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Bosch presents automated driving solutions at the Vehicle Intelligence Marketplace during the CES in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2015

Posted on 7, January 2015 by

K.I.T.T. replica co-stars at the CES in Las Vegas Test cars fitted with Bosch technology can already drive themselves Bosch is developing automated driving in California and Germany Bosch sensors are the eyes and ears of modern vehicles Bosch iBooster … Read the full press release →

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Bosch showcases intelligent solutions designed to enable consumers to lead convenient, efficient, and secure lives at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015

Posted on 7, January 2015 by

Designed for a convenient, efficient, and secure life Smart thermostat and smart home appliances make living more comfortable Smart mobility solutions: more safety and convenience on the road Assisted driving and eBike demos at the Vehicle Intelligence Marketplace Smart devices, … Read the full press release →

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Robert Bosch Chairman Dr. Werner Struth speech at the Bosch Press Conference, International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Posted on 7, January 2015 by

Stuttgart, 07-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Dr. Werner Struth, Chairman, Robert Bosch LLC and Member of the Board of Management, Robert Bosch GmbH at the Bosch Press Conference, International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), January 5, 2015 Good morning, everyone! Thank you for … Read the full press release →

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The President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz gave speech to the European Council on investment, tax fraud, Budget 2015 and Ukraine

Posted on 19, December 2014 by

BRUSSELS, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Speeches Internal Policies and EU Institutions Investment Plan Ladies and gentlemen, We have come together in Brussels today to discuss the Investment Plan for Europe that was launched in the European Parliament on the 26th of November. … Read the full press release →

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EBRD launches integrated approach to modernise municipal infrastructure facilities in Kyzylorda, southern Kazakhstan

Posted on 19, December 2014 by

EBRD and three municipal infrastructure companies in Kazakhstan launch investment programmes to ensure sustainable development  LONDON, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching an integrated approach to modernise municipal infrastructure facilities in Kyzylorda, … Read the full press release →

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Scania and the Stockholm based Royal Institute of Technology to test wirelessly charged city bus for the first time in Sweden

Posted on 18, December 2014 by

The bus will start operating on the streets of Södertälje, Sweden, in June 2016 Södertälje, Sweden, 18-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania is undertaking intensive research into various types of electrification technologies that could replace or complement combustion engines. Induction is … Read the full press release →

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Ericsson ConsumerLab presents the hottest consumer trends for 2015 in the fourth edition of its annual trend report

Posted on 12, December 2014 by

Ericsson ConsumerLab’s annual report shows that consumers want technology and connectivity to be integrated into all facets of daily life – in everything from bathroom mirrors, to sidewalks and medicine jars Consumers are becoming more comfortable with ideas that once … Read the full press release →

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Endesa to be in charge of the end-to-end energy management of the main heating and cooling facilities at the Madrid Central Meat Market

Posted on 12, December 2014 by

Various energy efficiency measures and replacing gas technology with electrical technology in cold facilities will help the 24 companies at Madrid’s Central Meat Market save EUR 600,000 a year on their energy bills. Endesa will be in charge of all … Read the full press release →

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GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA strengthens its commitment to Houston Museum of Natural Science by again donating Renewable Energy Certificates

Posted on 12, December 2014 by

HOUSTON, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, a leader in U.S. retail energy, is further strengthening the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s commitment to environmental responsibility by again donating Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to the nonprofit organization. The gift … Read the full press release →

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Solvay’s biodegradable yarn Amni® Soul Eco and its bioactive mineral yarn Emana® won innovation awards

Posted on 11, December 2014 by

World’s first biodegradable polyamide yarn Amni® Soul Eco wins two prizes Sao Paulo, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay’s biodegradable yarn Amni® Soul Eco and its bioactive mineral yarn Emana® have won several innovation awards this year, recognizing their high value-added … Read the full press release →

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Solvay acquires Brazilian manufacturer of specialty esters Dhaymers

Posted on 11, December 2014 by

Sao Paulo, Brazil, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay announces today that it is acquiring Dhaymers, a Brazilian manufacturer of specialty esters, entering the skin care market and expanding its presence in industrial lubricants and mining industries in Latin America. Solvay’s Global … Read the full press release →

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AREVA delivered the 4000th MOX fuel assembly manufacture to Gravelines nuclear power plant in France for its customer EDF

Posted on 11, December 2014 by

PARIS, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has just delivered to the Gravelines nuclear power plant in the north of France the 4,000th MOX fuel assembly manufacture for its customer EDF. MOX fuel assemblies have been produced by AREVA’s Melox plant … Read the full press release →

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Audi is now ramping up production of its first plug-in hybrid model the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

Posted on 24, November 2014 by

First plug-in hybrid model drives off the assembly line in Ingolstadt Assembly processes integrated into the A3 line Maximum safety for employees, top quality for customers Ingolstadt, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Approximately 50 cars every day, with the same timing … Read the full press release →

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ISS agreed to new major Integrated Facility Services strategic partnership with Vattenfall in Germany

Posted on 21, November 2014 by

Today (19-11-2014), ISS (ISS.CO, ISS DC), a leading global provider of facility services, agreed to a new major Integrated Facility Services strategic partnership with Vattenfall in Germany. Søborg, Denmark, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The new contract is the largest win ever … Read the full press release →

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RWE Supply & Trading announces the successful connection of the 37MWp solar power plant at Kencot Hill to the UK grid

Posted on 5, November 2014 by

Kencot Hill solar farm feeds into UK’s electricity grid Opening ceremony today in West Oxfordshire Kencot Hill, England, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE Supply & Trading today announces the successful connection of the 37MWp solar power plant at Kencot Hill … Read the full press release →

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EBRD takes part in the upgrade of Komani hydro power plant in Albania

Posted on 30, October 2014 by

Komani, Albania’s most important hydropower power plant, undergoes a safety makeover with EBRD funding LONDON, 30-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The most important source of electricity in Albania is the Komani hydro power plant in the mountains of the Puka region. … Read the full press release →

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University of Twente takes part in GEOCAP project to generate energy from the warm undersoil of volcanoes in Indonesia

Posted on 23, October 2014 by

Enschede, Netherlands, 23-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the ITC Faculty of the University of Twente are working on generating energy from the warm undersoil of volcanoes in Indonesia. Due to a fast-growing population and rising prosperit, the demand for electricity in … Read the full press release →

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Endesa’s coal-fired plants turbine upgrade resulted in estimated saving of EUR 20 million in the first six years of operation

Posted on 20, October 2014 by

• The improvement plan was executed between 2007 and 2011 and entailed investment of Euro 54.8 million in the upgrade of the steam turbines at the As Pontes (La Coruña), Compostilla (León), Andorra (Teruel) and Litoral (Almería) plants. • On … Read the full press release →

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Solvay CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu elected President of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council

Posted on 17, October 2014 by

New Cefic President Jean-Pierre Clamadieu to focus on competitiveness, innovation Paris, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay CEO Jean-Pierre Clamadieu was today elected President of Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council.  Mr Clamadieu will take over the leadership today from BASF Chairman … Read the full press release →

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Solvay unveils breakthrough innovation for surface cleaning formulations at Sepawa Congress and Detergents Conference in Fulda, Germany

Posted on 17, October 2014 by

Fulda, Germany, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay unveils its breakthrough innovation for surface cleaning formulations at the Sepawa Congress and Detergents Conference, stand 408 and 353-354 from 15-17th October 2014 at Fulda, Germany. Saving time and cleaning without effort are must-haves for … Read the full press release →

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AREVA to supply enrichment services to Spanish company ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas in new multi-year contract signed at the World Nuclear Exhibition

Posted on 17, October 2014 by

PARIS, 17-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — During the first edition of the World Nuclear Exhibition, AREVA and the Spanish company ENUSA Industrias Avanzadas signed a multi-year contract for the supply of enrichment services. This enriched uranium, once manufactured into nuclear fuel, … Read the full press release →

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Red Electricá presented in the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Territory of the Balearic Islands’ Government the ‘Mapping of bird flight paths’ project

Posted on 15, October 2014 by

MADRID, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Red Electricá today presented in the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Territory of the Balearic Islands’ Government the ‘Mapping of bird flight paths’ project and the results of this work in the autonomous region, … Read the full press release →

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UKFast funds creation of Raspberry Pi Computer Project to promote IT training and maintain HIV/AIDs support in South African community

Posted on 15, October 2014 by

MANCHESTER, 15-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Manchester tech firm UKFast is funding the creation of a Raspberry Pi Computer Project to promote IT training and maintain HIV/AIDs support in a South African community. The hosting provider supplied the technology to build … Read the full press release →

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Amey awarded £10 million contract to provide Total Facilities Management (TFM) services to Camden Council

Posted on 13, October 2014 by

Oxford, UK, 13-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey, one of the UK’s leading public service providers, has been awarded a £10 million contract to provide Total Facilities Management (TFM) services to Camden Council. The five year contract, which begins in January 2015, will … Read the full press release →

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IBERDROLA launches pile testing campaign for its Wikinger offshore wind farm project following completion of the site’s geotechnical investigation on the Baltic Sea

Posted on 7, October 2014 by

Test findings will lead to an optimized solution for the foundations German engineering and services group Bilfinger is carrying out these pioneering works which include under-water static, dynamic and cyclic load tests to fulfil the requirements for pile testing as … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Industries Holdings Ltd acquires Grangemouth Combined Heat and Power Plant from Fortum for £54 million

Posted on 7, October 2014 by

Additional investment further supports the competitiveness of the Grangemouth site as INEOS begins construction of its new £300 million ethane terminal.  Rolle, Switzerland, 7-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — INEOS Industries Holdings Ltd has agreed to acquire the Combined Heat and Power … Read the full press release →

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STMicroelectronics to commercialize its innovative piezoelectric MEMS technology

Posted on 24, September 2014 by

Geneva, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and mobile applications, today  announced that … Read the full press release →

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Cargotec’s Hiab presents new environmentally smart load handling vehicle solution at the IAA exhibition from 25 September to 2 October in Hannover, Germany

Posted on 24, September 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, presents a totally new vehicle solution at the IAA exhibition that takes place from 25 September to 2 October in Hannover, Germany. Hiab has in collaboration with Volvo Truck Center Sweden … Read the full press release →

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Vestas receives order for 55 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Los Vientos V project in Texas

Posted on 24, September 2014 by

Vestas has received an order for 55 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Los Vientos V project in Texas. The order is a follow-on to the 200-MW Los Vientos III and 200 MW Los Vientos IV projects announced in September 2013. … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Energy Automation Division and Newcastle University launch Smart Grid Laboratory to test future worst case scenarios in real-time without any risk to customers

Posted on 23, September 2014 by

A state-of-the-art laboratory that will allow researchers to put the electricity grid through its paces – simulating events such as power cuts due to severe weather – is being launched today at Newcastle University. Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Funded … Read the full press release →

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Alstom awarded €35 million contract by the Greek Transmission Utility Independent Power Transmission Operator for the supply of four gas-insulated substations in Greece

Posted on 19, September 2014 by

PARIS, 19-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract of approximately €35 million by the Greek Transmission Utility Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) for the turnkey supply of four gas-insulated substations (GIS) in Greece. The project will connect … Read the full press release →

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GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA appoints Graham Leith as VP of Sales

Posted on 18, September 2014 by

HOUSTON, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, one of the nation’s largest competitive retail electricity providers to commercial, industrial, and institutional customers, announced that Graham Leith has been named Vice President of Sales for the company. Leith has an … Read the full press release →

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ABB wins $30 million contract from Public Service Electric & Gas to supply gas-insulated switchgear to strengthen transmission infrastructure in New Jersey

Posted on 17, September 2014 by

Gas-insulated switchgear to strengthen transmission infrastructure in New Jersey Zurich, Switzerland, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth over $30 million from Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) to supply … Read the full press release →

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Solvay strengthens its aluminum brazing capabilities with the acquisition of Flux Schweiß- und Lötstoffe GmbH

Posted on 17, September 2014 by

Hannover, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay has acquired Flux Schweiß- und Lötstoffe GmbH (Flux) to complement its aluminum brazing capabilities and products with fast-growing formulations for automotive heat exchangers and stationary heat, ventilation and air conditioning units. A flourishing and innovative … Read the full press release →

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BKW Group reports strong result in the first half of 2014

Posted on 15, September 2014 by

BERN, 15-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BKW Group achieved a strong result in the first half of 2014, recording an increase in total operating revenue. Operating profit before depreciation, amortisation and impairment decreased to CHF 224 million and net profit to CHF … Read the full press release →

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BKW accelerates its entry in the heating installation market with the acquisition of Neukom Installationen AG, Hertig Haustechnik AG and Cantoni Haustechnik AG

Posted on 15, September 2014 by

BERN, 15-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BKW is now active in the heating installation market. In order to accelerate market entry, it has acquired the companies Neukom Installationen AG (Rafz), Hertig Haustechnik AG (Wohlen) and Cantoni Haustechnik AG (Wohlen). All three of … 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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The World Economic Forum celebrated the various communities it has brought together at the eighth Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China

Posted on 11, September 2014 by

Young international leaders in science, technology, business and civil society are transforming their fields The new champions are collaborating with leading businesses and organizations to scale their initiatives For more information about the Meeting, please visit www.weforum.org/amnc14 Tianjin, People’s Republic … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä Yuchai Engine Co., Ltd. opens new factory in Doumen District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China

Posted on 8, September 2014 by

Guangdong, China, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä Yuchai Engine Co., Ltd, a joint venture between Wärtsilä and Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd., has inaugurated its new factory in Doumen District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China. The new factory covers a … Read the full press release →

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juwi expands its global footprint to the Philippines with the construction of utility scale solar PV power plant

Posted on 8, September 2014 by

6.25 MW solar farm to replace old diesel generators / juwi to provide complete EPC services / more projects in the pipeline Wörrstadt, Germany, 8-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Germany’s juwi group has expanded its global footprint to the Philippines. The … Read the full press release →

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