

DCNS unveiled its new submarine concept ship SMX®3.0 at Euronaval Exhibition in Paris-Le Bourget

PARIS, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DCNS has unveiled its new submarine concept ship SMX®3.0 at Euronaval: The submarine has been tailored to the needs of Generation Z and will be at the control of vessels from 2025. The submarine features on … Read the full press release

DCNS showcases unique digital and high technology naval solutions at Euronaval Exhibition in Paris-Le Bourget

PARIS, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of Euronaval Exhibition from 17 to 21 October 2016 in Paris-Le Bourget, DCNS will showcase a unique digital and high technology naval solutions offer to address the new generation of operators in the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ SEPARATION won gold at the 2016 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards

GRAZ, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ SEPARATION, part of international technology group ANDRITZ, has won gold at the 2016 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards for its series of eight videos that target establishing ANDRITZ SEPARATION as the world’s specialist for … Read the full press release

Alstom’s Coradia Polyvalent regional train shown in the Northern Railway Station of Bucharest, Romania

Alstom presents today its Coradia Polyvalent regional train in the Northern Railway Station of Bucharest, on the occasion of the “Railway Pro Investment Summit” event. Designed and produced in France, the train, especially built for Romania, is fully functional but … Read the full press release

Alstom-led consortium Expolink to design and build the extension of Dubai’s Red metro line

The Alstom-led consortium Expolink, also composed of ACCIONA and Gulermak, has signed a contract with RTA (Roads & Transport Authority) to design and build the extension of Dubai’s Red metro line and upgrade the system of the existing line. The … Read the full press release

AREVA won several significant EDF contracts for support activities associated with electricity generation

PARIS, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has been awarded several significant contracts following an EDF tender for support activities associated with electricity generation. These services include handling of casks, low-level radioactive waste management, radiation protection and assembly of scaffolding and insulating … Read the full press release

Atos and CyberArk to help organizations protect against cyber attacks that target and exploit privileged account credentials

Prioritizing Privileged Access Management helps protect businesses from insider risks and external cyber threats PARIS / MONACO, 06-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, an international leader in digital services, and CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the company that protects organizations from cyber attacks that … Read the full press release

Atos announces the official release of its new product Evidian Identity Governance and Administration

Customers can smoothly step up to the next generation product line from their existing IAM installation PARIS, 06-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Through its technological brand Bull, Atos announces the official release of its new product Evidian Identity Governance and Administration. It … Read the full press release

Atos and Marsh to provide an optimal and innovative response to the management of cyber risks for French corporations

PARIS 06-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, a leader in digital services through its technological brand Bull, and Marsh, one of the global leaders in insurance broking and consultancy in company risk management, have signed a partnership to provide an optimal and … Read the full press release

Siemens and Atos to offer digital innovations for manufacturing companies

Atos partners with Siemens to support MindSphere – Siemens Cloud Platform Atos to deliver a broad set of IT-services and applications BERLIN / MUNICH, 06-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens and Atos announce today within the framework of their strategic digital … Read the full press release

Sanofi welcomes Alan Main as EVP Consumer HealthCare

PARIS, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi today announced the appointment of Alan Main as Executive Vice President Consumer HealthCare, effective October 1st, 2016. Mr. Main will be a member of the Executive Committee and lead a newly created Consumer Healthcare … Read the full press release