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ANDRITZ and North American Stainless Partner for Cutting-Edge Cold-Rolling Mill and Line Upgrade Project

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured a significant order from North American Stainless (NAS) to supply a 20-high cold-rolling mill, a 4-high skin pass mill, and upgrade the existing annealing and pickling line #2 at NAS’s facility … Read the full press release

Volkswagen aims to offer widest electric range in Europe with 10 new ID. models by 2026

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is set to unveil its latest all-electric flagship model, the ID.7, on Monday, April 17th, with a global premiere scheduled to take place simultaneously in Europe, China, and the US. The new model, positioned at the top … Read the full press release

Skanska to construct Solitude buttress project for BHP Copper

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has won a contract worth USD 60M to construct the Solitude buttress main civil works project at the Solitude Closure Tailings site in Arizona, USA. The project aims to improve the stabilization of a historic tailings embankment … Read the full press release

Electrolux Group’s Memphis manufacturing facility divestment deal fails to close as buyer defaults

(IN BRIEF) Electrolux has announced that the divestment of its Memphis manufacturing facility in Tennessee, USA, will not be completed as intended. The buyer failed to close the deal, and the company will now seek an alternative buyer. The agreement … Read the full press release

Sanofi gains full control of nirsevimab in US with new contractual agreements

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has simplified its contractual arrangements with AstraZeneca and Sobi for the development and commercialization of Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in the United States. Under the new arrangements, Sanofi will have full commercial control of nirsevimab in the U.S. Sanofi … Read the full press release

SGS Offers One-Stop-Shop for Luminaire Testing and Certification in the US

(IN BRIEF) SGS has opened a new lighting testing laboratory in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, offering a comprehensive suite of environmental tests for lighting performance, energy efficiency, safety certification, and RF/EMC. The ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17065 accredited facility serves as … Read the full press release

Skanska to Build $83.6M Life Sciences and Engineering Building for George Mason University in Virginia

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced it has signed a contract with George Mason University to build a new life sciences and engineering building in Fairfax, … Read the full press release

Joint Venture von Skanska und JH Lynch zum Wiederaufbau der Route 146 in Rhode Island, USA, im Wert von 167 Mio. USD (154 Mio. EUR)

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 7-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), ein weltweit führender Projektentwicklungs- und Baukonzern, hat bekannt gegeben, dass das Unternehmen einen Vertrag mit dem Rhode Island Department unterzeichnet hat of Transportation (RIDOT) als Teil eines Joint Ventures mit JH … Read the full press release

Skanska and JH Lynch joint venture to reconstruct Route 146 in Rhode Island, USA in a contract worth USD 167 million (EUR 154 million)

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 7-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced the company signed a contract with Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) as part of a joint venture with JH … Read the full press release

Successful start of the new galvanizing line ANDRITZ supplied to Nucor Steel Arkansas in the United States

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced the successful start of the new galvanizing line the company supplied to Nucor Steel Arkansas in Hickman, Arkansas, USA. … Read the full press release

Skanska sells its Two Drydock office building in Boston, USA to a global investment firm for EUR 207 million

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced the sale of its office building Two Drydock in Boston, USA to a global investment firm for EUR 207 million … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group Award – Innovations for Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment 2021 announced

(PRESS RELEASE) DORNBIRN, Austria, 14-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Zumtobel Group (VIE: ZAG), an Austrian company active in the development, production and sales of lighting technologies, has announced the 2021 winners of its inaugural international architecture prize. The “Zumtobel Group Award … Read the full press release

Skanska to develop and build 13-story, 275-unit luxury apartment building in Northeast Washington, DC for USD 128 million

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced it invest USD 128M (SEK 1.1 billion / EUR 110 million) in OZMA, a multi-family development project in Washington, DC, … Read the full press release

Skanska contracted to design and build Big Bend Rd I-75 Interchange in Florida

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced it signed a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design and building of a new interchange at … Read the full press release

Skanska to design and build new bridge connecting Newburg, Maryland, and Dahlgren, Virginia, USA

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 11-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska will design and build the new Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge over the Potomac River, USA. The contract was signed with Maryland Department of Transportation – Maryland Transportation … Read the full press release

Skanska sells 90% interest in the Bank of America Tower office property in Houston, Texas, USA for USD 373 M, about SEK 3.5 billion

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 11-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska sells 90 percent interest in the Bank of America Tower office property in Houston, Texas, USA to an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners. The transaction amounts to USD 373 M, about SEK … Read the full press release

Skanska selected to construct and develop 13-acre high school campus in Burien, Washington, USA

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 28-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska signed USD 113.5 M (about SEK 1.1 billion) worth contract to build a replacement high school for Highline Public Schools in Burien, Washington, USA. The contract will be included in the US … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä unveils new high-speed, compact engine at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, USA

HELSINKI, 30-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä strengthens its position as a global leader in the maritime markets by introducing the first Wärtsilä-branded high-speed engine. The International Workboat Show in New Orleans, USA, was the venue of the official … Read the full press release

Skanska to build four new school buildings in Harrison, OH, USA

STOCKHOLM, 15-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed a contract with Southwest Local School District and the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission to build four new school buildings in Harrison, OH, USA. Skanska, leading a joint venture with Megen Construction Company, Inc., … Read the full press release

ZEISS presented its cloud-based digital microscopy platform at the Microscopy & Microanalysis conference in Baltimore, USA

Experience the cloud-based platform at M&M in Baltimore, booth 624 JENA/Germany, BALTIMORE/USA, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS presents the initial release of its cloud-based digital microscopy platform, known under the name APEER at the Microscopy & Microanalysis conference (M&M) in Baltimore, … Read the full press release

Skanska to rehabilitate sections of an expressway in New York, USA for USD 63M

STOCKHOLM, 05-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed a contract with the New York State Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of sections of an expressway in New York, USA. The contract is worth USD 63M, about SEK 530M, which will … Read the full press release

Skanska to construct the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Florida, USA in contract worth USD 399M

STOCKHOLM, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation to construct the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Florida, USA. The contract is worth USD 399M, about SEK 3.3 billion, which will be included in the … Read the full press release

SuperJet International SpA delivered the 6th Sukhoi Superjet 100 to Interjet in Mexico

Venice, Italy, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The sixth Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Mexico on March 16, 2014 to join Interjet SSJ100 fleet. The aircraft (MNS 95038) was rolled out from SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) and took off from Venice … Read the full press release

Neste Oil’s premium-quality diesel fuel Neste Pro Diesel first to comply with the WWFC 5 specification

Espoo, Finland, 22-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste Pro Diesel, a premium-quality diesel fuel developed and produced by Neste Oil in Finland, is the first anywhere to comply with the WWFC 5 specification drawn up as part of the Worldwide Fuel Charter (WWFC) … Read the full press release

Roche to invest CHF 800 million to increase production capabilities for its biologic medicines

Investment to help meet rising demand for licensed biologics and expected pipeline growth Basel, Switzerland, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced plans to invest 800 million Swiss francs within its global manufacturing network to increase production … Read the full press release

Airbus to attent Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2013 Expo in Anaheim USA 10th – 12th September 2013

Explore the Airbus comfort standard A320 Family ‘non-stop innovation’ mock-up New high-definition video A380 & A350 XWB cabin walkthroughs Latest A350 XWB cabin updates Visit Airbus at: Stand # 1438, Tuesday 10th – Thursday 12th September Dedicated Media Briefing for … Read the full press release

Atmospheric observation leader Vaisala to acquire Second Wind Systems Inc. leader in remote sensing technology and data services for the wind energy industry

Helsinki, Finland, 16-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala, a global leader in atmospheric observation, announces the acquisition of Second Wind Systems Inc. Second Wind is a global leader in remote sensing technology and data services for the wind energy industry. The two companies’ … Read the full press release

Skanska launched Level I American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program for Skanska series B shares in the US

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In order to make the Skanska share more readily available to American investors Skanska has launched a Level I American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program for Skanska series B shares in the US. J.P. Morgan is appointed as … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Metallurgical Products GmbH acquired New York metal commodity trading company BenMet

Expansion of activities in North and South America, widening of product portfolio 8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Metallurgical Products GmbH, Essen, has acquired the business of metal commodity trading company BenMet NY, headquartered in New York, effective July 1, 2013. The … Read the full press release

Vestas secured 4-year service contract renewal from We Energies of Wisconsin, USA

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has secured a four-year service and maintenance renewal from We Energies for a combined 180 wind turbines at three wind power plants in Wisconsin, USA. The renewal contract, which begins near the end of 2013, covers … Read the full press release

UHDENORA to supply BM 2.7 electrolyzer to Trans Carolina Products of USA

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UHDENORA S.p.A. has received a new contract from Trans Carolina Products, LLC in Hamlet, North Carolina (USA) for the supply of a BM 2.7 electrolyzer with a nominal capacity of 100 MTPD of NaOH (100% NaOH … Read the full press release

Industrie De Nora US subsidiary De Nora Tech participated at 2013 Annual Chlorine Institute meeting in Houston, TX

Milan, Italy, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — De Nora Tech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Industrie De Nora located in Concord (Ohio), participated at the 2013 Annual Chlorine Institute meeting in Houston (TX). The event brought together producers, packagers, distributors and users involved … Read the full press release

Historic EU-US trade deal negotiations announced at G8 Summit in Lough Erne

18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister David Cameron, President Obama, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso set out their plans in a joint press conference in Lough Erne. The … Read the full press release

Visa-free travel: Progress, but hurdles remain

Brussels, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  How well are countries outside the EU living up to their commitments when it comes to offering visa-free travel to EU citizens? Today, the European Commission adopted its seventh report about breaches of the principle of … Read the full press release

Digital Agenda: EU and US sign joint declaration to make the internet safer for kids

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes and the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano have today signed a Joint Declaration in London, committing to make the Internet a safer and better place for children. … Read the full press release

Speech on EU-US Trade Relations

European Liberal Democrats Congress/Dublin, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, They say that the opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. In that case, the American election campaign does not bode well for transatlantic relations. Europe has hardly featured throughout the … Read the full press release