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GE, Inter RAO and United Engine Corporation joint venture Russian Gas Turbines LLC opens gas turbine manufacturing facility in Rybinsk, Russia

The first two turbines will be assembled as early as in 2015 MOSCOW, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Russian Gas Turbines LLC, a joint venture of GE (NYSE: GE), Inter RAO and  United Engine Corporation (UEC, a Rostec subsidiary), opened a … Read the full press release

Vestas secures order from Hanas for 25 V100-2.0MW turbines to be installed in Ningxia, China

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from Hanas, for a total capacity of 50 MW. This is the fourth order from Hanas in 2014. BEIJING,  27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hanas order features 25 V100-2.0MW turbines to be … Read the full press release

Schmalz launched its SCTMi Compact Terminal at EuroBLECH in Hanover

GLATTEN,  27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Schmalz, the vacuum specialist, presented its SCTMi Compact Terminal at EuroBLECH in Hanover. The terminal can be installed on a universal component gripper, for example, and accommodates up to 16 ejectors. This allows users even … Read the full press release

KGHM: One of the largest and fastest-developed mining projects in the world Sierra Gorda mine opens

Lubin, Poland, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sierra Gorda mine, one of the largest and fastest-developed mining projects in the world – was officially inaugurated in Chile. Although the first concentrate was pro-duced in July, the opening ceremony was held on October 1, … Read the full press release

Arkema finalized the first stage of its acrylics assets acquisition project in Taixing, China

Arkema has finalized the first stage of its acrylics assets acquisition project in Taixing, China, and now has access to a modern and competitive 160,000 t/year acrylic acid production capacity in Asia for the sum of US$ 240 million. This … Read the full press release

Arburg to present at the Plast Eurasia from 4 to 7 December 2014 in Turkey

In focus: energy-efficient, high-performance Alldrive and Hidrive machine series Complex: IML bucket with handle produced in six seconds Innovative: optical parts made from liquid silicone Lossburg, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg will show two high-end exhibits at stand 1215 in Hall … Read the full press release

Arburg’s Freeformer awarded the gold medal in the category “Best Innovative Exhibit” at the 56th International Engineering Fair in Brno, the MSV 2

MSV 2014: gold medal for Freeformer New system for additive manufacturing presented in the Czech Republic for the first time Minister for Trade and Industry presents award Lossburg, 20-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 56th International Engineering Fair in Brno, the … Read the full press release

Solvay CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu elected President of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council

New Cefic President Jean-Pierre Clamadieu to focus on competitiveness, innovation Paris, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu was today elected President of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council.  Mr Clamadieu will take over the leadership today from BASF Chairman … Read the full press release

Gamesa strengthens its presence in Brazil with new contract for the supply of 68 MW at the Guirapá complex

The company will install 34 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at the Guirapá complex located in the state of Bahia. Year-to-date, Gamesa has signed orders for the supply of more than 700 MW in Brazil, a market in which it is … Read the full press release

Gamesa to supply 18 MW to the Ovares wind farm developed by Kardemir in Izmir, Turkey

This wind farm, which will be equipped with nine G97-2.0 MW turbines, is the second wind energy facility being developed by this Turkish company. Biscay, Spain, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel International AG appoints Gianfranco Sgro as new member of the Management Board effective February 1, 2015

Schindellegi / CH, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of Kuehne + Nagel International AG has appointed Gianfranco Sgro as a new member of the Management Board effectiveFebruary 1, 2015. He will assume global responsibility for the business unit Contract … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel Group gained market shares and continuously increased volumes in the first nine months of 2014

Schindellegi / CH, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first nine months of 2014 the Kuehne + Nagel Group gained market shares and continuously increased volumes. Compared to the previous year’s period, earnings for the period improved by 8.6 per cent … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr and Brazilian electricity utility Light announced the largest smart grid project in South American history

R$ 750 million contract to improve the efficiency and reliability of Rio de Janeiro state grid Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brazilian electricity utility Light today announced the formal agreement of the largest smart grid project in South … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer to present the Megatron® sputtering system at the glasstec trade fair in Düsseldorf from October 21 to 24

Thin-film coatings impart new properties to glass in applications as diverse as window glazing, solar cells and touchscreens. With the Megatron® sputtering system, it is now possible for the first time to vary the materials in these coatings in any … Read the full press release

Neste Oil selects Neste Jacobs as the EPCM contractor to design and implement the new biopropane production process at its Rotterdam refinery

Neste Jacobs to implement Neste Oil’s investment in biopropane production in the Netherlands Espoo, Finland, 9-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Technology, engineering and project management company Neste Jacobs has been chosen as the EPCM contractor to design and implement the new biopropane … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain provides the first level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with anti-skid glass floor tiles

PARIS, 8-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has provided the first level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with a floor made of anti-skid glass tiles. Located 57 meters above the ground, this space offers visitors a double attraction: a fabulous view … Read the full press release

Borealis partners with Neste Oil and Veolia to modernise and operate the power plant in Kilpilahti petrochemical cluster in Finland

VIENNA, 8-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has announced its intention to partner with Neste Oil and Veolia in a joint venture to modernise and operate … Read the full press release

Twin Rivers Customizes Publishing Papers to Target Religious Text Applications

Premium Hybrid and Freesheet Offering Delivers Value and Quality Madawaska, ME, United States, 8-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Understanding the challenges facing religious publishers and printers, Twin Rivers Paper Company tailored a portfolio of lightweight Premium Hybrid and Freesheet papers to deliver … Read the full press release

Aircelle inaugurates new building for its Aircelle Europe Services business at Pont-Audemer in Normandy France

Pont-Audemer, France, 7-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Aircelle (Safran) inaugurated a new building today for its Aircelle Europe Services business at Pont-Audemer in the Normandy region of France, doubling the operation’s capacity to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on jet engine nacelle … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA launches pile testing campaign for its Wikinger offshore wind farm project following completion of the site’s geotechnical investigation on the Baltic Sea

Test findings will lead to an optimized solution for the foundations German engineering and services group Bilfinger is carrying out these pioneering works which include under-water static, dynamic and cyclic load tests to fulfil the requirements for pile testing as … Read the full press release