Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Kalmar to supply two shuttle carriers to Total Terminal International Algeciras SAU Spain

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order to supply two shuttle carriers to a long-standing customer, Total Terminal International (TTI) Algeciras SAU. The order has been booked into Cargotec’s second quarter 2013 order intake. TTI Algeciras, the … Read the full press release

BBVA S.A. announced 90.8% net profit increase to €2.88 billion in the first six months of 2013

Resilience: revenues remain strong despite the complex environment thanks to BBVA’s diversified model and contributions from emerging markets. Gross income for the first half came to €10.96 billion Risks: the indicators are still influenced by the situation in Spain and … Read the full press release

The Inditex Group Note for Rosalia Mera

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Inditex Group is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rosalia Mera. The Group wishes to send its sincere condolences to her loved ones and friends at this extremely difficult time, after the loss of … Read the full press release

Telefónica, CaixaBank and Banco Santander joint e-commerce venture cleared under EU Merger Regulation

16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture between the Spanish telecommunications operator Telefónica and two Spanish banks, CaixaBank, controlled by La Caixa–Caja de Ahorros, and Banco Santander. The … Read the full press release

Major Spanish electric and engineering companies and contractors attended the Mobile Substation Showroom of Alstom Grid Spain

12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  From 10 to 12 July, the mobile substation business unit of Alstom Grid Spain, Alstom’s worldwide centre of excellence dedicated to this technology, presented a showroom of mobile substations, which was attended by the major electric … Read the full press release

Bankia delivered 18 housing units from the Social Fund to disadvantaged families in the provinces of Valencia

The homes are located in the provinces of Valencia, Castellón and Alicante The bank continues working to deliver solutions to population groups at risk of social exclusion 12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Bankia has delivered 18 housing units from the Social Fund … Read the full press release

Spanish Arburg subsidiary held two open house events in Alicante and Barcelona to present the latest injection moulding solutions

 Open house events in Alicante and Barcelona  Around 90 customers find out about automation and production efficiency  Measurable increases in efficiency  Lossburg, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first half of 2013, the Spanish Arburg subsidiary held two open house events … Read the full press release

Endesa received CSR distinction Award for its corporate social responsibility plan dealing with human resources

Madrid, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Awarded Endesa’s Senda Plan dealing with corporate social responsibility in human resources secures • The plan achieved a “CSR Distinction” in the 2013 Cegos Awards, organised in partnership with Equipos&Talento, which reward best practices in human resource … Read the full press release

CEPSA reported clean CCS net income of €199.9 million in H1-2013, down 20% YoY

Madrid, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Domestic Business Activities and a Drop in Crude Oil Sales Hinder the Group’s Earnings. Earnings from international business operations account for 63% of the Group’s Net Income Weak consumer demand, tight marketing margins and a challenging environment … Read the full press release

CEPSA announced it now controls 42% in MEDGAZ S.A., the operator of Algerian-European gas pipeline via Spain

Exercising its right of first refusal, CEPSA has acquired part of GdF Suez´s shareholdings in the MEDGAZ consortium CEPSA will maintain a 20% share of the deepwater pipeline’s transport capacity Madrid, 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As provided in the Bylaws of MEDGAZ … Read the full press release

Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall released its H1 2013 financial results

Barcelona,  05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Almirall’s H1: Executing on growth platforms, financial delivery on track Financial performance in line with guidance Aclidinium now available in 13 countries with five new launches planned before year’s end US/EU filings of aclidinium/formoterol combination are … Read the full press release

Watercraft Capital EUR 1.4 billion bond issue admitted to trading on Luxembourg Stock Exchange regulated market

FIRST BOND SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK AS PART OF ITS PROJECT BOND INITIATIVE 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On 2 August 2013, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange will admit to trading on its regulated market a bond issue from Watercraft Capital … Read the full press release

EIB to provide €500M for the Castor underground gas storage project in Spain as the first successful use of project bond credit enhancement

01-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The first transaction under the Project Bond Credit Enhancement initiative has successfully taken place. Investment in the Castor underground gas storage project, that will provide storage for 30% of Spain’s daily gas consumption, was supported by the … Read the full press release

abertis to finance the restoration of the castle at Sant Genís de Rocafort on the hills in Martorell Spain

31-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The company will contribute €455,000 to improve this historic site Barcelona, 25 July 2013. abertis autopistas and Martorell Town Council have signed an agreement to finance work to manage and refurbish the castle at Sant Genís de … Read the full press release

abertis announced it now controls 57.05% of satellite operator Hispasat

The conclusion of the €172.5 million deal gives abertis 57.05% of Hispasat. The acquisition is subject to the approval of the Spanish cabinet and the competition authorities. 31-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — abertis today signed an agreement to purchase the 16.42% of Hispasat held by … Read the full press release

Dr. Jur. Théophile Margellos appointed President of the Boards of Appeal at EU’s Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The President of OHIM, António Campinos, has welcomed the appointment by the Council of the European Union of Théophile Margellos as President of the Boards of Appeal of OHIM. Théophile Margellos is currently serving as Chairperson of … Read the full press release

Unicaja colabora con el Aula del Mar en el VI Laboratorio Marino Itinerante, que se ha celebrado en Nerja, en la playa de Burriana

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Esta iniciativa consiste en la instalación de una carpa-laboratorio en la que se da a conocer el medio marino para ayudar a su conservación a través de divertidas experiencias, dirigidas a todos los públicos, y especialmente a … Read the full press release

Unicaja colabora un año más con la Consejería de Medio Ambiente de la Junta de Andalucía en la jornada anual de anillamiento de flamencos, que el próximo 10 de Agosto realizará en la Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — La Reserva Natural de Fuente de Piedra (Málaga), reconocida recientemente por el Consejo de Gobierno como Zona de Especial Conservación (ZEC), acogerá el próximo 10 de Agosto la jornada anual de anillamiento de flamencos que organiza la … Read the full press release

Spanish energy company Enagás reported €202M net profit H1 2013

Net profit increased 5% like for like compared to the first half of 2012 Madrid, 29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Enagás reported net profit of €202Mn in the first half of 2013. This is figure is 5% higher than the profit reported in the … Read the full press release

El Ministro de Industria, Energía y Turismo visita el Centro Principal de Control de Enagás

El Presidente de la Compañía, Antonio Llardén, ha explicado al Ministro cómo desde esta instalación se coordina en tiempo real el funcionamiento del Sistema Gasista español Madrid,  29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — El Ministro de Industria, Energía y Turismo, José Manuel Soria, … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica de España announced 3 osprey chicks born in artificial nest installed on high-voltage electricity tower near El Rocinejo reservoir

With these three new chicks, 14 Osprey (Sea Hawk) specimens have been born in Andalusia this year. This consolidates the success of the Osprey reintroduction programme, began in 2003, with a stable population that now exceeds twenty specimens. The nest … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica de España led project Perfila to define electricity demand behaviour patterns for households and small businesses

The project that will culminate in 2015, will define household and small consumer demand patterns through hourly electricity metering.  The data collected by the smart meters in this Perfila Project will allow greater precision for the purchase of electricity in … Read the full press release

Gamesa H1 2013 results: improved profitability, 5.9% EBIT margin and €22M profit

In a context of lower activity, group margins outstripped 2013 guidance as a result of optimising variable costs and reducing fixed expenses Operating and maintenance services contributed 16% of revenues and enhanced profitability Net financial debt amounted to 620 million … Read the full press release

Gamesa’s G128-5.0 MW offshore prototype installed in Spain’s first offshore wind turbine the Arinaga Quay in Gran Canaria

Gamesa’s G128-5.0 MW offshore prototype, installed in Arinaga (Canary Islands), will generate enough energy to power 7,500 households every year 26-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The first offshore wind turbine installed in Spain has been commissioned this morning. It is also … Read the full press release

El Banco de España publica la Guía de acceso al préstamo hipotecario

Madrid, 26-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — El Banco de España publica hoy la Guía de acceso al préstamo hipotecario, un compendio de toda la información necesaria para el consumidor que accede a este tipo de crédito para adquirir una vivienda. La Guía tiene como objetivo … Read the full press release

CaixaBank’s new comprehensive bill management service ReciBox includes all the latest developments in online banking, mobile banking and data analysis

ReciBox includes all the latest developments in online banking, mobile banking and data analysis, to help customers manage their bills in a simple and convenient manner. It is exclusively available to customers of the multiEstrella loyalty program. 25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

CORREOS dedica un sello a la Selección Española de Balonmano, campeona del mundo en 2013

La emisión consta de una hoja bloque con la imagen del equipo español luciendo la medalla de campeones y en el sello aparece el balón de la selección y la inscripción XXIII Campeonato del Mundo de Balonmano Masculino El sello … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell first bank in Spain to sign with Europe’s largest derivatives exchange the German clearing house Eurex

24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Banco Sabadell has become the first Spanish bank to sign up with the German clearing house Eurex, the largest derivatives exchange in Europe. With this move, the bank is one step ahead of the entry into force … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group’s retail banking business in Spain now part of Banco Sabadell

24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As of today (07/08/2013), Banco Sabadell is responsible for the retail banking business of Lloyds Banking Group in Spain, until now part of Lloyds Bank International S.A.U. and Lloyds Investment Bank España SGIIC S.A.U. This transaction, announced … Read the full press release

Catalana Occidente ha lanzado la campaña “Gente Sin Miedo” destinada a las redes sociales

La iniciativa pretende crear una comunidad donde los usuarios puedan compartir los obstáculos y miedos a los que se enfrentan día a día y su forma de resolverlos y superarlos. Barcelona,  24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Catalana Occidente ha lanzado la campaña … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes / MAPFRE joint venture Solunion launched single operations platform to manage trade risks and unify its credit insurance offerings

22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Solunion, the joint venture owned equally by Euler Hermes, the global leader in trade credit insurance, and MAPFRE, the international insurance company market leader in Spain and in Latin America, has completed the integration of its teams in … Read the full press release

Navantia submarino S-73 “Mistral” comienza sus pruebas de mar

22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Navantia ha comenzado, el día 4 de julio, las pruebas de mar del submarino S-73 ‘Mistral’, el inicio de la última fase de las obras de Gran Carena que está realizando el Astillero de Cartagena. Está programado que durante … Read the full press release

El centro de competencia de Business Intelligence de MAPFRE, primero del mundo en ser certificado técnicamente por IBM

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — El Director General de Tecnología y Procesos de MAPFRE, Jose Manuel Inchausti, ha recibido hoy de manos de Marta Martínez, Presidenta de IBM España, Portugal, Grecia e Israel, una placa y un diploma que acreditan a MAPFRE, … Read the full press release

MIDDLESEA ASSIST alcanza un acuerdo en Malta con el importador exclusivo de Toyota e Hino motors

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MIDDLESEA ASSIST ha firmado un acuerdo en Malta con la firma Michael Debono Limited, importador exclusivo de vehículos Toyota e HINO en el país, para proveer a sus usuarios de Extensión de Garantía de 3 a 5 … Read the full press release

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, (CAF) landed €380M contract to supply 35 8-car units to São Paulo railway transit company CPTM

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Compañía Paulista de Trenes Metropolitanos (CPTM), the railway transit company of the São Paulo State has awarded CAF a contract for the supply of 35 8-car units (280 cars), for an amount close to €380 M … Read the full press release

Fundación IBERDROLA to help Prado Museum replace its lighting system with LED lights

Fundación IBERDROLA becomes Benefactor to the Prado Museum The ‘Lighting the Prado’ project will take four years to complete, with LED lights being installed in every room at the art gallery The initiative was announced to coincide with the presentation … Read the full press release

Ecolaire España construirá en México una planta de hidrógeno para Pemex Refinación

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ecolaire España, responsable de las operaciones en el área de Oil & Gas de la División Industrial de Obrascón Huarte Lain, lidera el consorcio que ha resultado adjudicatario por Pemex Refinación de un contrato EPC (Engineering, Procurement, … Read the full press release

EU Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) implemented taxonomy in its global classification tool TMclass

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taxonomy has been successfully implemented in TMclass, OHIM´s global classification tool. Implementation took place on the first of July. Taxonomy is a hierarchical structure based on the Nice Classification terms, with broader terms on top and more … Read the full press release

ECA Member Harald Wögerbauer to present conclusions and recommendations on EU Cohesion Policy funds’ road infrastructure projects to the press on Monday 15 July 2013

INVITATION – PRESS BRIEFING  Are EU Cohesion Policy funds well spent on roads? 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s auditors assessed whether the EU Cohesion Policy funds’ road infrastructure projects have achieved their objectives at a reasonable cost? The audit … Read the full press release