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Sika to strengthen its Sealing & Bonding business in Eastern Europe with the buy of Belorussian polyurethane foams producer

Posted on 13, March 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 13-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika is expanding its know-how in the production and development of polyurethane foams. The company has just acquired a manufacturer of polyurethane foam systems based in Belarus. The acquired company is called Belineco … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Investment, News, Russia, Switzerland

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VINCI Airports to acquire a 50.01% shareholding in London Gatwick Airport for GBP2.9 billion

Posted on 28, December 2018 by

Signature of an agreement to acquire a 50.01% shareholding in London Gatwick Airport (“LGW”) Strategic move into the London airport system, the world’s largest metropolitan aviation market Second largest airport in the UK and eighth busiest in Europe, with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Investment, Travel, United Kingdom

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Germany’s Federal Railway Authority (EBA) officially approved the electric multiple unit (EMU) trains built by Siemens Mobility for the Rhine-Ruhr Express (RRX)

Posted on 6, December 2018 by

Service to begin when timetable changes on December 9, 2018 Federal Railway Authority approves operation of trains Approval granted punctually Increased capacity and passenger comfort MUNICH, 06-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The electric multiple unit (EMU) trains built by Siemens Mobility for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Siemens Mobility awarded a major contract to design and build 94 new generation Tube trains for London Underground

Posted on 21, November 2018 by

94 metro trains for London based on the Inspiro platform Delivery beginning in 2023 Digital services based on Siemens Mobility’s Railigent New trains will be more spacious, air-conditioned, have walk-through carriages and improve accessibility Additional capacity, maximized throughput and improved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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New Department of Aerospace, Aeronautics and Geodesy established at the Technical University of Munich

Posted on 24, September 2018 by

MUNICH, 24-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In response to epoch-making developments in aviation and space flight, the Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder announced the establishment of a new engineering department at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in his government statement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, Germany, Science, Technology

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International logistics company cargo-partner to lease 12,450 sqm at Logicor Park Prague Airport

Posted on 26, July 2018 by

Logicor has agreed a lease agreement with international logistics company cargo-partner for all 12,450 sqm of Building 4 at Logicor Park Prague Airport. LONDON, 26-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Logicor Park Prague Airport is located in Dobrovíz, near Václav Havel Airport, 20km … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Czech Republic, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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Stadler to showcase seven vehicle concepts featuring new solutions at InnoTrans 2018

Posted on 17, July 2018 by

BUSSNANG, 17-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stadler was already one of the largest exhibitors of rail vehicles at InnoTrans 2016. The train manufacturer with production sites in Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Belarus and the USA has even bigger plans for this … Read the full press release →

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Alstom launches its new-generation tram Citadis X05 with innovative SRS charging system in Nice

Posted on 4, July 2018 by

NICE, 04-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom commissioned its new-generation tram Citadis X05, complete with its innovative SRS charging system, for the first time on Saturday 30 June on the Cadam-Magnan section of new tramway line 2 for the Métropole Nice Côte … Read the full press release →

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The Chair in Construction 4.0: Bouygues Construction and the Centrale Lille engineering school create a research chair to increase productivity of the construction sector

Posted on 31, May 2018 by

PARIS, 31-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With support from the Hauts-de-France Region and the European Metropolis of Lille, Bouygues Construction and the Centrale Lille engineering school are announcing the creation of a research chair intended to increase the productivity of the … Read the full press release →

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Tube modernisation: Thales conducts successful trials of new signalling system

Posted on 18, May 2018 by

LONDON, 18-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport for London (TfL) staff operated and maintained the brand-new Thales signalling system for the first time during a trial this weekend. The successful trial means customers can begin to benefit from the new signalling on … Read the full press release →

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Bouygues Construction to build the future Biology – Pharmacy – Chemistry (BPC) Centre on the Plateau de Saclay

Posted on 16, April 2018 by

PARIS, 16-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Paris-Sud University and the Platon Saclay project company, led by Bouygues Construction, has signed a public-private partnership contract for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the future Biology – Pharmacy – Chemistry (BPC) Centre … Read the full press release →

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VINCI Construction led consortium, Spie batignolles awarded a major contract as part of the Grand Paris Express programme

Posted on 22, February 2018 by

4.6 km of tunnel to be excavated using a tunnel boring machine Construction of the new Kremlin Bicêtre Hôpital station Contract value: almost €400 million (excluding tax) Rueil-Malmaison, France, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The consortium led by VINCI Construction (Dodin Campenon … Read the full press release →

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Transport for London (TfL): the brand-new signalling system completes its biggest test so far

Posted on 20, February 2018 by

Biggest test of new signalling system so far completed this weekend Customers will begin to see reliability benefits from the summer World’s oldest metro being transformed into one of the most modern LONDON, 20-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Another weekend of testing … Read the full press release →

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SEAT VP Xavier Ros: SEAT is one of Spain’s largest employers; generates more than 100,000 jobs in Spain

Posted on 12, January 2018 by

The SEAT Group workforce has a total of 14,672 professionals From 2015 to 2017, the company recruited 470 new workers Yesterday 150 new employees joined the company with an open-ended contract Martorell, Spain, 12-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — 2017 was a … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Telekom passed the 40,000 km mark of optical fiber installed in 2017

Posted on 29, December 2017 by

More than 2.5 million new VDSL households 40,000 kilometers of optical fiber installed Potential for even faster broadband expansion in 2018 455,000 km of optical fiber already laid in Germany BONN, 29-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom is driving the broadband … Read the full press release →

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Alstom to develop urban transport in Baghdad and Basra

Posted on 8, December 2017 by

Saint-Ouen, France, 08-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iraqi government for the development of urban transport in Baghdad and Basra. The MoU was signed during the Franco-Iraqi government authorities meeting, in the presence of … Read the full press release →

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ZEISS to acquire majority stake in the Optec Group

Posted on 6, November 2017 by

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, MOSCOW/Russia, 06-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS will strengthen its activities in Russia, the Ukraine, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Georgia by acquiring a majority stake in the Optec Group, – the long-standing sales and service partner responsible for … Read the full press release →

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STFC: the latest detection of gravitational waves possible thanks to UK developed engineering and technology

Posted on 17, October 2017 by

SWINDON, 17-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In a galaxy far away, two dead stars begin a final spiral into a massive collision. The resulting explosion unleashes a huge burst of energy, sending ripples across the very fabric of space. In the nuclear … Read the full press release →

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Shell: new era for the Australian LNG export industry with the arrival of the Prelude FLNG facility

Posted on 28, July 2017 by

the HAGUE, 28-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Australia today confirmed that its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility has arrived in Australian waters. Prelude is the first deployment of Shell’s FLNG technology, that will see a 488 metre long floating … Read the full press release →

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Leonardo commissioned to install new TETRA communications network in Buenos Aires

Posted on 10, April 2017 by

The “Policía de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires” will be equipped with an advanced new TETRA network by the end of 2017 The new infrastructure will ensure secure communications between more than 15,000 users over an area of more than … Read the full press release →

Posted in Italy, Technology, Telecom

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BBVA’s Bond Market Performance in 2016 and beyond

Posted on 2, March 2017 by

BILBAO, 02-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In a year marked by the reactivation of the high-yield bond market, and growing investor interest on ultra-long issue maturities, and despite a string of global macroeconomic developments that had a severe impact on the fixed … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce to supply power and propulsion to New York’s newest and largest high-speed luxury ferry

Posted on 25, October 2016 by

DERBY, 25-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply power and propulsion to New York’s newest and largest high-speed luxury ferry. The catamaran, operated by New Jersey based Seastreak, will carry up to 600 passengers between Monmouth County, … Read the full press release →

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Alstom’s Coradia Polyvalent regional train shown in the Northern Railway Station of Bucharest, Romania

Posted on 12, October 2016 by

Alstom presents today its Coradia Polyvalent regional train in the Northern Railway Station of Bucharest, on the occasion of the “Railway Pro Investment Summit” event. Designed and produced in France, the train, especially built for Romania, is fully functional but … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, France, Romania, Transportation & Logistics

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eCommerce: First-ever GfK study on regional online potential for 17 product groups in Germany

Posted on 7, October 2016 by

First GfK study on regional online potential BRUCHSAL, 07-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The distribution of online potential for product groups such as food, clothing, consumer electronics and DIY items differs substantially from region to region. Today GfK published its findings in … Read the full press release →

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Ferrovial to acquire Transchile Charrúa Transmisión, S.A. from Brazilian companies Alupar and Cemig

Posted on 14, September 2016 by

Ferrovial has reached an agreement with Transchile Charrúa Transmisión, S.A., owned by Brazilian companies Alupar and Cemig. Once funded, the operation will represent an investment of USD 72 million (Euro 64 million) by Ferrovial. Since 2010, Transchile has been operating … Read the full press release →

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CAF selected to manufacture 26 5-module Light Rail Vehicles units for the Purple Line Project in Maryland, USA

Posted on 29, June 2016 by

Beasain, Spain, 29-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — CAF has been selected to manufacture 26 5-module Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) units for the Purple Line Project located in Maryland, USA. This contract includes capital spares, special tools and test equipment, and it will … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Telekom launches “Fashion Fusion” challenge encouraging innovative ideas for the fashion of tomorrow

Posted on 3, June 2016 by

“Fashion Fusion Challenge” seeks visionary concepts that combine fashion and high-tech Intel, WIRED, Adidas and #FASHIONTECH are supporting the initiative Fashion Fusion builds on Deutsche Telekom’s innovation strategy BONN, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — High-tech and fashion are converging to create smart … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Germany, Marketing

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SACE and CREVAL to provide €100 million to support international growth plans of IVS ITALIA S.p.A.

Posted on 23, May 2016 by

ROME, 23-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SACE (CDP Group) and Credito Valtellinese have finalized a € 10 million line of credit, issued by CREVAL and guaranteed by SACE, earmarked for funding the international growth plans of IVS ITALIA S.p.A. IVS is the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Insurance, International Trade, Italy, Management, Technology

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HeidelbergCement Q1-2016: Sales volumes benefit from market recovery in North America, Europe, and Asia

Posted on 4, May 2016 by

Heidelberg, Germany, 04-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — HeidelbergCement achieves significant increase in results in first quarter of 2016 Growth in sales volumes of cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete Group revenue stable at €2.8 billion (like-for-like* +1%) Operating income improved by 19.9% to … Read the full press release →

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Host Broadcast Services selected as production partner for the 2016 Copa America Centenario football event

Posted on 5, April 2016 by

PARIS, 05-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Host Broadcast Services (HBS), the leading sports production and host broadcasting company, has been selected as a production partner for the 2016 Copa America Centenario, a once-in-a-lifetime football event, which honours 100 years of the Copa … Read the full press release →

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Terna’s CEO Matteo Del Fante: 2015 results confirm the trend of solid growth of the Terna Group

Posted on 23, March 2016 by

Revenues at 2,082.1 million euro (+4.3%) EBITDA at 1,539.2 million euro (+3.2%) Group’s Net Income at 595.5 million euro (+9.4%) ROME, 23-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Proposed dividend for 2015 of 20 euro cents per share (of which 7 cents already paid … Read the full press release →

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Programme of improvements and maintenance on London’s road, Tube and rail network completed successfully by Transport for London

Posted on 5, January 2016 by

LONDON, 5-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A far-reaching programme of improvements and maintenance on the Capital’s road, Tube and rail network has been completed successfully by Transport for London (TfL) and its contractors over the Christmas and New Year period. On … Read the full press release →

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FCA and CNH Industrial supplied a fleet of cars and a significant, structured communication plan for Expo Milan 2015

Posted on 3, November 2015 by

Over the six-month period of the Universal Exhibition, the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brands have given life to a series of important initiatives within the Global Partnership, reconfirming the Group’s focus on the theme of sustainability.  TURIN, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce to invest $600 million to modernize its manufacturing operations in Indianapolis

Posted on 6, October 2015 by

Rolls-Royce team member Richard Wilson prepares Rolls-Royce’s AE 3007 jet engine for testing at the company’s manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis Indianapolis, Ind., 6-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (5 October 2015), Rolls-Royce announced the company will invest nearly $600 million to modernize its manufacturing operations … Read the full press release →

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ZEISS introduces ZEISS Atlas 5, a powerful hardware and software package that extends the capacity of ZEISS scanning electron microscopes and focused ion beam SEMs

Posted on 4, August 2015 by

ZEISS introduces an integrated solution to acquire and analyze multi-scale and multi-modal images in light, electron and X-ray microscopy JENA/Germany, PORTLAND/USA, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS Atlas 5 is a powerful hardware and software package that extends the capacity of … Read the full press release →

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New tramcar done with the participation of Škoda Electric premiered at the transportation fair UrTran in Asia

Posted on 3, August 2015 by

Pilsen, 3-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a significant transportation fair UrTran in Asia, a new tramcar, in whose development and manufacturing the Pilsen Company Škoda Electric participated, has had its premiere recently.  It is a modern 100% low-floor five-segment vehicle, … Read the full press release →

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Loughborough University invited to work with some of the world’s leading companies to deliver new Degree Apprenticeships

Posted on 27, November 2014 by

Loughborough is one of eight UK universities that has been invited to work with some of the world’s leading companies to deliver new Degree Apprenticeships, due to be announced today by the Digital Economy Minister, Ed Vaizey. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — … Read the full press release →

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Landis+Gyr signed contract worth approximately €60 million to deliver ‘Linky’ meters to ERDF

Posted on 12, September 2014 by

Landis+Gyr has been chosen to deliver a substantial portion of Linky meters to ERDF (the French national electricity distributor, Électricité Réseau Distribution France). These meters will be produced in Montluçon, France, where Landis+Gyr has been located since 1940 Zug, Switzerland, … Read the full press release →

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Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announces the recipients of the 2014 Vectorworks Design Scholarship

Posted on 12, September 2014 by

University of Pennsylvania Student Takes Top Honors as Richard Diehl Award Recipient Columbia, Md., 12-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., a provider of intuitive, powerful and practical 2D/3D and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions, announces the first recipients of the … Read the full press release →

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Loughborough University: Companies reward student engineering excellence

Posted on 2, September 2014 by

Increased recognition and support from business means high-achieving students at Loughborough University’s Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering gained additional prizes at this year’s summer graduation ceremonies. Leicestershire, UK, 2-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The prizes are an important feature of the … Read the full press release →

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