Ericsson, Landis+Gyr partner to address the Middle East’s Smart Metering and Smart Grid transformation projects

Utilities in the Middle East set to benefit from state-of-the-art smart metering solutions designed to create smart grid environments in cities across the region Joint effort focused on assisting the region’s utilities, improving energy efficiency and increasing customer satisfaction by … Read the full press release

Eesti Pank selects Colliers International Advisors OÜ to help with the sale of Maardu manor estate

Tallinn, Estonia, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Eesti Pank executive board has decided to put the Maardu manor estate up for sale at a starting price of two million euros. The real estate company Colliers International Advisors OÜ has been chosen … Read the full press release

Samaritans CEO Catherine Johnstone to leave the organisation during 2015

SURREY, UK, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Catherine Johnstone, CEO of Samaritans said: “I would like to confirm that after more than six years as CEO of Samaritans, I have indicated my intention to leave the organisation during 2015. I have made … Read the full press release

BT revealed Sir Ian McKellen will be the voice of its Speaking Clock in support of Comic Relief

LONDON, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT today revealed the new celebrity voice of the Speaking Clock will be distinguished actor Sir Ian McKellen. McKellen’s dramatic voice will feature temporarily on the BT Speaking Clock from Monday, 2 February until Red … Read the full press release

The Basel Committee issued guidance on accounting for expected credit losses with 11 fundamental principles

BASEL, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Basel Committee has today issued, for consultation, guidance on accounting for expected credit losses. Comprising 11 fundamental principles, the guidance sets out supervisory expectations for banks relating to sound credit risk practices associated with … Read the full press release

Funds managed by Equistone Partners Europe Limited acquired majority stake in POLO Motorrad und Sportswear GmbH

Equistone takes overt multi-channel retailer of motorcycle clothing and accessories Further growth is planned through market consolidation, strategic acquisitions and expanding the network of stores POLO Motorrad’s online trading and business to business channel are expected to be strengthened Munich/ … Read the full press release

Equistone Partners Europe Limited backed Bretèche Industrie acquisition of German-based IsernHäger

LONDON, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bretèche Industrie (“the Group”), a leading manufacturer of equipment for the international food and pharmaceutical industries, has strengthened its bakery business with the 100% acquisition of German-based IsernHäger. The deal has been backed by Equistone … Read the full press release

Geberit AG announced it will acquire all Sanitec tendered shares at SEK 97 in cash per share

HELSINKI, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  On 14 October 2014, Geberit AG (“Geberit”) announced a public offer to the shareholders of Sanitec Corporation (“Sanitec”) to tender all shares in Sanitec to Geberit at a price of SEK 97 in cash per … Read the full press release

Sanitec to dissolve its share based incentive plan 2014 in connection with Geberit AG public tender offer

HELSINKI, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanitec Corporation to dissolve the share based incentive plan 2014 in connection with the public tender offer of Geberit AG; directed share issuance without consideration to the participants On 14 October 2014, Geberit AG announced a … Read the full press release

Hiab to reorganise its operating structure into a model of five operative and more integrated business lines with profitability and cashflow responsibility

HELSINKI, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec’s Hiab business area’s strategic targets are to provide the best customer satisfaction in on-road load handling, to improve profitability and to grow faster than the market. To make the most of Hiab’s business potential, … Read the full press release

SIX Exchange: Nobel Biocare Holding Ltd, Kloten to be delisted

ZURICH, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 19 January 2015, Nobel Biocare Holding Ltd, Kloten (Swiss Security Number 3’785’164 / ISIN CH0037851646) applied for the delisting of all of its listed registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.40 each. … Read the full press release

VimpelCom: Beeline Georgia launched its 4G (LTE) mobile network on the 800 MHz band in Georgia

Tbilisi, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — LLC Mobitel (TM Beeline Georgia) announces the commercial launch of its fourth generation (LTE) mobile network  on the  800 MHz band in Georgia. The Beeline LTE network is available in 30 cities, covering more than 40% … Read the full press release

Chemical group WACKER to unveil silane-terminated polymers for the formulation of industrial adhesives and for sealing flat surfaces at the European Coatings Show 2015

At the European Coatings Show 2015, Munich-based chemical group WACKER will be unveiling novel, silane-terminated polymers for the formulation of industrial adhesives and for sealing flat surfaces. Known as GENIOSIL® XT, the new binder makes it possible to produce materials … Read the full press release

WACKER Group opened €4 million state-of-the-art Health Center at its Burghausen site

The Munich-based WACKER Group has opened a new Health Center at its Burghausen site yesterday evening. Executive Board member Auguste Willems was joined by Bavaria’s Minister of State for Public Health and Care Services, Melanie Huml, as he officially dedicated … Read the full press release

Prof. Ina Schieferdecker appointed Director and Member of the Executive Board of the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS

The Executive Board of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft appointed Prof. Ina Schieferdecker as Director and Member of the Executive Board of the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS in Berlin on January 1, 2015. As a Director of Fraunhofer FOKUS, she … Read the full press release

The Voith Group continues ahead in the course of its group-wide Voith 150+ success program

Worldwide administrative functions to be consolidated Additional capacity adjustments at Voith Paper Planned workforce reduction totaling up to 1,600 positions worldwide Future focus on technology and engineering expertise for the digital age: Value-preserving sale process for Voith Industrial Services kicks … Read the full press release

Voith Paper Management Board presented package of measures intended to adapt the company’s European structure to the market conditions

Long-term diminished market volume for new machines and major rebuilds Concentration of the paper machine business in Heidenheim and stock preparation in Ravensburg planned Goal is a lean, customer-focused organization Planned reduction of approximately 1,000 jobs worldwide Heidenheim, Germany, 3-2-2015 … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers developed highly promising alternative to animal-based experiments in medical research

MUNICH, 3-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In medical research, animal-based experiments have thus far been a necessary evil. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a highly promising alternative, however: They are developing a mini-organism inside a chip. This way, complex metabolic processes within … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for raw milk for February 2015 is 31.50 euros per 100 kilogrammes

Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 3-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for raw milk for February 2015 is 31.50 euros per 100 kilogrammes of milk. The guaranteed price is 1.25 euros higher than in January 2015 (30.25 euros). Milk prices of … Read the full press release

Lafarge and Holcim entered in exclusive negotiations for the sale of EUR 6.5B assets to CRH

Zurich and Paris, 3-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of their proposed merger, Lafarge and Holcim announce they entered exclusive negotiations further to a binding commitment made by CRH regarding the sale of several assets. The assets include operations mainly in … Read the full press release