Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Grupo SEPI: Portobelo ganando el Premio Victoria Eugenia

Posted on 22, October 2015 by

Nuevo doblete de José Luis Martínez, con Malos Pelos y el propio Portobelo El trío ganador de la sexta carrera se pagó a 849 euros MADRID, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — La quinta jornada de la temporada en el HIPÓDROMO DE … Read the full press release →

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Interoute Italia resented the results of the LIGHTNESS project at European Conference on Optical Communications in Valencia (ECOC)

Posted on 22, October 2015 by

Data centre solutions from the LIGHTNESS project to support expected mobile traffic boom Valencia, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Interoute Italia – subsidiary of the owner operator of one of Europe’s largest networks and a global cloud services platform – has presented the … Read the full press release →

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Navantia y el grupo sudafricano de defensa Paramount han firmado el 16 de octubre un a acuerdo de colaboración (MoU)

Posted on 20, October 2015 by

MADRID, 20-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Navantia y el grupo sudafricano de defensa Paramount han firmado el 16 de octubre un a acuerdo de colaboración (MoU) para explorar conjuntamente oportunidades de futuro en programas de buques militares y sistemas, en Sudáfrica … Read the full press release →

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SENER’s NTE Healthcare: AUTOPLAK will be marketed in Italy through Biomedical Service

Posted on 9, October 2015 by

BARCELONA, 9-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NTE Healthcare, part of the SENER engineering and technology group, hassigned an exclusive distribution contract by which AUTOPLAK (an inoculation and streaking device for liquid samples in Petri dishes, designed and manufactured by NTE Healthcare) will … Read the full press release →

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Green Cities y Sostenibilidad: Indra mostrará los últimos avances en sistemas inteligentes de pago, gestión integrada o eficiencia energética para las diferentes infraestructuras y medios de transporte

Posted on 8, October 2015 by

La multinacional mostrará los últimos avances en sistemas inteligentes de pago, gestión integrada o eficiencia energética para las diferentes infraestructuras y medios de transporte Tecnologías que marcarán el futuro del sector como las comunicaciones y redes inalámbricas de sensores o … Read the full press release →

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CNMV and the Banco de España on the reform of Spain’s securities clearing, settlement and registration system

Posted on 7, September 2015 by

The first phase of the project will be rolled out in February 2016 MADRID, 7-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 28 May the CNMV and the Banco de España issued a joint statement of their intention to commence in October 2015 … Read the full press release →

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Navantia ha botado en el astillero de Ferrol el Buque da Apoyo a Plataformas para la empresa “Petróleos Mexicanos”

Posted on 2, September 2015 by

MADRID, 2-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Navantia ha botado hoy, a las 16.10 horas, en el astillero de Ferrol el Buque da Apoyo a Plataformas para la empresa “Petróleos Mexicanos”, en presencia de la madrina, Dña. Victoria Eugenia Aguiar Meugniot, el … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, Telefónica upgrade PENCAN-7 and PENCAN-8 undersea cable systems

Posted on 25, August 2015 by

Upgrade will increase speeds and boost ability of the 1,400 km cable systems as they meet growing demand for ultra-broadband services and connectivity PARIS, 25-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, the cables subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: … Read the full press release →

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Brazilian SAA and Chinese Xcloud Game the first companies to benefit from the partnership between China Unicom, Tsinghua Holdings Technology and Innovation (THTI) and Telefónica Open Future_

Posted on 21, August 2015 by

In addition, VisualNACert and Voicemod, two companies accelerated by Telefónica, have been selected for the final of the Global Innovation Awards 2015 to be held in Beijing Madrid, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Brazilian agrotechnology firm SAA and Chinese online games developer … Read the full press release →

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Repsol ha aprobado sus Planes de Sostenibilidad 2015, con los que la compañía reafirma su compromiso con el desarrollo sostenible y la transparencia

Posted on 21, August 2015 by

Repsol ha elaborado 15 nuevos Planes de Sostenibilidad, por primera vez anuales: uno corporativo, nueve para países en los que opera y cinco para sus complejos industriales en España. Los nuevos planes incluyen más de 700 acciones concretas relacionadas con … Read the full press release →

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Twenergy.com, Endesa’s website for promoting energy efficiency and responsible energy consumption, has now reached over 11.4 million visits

Posted on 17, August 2015 by

• Twenergy is the first online community on efficiency in the energy sector. • Since its launch in 2010 it has become increasingly visible in social networks, reaching over 100,000 followers. MADRID, 17-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Twenergy (www.twenergy.com), Endesa’s website … Read the full press release →

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Electric mobility Zem2All project in Malaga: 4m kilometres covered and 286 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided

Posted on 17, August 2015 by

• This pioneering initiative developed in Malaga and aimed at enabling the general public to access electric mobility, concludes at the end of the year. • The 209 electric vehicles adhered to the project have used the charging station 95,295 … Read the full press release →

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Liberbank colabora con la XVII Semana de Vela, del 11 al 16 de agosto

Posted on 12, August 2015 by

Del 11 al 16 de agosto, está organizada por el Club Marítimo de Luanco MADRID, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Liberbank colabora con la XVII Semana de Vela, que se celebra del 11 al 16 de agosto y está organizada por … Read the full press release →

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SOLUNION: Las insolvencias disminuirán en España un 18% en 2015

Posted on 6, August 2015 by

El informe analizado por SOLUNION, que monitoriza 72 países, destaca los sectores Farmacéutico y Agroalimentación como los de mejor perfil de riesgo. Metal y Construcción son los sectores que mayores retos enfrentan, con una calificación global Sensible. MADRID, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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Endesa reports 17.1 % increase of net income in the first half of 2015 vs the same period of last year

Posted on 3, August 2015 by

• This figure represents an increase of 17.1% on the same period of last year, although results for the first half of 2014 included those generated by the company’s Latin American business, which was sold to Enel during the first … Read the full press release →

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Gamesa to supply nine wind turbines to repower the Ovenden Moor wind farm in the UK

Posted on 28, July 2015 by

Repowering of this wind farm will enable it to produce twice as much renewable energy using less than half as many turbines MADRID, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply1nine … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 27, July 2015 by

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 →

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El Banco de España publica la Memoria de la Supervisión Bancaria 2014

Posted on 24, July 2015 by

MADRID, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — El Banco de España publica hoy en su página web la Memoria de la Supervisión Bancaria en 2014, un ejercicio marcado por la entrada en vigor del Mecanismo Único de Supervisión (MUS), el 4 de … Read the full press release →

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Liberbank patrocina el Foro Económico de El Diario Montañés

Posted on 22, July 2015 by

MADRID, 22-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Como una acción más dentro de su estrategia empresarial, la entidad patrocina en Santander el Foro Económico que organiza El Diario Montañés. Un evento que reúne a personalidades, empresarios y profesionales de diferentes sectores de … Read the full press release →

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CaixaBank received the top score in the global Forrester mobile banking functionality benchmark

Posted on 21, July 2015 by

• The bank earned the highest overall score in the comparison of retail mobile banking services offered by banks in 13 countries, conducted by one of the world’s most prestigious research and advisory firms. • According to CaixaBank statistics, the … Read the full press release →

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Telefónica I+D introduces an app to encourage good driving habits and road safety – Drivies

Posted on 16, July 2015 by

Drivies is an app, available on Android and iOS, which encourages good driving habits and road safety, combining the principles of gamification with the latest monitoring technology. This application, a first in Spain, can also be used by good drivers … Read the full press release →

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Antonio Huertas reafirma en El Salvador la apuesta de MAPFRE por América Central

Posted on 10, July 2015 by

MAPFRE La Centro Americana celebra este año su primer centenario El Presidente de MAPFRE visita también las oficinas de la compañía en Honduras y Costa Rica MADRID, 10-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — El Presidente de MAPFRE, Antonio Huertas, destacó ayer en … Read the full press release →

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Endesa’s Customer Ombudsman rated as outstanding by the Endesa customers who have used its services

Posted on 5, June 2015 by

• The Customer Ombudsman is a body that is independent of Endesa and whose main function is to address and resolve complaints from customers who, having previously contacted the company through their customer service channels, either did not receive an … Read the full press release →

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Vestas received order from Isolux de Mexico S.A. to supply 30 units of V112-3.3 MW wind turbine for La Mesa and Ciudad Victoria wind power farms in Mexico

Posted on 4, June 2015 by

Vestas expands its presence in the Mexican market with a 99 MW order for La Mesa and Ciudad Victoria wind power farms to be located in Tamaulipas, Mexico. MADRID, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ … Read the full press release →

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NAVANTIA presenta su nuevo Sistema de Vigilancia de Aguas Próximas en la Jornada de Seguridad Portuaria que ha tenido lugar el día 28 de mayo en el Arsenal de Ferrol

Posted on 1, June 2015 by

Navantia ha participado en la Jornada de Seguridad Portuaria que ha tenido lugar el día 28 de mayo en el Arsenal de Ferrol. MADRID, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — El acto, inaugurado por el Presidente de Puertos del Estado , José … Read the full press release →

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Cepsa and Cepsa Chemicals awarded certification as Family-Friendly Companies by Fundación Másfamilia

Posted on 14, May 2015 by

Fundación Másfamilia awarded this distinction to Cepsa and Cepsa Chemicals at a ceremony presided by the Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality The certification includes compliance with measures related to employment quality, work and family life balance and equal … Read the full press release →

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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.

Posted on 11, May 2015 by

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 →

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Euler Hermes and MAPFRE’s trade credit insurance joint venture Solunion formally commenced operations in Uruguay

Posted on 7, May 2015 by

MADRID, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solunion, the trade credit insurance joint venture created by Euler Hermes and MAPFRE, has formally commenced operations in Uruguay, offering local companies solutions and services designed to develop their business securely, providing access to its international risk … Read the full press release →

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Alcatel-Lucent signs agreement in Algeria for the deployment of over 560 km fiber-optic undersea cable that will link Oran in Algeria to Valencia, Spain

Posted on 29, April 2015 by

Spanning more than 560 km, Orval will link Algeria to Spain address increasing demand for high-speed, high-quality broadband connectivity PARIS, 29-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and the Algerian Ministry of Post, Information Technology and Communications, have signed … Read the full press release →

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NAGRA MediaLive multiscreen solution helped Yomvi Canal+ Spain’s OTT platform achieve record adoption during the El Clasico match on March 22, 2015

Posted on 22, April 2015 by

Canal+ Spain reports record live OTT viewership of last Real Madrid-Barcelona “El Clasico” soccer match estimated at more than half a million Number of unique devices reached on the Yomvi Canal+ OTT platform increased by 29 percent over the same … Read the full press release →

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Millecasa won the CLH Group’s 2015 “Zero Accidents” award for best occupational health and safety performance

Posted on 13, April 2015 by

The award, which is celebrating its fifth year, is given to the collaborating company with the best occupational safety performance MADRID, 13-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Millecasa, a company that provides assembly and maintenance services for industrial facilities, has won the … Read the full press release →

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CAF to attend Rail Solutions Asia in Kuala Lumpur from 22 to 24 April

Posted on 2, April 2015 by

MADRID, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF will attend Rail Solutions Asia in Kuala Lumpur from 22 to 24 April. CAF will exhibit the company’s latest technology developments in the sectors of high speed, with the Oaris 350 km/h train platform, … Read the full press release →

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SEAT: we reduced water consumption by 15 per cent over the last four years

Posted on 24, March 2015 by

MARTORELL, 24-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Closing the tap when we wash our hands or using a low-flow toilet in the bathroom are two examples of habits people have recently been adopting to conserve this precious resource. But water conservation also depends … Read the full press release →

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SEAT announces the biggest income figure in its history; 56% improvement over 2013

Posted on 20, March 2015 by

Martorell, 20-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT continues to move with determination towards sustainable growth. The sales increase for 2014 enabled the company to end the year with a total invoicing amount of 7.497 billion euros – a 15.8% improvement on … Read the full press release →

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Abengoa Yield to be included in the NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index effective March 23rd, 2015

Posted on 18, March 2015 by

SEVILLE, 18-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Abengoa Yield (NASDAQ: ABY), the sustainable total return company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors, announced today that it will be included in the NASDAQ Clean Edge … Read the full press release →

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Global leader in environmental and industrial measurement Vaisala to mark 40 years of aviation innovations with customers at World Air Traffic Management (ATM) Congress in Madrid

Posted on 13, March 2015 by

VANTAA, 13-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, will celebrate forty years of aviation innovations with customers at World Air Traffic Management (ATM) Congress in Madrid, Spain this week.  In 1975 Vaisala developed a … Read the full press release →

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

Posted on 9, March 2015 by

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 →

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Accenture to showcase the new FIAT 500X with Uconnect™LIVE features onboard at 2015 Mobile World Congress

Posted on 6, March 2015 by

Uconnect™LIVE provides streaming music services, live news feeds, social media updates, emission reduction guidance, live navigation and a range of performance-related services BARCELONA, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is helping Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) in EMEA (Europe, Middle East … Read the full press release →

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Spanish beverage company Damm Group to implement mobile application developed by Accenture

Posted on 6, March 2015 by

BARCELONA, 6-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Damm Group, the Spanish beverage company, has implemented a mobile application which allows its salesforce to make data-driven decisions when negotiating commercial agreements, and to more effectively target promotional activity. Developed by Accenture (NYSE: ACN), the new … Read the full press release →

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New project in Barcelona called KanGo! to help school children travel to school alone on public transport

Posted on 6, March 2015 by

Abertis Foundation, Barcelona City Council, Catalan Down Syndrome Foundation, Teléfonica, and public transport operator Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona, launch KanGo! to help school children from the neighbourhood of Sarrià-Sant Gervasi (Barcelona) to travel to school alone on public transport. KanGO! … Read the full press release →

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