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Henkel’s “Food Safe Packaging” knowledge platform launches new features

Food packaging safety is an issue to which Henkel – as the world’s largest adhesive manufacturer – is deeply committed. The “Food Safe Packaging” knowledge platform launched by Henkel nearly two years ago is now being made even more appealing … Read the full press release

British Safety Council: €570bn from Europe’s GDP lost in 2014 because occupational risks were not properly managed

€570bn from Europe’s GDP was lost in 2014 because occupational risks were not properly managed – be that from healthcare costs, lost productivity or lost earnings, according to two new videos released by the British Safety Council. LONDON, 12-3-2015 — … Read the full press release

The British Safety Council will be presenting two special individual awards alongside the International Safety Awards at the Gala Dinner

The British Safety Council, recognising the valuable role individuals can play in keeping workers and workplaces healthy and safe every day, will be presenting two special individual awards alongside the International Safety Awards at the Gala Dinner. LONDON, 12-3-2015 — … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Renminbi Globalisation Index rose to 2,137 in January, up 2.3% from the previous month

HONG KONG, 12-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard Chartered today announced that the Standard Chartered Renminbi Globalisation Index (Bloomberg: SCGRRGI <index>), or the RGI, rose to 2,137 in January, up 2.3% from the previous month, the fastest gain in eight months. … Read the full press release

SHV Investments Ltd declares its recommended cash offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Nutreco unconditional

This is a joint press release by Nutreco N.V. and SHV Investments Ltd. pursuant to the provisions of section 16 paragraph 1 and section 17 paragraph 1 of the Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) in connection … Read the full press release

Barco NV discloses information regarding the acquisition of own shares

Kortrijk, Belgium, 11-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the regulations Barco NV hereby discloses information regarding the acquisition of own shares. Under the framework of the share buy-back program, as announced per 7 November 2014, the company reports today … Read the full press release

MAN increases its operating profit in 2014 despite the difficult economic situation

Dr. Pachta-Reyhofen: “Europe gives us stability as a strong anchor.” The MAN Group in 2014 at a glance €15.3 billion – order intake down 5% [2013: €16.2 billion] €14.3 billion – sales revenue 10% lower year-on-year [2013: €15.9 billion] €384 … Read the full press release

MAN implements its Climate Strategy by using only renewable energies at the MAN Truck & Bus production site in Pinetown, South Africa

Climate Strategy according to plan MUNICH, 11-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN’s first CO2 neutral commercial vehicle plant is now a reality. The Company has gone an important step in implementing its Climate Strategy by using only renewable energies at the … Read the full press release

Corporate customers can now query their account information, initiate and sign transfers or buy and sell securities with Bank Austria’s new MobileBanking app

Bank Austria’s MobileBanking app enables business banking anytime, anywhere: Enterprises can now query their account information, initiate and sign transfers or buy and sell securities Mobile management of several companies possible Order overview / archive & signature folder: orders (including … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel and Givaudan won The 2015 Future Ingredients Showcase Award at the annual Global Food Technology & Innovation Summit for their low sodium mineral salt product OneGrain

A low sodium mineral salt product jointly developed by AkzoNobel and flavor experts Givaudan recently won a leading industry innovation award at the annual Global Food Technology & Innovation Summit in London. AMSTERDAM, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The 2015 Future … Read the full press release

L’Oréal accelerates its expansion into French-speaking West Africa with CFAO partnership for the production and distribution in Ivory Coast

CLICHY, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal and CFAO announced today the signing of a protocol agreement covering the production and distribution of cosmetic products in Ivory Coast. L’Oréal, the worldwide leader in cosmetics present in over 130 countries, will draw … Read the full press release

L’Oréal recognized as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company® for the 6th time by the Ethisphere Institute for its commitment to leading ethical business standards

Clichy, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company®. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes organizations that have had a material impact on the … Read the full press release

AGRANA concluded its processing of sugar beet from the 2014/15 harvest at its sugar mills in Leopoldsdorf and Tulln its longest ever campaigns in Austria

2014/15 campaign extends for a total of 177 days Sugar production volume amounts to around one million tonnes (of which 0.5 million tonnes in Austria) VIENNA, 10-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the weekend AGRANA successfully concluded its processing of sugar … Read the full press release

50 company CEOs opened trading in London to celebrate London Stock Exchange’s launch of ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ 2015

Second edition of landmark report launched; backed by the three major UK political parties Identifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in UK Publication examines opportunities and challenges facing SMEs 50 company CEOs open trading in … Read the full press release

Cepsa consigue un Resultado Neto de 459 millones de euros en 2014, cifra superior en un 24% a la conseguida en 2013

Estos resultados son superiores en un 24% respecto a los conseguidos en 2013 La recuperación de los márgenes de refino en el último cuatrimestre del año, y de la demanda del mercado nacional de combustibles y carburantes, han contribuido de … Read the full press release

Robert Castaigne succeeds Dr. Klaus Pohle as Chairman of Sanofi’s Audit Committee

PARIS, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi today announced the appointment of Robert Castaigne as Chairman of its Audit Committee. Mr. Castaigne succeeds Dr. Klaus Pohle who has chaired Sanofi’s Audit Committee since 2004. This appointment is effective as of the Sanofi Board … Read the full press release

ABB Ltd published its 2014 annual report and filed Form 20-F with US SEC

Zurich, Switzerland, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB Ltd has published its 2014 annual report on its web site and has filed the annual report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2014 annual report is now … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 120,270 cars in February 2015; 14.6% more vs previous year’s month

Mercedes-Benz sells 14.6% more vehicles in February than in the previous year’s month (120,270 units). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have never before sold so many … Read the full press release

ASML recognized as one of 19 companies receiving Intel Corporation’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2014

Veldhoven, The Netherlands, 9-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ASML has been recognized as one of 19 companies receiving Intel Corporation’s Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2014. This supplier has demonstrated industry-leading commitment across all critical focus areas on … Read the full press release

Electrolux: Gunilla Nordström, Head of Major Appliances Asia Pacific and EVP of AB Electrolux to leave Electrolux; Kenneth L. Ng to succeed

Gunilla Nordström, Head of Major Appliances Asia Pacific and Executive Vice President of AB Electrolux, will leave Electrolux in order to pursue other interests. Electrolux has recruited Kenneth L. Ng, currently CEO of Lixil Corporation in Greater China, as new … Read the full press release