Category Archives: Italy

Press Releases & News from Italy distributed via EuropaWire

A2A acquires Rieco-Resmal Group operating 5 production facilities in the Milan area

Acquisition in line with the Group Business Plan MILAN, 26-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A2A acquired today, through its subsidiary A2A Ambiente, the Rieco-Resmal Group. Rieco and Resmal are the main companies of a group operating in the collection, selection and treatment … Read the full press release

Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and Eni to develop series of initiatives for Italian students

ROME, 26-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With the extension of the initiative to the Basilicata and the addition of Val d’Agri to the other sites where the training programme and work will be implemented, the number of students who will benefit from … Read the full press release

Banca d’Italia: Securities purchased under the Corporate Sector Purchase Programme (CSPP) now available for lending

ROMA, 21-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The securities purchased under the Corporate Sector Purchase Programme (CSPP) announced by the European Central Bank on 21 April 2016 are now available for lending, with a view to preventing settlement failures and avoiding market distortions. … Read the full press release

New LiberCloud Integration with Microsoft Office Online Helps Educators Incorporate Multi-media Slideshows in Blended Learning

LiberCloud, the learning management and collaboration platform for educators and trainers, announces integration with Microsoft Office Online to give increased flexibility to deliver instruction materials via interactive slideshows in Microsoft PowerPoint. SAN FRANCISCO, 12-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LiberCloud, the cloud-based … Read the full press release

Italian Fastweb launch FASTGATE gateway service with ultra-broadband VDSL 35B data access and enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity technology from Technicolor

The service delivers 200 Mb/s download speeds and improved wireless access. PARIS, 08-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH; OTCQX: TCLRY), a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, and Fastweb, the largest alternative fixed-line telecommunications provider in … Read the full press release

Sirio Panel S.p.A. merged into Leonardo-Finmeccanica, part of the “One Company” project

ROME, 27-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of Leonardo-Finmeccanica today approved the plan of merger by incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiarySirio Panel S.p.A. into Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The proposed operation, which is part of the reorganization process already undertaken by the … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Russian Post to build logistics hub at Tolmachevo International Airport in Novosibirsk

The new hub will manage a full range of postal products and will help optimise logistics within the Russian Federation and internationally The Italian Post Office and several other international customers have chosen Leonardo’s postal automation and logistics solutions, all … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and Rosneft form joint venture focused on design and engineering of a new type of vessel

TRIESTE, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A joint venture has been signed for the design of a new type of vessel Fincantieri and Rosneft, during the 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, signed a Heads of Agreement for the formation of a … Read the full press release

Fincantieri to build seven new generation surface vessels for Qatari Ministry of Defence

TRIESTE, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Qatari Ministry of Defence has chosen the Italian group for its national naval acquisition programme Fincantieri, one of the world’s most important shipbuilding groups, and the Qatari Ministry of Defence, have signed today in Rome … Read the full press release

Inalca Food & Beverage enters Australian market through acquisition of 60% of companies Fresco Gourmet Pty Ltd and Itaus Pty Ltd

The majority stake has been acquired in two Sydney companies: “Fresco Gourmet” e ”Itaus” Castelvetro di Modena (Italy), 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inalca Food & Beverage, a company controlled by Inalca Spa (Gruppo Cremonini) and specialized in the international distribution of … Read the full press release

Autogrill S.p.A. to pay €0.12 per share dividend

€0.12 per share dividend voted: payment from 8 June 2016, ex dividend date 6 June 2016 Mandate approved for the Board to buy back up to a maximum of 12,720.000 treasury shares (5% of issued share capital) 2016 Phantom Stock Option … Read the full press release

United Nations Population Fund and United Colors of Benetton roll-out a joint campaign to raise awareness of maternal health

United Colors of Benetton partners with UNFPA to raise awareness of maternal health of women and girls in emergency situations Treviso, Italy, 27-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Childbearing should always be safe, even in emergencies. This is the message that UNFPA, … Read the full press release

Salini Impregilo CEO Pietro Salini: We are currently Italian and will remain so

MILAN, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “We are currently Italian and will remain so”, CEO Pietro Salini said while at Italian TV show ‘Porta a Porta’ on May 24. He also explained how the market globalization phenomenon is growing and that many … Read the full press release

Salini Impregilo to build new €2.5 billion hydroelectric plant in the Koysha area, Ethiopia

MILAN, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Salini Impregilo continues to be a partner in development for Ethiopia as it will build a new hydroelectric plant in the Koysha area. The new megaproject is worth €2.5 billion and will have an installed capacity … Read the full press release

Salini Impregilo’s board of directors approves the Group’s new 2016-2019 Industrial Plan

€9 BLN IN REVENUES AND EBITDA MARGIN EXCEEDING 10% BY 2019 FOCUS ON CASH GENERATION AND RECORD CONTRACT WINS IN FIRST MONTHS OF THIS YEAR PLAN’S KEY TARGETS 2019 FORECAST REVENUES: €9 BLN, 30% OF TOTAL FROM USA 2019 FORECAST … Read the full press release

Astaldi led consortium signs EUR 400 million contract for the Dome and of the Main Structure of the European Extremely Large Telescope

Contract valued at EUR 400 million MUNICH, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The contract signing ceremony was held in Munich today for the design and development of the Dome and of the Main Structure of the E-ELT (European Extremely Large Telescope) to … Read the full press release

SACE and CREVAL to provide €100 million to support international growth plans of IVS ITALIA S.p.A.

ROME, 23-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SACE (CDP Group) and Credito Valtellinese have finalized a € 10 million line of credit, issued by CREVAL and guaranteed by SACE, earmarked for funding the international growth plans of IVS ITALIA S.p.A. IVS is the … Read the full press release

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reports 13.6% YoY increase of its European sales in April 2016

For the month of April, FCA posted a 13.6% year-over-year increase in European sales, outperforming the industry average of 9.0%. As a result, FCA improved its position to fourth overall by total sales, with European market share increasing 30 basis … Read the full press release

The New Abarth 595: more powerful engines, even richer standard equipment and plenty of product innovations

Following the launch of Abarth 124 spider, it is the evolution of the Abarth icon that since 2008 has gained enthusiasts at global level. Available as hatchback or convertible, the line-up features three trim levels – 595, 595 Turismo and … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica Q1-2016: EBITDA up 14% compared to first quarter 2015

The first quarter of 2016 confirms the Group positive commercial, economic and financial performance EBITDA at EUR 326 million, +14% compared to first quarter 2015, EBITA at EUR 164 million (+5%) and EBIT at EUR 134 million (+22%) Net Result … Read the full press release