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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of an Icon

This month marks the 50th anniversary of Fiskars’ most famous product: the Orange-handled Scissors. Since their introduction in 1967, Fiskars has sold over one billion pairs worldwide. These scissors were the first plastic-handled scissors to be made, and have been used for decades around the world. To commemorate, Fiskars has launched a special 50th Anniversary exhibition at Finland’s Helsinki Design Museum and a dedicated 50th Anniversary webpage . Both showcase personal stories about the scissors from consumers and prominent designers as a way to

Ossur Hf : Transactions in relation to share buyback program

Announcement from Össur hf. No. 73/2017Reykjavík, 16 October 2017 On 15 August 2017, Össur hf. initiated a share buy-back program, see Company announcement no. 59/2017.  The purpose of the share buyback program is to reduce the Company's share capital and adjust the capital structure by distributing capital to shareholders in line with the Company's Capital Structure and Dividend Policy. The program would end no later than 31 July 2018. The Company may purchase up to 5,000,000 shares under the program, corresponding to 1.1% of the current share capital. The total consideration for

UTA News en Español nominated for student production award

UTA News en Español has been nominated for a Regional Student Production Award from the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which is best known for presenting the Emmy Awards. UTA News en Español is the Spanish-language broadcast journalism program at The University of Texas at Arlington. Martiza Esquivel, Alejandro Jimenez and Lariza Moreno, all senior broadcast majors who will graduate in December, received a nomination for best newscast for their Proyecto U live broadcast. The live broadcast is the capstone project for UTA News en Español

The Felix Schoeller Photo Award 2017: Matt Hulse is the winner of the Gold Award.

In all, five category winners, the best emerging photographer in 2017 and the winner of the Audience Prize were honoured in the course of the prizegiving event.The presentation of the prizes of this year’s Felix Schoeller Photo Award took place on 14 October in the Museum of Cultural History in Osnabrück. Amongst the audience of around 80 invited guests were all five category winners, the winner of the Emerging Photographer Award and the winner of the Audience Prize. Ten finalists of this year’s competition were also present at the event. The photographers represented a total of 11 nations

Nordic Credit Rating appoints Gustav Liedgren as CEO

Oslo 16. October – Nordic Credit Rating announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Gustav Liedgren to the position as CEO of the company.Nordic Credit Rating AS is a newly established Nordic rating agency which will provide credit ratings and financial analysis to the Nordic mid-market of financial institutions and corporates. Nordic Credit Rating is mainly owned by Nordic banks and insurance companies and will have offices in Oslo and Stockholm.Gustav Liedgren served previously as Lead Analyst at S&P Global Ratings where he has worked since 2010. Prior to that he worked

World’s First 1-Second Camera Holster Offers Perfect Combination of Speed and Protection

Premium leather holster hand-crafted in Germany by Oberwerth(Koblenz, Germany) It’s the photographer’s dilemma: Do you keep your camera safe and secure in a bag or have it out so that you are ready to shoot at a moment’s notice? Now, photographers no longer must choose between speed or protection – they can have the best of both worlds with Oberwerth’s new 1-Second Camera Holster. Oberwerth, the maker of premium, hand-crafted camera bags, has created the perfect solution that combines the safety of a camera bag with the rapid access needed for street, travel and nature photography.

Four new routes and more departures to popular summer destinations from Stockholm Arlanda with SAS

SAS continues to expand at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and in the summer of 2018 will launch four new routes to European destinations – Verona (Italy), Gazipaşa (Turkey), Birmingham (Britain) and Aarhus (Denmark). SAS is also increasing the number of departures to popular destinations in southern Europe. In domestic traffic, SAS will re-establish non-stop service between Stockholm and Örnsköldsvik. “We welcome SAS’s continued investment in Stockholm Arlanda this summer. It is gratifying to see increasing accessibility in Europe and that new routes meet growing demand for both business and

Three new routes from Malmö Airport to the Mediterranean

Three brand-new routes are being launched from Malmö Airport, greater Copenhagen's second largest airport, in time for the 2018 summer season. Travellers in the south of Sweden will be able to fly non-stop to three Meditteranean destinations. SAS opens a direct service to Malaga in March, and beginning in May, Primera starts non-stop routes to Palma and to Chania on the Greek island of Crete. Over the past two years, international traffic to and from Malmö Airport has expanded mainly to destinations in eastern Europe. For Summer 2018, greater Copenhagen’s second largest airport will

Advantech puts the customer first with exceptional in-house support, London showroom and demo lab

October 16, London - Advantech, an innovative developer and manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms, now offers a vast array of in-house support in the UK, as well as a revamped showroom and demo lab.Advantech’s in-house UK support services includes key account managers to answer queries on-demand; customer service personnel; warehouse facilities; and engineers offering design support and proven preventative, diagnostic, remedial and repair services.  Dave Webbing, Sales Director of Advantech UK, commented: “At Advantech, we take the stress out of project

The Swedish Competition Authority approves AcadeMedia's acquisition of Vindora

The Swedish Competition Authority today approved AcadeMedia's acquisition of Vindora. The acquisition is expected to be completed on November 1, 2017, in line with previous communication. Through the acquisition of Vindora, AcadeMedia will develop and invest in its Swedish operations in the field of vocational education with 33 upper secondary schools under the brand of Praktiska, three upper secondary schools under the brand of Hagströmska as well as Movant, which provides adult education at ten locations in Sweden. Vindora had a pro forma turnover in 2016 of SEK 833 million and a

Viking FSTR stops cruising on 17 October 2017

Viking Line hired the catamaran Viking FSTR to run the Helsinki–Tallinn route this summer and up until the 22nd of October. However, due to technical reasons Viking FSTR will be taken out of commission a few days earlier than originally scheduled.This summer, Viking Line significantly increased its capacity on the popular Helsinki–Tallinn route from April to October by hiring the catamaran Viking FSTR, which is capable of travelling the distance in less than two hours. Due to technical challenges faced over the last few days, Viking Line has decided to take the vessel out of commission a

Thomas Engelhart to leave Scandic Hotels

Scandic Hotels has announced today that Thomas Engelhart, Chief Commercial Officer and member of Scandic’s Executive Committee, will leave the company. From today, Scandic’s President & CEO, Even Frydenberg, will temporarily assume responsibility for the company’s commercial operations.Thomas Engelhart has successfully driven and strengthened our commercial operations with positive results for the company. We are very grateful for his work and high level of dedication. In our discussions over the past few months it has become clear that Thomas and I have different views on how to work

Transportation: Innovative composite designs reduce weight and cost

EXEL COMPOSITES BLOGOperators of rail and road transportation are under increasing pressure to reduce energy and fuel consumption and lower total cost of ownership. Composite materials enable new design concepts that weigh less, carry more load, last longer and require less maintenance than metals, without compromising safety. These benefits are already being exploited by market leaders such as MAN, Siemens and Bombardier and will ensure their continued adoption in this competitive market.   Today's rail, coach and bus operators compete in an ever changing and more challenging

Invitation to presentation of LeoVegas third quarter 2017

LeoVegas interim report for the third quarter 2017 will be published at 08:00 CET on October 25, 2017. A webcast telephone conference will be held at 09:00 CET the same day, where Gustaf Hagman, CEO and President, and Viktor Fritzén, CFO, will present the results for the third quarter 2017. A possibility will be given to ask questions via the webcast and follow the presentation live. The webcast will be accessible at: · https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/4pk3b55e                  To participate in the conference call by phone, please call one of the following numbers: · SE:

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is coming to Södertälje for the Children’s Climate Prize 2017!

Telge Energi is very proud to announce that this year's honorary guest at the Children’s Climate Prize, apart from the 2017 finalists and winners of course, is last year’s winner Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. The award ceremony and dinner is entirely located at Tom Tits Experiment in Södertälje. In a climate smart-theme, about 250 specially invited guests will celebrate the young climate heroes of 2017.The first prize was awarded the inspiring climate warrior Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, 16, USA. Since his visit to Sweden last year with a noted Skavlan guest appearance he’s been travelling all

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is coming to Södertälje for the Children’s Climate Prize 2017!

Telge Energi is very proud to announce that this year's honorary guest at the Children’s Climate Prize, apart from the 2017 finalists and winners of course, is last year’s winner Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. The award ceremony and dinner is entirely located at Tom Tits Experiment in Södertälje. In a climate smart-theme, about 250 specially invited guests will celebrate the young climate heroes of 2017.[Xiuhtezcatl Tonatiuh Martinez 1w] The first prize was awarded the inspiring climate warrior Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, 16, USA. Since his visit to Sweden last year with a noted Skavlan guest appearance

Iron Maiden Mascot Eddie Invades Angry Birds Evolution

Angry Birds Brings the Thunder in Halloween TributeEspoo, Finland – Oct. 16, 2017 –  Run to the Hills as Rovio Entertainment, the creators of the international phenomenon Angry Birds pays tribute to heavy metal legends, Iron Maiden, with an epic Halloween collaboration in Angry Birds Evolution.  As one of the most recognisable figures in the world of metal, Eddie, the iconic mascot of Iron Maiden, will be a special playable character as “Eddie the Bird” in Angry Birds Evolution this Halloween season. “Our team is filled with massive Iron Maiden fans and Eddie was both our first choice

Members of Glaston Corporation’s Nomination Board

GLASTON CORPORATION               Stock Exchange Release 16.10.2017 at 15.00Members of Glaston Corporation’s Nomination BoardGlaston Corporation’s shareholders’ Nomination Board consists of the four largest shareholders registered in the shareholders’ register of the company as of the first working day in September in the year concerned and of the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, who serves as an advisory member of the Nomination Board.Based on the ownership on 1 September 2017, the following have been selected as members of Glaston’s Nomination Board:Thomas Ahlström (AC

Axactor acquires an Auto Loan Portfolio in Spain from major European car manufacturer

Oslo, 16 October 2017 - Axactor has acquired an Auto Loan Portfolio in Spain from one of the major European car manufacturers, the total outstanding balance was close to EURO 100m and there were more than 10.000 claims in the portfolio. The portfolio contains a high level of cases in the legal process and contains a high quality of data and documentation. The acquisition will be closed with a co-investment partner, Plataforma Legal, taking a minority interest along with providing specialist collection services. The combination of Axactor and Plataforma Legal was a key factor in successfully

Norwegian Competition Authority has approved the sale of Apetit’s seafood business to Insula AS

Apetit Plc, Stock Exchange Release on 16 October, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Norwegian Competition Auhority has approved the transaction in which Apetit sells its seafood business in Finland, Norway and Sweden to the Norwegian based seafood group Insula AS. The parties have agreed to pursue the completion of the transaction on 31 October 2017. Apetit Plc announced on 29 June 2017, that it had signed an agreement on selling its seafood business in Finland, Sweden and Norway to Insula AS, a group of specialized and traditional seafood companies in Norway, Sweden and Denmark producing and selling

The protector of the oceans receives the Volvo Environment Prize

One of the world´s most innovative researchers into the future of the oceans and marine life, Professor Rashid Sumaila, receives the Volvo Environment Prize for 2017. He is an economist who has challenged traditional ways of marine governance and has introduced new ways of thinking, such as protecting the high seas as a “fish bank” for the world.Professor Rashid Sumaila is Director of the Fisheries Economics Research Unit, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Scientists here have been compiling statistics for years, clearly demonstrating that

Wire items from Velleuer in electric post cars in Germany

Deutsche Post DHL Group's StreetScooter GmbH has worked hard to make e-mobility standard practice in the logistics industry. The German Lesjöfors company Velleuer is supplying wire rod items to the vehicles.  Thanks to an array of StreetScooter vehicles, together withmore than 10,000 e-bikes and e-trikes, Deutsche Post DHL Group today operates the largest electric fleet in Germany. StreetScooter is the name of the DHL subsidiary that self-develops the e-mobility vehicles. Deutsche Post DHL Group plans to replace its entire mail and parcel delivery fleet in the mid-term with electric

Receipt of first payment under RSA

16 October 2017      Genel Energy plc       Receipt of first payment under Receivable Settlement Agreement  Genel Energy plc ('Genel' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce that the Company has received its first override payment from the Kurdistan Regional Government ('KRG') under the Receivable Settlement Agreement, effective as of 01 August 2017. The payment of $6.03 million constitutes full settlement of the Genel override invoice submitted to the KRG in early September, and represents 4.5% of Tawke gross field revenues for the month of August 2017. An entitlement

#17-965 Delisting of Instruments issued by BNP Paribas Issuance B.V.

After the end of today’s trading, 2 Instruments issued by BNP Paribas Issuance B.V. will be delisted from NDX Sweden. For more details see attached files. For further information concerning this NDX notice please contact: NDX Listing on +46 8 566 390 10 or at ndxlist@ngm.se Nordic Growth Market NGM ABAbout NDX Nordic derivatives Exchange (NDX) is a market for listing and trading of derivatives and other structured products. The market is operated by Nordic Growth Market (www.ngm.se), a regulated exchange under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

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