Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Fiat and PSA-Peugeot Citroën to invest €700 million in the Sevel plant in Atessa

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

Atessa, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (9 July 2013), Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne presented plans for future activities at the Sevel plant in Atessa (Chieti), where the Ducato Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) is currently produced. Approximately €700 million is to be … Read the full press release →

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch introduced hybrid and electric vehicles energy management project OpEneR at RIVE 2013 in France

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

OpEneR: three technological innovations Part of the European Commission’s Green Cars Initiative A long-standing cooperative venture 9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3-4 July 2013 at the International Environmentally Responsible Car Show (RIVE) in Alès, France, Bosch and PSA Peugeot Citroën are … Read the full press release →

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PSA Peugeot Citroën announced it sold 1,461,000 units worldwide in H1 2013

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

First-Half 2013 Highlights 1,461,000 units sold worldwide. Market share in Europe1 at 12.2%. 41% of sales outside Europe, an increase of 7 points. Strong sales growth in China, Argentina and Algeria. Solid performance from recent launches (Peugeot 208, 301 and 2008 … Read the full press release →

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Société Générale Lance Une Experience Collaborative Unique Sur Les Enjeux Du Numérique

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Dans le cadre de sa stratégie volontariste visant à relever les multiples enjeux du numérique, Société Générale a lancé une expérience collaborative unique qui a associé l’ensemble de ses collaborateurs dans le monde à une démarche de … Read the full press release →

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More than 10,000 employees in 46 countries took part in the 2013 Citizen Commitment Week organised throughout Societe Generale Group

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — More than 10,000 employees in 46 countries took part in the 6th Citizen Commitment Week, organised at the beginning of June throughout Societe Generale Group. The numerous solidarity challenges organised each day helped bring in more than … Read the full press release →

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Le Groupe BPCE et le Groupe Banque Centrale Populaire au Maroc renforcent leur partenariat commercial

Posted on 9, July 2013 by

9-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — François Pérol, président du directoire du Groupe BPCE et Mohamed Benchaaboun, président directeur général de la Banque Centrale Populaire du Maroc, ont signé un accord pour le développement d’une offre bancaire commune destinée aux Marocains du Monde … Read the full press release →

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Alstom launched 5,000-square-foot bogie manufacturing plant in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom today (05/07/2013) inaugurated its new 55,000-square-foot bogie manufacturing plant located in the cutting-edge industrial complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.  Built to serve Alstom’s needs in the context of a $1.2 billion CA ($864 million €) contract between … Read the full press release →

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EADS marks 50 years Franco-German cooperation under the Élysée Treaty with special internship programme

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

Toulouse,  8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty and promoting Franco-German cooperation, EADS has teamed up with the Franco-German Youth Office (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse OFAJ/ Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk DFJW) to launch a … Read the full press release →

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Allianz Capital Partners acquired two wind parks in France and one in Germany

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Allianz Capital Partners has expanded its portfolio by two wind parks in France and one in Germany / Combined capacity of 100 Megawatts generates energy for over 40,000 households Munich, 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The subsidiary Allianz Capital Partners (ACP) acquired … Read the full press release →

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Pour la quatrième année consécutive, la Fondation BNP Paribas reconduit son soutien au Festival d’Avignon

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — En 2013, cet engagement se concrétise par l’accueil en Avignon de jeunes artistes dans le cadre des voyages du réseau Kadmos. La Fondation BNP Paribas accompagne également la création des Particules élémentaires de Michel Houellebecq, mise en … Read the full press release →

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AXA to contribute additional €100M to its scientific philanthropy initiative AXA Research Fund

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AXA pursues its commitment towards independent academic research by adding €100 million to the AXA Research Fund budget for the period 2013 to 2018. This amount tops the initial €100 million granted to the AXA Research Fund … Read the full press release →

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Groupe Auchan’s Russian supermarkets Atak opened its 100th store

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

On 19 June, Atak, the brand of the Russian supermarkets of the Auchan group, opened its 100th store in Nizjni Novgorod. 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 100th Atak store opened to the public on 19 June in Nizjni Novgorod, in the presence … Read the full press release →

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Auchan group’s real estate subsidiary Immochan announced new governance

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Immochan, the commercial real estate company, 100% subsidiary of the Auchan group, is reorganized around 5 departments, under the coordination of Benoît LHEUREUX, who has been appointed Executive Chairman. Immochan France and Luxembourg Department, led by Hervé … Read the full press release →

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European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee lunches in-depth inquiry into US surveillance programmes

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee will conduct an “in-depth inquiry” into the US surveillance programmes, including the bugging of EU premises and other spying allegations, and present its results by the end of this year, says a resolution … Read the full press release →

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British Airways becomes the 10th operator to receive Airbus A380

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — British Airways (BA) has become the tenth operator to receive an Airbus A380 after taking delivery of the first of 12 aircraft on order. BA is the first UK operator of the A380 and will start to … Read the full press release →

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Alstom signed with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to supply components and services for 2×660 MW Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Project in India

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom concludes contract1 with BHEL for 2×660 MW Suratgarh power plant Alstom has been awarded a contract1 by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to supply components and services for the 2×660 MW Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Project (STPP), located … Read the full press release →

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Alstom completed 3-year upgrade and overhaul process of Virgin Trains’ Pendolino fleet

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —To mark the end of a three year process to upgrade and overhaul Virgin Trains’ Pendolino fleet that will help make sure the sets continue to provide a reliable service on Europe’s busiest rail line, a special event … Read the full press release →

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The national carrier of Libya takes delivery of its first A330-200 becoming the newest operator of the world’s most efficient mid-size aircraft

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Blagnac, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Libyan Airlines, the national carrier of Libya, has taken delivery of its first A330-200 becoming a new operator for the type. The carrier already operates seven A320 aircraft, with three A330-200 and four A350-800 aircraft on order. … Read the full press release →

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Alstom-built 217 MW extension to Europe’s largest wind farm Scottish Power Renewables’ Whitelee officially opened

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 217 MW extension to Scottish Power Renewables’ Whitelee wind farm, which was built by Alstom, has been officially opened. The extension to the wind farm, located just outside Glasgow, has taken the capacity from 322 MW to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom

Alstom signs with Harbin Turbine Corporation to license its GT13E2 gas turbine for manufacture, assembly and sales in China

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has signed a long term agreement to license its GT13E2 gas turbine for manufacture, assembly and sales in China through the Harbin Turbine Corporation (HTC).  By working in partnership with a leading power generation equipment supplier in China’s … Read the full press release →

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