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Phil Swash assumes responsibility for GKN’s Driveline business with effect from 25 September 2015

REDDITCH, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN plc announces the following changes in Board and Executive Committee responsibilities in anticipation of Andrew Reynolds Smith’s resignation from the Board. With effect from 25 September 2015, responsibility for GKN’s Driveline business will be … Read the full press release

GKN plc to acquire Fokker Technologies Group B.V from Arle Capital for an enterprise value of €706 million

• Further strengthening leading Tier 1 aerospace supplier • Compelling combination with an enhanced multi-technology portfolio • Broadening geographic footprint in Europe, North America and Asia • Fokker headquarters to remain in the Netherlands AMSTERDAM, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GKN plc (“GKN”) today announces … Read the full press release

SIGFOX, POST Luxembourg and RMS.lu announced the deployment of SIGFOX’s wireless Internet of Things network in Luxembourg

POST Luxembourg and RMS.lu, a Specialist in Digital ID and Mobile Solutions, Plan to Deploy the Dedicated IoT Network Nationwide by Year-end LUXEMBOURG CITY and ETTELBRUCK, Luxembourg, and LABEGE, France, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Continuing the rapid expansion of SIGFOX’s wireless … Read the full press release

Dr Jasmeet Kaler of The University of Nottingham named as this year’s Universities Federation for Animal Welfare’s (UFAW) Young Scientist of the Year

Nottingham, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — An expert in farm animal health at The University of Nottingham has been named as this year’s Universities Federation for Animal Welfare’s (UFAW) Young Scientist of the Year. Dr Jasmeet Kaler, a lecturer in Epidemiology … Read the full press release

Engineering research by a consortium of UK universities shows how the UK rail industry can achieve multi-million-pound savings

Nottingham, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Practical measures to help prevent landslips and enhance track stability are among rail improvements pinpointed by engineering research involving The University of Nottingham. The potential upgrades would mean rail passengers face fewer speed restrictions, delays … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s subsidiary Genzyme to acquire Caprelsa® (vandetanib) from AstraZeneca

Genzyme Strengthens Endocrinology Portfolio with Acquisition of Rare Disease Therapy Caprelsa®(vandetanib) from AstraZeneca Paris, France,  30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi and its subsidiary Genzyme announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with AstraZeneca to acquire Caprelsa® (vandetanib), a … Read the full press release

Join Jean-Paul Gravel, Leading Expert in Dissolving Limiting Beliefs, on his groundbreaking Emotional Freedom Retreats in Europe

Experience the transformation of a lifetime in just a few days VANCOUVER, Canada, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Renowned personal coach from Canada and leading expert in dissolving limiting beliefs, Jean-Paul Gravel, invites those interested in personal development to join his Emotional … Read the full press release

GfK unveils predictive analytics capability and real-time, on-demand access to powerful insights in the next iteration of its customer experience management solution, GfK Echo

NUERNBERG, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (27 July 2015), GfK has announced the next iteration of its customer experience management solution, GfK Echo.  Building upon existing capability, the enhanced GfK Echo now features predictive analytics capability and real-time, on-demand access … Read the full press release

Philips unveiled the newly illuminated National Theatre of Ghana on the occasion of its Cape Town to Cairo roadshow

21st century energy efficient LED technology revitalizes The National Theatre of Ghana – bringing new life to the historic building and reigniting cultural pride New Philips digital lighting innovations will meet the National Theatre of Ghana’s demand for sustainable energy … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group presents its artistic annual report designed by the U.S. light artist James Turrell

• Series of artistic annual reports enters its 24th year • Report features numerous previously unpublished photographs of Turrell’s work Dornbirn, Austria, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the International Year of Light proclaimed by the United Nations, the Zumtobel Group’s artistic annual … Read the full press release

ŠKODA: Christopher Froome wins the Tour de France 2015; Czech-crystal victory trophies designed by ŠKODA given to winners

Trophies made of Czech crystal for Tour winners. ŠKODA 12th time official partner of Tour de France. New ŠKODA Superb serves as ‘Red Car’. 250 ŠKODAs serve as shuttle vehicles. 16 million fans along the route, around 1.5 billion TV … Read the full press release

Sky acquires majority stake in Blast! Films, one of the UK’s longest established independent production companies

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has taken a majority stake in Blast! Films, the independent production company responsible for hit series The Supervet, The Route Masters and 999: What’s Your Emergency? Founded in 1994 by Ed Coulthard, Blast! Films … Read the full press release

Sky Sports won the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky Sports has further strengthened its position as the home of the Premier League by winning the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms. The three-year agreement starting from … Read the full press release

Fondazione Altagamma and SDA Bocconi join forces for Italian culture, creativity, art, taste and style

THROUGH A NEW ORGANIC TRAINING AND RESEARCH PROGRAM, THE AIM IS TO VALORIZE ITALY’S CULTURAL AND AESTHETIC HERITAGE, INCREASE THE INDUSTRY’S COMPETITIVENESS AND ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF CREATIVE AND CULTURAL BUSINESSES. MILAN, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Fondazione Altagamma and SDA … Read the full press release

TALGO, S.A. reports EUR 214.0 million turnover in 1H2015; 19.8% increase compared to the same period last year

Total Net Turnover grows at 19.8% vs. 1H 2014 due to higher manufacturing and maintenance revenues resulting from the execution of contracted backlog Adjusted EBIT grows 57.3% vs. 1H 2014 with a margin of 22.8% Net income grows 57.4% vs. … Read the full press release

Keolis to operate the commuter rail services in northern Virginia for 5 more years

PARIS, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has granted Keolis Rail Services Virginia a five-year contract extension for the operation of the commuter rail services in northern Virginia (near the Washington DC metropolitan area). The contract, which includes … Read the full press release

EnBW Kernkraft: Block 2 of the Philippsburg nuclear power plant (KKP 2) back online following the completion of its annual inspection

Karlsruhe, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the early hours on 24th july 2015 Block 2 of the Philippsburg nuclear power plant (KKP 2) has been back online following the completion of its annual inspection. Over the past few weeks, testing and … Read the full press release

Travis Perkins funded Portsmouth Sailing Project now underway

NORTHAMPTON, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The grey clouds may have loomed, but nothing was going to prevent the very first group of young people taking part in the Portsmouth Sailing Project from enjoying every second of their sailing adventure. Thanks … Read the full press release

Internationale Auszeichnung für HDI Geschäftsbericht 2014

Wien, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die HDI Versicherung AG überzeugte im internationalen Vergleich und sicherte sich im Zuge der diesjährigen Auszeichnung der LACP Vision Awards 2014 eine SILBER-Prämierung. Knapp 1.000 Geschäftsberichte aus über 25 Ländern weltweit bewertete die Jury des … Read the full press release

Public call for the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland

DUBLIN, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Minister for Finance has invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates in the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland. This arises from the stated intention of Governor Patrick Honohan to … Read the full press release