UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visits Twickenham to mark the start of the biggest year in history for English rugby

The Deputy Prime Minister will visit Twickenham today to mark the start of the biggest year in history for English rugby. LONDON, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The visit comes just 4 days before the start of the Six Nations and … Read the full press release

Kaspersky Lab introduces its new mobile application — Kaspersky QR Scanner

MOSCOW, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Kaspersky Lab introduces its new mobile application – Kaspersky QR Scanner. This program is compatible with Google Android and Apple iOS and can not only read information from QR codes, but also warn users about … Read the full press release

Media agency MEC appoints Charmaine Lau as new Head of Interaction of their Hong Kong office

HONG KONG, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MEC, a leading media agency,www.mecglobal.com, has announced the appointment of Charmaine Lau as new Head of Interaction of their Hong Kong office. Charmaine will lead the digital team of MEC Hong Kong, securing growth … Read the full press release

VESTEDA SELECTEERT TBI-ONDERNEMING COMFORT PARTNERS ALS STRATEGISCH PARTNER

Rotterdam, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Comfort Partners heeft per 1 januari 2015 voor onbepaalde tijd het CV- en ventilatie onderhoud toegewezen gekregen voor 11.400 woningen. Comfort Partners werkt al diverse jaren voor Vesteda en ziet deze overeenkomst als een bevestiging … Read the full press release

SGS announces the acquisition of AirServices and Cronolab in Brazil

GENEVA, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of AirServices Estudos e Avaliaçôes Ambientais Ltda., in Sao Paulo and Cronolab Referência em Análises Químicas e Ambientais Ltda., in Rio de Janeiro. AirServices performs air emission monitoring … Read the full press release

The Coca-Cola London Eye introduces a live interactive social media wall in front of the London Eye, the Wall of Love

LONDON, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — This Valentine’s Day the Coca-Cola London Eye invites guests to share their stories of love and celebrate in luxury at the city’s most romantic setting. From Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February, a unique range … Read the full press release

PwC Q4 update: European loan portfolios with face value of €91bn were sold in 2014, up from €64bn the previous year

LONDON, 2-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — European loan portfolios with a face value of €91bn were sold in 2014, up from €64bn the previous year, says PwC in a Q4 update from its Portfolio Advisory Group. PwC say the European secondary market … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure Limited to sell Nordgroup A/S to one of the leading waste and environmental management service providers in Finland and Sweden Ekokem Oyj

EQT Infrastructure has agreed to sell NORD to Ekokem, a leading waste and environmental service provider Operational efficiency increased by a broad range of operational excellence initiatives, geographic expansion and innovative treatment methods NORD’s sales and EBITDA increased by approximately … Read the full press release

BG Group enhances its capacity to deliver commercially attractive oil and gas projects around the world with KBR partnership

BG Group has signed a global alliance with KBR enhancing the company’s capacity to deliver commercially attractive oil and gas projects around the world. READING, UK, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The single-partner alliance, which has been signed for six years … Read the full press release

Kering Foundation François-Henri Pinault and Women’s Aid Polly Neate sign new Charter to combat domestic violence against women in UK

The Kering Corporate Foundation partners with charity Women’s Aid to prevent and combat violence against women Following similar charters signed in France and Italy, the Kering Foundation now commits to roll out training programmes across all Kering brands in the … Read the full press release

TomTom map updates: Now covers over 44 million kilometres and 4.2 billion people worldwide and features full navigable coverage for 126 countries

Amsterdam, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom (TOM2) today announces map updates around the globe, increasing coverage and improving features for all business customers.  TomTom’s global map database now covers over 44 million kilometres and 4.2 billion people worldwide, and features full … Read the full press release

Fincantieri forms new company to strengthen its presence in the field of electric and electronic systems – Fincantieri SI

The new company will strengthen the presence of Fincantieri worldwide in the field of electric and electronic systems Trieste, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri has set up Fincantieri SI, a company based in Trieste, to design, manufacture and supply “INTEGRATED INNOVATIVE … Read the full press release

Visa Europe reported its strongest annual financial performance to date with revenue 9% up YoY

Revenue rises 9% and profits increase 30% year-on-year 2015 will be a defining year for digital payments Visa calls on retailers to use savings from regulation on improving consumer payments experience LONDON, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Visa Europe has reported its … Read the full press release

BMT Asia Pacific and McConaghy Boats announce the development of the Tri60® power boat

Teddington, UK, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Asia Pacific and McConaghy Boats are pleased to announce the development of the Tri60®.  Short-listed for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2015 in the Yacht Concept up to 40m category, this exciting new 60’ … Read the full press release

BMT WBM: AQUIS Great Barrier Reef Resort Project in Cairns approved by the Queensland Government

Queensland, Australia, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The AQUIS resort Environmental Impact Study (EIS) which contains considerable input from BMT WBM, has been approved by the Queensland Government. This paves the way for development of the A$ 8.15 billion AQUIS Great Barrier Reef … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent and Vodafone Spain successfully transported data at speeds of up to 400G between Madrid and Zaragoza using existing optical infrastructure

Test using Alcatel-Lucent 400G technology over existing network between Madrid and Zaragoza demonstrates significant increase in ultra-broadband access capacity Paris, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Vodafone Spain have successfully carried out a trial of transporting … Read the full press release

Inmarsat announced that Dr. Hamadoun Touré will join the Board on 1 March 2015 as a non-executive director

Dr. Hamadoun Touré to join in March 2015 LONDON, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) today announced that Dr. Hamadoun Touré will join the Board on 1 March 2015 as a non-executive director. Dr. Touré was Secretary General of the … Read the full press release

Hiab to supply five models of folding loader crane plus service and maintenance package to Travis Perkins plc.

HELSINKI, 30-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, has won an extensive order to supply loader cranes to Travis Perkins plc. Hiab will supply five models of folding loader crane, ranging from versatile 4-ton cranes to powerful 14-ton cranes, … Read the full press release

Snam, GIC, and EDF Invest entered into an agreement with Crédit Agricole Assurances for its 10% stake entry into TIGF’s share capital

Paris/San Donato Milanese, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Snam, GIC, and EDF Invest entered into an agreement with Crédit Agricole Assurances for its entry into the share capital of TIGF with a 10% stake. Upon completion of the transaction, Snam, … Read the full press release

Hempel: HEMPADUR 15600 is changing the game for newbuild tank coatings

Lyngby, Denmark, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Anticipating industry changes and responding to customer demands, international coatings manufacturer Hempel today announces the launch of two new pure epoxy coatings. HEMPADUR 15600 – changing the game for newbuild tank coatings A much-awaited addition … Read the full press release