The Birmingham Service Centre of DHL Express in the UK the 300th facility worldwide with Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) security certification

This independent recognition confirms that DHL Express has implemented the highest security standards for transporting shipments through the supply chain. DHL Express Birmingham (UK) achieves TAPA “A” certification, becoming the 300th TAPA-certified site in the DHL Express global network BONN, … Read the full press release

Societe Generale appoints David Abitbol as the new Head of Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) based in Paris

PARIS, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Societe Generale appoints David Abitbol as the new Head of Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS). This appointment will be effective as of 1st January 2019. Based in Paris, he will report to Séverin Cabannes, Deputy … Read the full press release

All six Audi drivers in the top ten at the DTM in Italy

Audi scores the most points at the night races in Misano All six Audi drivers in the top ten at Sunday’s race First pole position for Loïc Duval, another podium for René Rast MISANO, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In a turbulent … Read the full press release

The strategic alliance between Siemens and Bentley Systems further expanded; Siemens stake in Bentley Systems now exceeds 9%

Joint Press Release by Siemens and Bentley Systems Successful strategic alliance with Bentley Systems, which started in 2016, to be further expanded Joint investment initiative extended by an additional €50 million, totaling €100 million Ambition to further accelerate joint business … Read the full press release

The deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks Consumer Packaged Goods and Foodservice products globally closed

Vevey, Switzerland/ Seattle, WA, USA, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé and Starbucks Corporation today announced the closing of the deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks Consumer Packaged Goods and Foodservice products globally, outside of the company’s coffee shops. … Read the full press release

APM Terminals trials new storage solution in Maasvlakte II Terminal in Rotterdam

THE HAGUE, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A new storage solution is being trialed by APM Terminals. The solution removes the need for customers to store containers or transport them separately when production and port schedules do not match up. The company’s … Read the full press release

Telenor Group and UNICEF mobile birth registration pilot will be scaled to Myanmar

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar/ Fornebu, Norway, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ —  Telenor Group and UNICEF today announced that its successful mobile birth registration pilot will be scaled to Myanmar. The organisations signed a partnership agreement for a Mobile Birth and Death … Read the full press release

Snam to explore possible opportunities for collaboration with China’s State Grid International Development (SGID)

BEIJING, China, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Snam signed a memorandum of understanding today with State Grid International Development (SGID), wholly-owned by State Grid Corporation of China, the world’s largest energy utility, to examine a range of possible opportunities for collaboration, … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) extend cooperation to include all segments of merchant shipbuilding

The agreement with the state-owned giant firm CSSC is expanded to all segments of merchant shipbuilding TRIESTE, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the extension of the industrial … Read the full press release

INSEAD signs two-year partnership with The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI)

Fontainebleau, France, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — INSEAD, the business school for the world, today announces the appointment of Don Tapscott, a leading authority on the digital age, as Adjunct Professor of Technology and Operations Management with effect from 1 September 2018. … Read the full press release

ESC Congress 2018: people who have lots of deep forehead wrinkles may have a higher risk of dying of cardiovascular disease

MUNICH, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Are wrinkles just an inevitable consequence of ageing, or could they signal something more sinister? According to research presented in Munich today at the ESC Congress 2018, the annual conference of the European Society of … Read the full press release

Continental delivers and supplies products and solutions that meet particularly high standards of EU fire protection standard EN 45545 at different levels of safety

Fire protection: Continental fulfills stringent provisions of EU fire protection standard EN 45545 at different levels of safety Sensors with haptic feedback conceivable for various applications Robust, durable products make rail travel safer and more comfortable than ever HANOVER/BERLIN, 27-Aug-2018 — … Read the full press release

Garmin announces new RV-IN501 touchscreen infotainment system for motorized recreational vehicles

OLATHE, Kansas, USA, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Garmin International today announced the new RV-IN501 touchscreen infotainment system for motorized recreational vehicles (RVs). The system packs an edge-to-edge 15-inch integrated touchscreen display that merges world-class RV specific Garmin navigation, and exceptional high-quality … Read the full press release

Evonik expands product portfolio of synthetic materials for 3D printing with the new PEBA powder

ESSEN, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The new high-performance powder stands out for its high elasticity and strength and is suitable for a variety of powder-based 3D printing technologies. 3D printed parts made from the new PEBA powder show a high degree … Read the full press release

Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 20-24 Aug 2018

BUCHAREST, Romania, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the Romanian National Securities Commission Regulation no. 5/2018 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (EU) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock Exchange “BVB”, Romanian … Read the full press release

Evonik and Sanju to deepen cooperation in innovation, process and application technology

ESSEN, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On August 23, Evonik Industries AG (“Evonik”) and Beijing Sanju Environmental Protection & New Materials Co., Ltd. (“Sanju”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation in Beijing. Dr. Claas-Jürgen Klasen, President Evonik Asia … Read the full press release

Wellcome and WHO to bring together leading scientists and researchers to invigorate nutrition science

LONDON, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Wellcome and the World Health Organization (WHO) are holding an expert meeting this autumn to bring together leading scientists and promising early-career researchers to invigorate nutrition science. ‘Transforming Nutrition Science for Better Health’ will be held … Read the full press release

WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT to collaborate in making the use of LNG fuel a viable option for ship owners and operators

Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Three of the marine sector’s major technology companies, WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT, have agreed to collaborate in making the use of LNG fuel a truly viable option for ship owners and operators. By combining their … Read the full press release

Logicor announces leasing agreement with Seacon Logistics for 21,885 sqm distribution centre in Venlo

LONDON, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Logicor has leased a 21,885 sqm distribution centre in Venlo to Seacon Logistics B.V. The building is located on the Venlo Trade Port business park, the largest logistics hotspot in the Netherlands. Seacon Logistics is … Read the full press release

BAE Systems awarded a $146.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg

BAE Systems was awarded a $146.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Farnborough, United Kingdom, 27-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Gettysburg will undergo about 15 months of work at the company’s … Read the full press release