﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:40:35 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Flexible and smart: ASSMANN showcases innovations at Clerkenwell Design Week</title><link>https://news.cision.com/konsequent-pr/r/flexible-and-smart--assmann-showcases-innovations-at-clerkenwell-design-week,c4310345</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5309422</guid><description><![CDATA[Sustainable, multifunctional and technological solutions for modern working environments at the international design festival in London
With a wide range of furnishing solutions and future-proof products, ASSMANN consistently demonstrates its excellent instinct for shaping modern, inspiring working environments – while repeatedly setting new standards in sustainability, functionality and design. At Clerkenwell Design Week from 19 to 21 May in London, ASSMANN Office Furniture Ltd. will present smart technologies and adaptable furniture for a modern working world in its own showroom (The Forum,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:45:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Niklas Berntsson new President and CEO of OptiGroup</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/niklas-berntsson-new-president-and-ceo-of-optigroup,c4291175</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5285333</guid><description><![CDATA[Niklas Berntsson has assumed his position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 9, 2026, to lead the next phase of OptiGroup’s growth strategy. Christoph Sander, who took on the role as interim CEO at OptiGroup in March 2025, will return to his position on the Board of Directors.

Niklas Berntsson brings extensive leadership experience from his previous role as President and CEO of Plasman Group, where he successfully steered the company since October 2018. He has held senior roles at Kongsberg Automotive, Assa Abloy, and Volvo Cars, where he led large-scale]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires Dutch company Textiel Services Nederland</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-dutch-company-textiel-services-nederland,c4284696</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5276816</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of the Dutch company Textiel Services Nederland B.V. (TSN).

TSN is a specialist in washing, repairing, selling and renting workwear; supplying and renting personal protective equipment (PPE); and providing workplace hygiene services and related solutions. With a strong focus on quality, reliability and service, TSN serves customers across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

TSN will be integrated into OptiGroup’s subsidiary All Safety Group, strengthening the combined organisation’s position in workwear, PPE, rental services, workplace]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup’s climate targets approved by SBTi – A Major Step Toward Net Zero</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-s-climate-targets-approved-by-sbti---a-major-step-toward-net-zero,c4251631</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5233452</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The Group’s climate targets have now been validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that the company’s ambitions align with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

The approved targets include:

  · Short-term goals for scope 1 and 2, and
  · A long-term net-zero goal for scope 1, 2, and 3.

As part of this commitment, OptiGroup pledges to:

  · Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations by 54,6% by 2033, compared to 2023 levels.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paardekooper Packaging has a new future within OptiGroup</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/paardekooper-packaging-has-a-new-future-within-optigroup,c4237688</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5217181</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup today announces the take-over of key parts of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company Koninklijke Paardekooper Group was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands.

As a result, a significant number of Paardekooper employees will remain on board in the continuing operation, and the expertise and proud tradition for customer excellence of this over 100 year-old family business will be preserved. In addition, OptiGroup will acquire the activities of Paardekooper in China, Paardekooper in Ireland, as well as the well-known LCA]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires Technotape B.V. in the Netherlands</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-technotape-b-v--in-the-netherlands,c4164109</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5071649</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup announces today the acquisition of Technotape B.V., a Dutch distributor specialising in self-adhesive tapes and stretch films for B2B customers. The acquisition aligns with OptiGroup’s strategy to develop the business portfolio towards leading positions in attractive market segments.

Technotape will become part of OptiGroup’s packaging business in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its current brand Technotape. The acquisition will complement and further strengthen OptiGroup’s service offerings for B2B customers active in the manufacturing and DIY sectors. The]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires CreaPak Oy in Finland</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-creapak-oy-in-finland,c4163577</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5071083</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup announces today the acquisition of CreaPak Oy, a Finnish packaging distributor specialised in solutions for the food and building industry.

CreaPak will become part of OptiGroup’s packaging business in Finland and will continue to operate under its current brand CreaPak. The acquisition will complement and further strengthen OptiGroup’s service offerings for B2B customers in Finland. The purchase price has not been disclosed.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FLEXIBLE and SMART Office at Clerkenwell Design Week</title><link>https://news.cision.com/konsequent-pr/r/flexible-and-smart-office-at-clerkenwell-design-week,c4147492</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5048803</guid><description><![CDATA[ASSMANN presents solutions for modern working environments at international design festival in London
ASSMANN Office Furniture Ltd. will once again be showcasing its diverse furnishing solutions and services for the comprehensive design of inspiring working environments and holistic room concepts at Clerkenwell Design Week in London. From May 20 to 22, 2025, the company is inviting visitors to its showroom, The Forum, 69 Turnmill Street, EC1M 5SY. The focus will be on flexible office solutions for hybrid working between home and office, smart tools for organizing everyday working life, new]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 10:22:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires Døvigen AS in Norway</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-dovigen-as-in-norway,c4047480</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4913130</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Døvigen AS, a Norwegian full-service distributor specialising in providing packaging products and business consumables to companies across various industries. The transaction will enhance OptiGroup’s service offerings for B2B customers in Norway and further consolidate its leading position in the Nordic region. The purchase price has not been disclosed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires Bentsen Emballage A/S in Denmark</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-bentsen-emballage-a-s-in-denmark,c4012129</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4864883</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup has acquired Bentsen Emballage A/S, a Danish distributor specialized in customized packaging products. The transaction will further consolidate OptiGroup’s position as the leading supplier of packaging solutions in the Nordic region. The purchase price has not been disclosed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual General Meeting</title><link>https://news.cision.com/serval-resources-plc/r/annual-general-meeting,c3960505</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4795273</guid><description><![CDATA[Oscillate Plc

(“Oscillate” or the “Company”)

Annual General Meeting

Oscillate Plc announces that it has posted a notice of annual general meeting (“AGM”) to shareholders.

The Company’s AGM will be held at the offices of Peterhouse Capital Limited, 80 Cheapside, London EC2V 6DZ, at 10:00 a.m. on 8 May 2024.

A copy of the notice of AGM will shortly be available on the Company’s website: https://oscillateplc.com/

The Directors of the Company accept responsibility for the contents of this announcement.

Enquiries

Company

John Treacy
ir@oscillateplc.com
https://]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires Ubro SystemPac A/S in Denmark</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-ubro-systempac-a-s-in-denmark,c3941181</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4767365</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Ubro SystemPac A/S, a Danish packaging specialist offering packaging products and a complete range of end-of-line packaging machines. The acquisition will further enhance OptiGroup’s ability to provide customers with innovative packaging solutions and will significantly improve OptiGroup’s Nordic market position for packaging, machines and services. The company, with a turnover of approximately EUR 12 million will become part of OptiGroup’s Packaging business area and will continue to operate under its current brand. The purchase price has not]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires Top Service and expands to Germany</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-top-service-and-expands-to-germany,c3897386</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4708907</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Top Service GmbH (“Top Service”), a German leading distributor of tabletop products, food packaging and cleaning & hygiene products. The acquisition marks the entrance of OptiGroup into Germany and further strengthen OptiGroup’s position as a leading European B2B distributor of mission-critical business essentials in Europe.
Top Service, founded by Andreas Zapp more than 30 years ago, has a turnover of approximately EUR 25m and around 40 employees. The company is a German leader in critical facility management products to many well-known]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>100 percent Frem becomes SPACEMANN</title><link>https://news.cision.com/konsequent-pr/r/100-percent-frem-becomes-spacemann,c3892396</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4701886</guid><description><![CDATA[ASSMANN takes over leading English manufacturer of room-in-room systems
ASSMANN Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG has completed its takeover of the British Frem Group Screens Limited. The Melle-based family business acquired the remaining 26 percent of shares in one of England’s leading manufacturers of room-in-room systems at the beginning of December. Now renamed SPACEMANN, the company will operate as an independent development and production facility with a clear differentiation to the sales subsidiary ASSMANN Office Furniture Ltd. All of the approximately 40 employees have kept their jobs.

“Not]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:57:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding BV in the Netherlands</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-van-den-ijssel-bedrijfskleding-bv-in-the-netherlands,c3887901</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4696494</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding BV, a leading distributor specialised in workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) in the Netherlands. Through the acquisition, OptiGroup will further strengthen its market position in the area of safety supplies to B2B customers in the region. The purchase price has not been disclosed.

Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding, with 45 employees and a turnover of approximately EUR 9 million, is a full-service distributor of workwear and safety solutions to a wide range of industries such as construction,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup acquires the packaging business of PACIA AB in Sweden</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-acquires-the-packaging-business-of-pacia-ab-in-sweden,c3844737</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4638457</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup has through its daughter company PacsOn acquired the packaging business of PACIA AB in southern Sweden. The transaction will further strengthen PacsOn’s position as the leading supplier of packaging solutions in Sweden, while the customers of PACIA will have access to a greater expertise and a wider range of products from PacsOn’s new modern distribution centre in Malmö. The purchase price has not been disclosed.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Henrik Hjalmarsson appointed as new President and CEO of OptiGroup</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/henrik-hjalmarsson-appointed-as-new-president-and-ceo-of-optigroup,c3825369</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4614571</guid><description><![CDATA[The OptiGroup Board of Directors has today appointed Henrik Hjalmarsson as the new President and CEO of OptiGroup, tasked to take the next step in implementing the company’s international growth strategy. Henrik Hjalmarsson takes office at OptiGroup at the latest on March 1, 2024.
Henrik Hjalmarsson will join OptiGroup from Swedish listed company Inwido, where he has served as President & CEO since January 2019, leading the company to stronger results and accelerated international growth. “Henrik Hjalmarsson has a strong track record from earlier leadership positions with Inwido and Findus]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:23:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup and Pamark decided to abandon proposed transaction</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-and-pamark-decided-to-abandon-proposed-transaction,c3820467</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4608034</guid><description><![CDATA[Following the press release of November 16, 2022 OptiGroup and the Finnish B2B wholesaler Pamark Business Oy announce that they have decided to abandon the proposed transaction.

After a full phase 2 investigation to the proposed transaction, the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) has concluded that the acquisition will raise competition concerns in the market for cleaning and hygiene products especially to larger customers in Finland.

Despite the good faith efforts to develop a remedy commitment package, the parties consider that the receipt of FCCA approvals for the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OptiGroup successfully raises EUR 100 million additional debt from leading investors</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/optigroup-successfully-raises-eur-100-million-additional-debt-from-leading-investors,c3769371</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4540398</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup has raised EUR 100 million via a first lien term loan tap issue in a private transaction in addition to its current EUR 425m first lien and EUR 200m second lien debt financing. Leading international and Nordic institutions participated, and the transaction was oversubscribed. The strong interest is a clear indication of the market's confidence in the OptiGroup’s ongoing growth journey. The proceeds will be used to accelerate growth of the Group, including through add-on acquisitions in the large and highly fragmented and attractive European B2B distribution market, estimated at]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ASSMANN is all about “NEW WORK NOW” at the Clerkenwell Design Week in London</title><link>https://news.cision.com/konsequent-pr/r/assmann-is-all-about--new-work-now--at-the-clerkenwell-design-week-in-london,c3766691</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4536201</guid><description><![CDATA[Office furniture manufacturer presents contemporary workspaces and furnishing solutions for the New Work megatrend at international design festival in London
At the Clerkenwell Design Week in London, ASSMANN Office Furniture Ltd. will be presenting its diverse product portfolio for the comprehensive furnishing of innovative working environments and holistic room concepts, inviting visitors to come to its showroom on Turnmill Street from 23 to 25 May 2023. On display will be beautifully designed furniture and inspiring room concepts with a focus on FLEXIBLE OFFICE solutions and the New Work]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 11:43:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CEO, senior executives and other employees subscribe for warrants</title><link>https://news.cision.com/alcadon-group-ab/r/ceo--senior-executives-and-other-employees-subscribe-for-warrants,c3765022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4535052</guid><description><![CDATA[Based on the AGM's decision to issue warrants 2023/2026, within the framework of an incentive programme for employees in Alcadon Group, 21 employees have today fully subscribed for warrants . The CEO has subscribed for 45,000 options, 3 other senior executives have subscribed for 31,976 options and other employees have subscribed for 48,024 options.

For full terms and conditions, please refer to the minutes of the AGM on the company's website.

Stockholm on 8 May 2023]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 10:56:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Changes to the Board of Directors of OptiGroup</title><link>https://news.cision.com/optigroup/r/changes-to-the-board-of-directors-of-optigroup,c3762753</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4531429</guid><description><![CDATA[OptiGroup Holding AB announces that Jeanette Fangel Løgstrup has been appointed to the Board as an independent Director at the board meeting held on 26 April 2023. She will thereby succeed Britta Korre Stenholt.

Jeanette Fangel Løgstrup has a C-suite background with almost 20 years of experience from international executive leadership teams, mostly in large listed companies like RSA Insurance Group and Danske Bank Group. She is a former senior executive vice president of Danske Bank Group, where she was a member of Group Management and the head of sustainability, communications,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 11:03:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interim report 1 January – 31 March 2023</title><link>https://news.cision.com/alcadon-group-ab/r/interim-report-1-january---31-march-2023,c3760276</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4528106</guid><description><![CDATA[Continued strong development with a 90 percent growth in net sales and a 77 percent strengthening of EBITA
FIRST QUARTER 2023

  · Net sales increased by 90 percent to MSEK 389 (206). In unchanged currency levels, net sales increased by 87 percent.
  · Operating profit before amortization of intangible assets (EBITA) increased by 77 percent to MSEK 28 (16) including MSEK -3.3 (-0.6) attributable to unrealized exchange rate gains and losses.
  · Cash flow from operating activities amounted to MSEK 20 (5.9).
  · Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.56 (0.55).
  · During the period,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alcadon Group AB (publ) publishes annual report for 2022</title><link>https://news.cision.com/alcadon-group-ab/r/alcadon-group-ab--publ--publishes-annual-report-for-2022,c3740462</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision4500079</guid><description><![CDATA[Alcadon Group AB (publ) Annual Report 2022 is now available on the company's website

https://alcadongroup.se/investerare/finansiella-rapporter/

Stockholm, March 24, 2023

The Board of Directors of Alcadon Group AB]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>