Category Archives: Spain

Press Releases & News from Spain distributed via EuropaWire

Ferrovial Services subsidiary Amey won EUR 119m contract for waste collection in the county of Surrey

Amey, a subsidiary of Ferrovial Services, will handle waste collection in four boroughs of Surrey, in south-east England. The contract runs for ten years, with the possibility of a 14-year extension. Amey is currently in charge of waste collection on … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space signs A400M Global Support Service contract with UK, France and Spain

MADRID, 12-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has signed a long-term Global Support Service contract for the A400M new generation airlifter with the UK, France and Spain. The new agreement, effective 1 December, runs as a first step … Read the full press release

Audi showcases intelligent parking strategies at Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS) conference in Barcelona

A model version of the Audi Q2 autonomously masters complex parking situations Machine learning as a key technology for piloted driving Personal interaction with specialist and HR experts from Audi BARCELONA, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s one of the world’s … Read the full press release

OSCE: Spanish judge stopping El Mundo from publishing a story a threat to investigative journalism

VIENNA, 05-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about a recent ruling by a Spanish judge to stop the daily newspaper El Mundo from publishing a story on an investigation into … Read the full press release

Bankia launches Spain’s first fintech incubator and accelerator at Fujitsu Forum in Munich

Corporate Director of Technology Innovation and Strategy at Bankia, Ignacio Cea, at an event in Munich, presented Spain’s first fintech incubator and accelerator that Bankia has launched in Valencia Speaking at the Fujitsu Forum, Cea said that “working closely with … Read the full press release

Gamesa to 99 MW for a wind farm in the south central United States

The company will supply G114-2.0 MW and G114-2.1 MW wind turbines for a wind farm located in the central United States. Zamudio, Spain, 14-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Gamesa, a technological leader in the global wind industry, has been awarded a … Read the full press release

MAPFRE asciende dos posiciones hasta el puesto número 11 el ranking Merco Talento 2016

Este reconocimiento reafirma la posición de MAPFRE como una de las empresas más deseadas para trabajar MADRID, 08-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MAPFRE asciende dos posiciones, hasta el puesto número 11 el ranking Merco Talento 2016, con un total de 6.861 puntos … Read the full press release

Saab signs with Navantia for the delivery of an integrated combat system for the two new Royal Australian Navy replenishment ships

STOCKHOLM, 28-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia for the delivery of an integrated combat system for the two new Royal Australian Navy replenishment ships. The contract value is SEK 226 … Read the full press release

Endesa awarded CRC Gold Award for best Ecommerce strategy by Spanish Association of Experts in customer relations (AEERC)

The CRC Gold Awards, which include the Ecommerce strategy for the first time, are independent awards granted by the Spanish Association of Experts in Customer Relations (AEERC), with the collaboration of Ifaes and IZO. The prize awarded to Endesa recognises … Read the full press release

The Philips Foundation, CurArte Foundation and Hospital Vall d´Hebrón to improve the experience children have during diagnostic imaging tests

Through discovery and games, children find out in advance what their diagnostic imaging tests will be like, what sensations they are likely to feel and how long the tests will take Key features include integrated ambient design to create a … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica: Electrical energy demand in Spanish peninsula for September estimated at 20,832 GWh; 6.3% up YoY

MADRID, 04-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The demand for electrical energy on the Spanish peninsula in the month of September is estimated at 20,832 GWh, a value 6.3% up on that registered in the same month last year. After factoring in the … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica: The new Morella-La Plana electricity line will increase security and quality of the electricity supply in Valencia

The project is essential in order to strengthen the meshing of the grid between the autonomous communities of Valencia and Aragón. Red Eléctrica is carefully studying the claims and arguments put forward regarding this project; a project that is included … Read the full press release

Gamesa completes installation of G126-2.5 MW and G132-3.3 MW prototypes at the Alaiz R&D facility (Navarra)

The company is showcasing these new turbines models at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016, one of the most important trade fairs in the sector, which is on until 30 September. Zamudio, Spain, 03-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa has completed installation at the Alaiz … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica: Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS Programme launched

Manching, Germany, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Since beginning of September the development of a common European drone has entered a new phase. The contract for the Definition Study of the European MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) … Read the full press release

TALGO, Inc. selected to replace vital systems and components and update relevant technology of the Red Line fleet

MADRID, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) awarded TALGO, Inc., on September 22, a project to overhaul critical systems and subsystems to 74 vehicles assigned to the Red Line that will be operated in a married … Read the full press release

SYSTECH PARTNERS WITH SHARP PACKAGING & AUTAJON GROUP AT CPhI

Serialization Solutions Leader to Participate in World’s Leading Pharmaceutical Forum BRUSSELS, 27-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Systech International, a global leader in brand protection technologies, will partner with Sharp Packaging and SINEL SYSTEMS, part of the Autajon Group, at CPhI Worldwide, … Read the full press release

SENA DESVELA EL REVOLUCIONARIO CASCO INTELIGENTE PARA CICLISTAS EN EUROBIKE 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwJt5D3KLc FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Alemania, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., un líder en innovación en el campo dela tecnología Bluetooth de los mercados de los deportes de motor y las actividades deportivas al aire libre, ha presentado hoy el primer … Read the full press release

Exposición: Celebración del 300 aniversario del nacimiento de CORREOS en la oficina del Palacio de Cibeles en Madrid

La exposición “300 Años haciendo Historia” recorre los principales hitos de CORREOS en los últimos tres siglos, así como su contribución al desarrollo de la sociedad española Se puede visitar hasta el día 4 de septiembre en la Sala de … Read the full press release

CAF México to supply 10 pneumatic tyred-trains for €164 million for Line 1 in the Mexico City Metro

MADRID, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sistema de Transporte Colectivo, the transportation organization of the Federal District Government, has awarded CAF México with a contract for the supply of 10 pneumatic tyred-trains for Line 1 in the Mexico City Metro. The contract … Read the full press release

Iberdrola unveils Sustainable Mobility Plan to contribute towards rational use of means of transport

Implementation will mean a total investment of €1.3 million This comprehensive scheme involves staff members, company, customers and suppliers with a view to promoting the rational use of means of transport One of the most important initiatives are the non-refundable … Read the full press release