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Trinity College Associate Professor Dr Emma Stokes elected President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) at the WCPT Congress in Singapore

DUBLIN, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr Emma Stokes, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy and a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin, this week took office as President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) at the WCPT Congress in Singapore. Founded … Read the full press release

University of Nottingham: Project for greener cities won first place in the Universitas 21 Global Ingenuity Challenge 2015

NOTTINGHAM, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A vision for the future in which motorists are persuaded to leave their cars behind and build greener cities one footstep at a time has picked up the top prize in a global competition for … Read the full press release

Dassault launched new Chinese language website to make information on the Falcon product line more readily accessible for Mandarin speakers

Saint-Cloud, France, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault has launched a new Chinese language website to make information on the Falcon product line more readily accessible for Mandarin speakers and established a new presence on WeChat, one of the country’s most … Read the full press release

Gamesa Chairman Ignacio Martín at Shareholders’ General Meeting: the company surpassed all the guidance set for 2014, including its sales growth, profitability and balance sheet reinforcement targets.

The company’s shareholders, in general meeting today in Zamudio (Vizcaya), approved the conduct of business in 2014. Among the agenda items ratified, the increase in the number of directors and the renewal of the company’s dividend policy stand out. Biscay, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced a global debut of ‘Wraith – Inspired by Fashion’

Goodwood, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and the world of Haute Couture have long been bound by a common philosophy – to take the very finest materials and craft them into the most exquisite and desirable luxury goods, appointed … Read the full press release

Unilever to acquire one of the most trusted names in the premium US skincare market Kate Somerville Skincare LLC

London/Rotterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever announced today that it has acquired leading independent prestige skincare brand, Kate Somerville Skincare LLC. Founded by Los Angeles-based Kate Somerville, the brand is one of the most trusted names in the premium US skincare market. … Read the full press release

Gemalto launches new innovative solution that enable national printers create thinner, flatter and more visually appealing ePassports

Amsterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces the launch of Sealys Premium inlays and eCovers for electronic passports, a new innovative solution that delivers more flexibility in their bookbinding operations, as well … Read the full press release

Gemalto to supply one of UK’s most successful rugby union clubs Saracens with prepaid wristbands for secure contactless payment

Amsterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is supplying Saracens, one of the UK’s most successful rugby union clubs, with prepaid wristbands that offer fans speedy and secure contactless payment for food and … Read the full press release

eGovernment: Gemalto announces innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that combines eID cards and NFC phone

Enables citizens to access online government services using a mobile phone Amsterdam, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces Coesys mGov, an innovative new mobile strong digital authentication solution that enables citizens … Read the full press release

Capgemini to implement range of cloud-based financial point solutions and cloud ERP suite from NetSuite configured to deliver BPO services across TGI Fridays restaurants

Cloud-based ERP and Services to Help Drive Company’s Growth Initiatives New York, N.Y., 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced that it has been selected by TGI FridaysTM … Read the full press release

Five award winners will each receive up to €5 million at the award ceremony for the Alexander von Humboldt Professorships in Berlin on 12 May, 2015

Five award winners from abroad will each receive up to €5 million and soon conduct research in Berlin, Göttingen, Halle, Munich and Tübingen. BONN, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 12 May, Federal Minister of Education and Research Johanna Wanka and … Read the full press release

Capgemini positioned as a leader in the latest IDC MarketScape: Global Professional Services Firms for Utilities Customer Operations 2015 Vendor Assessment

PARIS, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has been positioned as a leader in the latest IDC MarketScape: Global Professional Services Firms for Utilities Customer Operations 2015 Vendor Assessment (doc #EISC02X, … Read the full press release

Samaritans names Ruth Sutherland new CEO

SURREY, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans has appointed a new Chief Executive, Ruth Sutherland, who is due to take the helm on Monday 3rd August 2015. Ruth is currently CEO of Relate, a post she has held for three years … Read the full press release

Trade journal Vehicle Dynamics International honoured ZF Friedrichshafen AG with two awards

Innovation of the Year Award for Active Kinematics Control (AKC) The jury selected ZF Friedrichshafen AG as Supplier of the Year Acknowledgement of high pace of innovation in driveline and chassis technology for passenger cars FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

ZF Services presents telematics platform for truck and bus fleets at transport logistic trade fair in Munich

ZF Services showcases telematics solution for truck and bus fleets at transport logistic in Munich Greater efficiency and safety Open platform also for third-party providers FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Connectivity, networking, and Industry 4.0 are being discussed in nearly … Read the full press release

Leena Lie appointed Senior Vice President, Communications at Cargotec Corporation as of August 1, 2015

HELSINKI, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Leena Lie, M.Sc. (Econ.), (b. 1968) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Communications at Cargotec Corporation as of August 1, 2015. She will be a member of Cargotec’s Extended Executive Board and report to President … Read the full press release

Michel van Roozendaal appointed President of the MacGregor business area

HELSINKI, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Michel van Roozendaal (M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering; MBA INSEAD, Fontainebleau; b. 1963) has been appointed President of the MacGregor business area. He will be a member of Cargotec’s Executive Board and report to President and CEO … Read the full press release

Vivendi closes the sale of its 20% interest in Numericable-SFR

PARIS, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi announced today the closing of the sale of its 20% interest in Numericable-SFR. In line with the agreements outlined in its February 27, 2015 press release, the Group received today from Numericable-SFR a first … Read the full press release

VimpelCom shows its support for Amsterdam entrepreneurs via its partnership with StartupAmsterdam

AMSTERDAM, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ:VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services operating in 14 countries and headquartered in Amsterdam, shows its support for local entrepreneurs via its partnership with StartupAmsterdam, a public-private initiative focused … Read the full press release

Wacker Chemie AG’s subsidiary Siltronic AG prepares for Initial Public Offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock exchange

MUNICH, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Siltronic AG is preparing for an Initial Public Offering and a subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard). Wacker Chemie AG’s Executive and Supervisory Boards approved its subsidiary’s IPO plans. Execution … Read the full press release