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Volvo pioneers autonomous, self-driving refuse truck in the urban environment

In the latest research and development in self-driving vehicles, Volvo Group, together with Swedish waste and recycling specialists Renova, is testing a pioneering autonomous refuse truck that has the potential to be used across the urban environment. The project explores how automation can contribute to enhanced traffic safety, improved working conditions and lower environmental impact.“There is amazing potential to transform the swift pace of technical developments in automation into practical benefits for customers and, more broadly, society in general. Our self-driving refuse truck is

Atlas Copco opens U.S. manufacturing plant

Stockholm, Sweden, May 17, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, today inaugurates a manufacturing plant in the United States that will increase productivity for construction customers and boost safety for hospitals.Atlas Copco has invested MUSD 25 (MSEK 220) in the brand-new factory in Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States. The plant will manufacture portable compressors and generators for the construction market, as well as medical gas products for hospitals. Some 330 employees will work at the facility.  “This state-of-the-art factory will

Safety in focus when Volvo Trucks and Renova test autonomous refuse truck

Together with Swedish waste management company Renova, Volvo Trucks is currently testing and researching how automated vehicles can contribute to safer, more efficient refuse handling and create a better working environment for drivers. The automated systems being tested are in principle the same as those fitted to the autonomous Volvo truck operating in the Kristineberg Mine in northern Sweden since autumn 2016.“Driving a heavy commercial vehicle in an urban residential area with narrow streets and vulnerable road users naturally imposes major demands on safety, even when the vehicle’s

Nuevolution AB (publ) announces its results for the third quarter 2016/17

Stockholm, 17 May 2017. Nuevolution AB (publ) announces its report for the third quarter 2016/17. The report is available on the company’s home page (www.nuevolution.com). The following is taken from the quarterly report. Third quarter 2016/17 (January-March 2017) summary Financials · Third quarter: Net sales amounted to SEK 1.6 million (6.0). First nine months: SEK 114.4 million (18.2). · Third quarter: Operating costs were SEK 31.4 million (27.6). First nine months: SEK 96.0 million (93.4). · Third quarter: Operating result was SEK -29.8 million (-21.7). First nine months:

BIMobject and CADLine Ltd. sign cooperation agreement

BIMobject AB ("BIMobject") today announces that the company has signed a cooperation agreement with CADLine Ltd. ("CADLine"). CADLine will develop a BIMobject® App for its users, which will give them the ability to download BIM objects, digital versions of real building products, directly from the platform BIMobject® Cloud. By supporting each other's BIM technologies, the two companies will be able better to meet the needs of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals. CADLine is a Hungary-based technology company specialising in innovative design and data management

Stillfront Group AB: Stillfront issues MSEK 110 bond loan

PRESS RELEASEMay 17, 2017 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITHIN OR TO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, SOUTH AFRICA OR NEW ZEALAND OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS PRESS RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. Stillfront issues MSEK 110 bond loan in the Nordic corporate bond market Stillfront Group AB (publ) ("Stillfront" or "the Company") has today decided to issue a three-year senior secured bond in the amount of MSEK 110 with a final maturity in May 2020. The issue proceeds will increase Stillfront's financial

WntResearch provides update on the preparations for the start of a Phase 2 study with the drug candidate Foxy-5

WntResearch announces today the successful completion of the process development and manufacturing of a drug formulation to be used in the continued clinical development of Foxy-5. In addition, the company has received positive preliminary results from an ongoing retrospective study, which shows that the indication for Foxy-5 in the Phase 2 study can be extended from colon cancer to colorectal cancer.Patients treated so far with Foxy-5 have received an experimental drug formulation that complicates the logistics and is unsuitable for larger studies. WntResearch has therefore devoted

Now we're moving Kiruna

On Wednesday 24 May the first of a total of eight heritage buildings will be moved to its new location – the foot of Luossavaara Mountain. The first building to be moved is known as Arbetarbostaden B5.We are now beginning the relocation of a total of eight heritage buildings from the area impacted by mining to the new development site. During 2017 seven buildings will be moved to the foot of Luossavaara Mountain, overlooking the mountain massif and the mine site. In addition, the so-called Länsmansbostaden will be moved to the new urban core, east of the present urban centre. "Relocation

NOTICE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF HELIOSPECTRA AB (PUBL)

The shareholders of Heliospectra AB (publ), company reg. no 556695-2205, are hereby given notice to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 14 June 2017 at 10 AM in the company's offices at Frans Perssons Väg 6 in Gothenburg. Registration for the annual general meeting begins at 9 AM.Notice of intention to participate Any shareholder wishing to participate at the Annual General Meeting must: -           be entered in the share register maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB (previously VPC AB) as per Thursday, 8 June 2017; and -           provide notice of intention

Alimak Group signs new construction order with Canary Wharf Contractors to a value of approximately SEK 55 million in the UK

Alimak Group, market leaders in vertical access solutions, has been awarded the contract to provide equipment and services on the flagship 57-story residential skyscraper in the new Wood Wharf development in Canary Wharf, London. The project will run until 2020 with most of the equipment being delivered during 2017. The order includes high performance Construction Hoists with related services for the vertical access systems during the project. “This is the third large order we have received from the Canary Wharf Group recently in London and we are proud to extend our partnership on

Proact selected to provide operational and strategic IT services to UK public sector

Proact has been awarded a place on ESPO’s framework 644 for Consultancy Services which will allow the cloud service provider to supply both Operational IT Services and Strategic IT Services. This framework supports and is available to all public sector bodies across the UK.As a supplier to ESPO, a local authority owned purchasing and supply consortium, Proact will be able to provide its proven IT services to all UK public sector bodies, including (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, NHS, local authorities, police and emergency services, higher and further

Peptonic announces results of the exploratory part of its phase 2b study – provide further support for the launch of a non-prescription product

Stockholm, May 17th, 2017.  Peptonic Medical AB (publ) today announces that the results of the exploratory part of its clinical phase 2b study show comparable treatment effects to the first part (main study). In short, this means that no significant differences were found between placebo and oxytocin for any of the defined clinical endpoints, whereas the placebo gel gave a strong effect on the Most Bothersome Symptom (MBS). All study subjects of the placebo arm (10 out of 10) reported symptom relief and half of them were symptom free at the end of the treatment period.The objective of this

Hoist Kredit AB (publ) announces final results of its tender offer for its outstanding SEK notes

Hoist Kredit AB (publ) also announces effective date and extraordinary early redemption of its outstanding SEK notes NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISTRIBUTE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.Tender Offer regarding the Company’s outstanding Notes Hoist Kredit AB (publ) (the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hoist Finance AB (publ), today announces the final results of its invitation to all holders of the outstanding SEK 350,000,000 fixed term subordinated loan

RESULTS OF PLACING OF SHARES IN AHLSELL AB (PUBL)

PRICING PRESS RELEASE Not for publication, distribution or release directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan or Republic of South Africa or in any other jurisdiction in which offers or sales would be prohibited by applicable law. RESULTS OF PLACING OF SHARES IN AHLSELL AB (PUBL) 17 May 2017  Following the press release issued yesterday, Keravel S.à r.l., a company indirectly owned by CVC European Equity Fund V and CVC European Equity Tandem Fund (“Keravel”), has successfully completed the sale of 90 million shares equal

Rejlers signs framework agreement with Sandvik in Sweden

Sandvik has chosen Rejlers as a partner for its companies in Sweden. The agreement covers technical consulting services and runs for three years. This is evidence that earlier collaboration worked well and is now being deepened in a partnership.“The discussions we have conducted on how we view partnership and the possibility of offering comprehensive commitments are especially pleasing when it comes to this framework agreement,” says Mikael Limér, Regional Manager at Rejlers.Rejlers has a long-standing relationship with the history-rich Sandvik and this collaboration is now continuing and

New members in the Nynas Board of Directors

New members in the Nynas AB Board of directors are:Ysmel Serrano is appointed new chairman of the Board, replacing Orlando Chacin.Ysmel Serrano is Vice President of Trade and Supply PDVSA. He is born in 1978 and his nationality is Venezuelan.Conrad Keijzer is appointed new member of the Board, replacing Michiel Boersma.Conrad Keijzer is Executive Board member for Akzo Nobel and responsible for Performance Coatings. He is born in 1968 and his nationality is DutchFor further information, please contact:Hans Östlin, Communications Director Nynas ABEmail: hans.ostlin@nynas.comTel.:

Wilson Therapeutics AB (publ) Interim Report January 1 – March 31, 2017

Preparations for Phase 3 progressing according to planJanuary 1 – March 31, 2017 · Net sales amounted to SEK 0.0 M (0.0) · Loss for the period was SEK 31.4 M (loss: 22.3) · Loss per share, before and after dilution, totaled SEK 1.22 (loss: 17.62) · At March 31, cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 339.3 M (53.0) Significant events during the period  Extraordinary general meeting was held in January 2017 and resolved to implement a long term incentive program Significant events after the end of the period · Data from the successfully completed Phase 2 trial

Volati acquires Akademibokhandeln and Bokus

Volati AB is acquiring Akademibokhandeln Holding AB — Sweden’s leading book retailer with a successful omnichannel strategy and the online retailer Bokus — at an estimated enterprise value of around SEK 760 million. In 2016, the company had net sales of around SEK 1.8 billion and an EBITDA of SEK 125 million. The acquisition is expected to positively impact Volati’s earnings in 2017. Akademibokhandeln will comprise a new, fourth business area at Volati.Akademibokhandeln is the market leading book retailer in Sweden with a market share of about 35% of consumer book retailing and has a strong

Readly raises €13m Series B

Stockholm, Sweden: 17 May 2017: Readly, the digital magazine newsstand, today announced it has raised €13m in additional funding to drive the next stage of its development. The series B funding comes from Zouk Capital and Hermes GPE as well as from existing shareholders. In addition, Channel 4’s Commercial Growth Fund and Aggregate Media Fund also participated in the round. The company will use the funds to further its international expansion and support growth in its existing markets. “With the smartphone and tablet at the heart of providing entertainment and education, it is

UPM and FSC® announce a global strategic partnership

(UPM, Helsinki, 17 May 2017 at 09:00 EET) - UPM and the Forest Stewardship Council[®] (FSC) announce a global strategic partnership to develop solutions for advancing the uptake of FSC in the market. UPM and FSC signed the partnership agreement on the 16th of May 2017 during the FSC international members meeting in Karkkila, Finland. The partnership aims at delivering benefits to forest owners through FSC certification and to increase the FSC-certified wood supply. UPM has actively cooperated with FSC both on international and national level for several years. The company has been

Paradox Interactive Opens New Studio for Mobile Game Development

New mobile-focused team to reside in MalmöSTOCKHOLM — May 17, 2017 — Paradox Interactive, a global developer and publisher of games on all platforms, today announced the opening of a new studio which will focus on mobile game development. The new studio will operate in Malmö, a city in southern Sweden, and will consist of a small team of experienced developers focused on bringing mobile gamers the kind of deep, challenging experiences the world has come to expect from Paradox.Paradox’s new studio will join the city’s rapidly growing development community, working alongside such peers as

MyFC granted first Indian patent

The Indian Patent Office (Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks) has granted one of myFC's key patents. The patent is central to all myFC’s operations, whether it be smartphones, power banks or electric vehicles.The patent, numbered P7786IN00, covers vital parts of myFC’s fuel cell construction, specifically the thin and flexible design of the fuel cell. This design is the foundation of the unique fuel cell technology of the JAQ product family and the backbone of myFC’s offering toward both the telecom and automotive industries. The patent has previously been approved in

Sweco advices in power plant project in Rwanda to double national energy supply and reduce costs

Sweco has been engaged as advisors to significantly expand Rwanda’s power production with a new peat-fired power plant. Sweco’s energy experts have done feasibility studies, provided assistance during the tender and contract phase, and will now oversee project compliance during the construction process.The new peat power plant, located close to the Akanyaru river in southeast of Rwanda, will increase the country’s electricity production by 80 MW while reducing production costs and harmful emissions. The peat will be transported from near-by peat bogs and replaces, as a domestic energy

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Hemfosa Fastigheter acquires properties in Sweden at a value of approximately SEK 1 billion – with a focus on community service properties

Hemfosa has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of five properties in Örnsköldsvik at an underlying property value of approximately MSEK 858. About 40 percent of the rental value is derived from publicly funded tenants, and the largest tenant is the Municipality of Örnsköldsvik. Hemfosa has also acquired a community service property in the Boländerna area of Uppsala, with office for the Swedish Migration Agency. The purchase amounts to MSEK 145 and Hemfosa is investing an additional MSEK 55 in an ongoing refurbishment. The acquisitions will strengthen Hemfosa’s position, both in

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