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Leonardo signs maintenance and technical management contract for all baggage handling systems at the Rome Fiumicino Intercontinental Airport and the Rome Ciampino International Airport

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, December 2018

Leonardo, in partnership with Siemens, has been awarded a contract worth 96 million euros for a 4-year base period with a renewal option for an additional four  years Leonardo is recognised as a global market leader for airport baggage handling … Read the full press release

Sunweb Group acquired by funds advised by Triton

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, December 2018

STOCKHOLM/ ROTTERDAM, 19-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton (“Triton“) have signed an agreement to acquire Sunweb Group (“Sunweb”), a leading European online tour operator. Terms of the transaction are not disclosed. Founded 1991 in Netherlands, and with more than … Read the full press release

Centrica Consumer division CEO Mark Hodges will be the new CEO of ReAssure from 1 March 2019

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, December 2018

As part of the preparation towards a potential initial public offering (IPO) of ReAssure, Swiss Re announces Mark Hodges, currently Chief Executive Officer of Centrica Consumer division, as new CEO of ReAssure from 1 March 2019. The new CEO will … Read the full press release

Discovery of microRNA cluster that regulates synaptic strength may point to new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of social deficits in neurodevelopmental disorders

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, December 2018

Researchers uncover how a microRNA cluster regulates synapse development and sociability HEIDELBERG, 17-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ —  The recent discovery of microRNAs as key regulators of biological processes has fueled an explosion of research activity into their function in health and disease. Researchers … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance plc to transfer its pre-2007 UK legacy employers’ liability policies to Catalina

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, December 2018

Portfolio includes gross liabilities of USD 2 billion Transaction will be completed in two steps Transaction is expected to have a small negative impact on business operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a small positive impact on … Read the full press release

Zurich to nominate Jasmin Staiblin for a position on its Board

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, December 2018

Election will take place at the next Annual General Meeting David Nish will not stand for re-election ZURICH, 14-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ms. Staiblin is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Alpiq, a leading Swiss energy services provider and electricity … Read the full press release

Worldline completes SIX Payment Services acquisition; SIX now holds 27% equity stake in Worldline

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, December 2018

As communicated in May 2018, SIX, the parent company of SIX Payment Services, announced today the completion of the acquisition of SIX Payment Services by Worldline. As part of this transaction SIX now holds a 27% equity stake in Worldline … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut to supply another 7,000 tonnes of compound chocolate per year to Garudafood’s biscuit factory in Rancaekek, Indonesia

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, November 2018

Expanding its footprint in the world’s 4th most populous country: Garudafood and Barry Callebaut signed a long-term agreement for the supply of an additional 7,000 tonnes of compound chocolate per year Barry Callebaut will build a “plant in the plant” … Read the full press release

IAA Cars 2019 launches new formats to give visitors an all-round experience of the mobility solutions of tomorrow

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, November 2018

IAA 2019 takes new direction – Experience the future of mobility with new formats and offers Joint Press Release by MOTORWORLD and VDA BERLIN, 26-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The IAA Cars 2019, which will take place in Frankfurt from September … Read the full press release

BASF developed an online solution-finder for construction projects in the food-and-beverage, chemical, and wastewater-engineering industries

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2018

Find the right solution – anytime, anywhere and across all end devices View and understand details through clear explanations Request advice and a consultation easily Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With Solunaut, Master Builders Solutions® by BASF has developed an … Read the full press release

BASF unveils new non-flammable mineral-based insulation material suitable for the energy renovation of buildings constructed from double-wall masonry

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2018

Non-flammable mineral-based insulation material Quick and simple processing No separation step in case of renovation or demolition Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Cavipor® FTX 1 combines the advantages of a mineral-based insulation material with the simple, safe and clean … Read the full press release

BASF seeks startups in HR, Performance Materials, Sales and Smart Surface for joint projects

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, November 2018

Start-ups worldwide can apply with their solutions Up to €100,000 budget will be allocated in pilot projects The best solutions are rolled out across the company Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF is breaking new ground in the field … Read the full press release

BASF and GAC R&D Center unveil co-developed electric concept cars at the 16th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, November 2018

GAC’s new concept cars, made with BASF materials and solutions, debut at the 16th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (booth location: 2B05) First concept car co-developed by BASF and a Chinese OEM Solutions to help transform electric concept car from design to … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich and MeteoSwiss: Switzerland becomes drier, hotter and less snowy, and will struggle with heavier rainfall in the future

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, November 2018

ZURICH, 14-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Switzerland is becoming drier, hotter and less snowy, and will struggle with heavier rainfall in the future – these are the conclusions reached by climate researchers from MeteoSwiss and ETH Zurich. Today, they presented the Climate … Read the full press release

BASF and SINOPEC sign MoU to further strengthen partnership in upstream and downstream chemical production in China

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, October 2018

New 1,000,000 metric tons steam cracker in Nanjing will support further downstream portfolio development BASF-YPC joint venture will expand capacity Partners intend to explore new business opportunities in battery materials LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany and NANJING, China, 30-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and … Read the full press release

Mandatum Life to launch new online trading service based on Saxo Bank’s investment and trading technology

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, October 2018

Mandatum Life will launch a new online trading service based on the Saxo Bank Group’s (Saxo Bank) state of the art investment and trading technology in the first half of 2019. COPENHAGEN, 26-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The service opens up … Read the full press release