EmbryoGlue® increases the chances of the infertile having children

A study which shows that significantly more (63%) patients had children when EmbryoGlue® was used, compared with the control group, was presented at the ongoing ESHRE conference in Stockholm. Vitrolife’s patented medium EmbryoGlue® is used when reintroducing embryos in connection with assisted fertilization.We have now shown that EmbryoGlue® results in more babies being born compared with traditional products, irrespective of the day when the embryos are reintroduced, says Dr. Basak Balaban, who works at the American Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The independent Cochrane report has

Cambridge is more entrepreneurial than Oxford, research shows

Forget the Oxford and Cambridge boat race: on the measure that matters, Cambridge is easily the better placeAccording to figures calculated by Accountz, the City of Cambridge is significantly more entrepreneurial than Oxford.The data shows that Cambridge has a business for every 21 people, whereas Oxford lags behind with a business shared between 26 people.According to Quentin Pain, chairman of Accountz, “Cambridge beats Oxford because the best science students in the country are attracted to its university. They graduate, and create high-technology firms in the area, doing everything

Visiting Iceland? Please don’t eat the locals

Repo rate raised 0.25 percentage points to 2.0 per cent

The Swedish economy is growing at a good rate, although international developments are marked by uncertainty. CPI inflation is high at present as a result of rising mortgage rates. At the same time, underlying inflationary pressures remain low, but are expected to increase as economic activity strengthens. The Executive Board of the Riksbank has decided to raise the repo rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.0 per cent to stabilise inflation around the target of 2 per cent and resource utilisation around a normal level. The forecast for the repo rate is held unchanged.Swedish economy stable

IK has agreed to acquire French food ingredient manufacturer Savena

The European private equity firm IK Investment Partners (IK) has agreed to acquire, subject to customary conditions precedent, the French food ingredient manufacturer Savena from Azulis Capital and Céréa Capital. Final closing is expected within 4 weeks. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.Savena designs and produces ingredient-based functional and culinary solutions for the food industry. It was founded in 1988 by its current CEO Eric Terré. The company operates in four business areas: taste solutions (aromatic ingredients), meat solutions (functional ingredients),

DOF Subsea UK Secures Contract with Tullow Oil

Aberdeen-based specialist subsea service company DOF Subsea UK, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has secured a contract with Tullow Oil to provide Jumper/Spool Installation services from its new multipurpose support vessel, the Skandi Constructor in Ghana. The scope of work includes Jumper/Spool Design, Engineering, Fabrication and Installation. The project will last for approximately 20 days and is scheduled to start in September 2011 and is worth approximately $4.3 million. For further information please contact: CEO Mons S. Aase, tel.; +47 91 66 10 12

Peab acquires asphalt company in Norway

Peab has signed an agreement to acquire 65 per cent of the shares in Terje Hansen AS. The company conducts manufacturing and paving of asphalt in the greater Oslo area. Terje Hansen has about 45 employees and had sales amounting to NOK 144 million during 2010. The acquisition is dependent on the approval of the Norwegian Competition Authorities. We consider Terje Hansen as a good addition to our Norwegian asphalt operation and the company has a very good reputation in the market. With two strategically positioned asphalt plants, it gives excellent opportunities for our development in

LightLab receives grant from the Swedish Energy Agency

The research and development company LightLab Sweden AB, which develops a new energy efficient lighting technology without mercury and other hazardous materials, and the Department of Theoretical Chemistry at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have received a positive response from the Swedish Energy Agency on an application for funding of a research project on development of quantum dot based phosphors for lighting applications.The grant has a value of SEK 1.3 million during 2011 and 2012 for the project intending to develop a light powder with considerably increased lifetime,

REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN ASTRAZENECA PLC

Further to the announcement of its irrevocable, non-discretionary share repurchase programme for the period 9 May 2011 to 26 August 2011, AstraZeneca PLC announced that under the terms of that programme it purchased for cancellation 136,691 ordinary shares of AstraZeneca PLC at a price of 3148 pence per share on 4 July 2011. Upon the cancellation of these shares, the number of shares in issue will be 1,366,083,838. A C N KempCompany Secretary5 July 2011

Information in the market regarding 180 MW frame agreement in Sweden

Vestas can confirm that Eolus Vind AB and Vestas have signed a frame agreement for 180 MW in Sweden. When the individual orders within the frame agreement become firm and unconditional and if the size of the individual orders qualifies to be announced as company announcements, Vestas will immediately thereafter make a company announcement concerning this. Vestas discloses this announcement based on Vestas’ obligation as a Danish listed company, ref. the Securities Trading Act, section 27(2). Contact details:Vestas Wind Systems A/S, DenmarkPeter W. Kruse, Senior Vice President,

Production June 2011

Stavanger, 5 July 2011: Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco, OSE:NOR) in June 2011 produced 8,125 barrels of oil equivalents (boe) per day. Net realized oil price was USD 104 per boe after adjustments for oil put options, inventory and NGL and gas prices. Total production from the Siri area fields in June was about 9,600 boe/day (3,375 boe/day net to Noreco). Production was shut down for 12 days due to planned maintenance. Noreco's equity production per field: Siri 900 boe/day, Nini East 1,500 boe/day, Nini 700 boe/day, Cecilie 275 boe/day. Brage produced on average close to 25,000

Lindab's new website simplifies construction

Lindab has launched a new website where professional and private customers, as well as investors and media, can easily find what they are looking for.   The development work has been based on a detailed analysis of user requirements and the most significant improvements are the new powerful search function and the user-friendly interface that, for example, makes it much quicker and easier to find retailers.   President and CEO, David Brodetsky, comments: "We are very pleased to have launched an attractive website that simplifies our customers' search for solutions to their

Metsä Tissue Oyj signs credit agreement to finance investment in Poland

Metsä Tissue Oyj has signed a new credit agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. The credit agreement is split into two tranches totalling near EUR 37.0 million, with maturities of approximately nine and eleven years. The loan will go towards financing the purchase and construction of two new tissue machines in Krapkowice, Poland.Further information: Markus Holm, CFO, Metsä Tissue, tel. +358 10 465 4580Ari-Pekka Latti, Group Treasurer, Metsäliitto Group, tel. +358 10 465 4255

Fabege lets premises in Kungsholmen to Swedish Contingencies Agency

Fabege has signed a six-year lease with the Swedish Contingencies Agency, which is to let premises in the Klamparen 10 property, Fleminggatan in Stockholm. The lease pertains to 5,040 sqm of office space at an annual rent of SEK 16m. Occupancy is scheduled for June 2012. The property is currently undergoing total interior renovation in the form of a new floor plan, new surfaces and new technical installations. A lease for the same property has already been signed with the National Agency for Education, which is letting about 9,000 sqm of office space. As a result of the latest lease, 80

Point acquires TS3 Services Ltd.

Point, the leading European provider of electronic payment solutions strengthens its UK market position with the acquisition of TS3 Services Ltd, a leading UK provider of secure transaction services.London 1 July 2011 – Point and TS3 today announced that Point has acquired TS3 Services Ltd, a leading UK provider of secure transaction solutions.  Point is one of the leading providers of electronic payment solutions in europe with representation throughout the Nordic, Baltic, French and UK markets. TS3 is a leading provider of secure transaction solutions for electronic payment and other

Kvaerner Prospectus Supplement; Update on Longview; Conditions to Consummation of the Demerger

5 July 2011 - The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (Nw. Finanstilsynet) has informed Kvaerner that its prospectus supplement dated 4 July 2011 - containing supplemental information relating to the Longview project and resolutions of the Board of Directors of Aker Solutions and Kvaerner - has been approved. Update on the Longview project: Kvaerner has been informed that Longview Power LLC (Longview), the owner of the Longview project, has issued a demand for payment under a letter of credit supplied by Kvaerner for the project, while Kvaerner North American Construction Inc. (

Kvaerner Prospectus Supplement; Update on Longview; Conditions to Consummation of the Demerger

5 July 2011 - The Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (Nw. Finanstilsynet) has informed Kvaerner that its prospectus supplement dated 4 July 2011 - containing supplemental information relating to the Longview project and resolutions of the Board of Directors of Aker Solutions and Kvaerner - has been approved. Update on the Longview project:Kvaerner has been informed that Longview Power LLC (Longview), the owner of the Longview project, has issued a demand for payment under a letter of credit supplied by Kvaerner for the project, while Kvaerner North American Construction Inc. (a

NOBINA AB INTERIM REPORT March 1 – May 31, 2011

FIRST QUARTER (March 1 – May 31, 2011) · Sales reached SEK 1,814 million (1,729), an increase of 4.9% or SEK 85 million. · Operating profit of SEK 60 million (48), an improvement of SEK 12 million. Positive impact in regional traffic and adverse developments in interregional traffic. · Earnings for the period amounted to SEK -12 million (1), negatively affected primarily by an unrealized exchange rate loss on the Senior Notes. Earnings per share amounted to SEK -0.47 (0.04). · Cash flow from the operations was SEK 147 million (147). Cash flow after net investments amounted to

Det norske sells in the North Sea

Det norske oljeselskap ASA has sold a 15 percent interest in production license 450 to North Energy ASA.The license is located in block 7/12 in the North Sea, southwest of the Ula field. Drilling of the prospect Storebjørn is planned for in the fourth quarter of 2011 with the jack-up rig Mærsk Guardian.Det norske is the operator, and will after the transaction hold a 60 percent interest in the license. Partners are North Energy with a 15 percent interest, and Dana Petroleum Norway with 25 percent.The sale is part of Det norske's continuous effort to diversify and optimize its

BHS welcomes end to gas storage plans

The British Horse Society welcomes Star Energy’s decision to abandon its plans to develop gas storage facilities in the Albury area.The British Horse Society campaigned with other organisations against the planning application, which would have had a serious negative effect on riding in the area. The success of the campaign demonstrates that by working with other like-minded objectors equestrian issues can contribute to successfully defeating planning applications. BHS County Access and Bridleways Officer forSurrey, Avril Sleeman, said: “If this development had proceeded it would have

NEW SALES DIRECTOR FOR CROWN LIFT TRUCKS

SUNBURY, 4 July 2011 IMMEDIATE: Crown Lift Trucks appoints Jon Buckley as Sales Director.Crown Lift Trucks has appointed Jon Buckley as its new sales director. Joining the company in September 2010, Jon has extensive experience working in the materials handling industry and his promotion to Sales Director comes at an exciting time for Crown which is enjoying buoyant sales with the introduction of new models and technological advancements. Jon Buckley will be responsible for all aspects of sales for Crown Lift Trucks in the UK and he intends to place specific emphasis on developing

ProcureCon 2011

Which companies would you like to benchmark against?Procurecon 2011 features P&G, Air France, Rolls-Royce, Mars, Nokia andToyotacase studies! ProcureCon 2011  takes place in Brussels on 8-10 November. Now in its 14th year, ProcureCon builds on a strong reputation for bringing together over 250 procurement thought leaders from a wide range of industries across Europe (delegates from 22 different countries attended in 2010). You will hear

lunch! show wins Best UK Trade Show Award for second year running!

Diversified UK’s lunch! food to go trade show has won “Best Trade Show Exhibition – under 2,000m2” for the second consecutive year at the Association of Event Organisers’ annual Excellence Awards, which are widely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ for the live events and exhibition industry. lunch! scooped the prestigious award ahead of rivals E-Health Media and Ocean Media at the AEO’s annual awards ceremony, which was attended by more than 1,200 industry professionals on Friday 1 July, at ExCeL London.  One of the few companies this year to receive multiple nominations, Brighton-based

NEW TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR SPEARHEADS ROBINSON WILLEY GROWTH