Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Oberthur Technologies’ Lasink™ solution deployed across Costa Rica to provide highly secure national ID cards

PARIS, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions today announced that, after its selection in 2015, its cutting-edge Lasink™ solution has started to be deployed across Costa Rica, through … Read the full press release

Icade’s CSR policy recognized by several financial and non-financial rating agencies

PARIS, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Several financial and non-financial rating agencies have acknowledged the quality of Icade’s CSR policy, as well as its transparent financial reporting. 5 th place in the GRESB ranking Like last year, Icade is classified as a … Read the full press release

Vogue Italia and Kering announce 4th edition of Empower Talents programme

PARIS, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the success of the past editions, Vogue Italia and Kering have decided to renew their partnership for the Empower Talents programme in order to offer internship opportunities within Kering and its luxury brands. In this … Read the full press release

Coface announces the appointment of Fredrik Murer as CEO of the North America region

PARIS, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Coface continues to strengthen its senior management team, with the appointment of Fredrik Murer as CEO of the North America region. A member of Coface’s Executive Committee, reporting to Xavier Durand, Group CEO, Fredrik takes over … Read the full press release

pbb to loan €70 million to STAM Europe and York Capital Management for acquisition of logistics portfolio in France

Munich/Paris, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has agreed a circa €70 million medium-term amortizing facility for YS investments, a 100% joint venture between STAM Europe and York Capital Management. The loan was used for the acquisition of a logistics … Read the full press release

ENGIE ranked first at Dow Jones Sustainability Index World in the “Multi and Water Utilities” sector

PARIS, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE tops all companies ranked by rating agency RobecoSAM in the “Multi and Water Utilities” sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World, with an 85/100 rating (79/100 in 2015). Introduced in 1999, the DJSI … Read the full press release

Arkema proposes closure of the R134a fluorogas plant at its Pierre-Bénite site in France

Colombes, FRANCE, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The R134a market in Europe is set to undergo an inevitable decline from 1st January 2017 following regulatory changes affecting fluorinated gases for automotive air conditioning taking effect on that date. In this sharply declining … Read the full press release

Sonatype and CloudBees Launch DevOps Express Initiative

Fulton, MD., USA, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sonatype , the leader in software supply chain automation, today announced the launch of DevOps Express, a one-of-a-kind industry initiative that simplifies access to a set of integrated, battle-tested DevOps solutions aiming to accelerate any … Read the full press release

Sonatype Announces Nexus Repository Pro with High Availability and Software Component Analysis Built-in

DevOps native repository manager offers easy upgrade for installed base Fulton, MD., USA, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today introduced the latest version of Nexus Repository Pro. The 3.2 version of Nexus Repository … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space announces Peru’s first satellite PerúSAT-1 ready for launch on 16 September 2016

PerúSAT-1 is Peru’s first satellite Preparations complete for satellite launch scheduled for 16 September 2016 TOULOUSE, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The PerúSAT-1 satellite, designed and built by Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company and world leader in … Read the full press release

Volaris becomes the first operator of the Airbus A320neo in North America

Largest Airbus customer in Mexico first to operate best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft TOULOUSE, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Low-cost carrier Volaris took delivery of its first A320neo, making the airline the first operator of the A320neo in North America. Volaris is Mexico’s … Read the full press release

Orange announces ten start-ups selected for the 5th season of Orange Fab France acceleration programme

PARIS, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ten start-ups were selected from among the 175 candidates that entered the 5th season of the Orange Fab France acceleration programme. Cadre de vie offers an innovative API that identifies customers of its partners who are … Read the full press release

Airbus Corporate Jets to showcase ACJ319 at the Jet Expo show in Moscow from 8 to 10 September 2016

Highlights best cabin of any business jet TOULOUSE, 05-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Corporate Jets is exhibiting an ACJ319, operated by MJet on VVIP charters, at the Jet Expo1 show in Moscow. Part of the ACJ320 Family, which has the widest … Read the full press release

Altran appoints Christopher Miles as Group Vice-President, Consulting Services

PARIS, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran, a global leader in Engineering and R&D services, has appointed Christopher Miles as Group Vice-President, Consulting Services, effective September 1st, to lead the newly created Altran Consulting. Chris Miles will be reporting to Pascal Brier, … Read the full press release

Altran announces appointments within its Technology & Innovation team

PARIS, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran, the global leader in innovation and high‐tech engineering consulting, has announced today a number of key nominations within its “Technology & Innovation team”. Corinne Jouanny is appointed Group Innovation Officer and will manage, coordinate and … Read the full press release

Altran rated among top players in Zinnov Zones 2016 – Internet of Things Technology services study

PARIS, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In August 2016, Zinnov, the leading management consulting firm, released a study entitled ‘Zinnov Zones 2016 – Internet of Things Technology services’, enabling business leaders across industries to make informed decisions in partner selection across geographies … Read the full press release

Altran extends its geographical footprint on the United States following the completion of Synapse and Lohika acquisitions

PARIS, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran has announced today the closing of the acquisitions of both US companies Synapse and Lohika, signed in June and July 2016 respectively, so in a tight schedule over the summer period. These strategic acquisitions are … Read the full press release

Alstom na 22ª Semana de Tecnologia Metroferroviária, São Paulo, 13 a 16 de setembro de 2016

SÃO PAULO, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Em setembro acontece a 22ª Semana de Tecnologia Metroferroviária, que terá como principal tema “Investir e avançar com eficiência” e trazendo uma área de exposição e debates técnicos nos três dias de evento. A Alstom … Read the full press release

GasTerra and Atos extend their existing agreement for the outsourcing of IT Management

AMSTELVEEN, 26-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GasTerra , an international operating trade organization in natural gas, and Atos have prolonged their existing agreement for the outsourcing of IT Management with another three years. This will not only allow for substantial savings on … Read the full press release

Atos completes delivery of its IT systems that enabled billions of fans around the world to experience Rio 2016

Atos is supporting the explosion in digital consumption of the Olympic Games by enabling the sharing of every single event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to the world in less than half a second. RIO DE JANEIRO, 26-Aug-2016 — … Read the full press release