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Italian physicist Professor Paolo Giubellino named scientific managing director of FAIR and GSI

DARMSTADT, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The internationally renowned Italian physicist Professor Paolo Giubellino will be the first joint scientific managing director and spokesperson of the directorate of the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research in Europe GmbH (FAIR GmbH) and GSI … Read the full press release

TomTom Telematics and Continental to create more efficient data archiving solution for HGVs

AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom Telematics and Continental have announced a collaboration to create a more efficient data archiving solution for HGVs. The alliance brings together Europe’s number one fleet management and transportation compliance solution providers, and will enable users … Read the full press release

TomTom announces availability of TomTom Indoor for Enterprise

A seamless navigation experience for logistics companies – on the road, and in the warehouse Hannover, Germany/ Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announced the availability of TomTom Indoor for Enterprise, highly detailed, accurate and customised … Read the full press release

Atradius strengthens its collections and information services with the acquisition of Graydon

AMSTERDAM, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Amsterdam, 19th of September, 2016 – Atradius acquires Graydon – strengthens collections and information services offering companies aligned in goal to develop information and technology. Atradius N.V., a leading international credit insurance, surety and collections company … Read the full press release

Coface announces the appointment of Fredrik Murer as CEO of the North America region

PARIS, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Coface continues to strengthen its senior management team, with the appointment of Fredrik Murer as CEO of the North America region. A member of Coface’s Executive Committee, reporting to Xavier Durand, Group CEO, Fredrik takes over … Read the full press release

BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics’ marine navigation and manoeuvring simulator, REMBRANDT receives BAW Certification

TEDDINGTON, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Ship & Coastal Dynamics, a subsidiary of BMT Group, has today announced that its marine navigation and manoeuvring simulator, REMBRANDT has been certified by BAW (Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau), on behalf of the Federal Waterways and … Read the full press release

Roland Berger appoints Philippe Chassat and Alain Le Couédic to lead its Financial Services Practice in the APAC region

MUNICH, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Roland Berger has appointed Philippe Chassat and Alain Le Couédic to lead the company’s Financial Services Practice in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Both will be responsible for expanding Roland Berger’s business in the region, providing clients … Read the full press release

EY Bank Relevance Index: Retail banks scored just 75.1 out of a maximum value of 100

40% of consumers report decreased dependence on their bank The average bank relevance score stands at 75.1 out of a possible 100 Trust in banks lags behind digital-only banks, FinTechs and supermarkets offering banking services LONDON, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Forty … Read the full press release

Co-op signed up to the National Farmers Union’s Fruit and Vegetable Pledge

MANCHESTER, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-op has demonstrated its commitment to championing best practice in the fresh produce sector by signing up to the National Farmers Union’s Fruit and Vegetable Pledge. The community retailer made the announcement at its inaugural … Read the full press release

Peebles High School constructed by GRAHAM wins Design Award in New Build Commercial category at the Scottish Borders Design Awards 2016

High School sports hall tops ‘New Build – Commercial’ category. Hillsborough, England, 20-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The results of the Scottish Borders Design Awards 2016 were announced recently at a ceremony held at Scottish Borders Council Headquarters. The award scheme was … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group rolled out new campaign on integrity at its Wolfsburg plant

Dr. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt: “Our goal is to anchor conduct based on integrity and values even more strongly in our everyday lives.” Integrity management and integrity ambassadors to form the link between the Board of Management and the workforce Integrity is a cornerstone … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register launches class notations for offshore support vessels and special feature notation ‘W2W’ (Walk-to-Work)

LONDON, 19-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced a range of class notations for offshore support vessels (OSVs) to reflect their development and changing service features, while retaining established notations. The new notations cover vessels intended to operate in … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register’s stakeholder communication programme recognised by the Petroleum Economist Awards

Award for Technology Radar research and global communications programme recognised as ‘best in class’ for industry and customer engagement at a time of challenging market economics and low oil prices.  LONDON, 19-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyd’s Register has won the … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register to work with MarineCFO to provide comprehensive solutions for compliance with Subchapter M

LR has signed an agreement to work together with MarineCFO to provide comprehensive solutions for compliance with Subchapter M. This follows LR formally announcing to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) its intention to assume Subchapter M third party organization … Read the full press release

Medtronic announces the appointment of Mark Ploof as SVP, Global Operations and Business Services

DUBLIN, 16-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) today announced the appointment of Mark Ploof as Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Business Services effective October 31, 2016.  He will serve on the company’s Executive Committee and be responsible for leading … Read the full press release

ECE to manage Aura in Surgut shopping center in Russia

HAMBURG, 16-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ECE has taken over the management and leasing of yet another shopping center in Russia: Aura in Surgut is the sixth shopping center in the portfolio of ECE Russia. The company now manages six centers comprising … Read the full press release

Novozymes announces the acquisition of microbial research company Organobalance GmbH

Organobalance GmbH specializes in microbial screening and assay development, and will complement Novozymes’ existing platform with applications across industries. Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 16-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Novozymes today announces the acquisition of microbial research company Organobalance GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Germany-based Organobalance … Read the full press release

ENGIE ranked first at Dow Jones Sustainability Index World in the “Multi and Water Utilities” sector

PARIS, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE tops all companies ranked by rating agency RobecoSAM in the “Multi and Water Utilities” sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World, with an 85/100 rating (79/100 in 2015). Introduced in 1999, the DJSI … Read the full press release

British Gas: UK homeowners and renters at risk due to lack of understanding about gas safety

One in five homeowners and renters do not know that gas appliances must be checked for safety every year Survey shows nearly a quarter of homeowners have not had a gas safety check in the past year More than a … Read the full press release

Wellcome Trust’s Director of Strategy Clare Matterson to leave after 18 years of exceptional service

LONDON, 15-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Clare Matterson, Director of Strategy, will be leaving the Wellcome Trust at the end of October, after 18 years of exceptional service and achievement. Clare joined Wellcome in 1999, setting up our policy unit and leading … Read the full press release