Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Safran and General Electric Company (GE) mark the 40th anniversary since they formed CFM International in 1974

• Companies originally began working together in 1968 • More than 36,000 engines sold to date WASHINGTON, DC, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During a special ceremony at the US Chamber of Commerce today (11 February 2014), Safran and General Electric Company (GE) marked the … Read the full press release

CFM International starts in 2014 with booking orders for 614 CFM56 and LEAP engines to date, worth of $7.5 billion U.S. at list price

Total value of $7.5 billion U.S. at list price SINGAPORE, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — 2014 is off to a great start for CFM International with the company booking orders for 614 CFM56 and LEAP engines to date. Overall, CFM has received orders … Read the full press release

Vietnam’s VietJetAir selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 21 firm Airbus A320ceo family aircraft

Valued at more than $800 million U.S. SINGAPORE, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vietnam’s VietJetAir today announced it has selected CFM International’s CFM56-5B engine to power 21 firm Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) family aircraft, including 14 A320ceos and 7 A321ceos. The agreement is … Read the full press release

DCNS strengthens know-how in non destructive tests for parts with thickness higher than 70 mm

DCNS acquires a new linear accelerator  Paris, France, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In an increasingly demanding environment in terms of deadlines, quality and safety, the non destructive test – that is to say the inspection of a part without affecting its future … Read the full press release

International cooperation between Ecole Polytechnique and China celebrated with the 123rd Bal de l’X in Paris on April 4th, 2014

Paris, France, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The 123rd Bal de l’X, under the high patronage of Mr François Hollande, President of the French Republic, will celebrate the international cooperation between Ecole Polytechnique and China. For this edition, Bal de l’X is among the official … Read the full press release

La Vie en Rose – Europe’s First LGBT “Active Lifestyle” Retirement Village

PARIS, 17-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The image of retirement has changed dramatically in recent years. With the state pension age creeping up and financial uncertainty on the increase, more and more individuals are facing the prospect of working well beyond their … Read the full press release

Martin Guesnet appointed Head of Development for Continental Europe at France’s leading auction house Artcurial

Paris, France, 14-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — After opening bureaus in Brussels and Milan in 2012, Artcurial France’s leading auction house have appointed Martin GuesnetHead of Development for Continental Europe. His task will involve supervising and directing client networks in the areas of Europe where Artcurial is already … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes commenced cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Nasdaq-listed Accelrys common stock at $12.50 per share

VÉLIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 14-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions announces that it commenced a cash tender offer for all … Read the full press release

Danone announced it now owns 9.9% in China’s leading dairy company Mengniu

Paris, France, 14-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Danone today (February 12, 2014) announced an agreement, together with COFCO Dairy Investments, to subscribe a reserved rights issue by China’s leading dairy company Mengniu, raising its interest in this company from 4.0% to 9.9% for an investment … Read the full press release

Altran to acquire 100% of Massachusetts-based Foliage, Inc.

Paris, France, 12-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran has announced the acquisition of 100% of Foliage, a Burlington, Massachusetts-based company founded in 1991. This strategic acquisition will reinforce the Group’s offer in innovative product development, a segment where Altran is already active through its subsidiary … Read the full press release

Les éoliennes modifient-elles le climat européen?

Le développement des fermes éoliennes en Europe modifie le climat de façon extrêmement faible à l’échelle du continent, et cela restera le cas au moins jusqu’en 2020. Telle sont les principales conclusions d’une étude menée par des chercheurs du CNRS, … Read the full press release

Sochi 2014: EP20 locomotives made by Alstom and Transmashholding (TMH) operate 6 daily services between Moscow and Sochi

Sochi, Russia, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EP20 locomotives, developed by Alstom and Transmashholding (TMH) now make 6 services a day between Moscow and Sochi. The number of services was increased from 4 to 6 for the Winter Olympic Games. The journey takes … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes reports IFRS unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31

Paris, France, 10-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today reports IFRS unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year … Read the full press release

GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA to provide power to Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corporation (GCMC)

Houston, TX, US, 7-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA announced today that it will provide power to Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corporation (GCMC). This contract strengthens GCMC’s commitment to environmental responsibility by incorporating Renewable Energy Certificates and peak load … Read the full press release

Atos joins RePAIR consortium to develop system for aircraft maintenance and repairs through 3D printing

Twelve organizations join forces to develop additive technologies for in situ manufacturing of spare aircraft parts Madrid,Spain, 5-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, an international IT services company has joined a consortium of twelve partners in the RepAIR project (Future RepAIR and Maintenance … Read the full press release

Atos is the newest Premier Partner of TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games

Toronto, Canada, 4-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Atos announced it is joining the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games as its newest Premier Partner. The company, with Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, ON, will provide Games systems integration services, as well as … Read the full press release

AREVA delivered biomass power plant to Dutch utility company Eneco

Paris, France, 3-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA celebrated today the inauguration of the Bio Golden Raand biomass power plant, built jointly by the group with Dutch civil works company Ballast Nedam Industriebouw, and Finnish boiler supplier, Metso Power Oy. This installation, which … Read the full press release

Atos SE extends with 5 years IT services contract with clearing house LCH.Clearnet

Paris, France, 3-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, an international IT services company, announces the extension for the next five years of its IT services contract with the clearing house LCH.Clearnet. Under this new contract, Atos will supply systems integration and managed services … Read the full press release

Atos SE to present its latest solutions for the top of the IT-industry at CeBIT 2014: Cloud Computing, IT-security, and Big Data

Key aspects of the participation: Cloud Computing, IT security and Big Data Trade fair presence: Bitkom World in Hall 4, Booth C57 Munich, Germany, 3-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the Bitkom World, the international IT-service provider Atos presents its latest … Read the full press release