Hotel and restaurant chain Royal Ravintolat prepares to grow in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area

Finnish private equity company Intera Partners is investing in the largest privately held hotel and restaurant group in Finland, Royal Ravintolat Oy. The current owners, the Saari and Hynninen families, will remain significant minority owners after the transaction, which is being undertaken to prepare Royal Ravintolat Oy for expansion and a changing market situation in the metropolitan area.The hotel and restaurant industry in the Helsinki area is expected to grow despite the economic uncertainty of the near future. The €1.2 billion hotel and restaurant market in the metropolitan area is

Atlantic Coast Media Group Named NJ’s #1 Fastest Growing Company by NJBIZ

Booming Jersey City beauty company continues growth while building strong fundamentalsNovember 22, 2011 – Jersey City, NJ – Atlantic Coast Media Group  (ACMG) today announced that the company has been named #1 in the NJBIZ  list of  New Jersey’s 2011 Fifty Fastest Growing Companies.  NJBIZ  is New Jersey’s premiere publication solely devoted to business news in the state. Atlantic Coast Media Group was founded by Andrew Surwilo and Thomas Shipley in 2005 and is the parent company of luxury beauty brands Hydroxatone® 

Horace Mann accepting applications for Lincoln Fellowship through Facebook photo contest

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Nov. 22, 2011 – Educators across the country have an opportunity to win a unique fellowship to study the legacy of Abraham Lincoln during the “Abe Across America” photo contest , sponsored by The Horace Mann Companies.Since 2005, Horace Mann has teamed up with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to offer the Horace Mann-Lincoln Fellowship. This program, which includes travel costs, hotel accommodations and most meals, gives 50 educators the opportunity to visit Mr. Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield, Ill. to study

Dollar General Named to Training Magazine’s Top 125 List

Discount retailer recognized for its commitment to employee trainingGOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (November 22, 2011) – Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has been named to Training magazine’s annual Top 125 list. Training, the leading business publication for learning and development professionals, ranks companies’ excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. “Dollar General is committed to ensuring our employees have the right tools and training to succeed in our ever-changing, fast-paced environment,” said Bob Ravener, Dollar General’s executive vice president and

Don't let your mood change with the seasons - lighten up with Lumie

Cambridge-based light therapy specialist, Lumie, and scientific experts reveal how the change in seasons can have an effect on our healthNow the clocks have ‘fallen back’, this time of year marks the start of winter. With russet red leaves falling from trees, temperatures plummeting and available light levels taking a dip, we move one step closer towards winter. With an estimated seven per cent of people in the UK thought to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder1 leading light therapy specialist, Lumie, is launching new Lumie Desklamp to help those affected by the condition. Light has

IAR Systems delivers complete starter kit for high-performance STM32F407ZG microcontroller

Uppsala, Sweden—November 22, 2011—IAR Systems® today announces a new 32-bit kit for STMicroelectronics’ first ARM Cortex-M4 based microcontroller series—STM32 F4. IAR KickStart Kit™ for STM32F407ZG includes an evaluation board featuring an STM32F407ZG microcontroller, an IAR J-Link Lite debug probe for ST’s Cortex-M devices providing JTAG and SWD connections to the board, and a CD with software tools, example projects, and board support packages for different RTOSes. The STM32 F4 series is the highest-performance ARM Cortex-M processor-based microcontroller range in the market.

BinaryDistribution launches mediAvatar Presentation Toolkit Ultimate

Get maximum exposure for your presentations!Aylesbury, UK, November 22nd 2011, BinaryDistribution has announced the release of mediAvatar Presentation Toolkit Ultimate. mediAvatar Presentation Toolkit Ultimate is a powerful, easy to use and versatile PowerPoint to video converter offering the most ideal way to convert your PowerPoint presentations to different format video files. Convert and transfer PowerPoint presentations to playback on the device of your choice whenever and wherever you need them! Presentation Toolkit Ultimate includes: · PowerPoint to DVD Converter –

H+H International A/S - Key figures for the period 1 January to 30 September 2011

Company Announcement No. 251, 2011 Copenhagen, Denmark, 2011-11-22 16:45 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   H+H International A/SDampfærgevej 3, 3rd Floor2100 Copenhagen ØDenmarkTelephone: +45 35 27 02 00www.HplusH.com   Key figures for the period 1 January to 30 September 2011 · Third-quarter revenue was DKK 367 million (2010: DKK 353 million). Revenue for the first three quarters was DKK 998 million (2010: DKK 932 million). · Third-quarter EBITDA was DKK 37 million (2010: DKK 22 million). EBITDA for the first three quarters was DKK 71 million (2010: DKK 15 million).

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Swebus launches west coast price guarantee

Express bus company Swebus is the only company in the travel industry to introduce a price guarantee for its customers. “We are preparing for the tougher competition that we’ll face thanks to public transport deregulation,” says Swebus press officer Ingvar Ryggesjö.“Swebus wants to have the lowest prices of all express bus companies and from now onwards we will be giving our passengers a refund if they find another express bus company offering a lower price on the same route,” says Swebus press officer Ingvar Ryggesjö. “Express buses are already known for their low prices compared with rail

Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day – summary of the business updates

Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day, held today in Copenhagen, Denmark, started with a presentation by Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group.  He announced a new organization, consisting of three selling divisions. Process Technology Division, Equipment Division and the newly formed Marine & Diesel Division. As per the first quarter report 2012, Alfa Laval’s public financial reporting will reflect this new structure.“Alfa Laval has almost doubled in size since the present organizational structure was set up 10 years ago,” said Lars Renström. “By combining the recently

Glasgow’s latest luxury hotel is soaring high

Grasshoppers wows guests with style, service and comfort, and beats the drum for Scottish artTuesday 22 November 2011 It may be small, but Glasgow’s latest luxury hotel – Grasshoppers Glasgow – is flying high after soaring through the ranks of a popular travel website to become one of the city’s best rated hotels. The new penthouse hotel has wowed guests with its stylish contemporary rooms, stunning views overlooking Glasgow, and eye catching displays of Scottish art, including photographs by former Buzzcocks drummer John Maher. And there was another boost for the team at

EU must act now on labour rights in Georgia

The ITUC has applauded the decision by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to examine whether Georgia should continue to receive US trade preferences in view of the poor labour rights record of President Saakashvili’s government.The USTR action follows a request submitted by the AFL-CIO. The European Union has so far refused to take similar action, even though its rules for trade preferences have stronger labour standards for beneficiary countries than does the US. “Europe has strong social values, and it is deeply disappointing that in relation to Georgia, they are not

Nine new vendors introduced at Linde Distributor Association meeting

Pennsylvania’s Direct Wire and Cable repeats as Vendor of the YearMurray Hill & New Providence, New Jersey, U.S., November 22, 2011 – Nine new vendors participated in a trade show for the more than 40 industrial gas distributors who attended the 16th annual meeting of the Linde Distributor Association  (LDA) held in Las Vegas, Nevada in late October. The annual meeting provides the opportunity for LDA members to share ideas for business improvement and to network with preferred vendors. The trade show event allowed the new vendors to introduce their products and

Report from the Extraordinary General Meeting: SEK 5 per share to be transferred to Sectra shareholders

Today, the IT and medical technology company Sectra held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the company’s headquarters in Linköping, Sweden. Pursuant to the Board’s proposal, the EGM resolved that SEK 5 per share be transferred to shareholders through a 2:1 share split, combined with a mandatory redemption process and stock dividend. All in all, the decision entails that SEK 184,210,440 will be repaid to shareholders.The reason for the transfer is Sectra’s strong financial position, with an equity/assets ratio of 64% on the most recent reporting date. Sectra’s financial position for

Linde expert to explain technology and global applications of laser welding

Mississauga, Canada, November 22, 2011 -- Laser welding is a fast-growing method of joining metals in many manufacturing industries around the world because of its speed, quality of weld and high flexibility. The development of this unique manufacturing technique, its current applications, and its future will be discussed at a meeting to be held by the Canadian Welding Association’s Golden Triangle Chapter at the Quality Hotel and Suites Convention Centre in Woodstock, Ontario on November 23, 2011. Dr. Joe Berkmanns, national technical manager-manufacturing for Linde Canada, will be the

Cranfield establishes Evergreen Fund to support growing businesses

The newly launched Evergreen Fund which has been established through the generosity of past participants of Cranfield’s Business Growth and Development Programme (BGP), will enable aspiring entrepreneurs, who might not otherwise be able, to participate in the Cranfield BGP in order to grow and develop their businesses. A donation from serial entrepreneurs Paul Tombs, who attended the Cranfield BGP in 2006, and his business partner Dominic McGuinness has initiated the Evergreen fund.  Paul commented:  “The BGP has been so vital to the development and success of our businesses over the

Neutricks® Study Results Presented at European College of Veterinary Behavioral Medicine

Madison, Wis (November 22, 2011) Quincy Animal Health, a leader in canine cognitive health, is pleased to announce, Dr. Gary Landsberg, DVM, a board certified veterinary behaviorist and diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, will be presenting research which demonstrates Neutricks®, an apoaequorin based supplement is able to significantly improve cognitive function in senior dogs. The research will be presented Sunday the 27thof November at the 2011 European Veterinary Behavior Meeting annual meeting held by both the European College of Veterinary Behavioral Medicine (

Independence Blue Cross launches new Blue Solutions® plans to meet small and mid-sized business needs

Brokers predict the new plans, with additional flexibility, will be winners with their clientsPhiladelphia, PA — November 22, 2011 —Independence Blue Cross  (IBC) announces the launch of the new and enhanced popular Blue Solutions ®  health care plans designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses that employ between 2 and 99 people. Small businesses with 2 to 50 employees now have access to enhanced, more flexible Blue Solutions plans, while businesses with 51 to 99 employees can

Tele2 Austria acquires internet service provider Silver Server

Stockholm - Tele2 AB (Tele2), (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: TEL2 A and TEL2 B) today announced that its Austrian organisation will acquire internet service provider Silver Server, which specialises in serving business customers. Tele2 will pay in cash approximately SEK 110 million on a cash and debt free basis. Completion is expected following approval from the Austrian Competition Authorities. The acquisition will give Tele2 Austria a stronger presence in the B2B market, and reinforce its position as Austria's leading alternative telecoms provider. In 2010, Silver Server had net sales of

DHL Launches DHL Smart Sentry, First Tracking Technology to Meet FAA Specifications and Win Commercial Airline Approval

· Real-time locator with global analytics available for time-sensitive, high-value cargo · DHL partners with leading global commercial airlines to offer improved tracking capabilitiesPlantation, Fla.: November 22, 2011 – DHL, the world's leading international express and logistics provider, today announced that it has launched DHL Smart Sentry, a wireless locator device for high-value cargo that provides real-time tracking data for increased security. It is the first device of its kind with an FAA compliant certification procedure that can be used safely on approved commercial airlines

Veidekke ASA : Financial Calendar 2012

Publication dates for quarterly reports: 4th quarter/result for year 2011: 16 February, 1st quarter 2012: 11 May, 2nd quarter 2012: 14 August, 3rd quarter 2012: 8 November. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 10 May 2012 at 5 p.m. For further information, please contact Jørgen G. Michelet, phone +47 21 05 77 22.  This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

NEW WEBSITE SHOWS ADVANTAGES OF GLASS PACKAGING

News release 22nd November 2011Glass packaging specialist Beatson Clark has launched its new website illustrating the advantageous health and environmental properties of the packaging material. In a recent European Packaging Survey by TNS, it is claimed that an overwhelming majority of European consumers (84%) have a strong preference for certain consumer products in glass packaging. Charlotte Taylor, Marketing Manager for Beatson Clark, commented: “Consumer demand for products packaged in glass is growing. With glass being 100% infinitely recyclable and totally inert, it is a