Cision Wire http://news.cision.com/ 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. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:12:26 GMT Cision Wire 120 32 http://news.cision.com/ http://news.cision.com/ui/images/CisionLogoSmall.gif Olof Christensson appointed new president of Design & Development http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/olof-christensson-appointed-new-president-of-design---development,c9417873 cision1338280 Semcon has appointed Olof Christensson to be the new president of the Design & Development business area. He will take up his new position in September 2013. 

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT Semcon’s Annual General Meeting 2013 for the 2012 financial year (summary) http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/semcon-s-annual-general-meeting-2013-for-the-2012-financial-year--summary-,c9407471 cision1315954 Semcon’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday 26 April 2012 at Semcon headquarters in Gothenburg. 

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:45:00 GMT Weaker first quarter but new major agreement signed http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/weaker-first-quarter-but-new-major-agreement-signed,c9407299 cision1315499 The lacklustre demand that we have been seeing since the second half of 2012, mainly in Sweden has, as expected, continued into the first quarter. The quarter also contained two fewer working days compared with Q1 2012. We have taken measures that negatively affected results by SEK 6 million. Last year’s results included major revenue recognition of SEK 5 million. The Informatic business area is however showing continued healthy sales and earnings trends. It is also pleasing that we signed a major new agreement with a global German automotive manufacturer in the quarter, which will engage around 150 individuals. Demand at Design & Development is expected to gradually improve.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:05:25 GMT Semcon and Sentient collaborate on unique steering software for the automotive industry http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/semcon-and-sentient-collaborate-on-unique-steering-software-for-the-automotive-industry,c9397745 cision1297081 Semcon and Sentient will work together on Sentient’s active safety and steering feel software. Semcon’s extensive expertise and experience from the automotive industry and international presence will allow us together, to produce Swedish developed technology for the global market and provide the know-how and implementation of this new technology.  

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:53:19 GMT Notice to attend the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Semcon AB (publ) http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/notice-to-attend-the-annual-general-meeting-of-shareholders-of-semcon-ab--publ-,c9392076 cision1285685 Shareholders of Semcon AB (publ), corporate identity number 556539-9549, are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting at 3 p.m. on 26 April 2013 at the company’s office on Theres Svenssons gata 15, Göteborg, Sweden.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:09:00 GMT Semcon signs a new partnership project with global German auto supplier http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/semcon-signs-a-new-partnership-project-with-global-german-auto-supplier,c9383696 cision1268891 The project is for developing an existing model with new architecture. About 150 engineers will be involved in this project, of which around 40 in Germany and 110 in Sweden, Trollhättan. The first phase of the project is expected to run until the end of 2015 with the option of further partnership projects.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:30:00 GMT Change in Semcon’s Group management http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/change-in-semcon-s-group-management,c9382762 cision1246708 “Mats Körner has performed an excellent job in developing Design & Development’s offer on the Swedish market and he has been a very appreciated colleague. I wish him the best of luck in the future, says President of the Semcon Group Markus Granlund.

Mats Körner leaves Semcon immediately and the recruitment of a new president for Design & Development has been initiated. Markus Granlund will assume the role as Acting President of Design & Development during the recruitment process.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:21:44 GMT Strong financial position - dividend of SEK 2 per share http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/strong-financial-position---dividend-of-sek-2-per-share,c9367411 cision1235681 Semcon has had a good year with sales growth and improved profit. Focusing on more markets and more profitable business models has paid off, both for our customers and for Semcon. The financial position was reinforced over the year. Net debt fell by SEK 172 million and the equity/assets ratio was 47% at year-end. It’s also pleasing to have signed another major order in 2012 worth around EUR 15 million with a German auto manufacturer. We have also extended our offer to the German market through the acquisition of the product information company Comet.


]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:11:30 GMT New headquarters for Semcon http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/new-headquarters-for-semcon,c9355712 cision1213926 Semcon has decided to build a new head office in Göteborg, Sweden. Occupancy is planned for January 2015.

]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:36:37 GMT Semcon increases transport efficiency on winter roads http://news.cision.com/semcon/r/semcon-increases-transport-efficiency-on-winter-roads,c9348728 cision1199525 Dynamic information about gravel roads’ bearing capacity during the spring thaw can significantly improve transport efficiency for the forestry industry. BiFi (Bärighetsinformation genom fordonsintelligens or Capacity information through vehicle intelligence) is the result of a research project between Klimator, Semcon, Trafikverket (the Swedish Transport Administration) and Värmlandsåkarna (the Värmland Association of Road Transport Companies). All parts of the system are now being rigorously tested in a demonstration experiment.

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