Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

LCH.Clearnet reports cleared freight volumes reach record levels on commodities demand from China

Cleared commodities freight volumes reach record levels since the peak in 2008 Paris, France, 18-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH.Clearnet Limited (LCH.Clearnet) announced that cleared freight volumes more than doubled* in September from a year earlier as traders increased their hedged positions to … Read the full press release

Paris-based clearing house LCH.Clearnet SA to clear NYSE Euronext’s continental listed derivatives until December 2018

New clearing agreement introduces increased cooperation that supports product innovation while maintaining market stability Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Lisbon, 17-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — LCH.Clearnet SA, the Paris-based clearing house of LCH.Clearnet Group Ltd, and NYSE Euronext today announced they have signed a new … Read the full press release

Lafarge signed with US start-up Solidia Technologies® to industrialize innovative technology that could reduce the environmental footprint of pre-cast concrete

Paris, France, 17-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Lafarge has signed a partnership agreement with the US start-up Solidia Technologies® to industrialize an innovative technology that could reduce the environmental footprint of pre-cast concrete. The technology allows lower CO2 emissions in the cement … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric won Product Design Award for its portable solar LED lamp Mobiya at Strategies’ Design Award 2013

Paris, France, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — At the occasion of the Strategies’ Design Awards event, Schneider Electric has received the award “Product Design” in the category Light Products for its portable solar LED lamp Mobiya TS 120. This lamp has been developed … Read the full press release

EU General Court validates EC’s decision in Case T-275/11 Télévision française 1 (TF1) v Commission

The General Court confirms the validity of the Commission Decision according to which the long-term funding mechanism of France Télévisions constitutes State aid compatible with the internal market  Luxembourg, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Within the context of the reform of public broadcasting, France … Read the full press release

Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (“CGEM”) issued notice of early redemption of its “TSR” subordinated notes redeemable in cash, due December 3, 2033

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On December 3, 2003, Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (“CGEM”) issued €500 million worth of 6.375% lowest ranking subordinated notes due December 3, 2033 (“TSRs”). The notes are redeemable in cash and are traded on NYSE … Read the full press release

Michelin introduced bundle of free mobility apps to assist travellers

Michelin has introduced MICHELIN Mobility Apps, a bundle of free applications to assist people whenever they travel for business or pleasure. Already available in France, it will be launched in Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom at year-end. Boulogne-Billancourt, … Read the full press release

Morpho (Safran) selected to provide innovative Near Field Communication (NFC) service to Bank SinoPac in Taïwan

Taïwan, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Morpho (Safran), a leading supplier of Near Field Communication (NFC) services, products and platforms, has been selected to provide an innovative NFC service to Bank SinoPac in Taïwan on August 19, 2013. VIP customers of Bank SinoPac … Read the full press release

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