Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Safran’s Morpho to deliver high-speed CTX 9800 DSi™ explosives detection systems (EDS) to screen hold baggage at Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport in Nice, France

High-speed explosives detection systems to enhance passenger checked baggage screening capabilities  Paris, France, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, Inc., today announced that Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport in Nice, France has purchased four high-speed CTX 9800 … Read the full press release

The European Commission cleared Belgacom and BNP Paribas Fortis joint venture m-commerce

Brussels, Belgium, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between the Belgian telecommunications operator Belgacom and the bank BNP Paribas Fortis. The joint venture will allow consumers in Belgium … Read the full press release

Aerolia’s Canada subsidiary laid the cornerstone of the new Aerolia site in Mirabel, Quebec

Mirabel, Quebec, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Another milestone in the development of Aerolia and its subsidiary Aerolia Canada was achieved on September 27, 2013 in Quebec on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the new Aerolia site in Mirabel. … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction-led consortium awarded €320M worth contract to execute the underground works for Line B of the Rennes metro in France

Rueil-Malmaison, France, 10-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The consortium led by Dodin Campenon Bernard (VINCI Construction) and including GTM Ouest and Botte Fondations, both subsidiaries of VINCI Construction France, as well as Spie Batignolles TPCI, Spie Fondations and Legendre Génie Civil, has been … Read the full press release

Air France announced lots of surprises for customers to celebrate its 80th anniversary

France, 08-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On 7 October 1933 at 4pm, Air France was officially inaugurated at La Bourget airport, by the Air Transport Minister Pierre Cot. The new airline was formed from the merger of Air Orient, Air Union, Société Générale de Transports … Read the full press release

Oberthur Technologies and transport authority of Montreal La Société de Transport de Montréal renewed their six-year partnership

Colombes, France, 07-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Oberthur Technologies, one of the world’s largest providers of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, today announced the renewal of its six-year partnership with STM, the transport authority of Montreal in … Read the full press release

The first two Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by the Mexican airline Interjet performed their first revenue flights

Mexico City, Mexico, 07-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The first two Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by the Mexican airline Interjet successfully performed the first revenue flights on September 18, 2013. The aircraft MSN 95023 (flight 3150) took off at approximately 7.37 (local time) … Read the full press release

Icade announced its two loans have been vastly over-subscribed by high-standing European investors

Paris, France, 03-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Only a few short weeks after the success of its tender offer for Silic, Icade has carried off a new and highly significant success among its investors. For its first ever bond issue, Icade has placed … Read the full press release

EC approves €20.5M state aid granted by France to Renault for diesel hybrid commercial vehicles research

Brussels, Belgium, 02-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has decided that the aid granted by France to the motor vehicle manufacturer Renault to help it conduct the ‘HYDIVU’ research and development programme complies with the EU rules on state aid. The … Read the full press release

Auchan France awarded the Trophée de la Diversité

On 26 September Auchan France was awarded the Trophée de la Diversité. This prize marked a recognition of the company’s efforts to mobilise its workforce to celebrate 20 years of commitment to helping people with disabilities. france, 02-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Coface announced it is setting up an international network of economists

27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With one of Coface’s priorities being safer trade for companies, the Group is continuing to develop its risk expertise by setting up an international network of economists in strategic regions (based in Hong Kong, Mainz, Istanbul, Sao … Read the full press release

Coface downgrades its credit risk assessment in three business sectors: chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive

Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive: increased credit risks in Europe 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The unique indicator (*), developed by Coface economists and based on the payment experience of companies recorded by its underwriters, sends an alarm signal to three of the … Read the full press release

Caisse des Dépôts: 350 millions d’euros pour financer les projets structurants du Conseil régional Nord-Pas de Calais

Lille, 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A l’occasion du congrès de l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat (USH), Daniel Percheron, Président du Conseil régional Nord-Pas de Calais, Sénateur du Pas-de-Calais, et Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Directeur général du groupe Caisse des Dépôts, ont signé, ce jour, … Read the full press release

Caisse des Dépôts: 250 M€ pour financer les projets structurants de Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine

Lille, 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A l’occasion du Congrès de l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat (USH), Martine Aubry, Présidente de Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine, Maire de Lille, et Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Directeur général de groupe Caisse des Dépôts, ont signé, ce jour, un … Read the full press release

Jean-Pierre Jouyet, directeur général du groupe Caisse des Dépôts, détaillé les mesures mises en place en accompagnement du plan national d’urgence en aveur du logement social

Paris, 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A l’occasion du congrès de l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat (USH) qui se tient à Lille, Jean-Pierre Jouyet, directeur général du groupe Caisse des Dépôts, a rappelé l’engagement de la Caisse des Dépôts auprès du logement social … Read the full press release

Egis upgraded its membership in International Sustainability Alliance to become a portfolio manager

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Egis has just upgraded its membership in the ISA (International Sustainability Alliance) to become a portfolio manager. As a founding member, Egis has been supporting the development of this global benchmark tool since its inception in 2010. … Read the full press release

Egis awarded contract by French Air Navigation Service Provider to assist with the evolution of the French ATM systems

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Egis has been contracted by the French Air Navigation Service Provider (DSNA) to provide support on major projects conducted by DSNA’s departmentsin charge of the definition of ATM system requirements & architecture (ESA) as well as their … Read the full press release

Helaba, Crédit Agricole and Société Genérale provided €87.5M loan for Metro Cash&Carry stores in France

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Helaba is providing a loan of EUR 87.5 million for a commercial property portfolio in France together with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and Société Genérale. Helaba manages the consortium, acting in the role of agent, … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology’s administrative headquarters the European Heart House (EHH) celebrated its 20th anniversary in Sophia Antipolis

Sophia Antipolis, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Heart House celebrated its 20th anniversary this week in style. Founded in 1950, the European Society of Cardiology inaugurated its offices in Sophia Antipolis in 1993. “Our mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent introduced ETSI-optimized 9500 Microwave Packet Radio (MPR) long-haul system to help service providers meet the capacity crunch

Enhanced Microwave Packet Radio portfolio offers an eight-fold increase in capacity in one-third of the footprint over long-distances, enabling operators to deliver high bandwidth services with lower costs Düsseldorf, Germany, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is … Read the full press release