Category Archives: United Kingdom

Press Releases & News from United Kingdom distributed via EuropaWire

SpeedCast commits to roll out Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress to approximately 2,000 vessels in the next years

LONDON, 15-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SpeedCast International (ASX: SDA), one of the world’s leading providers of high-speed broadband connectivity to the global maritime industry, has entered into an important strategic partnership with Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L).  The agreement positions Inmarsat’s new Fleet … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s new Fleet Xpress service will be integrated into Marlink’s existing service portfolio

LONDON, 15-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Marlink, the world’s leading maritime communication and maritime VSAT operator, has signed a strategic alliance with Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L), which will see Inmarsat’s new Fleet Xpress service integrated into Marlink’s existing service portfolio. Through the agreement, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat-approved Fleet Xpress hardware installed on Ron Holland-designed superyacht Juliet

LONDON, 15-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has achieved the first commitment to its Fleet Xpress service by a superyacht owner just weeks after commercial launch in a deal secured through Inmarsat … Read the full press release

PressReader now even easier to access in the world’s most remote locations with Inmarsat

PressReader joins Inmarsat’s Certified Application Partner Program LONDON, 15-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat today announced a partnership to enable those working and living in the world’s most remote locations to have access to the world’s first and largest all-you-can-read newspaper and … Read the full press release

Inmarsat supports National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during Operation Deep Freeze 2016

LONDON, 15-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) supported the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) team during Operation Deep Freeze 2016, while on board the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) Heavy Icebreaker Polar Star. Polar Star’s primary mission during Operation Deep Freeze … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction: Repairs to the stonework of the Piece Hall now at an advanced stage

Halifax project takes shape. HALIFAX, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Repairs to the stonework of the Piece Hall, including the conservation of the historic fabric of the building, are now at an advanced stage and structural stone is being prepared by the … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction supports London’s Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in aid of the charity CRASH

GRAHAM team to participate in aid of CRASH charity. LONDON, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — For the second consecutive year, GRAHAM Construction is proud to support London’s Construction Industry Dragon Boat Challenge in aid of the charity CRASH. CRASH is celebrating their … Read the full press release

Media coverage of the EU Referendum highly ‘presidential’ – Loughborough University report

LEICESTERSHIRE, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Media coverage of the EU Referendum is highly ‘presidential’, with David Cameron and Boris Johnson grabbing the headlines, the latest report by Loughborough University finds. Over the last month the Tories have dominated, with four of … Read the full press release

Two teams from Loughborough in this year’s Engineering YES final

Two teams from Loughborough have secured a place in this year’s Engineering YES final, a national competition that encourages engineering enterprise. LEICESTERSHIRE, 14-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Engineering YES aims to raise awareness of the commercialisation of engineering ideas and encourages enterprise amongst … Read the full press release

Lloyd’s Register to reorganise its operations in the Americas into five operational areas

The Americas is a large and complex region with varying cultures, clients and priorities. The introduction of geographically and functionally dedicated hubs will ensure continued service excellence and advice can be provided in a more effective manner as client and … Read the full press release

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) design for 6,600 m3 LNG bunker vessel received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR)

HMD design for 6,600 cubic metre (m3) vessel based on Zeebrugge LNG terminal requirements has received approval in principle (AiP)  through LR’s Busan Technical Support Office New design is a vital next step in supporting capability for a global marine … Read the full press release

Russian Ambassador to UK Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko met Igor Bobachev, EVP, IT Cluster Skolkovo Foundation at Russian embassy in the UK

Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation, met the head of the Russian hi-tech mission to the UK Igor Bogachev, Vice President, Executive Director of IT Cluster, Skolkovo Foundation. LONDON, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skolkovo brings top … Read the full press release

Expro awarded RoSPA President’s Award 2016 for its commitment to the highest standards of health and safety management

Reading, Englan, 10-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has been awarded the President’s Award following 12 consecutive Gold Awards in the RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2016. This is … Read the full press release

International oilfield services company Expro FY 2016: revenue of $909.1m and adjusted operating profit of $223.5m

Revenue was $909.1m, down 30% on the prior fiscal year (2015: $1,307.1m) Adjusted EBITDA(2) down 32% to $223.5m (2015: $326.7m) Adjusted EBITDA margin remained stable year on year, at 24.6% (2015: 25%) Expro outperformed most major peers in terms of … Read the full press release

Innovative therapy in Europe: Functional Neurology to improve life of patients with brain and central nervous system disorders

GENEVA, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TESTmyBRAIN (Switzerland) has opened its first center of Functional Neurology in Europe. This non-invasive therapy (no medication, no surgery) coming from the United States helps patients suffering from migraines, concussions, strokes, AD/HD, Parkinson disease, Alzheimer, … Read the full press release

Energise Barnsley’ solar bond expected to yield annual returns of 5 percent

Five-year investment in Energise Barnsley expected to yield annual returns of 5 percent Solar bond offer will raise £1.2m to fund up to 2 Megawatts of rooftop solar panels across council-owned buildings Energise Barnsley is the largest joint local authority … Read the full press release

Fund managers discussed the current market at Schroders investment conference

LONDON, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At a recent Schroders investment conference fund managers discussed where they are seeing pockets of positivity in the market and what their hopes and concerns are following a volatile start to the year.  Marcus Brookes, Head … Read the full press release

Tyler Capital to implement Scila Compliance to monitor its trading for compliance with the latest regulatory requirements

London, Stockholm, 07-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Tyler Capital, a leading technology-driven proprietary trading group based in London and Singapore, has chosen to implement Scila Compliance to monitor their trading for compliance with the latest regulatory requirements. Stockholm-based Scila AB is a … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom presents integrated multi-application solutions for intelligent transportation systems at ITS European Congress, June 6-9 in Glasgow

Vienna/Glasgow, 07-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The traffic of the future is about an efficient integration of transport, means of payments and security solutions. At the ITS European Congress from June 6-9 in Glasgow, Kapsch TrafficCom shows progressions in how the expert … Read the full press release

Robb Report names Bentley Bentayga SUV of the Year at its annual Best of the Best Awards

Bentayga receives top honours from leading luxury title Crewe-built SUV combines speed, performance and craftsmanship Creation of new ultra-luxury segment recognized by Robb Report CREWE, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley Motors is today announcing that the new Bentayga has been named … Read the full press release