The ride of a lifetime – and all for a good cause!

Sixteen challengers have just returned from a big adventure in Bulgaria after completing the BHS Spartacus Riding Challenge 2011.The first two teams of Challenge riders spent a week in the mountains of Southern Bulgaria raising £10,000 in aid of BHS Welfare. The treks covered some 150 miles from Trigrad to Melnik for week one and in reverse for week two. Riding through mountain ranges including the Rhodopi range, the Slavyanka Mountains and the mighty Pirin Mountains which soar above the ancient wine producing town of Melnik, the Challengers galloped through forests and meadows, camping

Asia-Pacific region to account for 43% of the world paint additives market in 2016

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report.According to the Paint Additives Market to 2016   rheology modifiers and biocides will push the market to 2016. The report provides deep analysis of the global paint additives market and provides forecasts of both volume and production up to 2016 for regions -North America,Europe, Asia Pacific, South andCentral America,Middle East andAfrica. Worldwide market for paint additives has risen continually

Basware delivers invoice automation and e-invoicing solutions to Tokmanni Oy

Basware delivers invoice automation and e-invoicing solutions to Tokmanni OyBasware Corporation stock exchange release  June 30, 2011 at 16:25 Basware has agreed to deliver purchase Basware Invoice Automation and e-invoicing solutions to Tokmanni Oy as a service (SaaS). The value of the deal isnot disclosed. The services will be taken into use in Tokmanni's financialshared service center by the end of 2011. Basware Invoice Automation solution to be delivered as SaaS includes BaswareInvoice Processing, Basware Contract Matching and Basware Order Matching. The e-invoicing solution

CHANGE IN NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES IN HiQ DURING JUNE

As of the 30 June 2011 the number of outstanding shares in HiQ International AB amount to 52 751 523 shares, following an increase of the number of shares of 448 800 shares in total. These shares were issued in connection with subscription of new shares in relation to the warrant program issued in 2009 (with subscription period in 2011) directed towards employees of the HiQ group. For further information, please contact: Fredrik Malm, CFO and Head of IR HiQ, tel: +46 8 588 90 000, +46 704 200 017 HiQ discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Market Act

Upskilling the UK biotechnology sector

The National Skills Academy Process Industries has started to engage employers in the biotechnology sector as part of the extension to its services.It was announced by Skills Manager John Hayes in January that the National Skills Academy Process Industries was extending its remit to include biotechnology and composites. Work is now underway engaging employers in these industries and ensuring that training provision is matched with employer needs. "Composites and biotechnology are highly competitive sectors around the world and both are poised for substantial growth. If we want to secure

DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE - ADD SOME FIREWORKS TO YOUR FOURTH OF JULY RECIPES FROM CABOT® CREAMERY COOPERATIVE

USDA’s MyPlate™ Food Guidelines Focus on Less Is More In Your DietCABOT, Vt. (June 30, 2011) — Fire up the grill, break out the sparklers and get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in a big way by going small!  Seriously?  You bet!  You can celebrate America’s 235th birthday with a great big barbeque or picnic bash, and do it in a healthy, but still delicious, way, following the USDA’s MyPlate  dietary food guidelines.“With the introduction of the USDA’s new MyPlate  dietary guidelines, never has the concept of ‘less is more’

Pricer increases the number of shares by 0.7 %

In June, Pricer issued 797,610 Class B shares in relation to an option program for employees. The total number of shares has increased to 107,500,414, an increase of 0.7 %. This information is made public in accordance with the Swedish law on trading with financial instruments (“lagen om handel med finansiella instrument”). For further information, please contact:Harald Bauer, CFO at Pricer AB: +46 8 505 582 00 In its capacity as issuer, Pricer AB is releasing the information in this press release in accordance with the Swedish Securities Exchange Act (2007:528). The

Orkla ASA - Investor Day invitation

Please find attached an invitation to the Orkla ASA Investor Day in London on Wednesday 14 September 2011 at:   London Stock Exchange 10 Paternoster Square London EC4M 7LS   The programme is included in the attached and will cover a strategic and financial update of the Group's operations, and include in-depth presentations on the development of the business segments.   To register for the event, please follow the link:http://invite.taylor-rafferty.com/_orkla/london_2011/Default.htm   Please contact Julie Ryan at King Worldwide Investor Relations if you have

Study Shows Mammograms Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths by 30 Percent

PA Breast Cancer Coalition Applauds Findings; Strengthens Support for Annual ScreeningEPHRATA, Pa. – The PA Breast Cancer Coalition welcomes the results from the longest-running study on breast cancer screening ever conducted, which supports the reality that regular mammograms save lives. “The PA Breast Cancer Coalition has been a longtime advocate for annual mammograms for women over 40 years old,” said Pat Halpin-Murphy, President & Founder of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. “I am pleased that the research lends additional support to what we have been saying for years – early detection

The world’s eyes focus on Marstrand

Stena Match Cup Sweden is regarded as a template for new WMRT-cities The match racing world championship series, the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) set out on a new path almost one year ago. The vision was to create the world’s leading mono-hull match racing series. With new boats, new venues and increased professionalism many steps towards that vision have already been taken. Next week the sailing circus hits Marstrand and Stena Match Cup Sweden, an event that is communicated to new venues as a template to learn from and look up to.“When Brandspot partnered with GKSS as organizing

Intrum Justitia acquires German debt portfolio from Commerzbank

Intrum Justitia has acquired a German portfolio of written-off receivables with an aggregate outstanding principal of EUR 300 M. The seller of the portfolio is Commerzbank. The acquisition implies that Intrum Justitia takes over staff of approximately 40 people, continuing their work from the office in Hannover.The portfolio consists of nonperforming bank-loans and the analysis and evaluation of the entire portfolio has been conducted in accordance with Intrum Justitia's regular principles and yield requirements. Intrum Justitia will take over premises in Hannover and staff of approximately

Basware has signed an agreement with a large global industrial corporation

Basware has signed an agreement with a large global industrial corporationBasware Corporation stock exchange release, June 30, 2011 at 14:50 Basware will deliver Basware Connectivity services to a Finnish globalindustrial corporation. Basware validates incoming paper invoices and transfersthem into invoice processing system as e-invoices. This enables the customercompany to better utilize Basware's e-invoicing solution already in use. Thevalue of the deal is not disclosed but the growing e-invoice volumes will havean impact on Basware's net sales and operating profit in the future. "

Housing 21 welcomes CSJ report on the ‘Age of Opportunity’

Pushpa Raguvaran. Chief Executive of Housing 21 said: "Yesterday’s launch by the Centre for Social Justice of " Age of Opportunity: Transforming the lives of older people living in poverty" is very welcome. Older people in our society have a tremendous role to play and their contribution should be celebrated. However, too many older people suffer from loneliness, isolation and poverty and this is something that must be highlighted and urgently addressed. "I agree with the CSJ working party in that tackling social isolation among older people by creating vibrant communities is the

New Equine Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks Available

HNA/HNB Mandatory notification of trade

Reference is made to notice given 20 June 2011. All permanent employees in the Hafslund Group are offered to buy 100 B-shares in Hafslund ASA at a 20 percent discount to market price. A total of 53,800 B-shares will on 30 June 2011 be transferred to employees in Hafslund, of which 1,700 B-shares to primary insiders. The shares, exclusive of any discount, are transferred at NOK 62.25 per share. Following this transaction, Hafslund's balance of own shares is 397,361 class B-shares. The company does not hold any Hafslund A-shares. Hafslund ASA Oslo, 30 June 2011

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Correction regarding new number of votes in AB Volvo

Due to incorrect comma use, there was an error in the total number of votes in AB Volvo, stated in the release regarding the new number of votes that was published at 8:30 a.m. today. The error appeared in both the Swedish and English releases.The correct figure for the number of votes in the company is 818,201,258.60.The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 3,232,011 Series A shares to a total of 3,232,011 Series B shares. The conversions were implemented with the support of the opportunity for Series A shareholders to request conversion of Series A

JM acquires business and residential building rights in Oslo

JM is acquiring all shares in ÖIE AS, Oslo, and a project portfolio for residential development of about 350 building rights.  The purchase consideration of SEK 443 million, for Öie AS and building rights, will be paid in conjunction with the closing on July 1, 2011. The deal also includes conditional acquisition of about 300 building rights and about 400 building rights in the form of options.  The Öie AS business, with about 70 employees and a building rights portfolio, is mainly located in northern Oslo.-  Öie AS is a highly renowned construction and project development company that has

O-I OPENS EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICE IN BRUSSELS

Nicolas Robin joins O-I as European Governmental Affairs Director and leads new officeBrussels, June 30, 2011 – Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI), the world’s largest glass container manufacturer and the leading European glass packaging company, today announced the opening of its European Governmental Affairs office and the appointment of Nicolas Robin as European Governmental Affairs Director. In his role, Nicolas Robin will: · Represent O-I on government affairs matters at the European Union level and throughout Europe. He will provide leadership, support and coordination for O-I’s

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KONGSBERG OIL & GAS TECHNOLOGIES ACQUIRES SEAGEAR AS

Stavanger based design and engineering firm to integrate with Seaflex business unitKongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies AS (KOGT), a wholly owned company of KONGSBERG, has acquired 100% of the shares in the Stavanger, Norway based Seagear AS. The acquisition, which completed today (30th June 2011), will see the entire Seagear team join forces with KOGT’s Seaflex Riser Technologies Business Unit. Seagear was founded in 2008 and currently has nine employees. It is a technology focused company specialising in subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines (SURF projects), and offers engineering,

Announcement of change in the total number of votes in AB SKF date 30 June 2011

Due to conversions of shares from series A to series B in accordance with the company’s Articles of Association, AB SKF confirms the following. As per 30 June 2011 the company’s share capital amounts to 1 138 377 670 SEK and the total number of shares amounts to 43 979 604 shares of series A and 411 371 464 shares of series B. The number of votes in the company amounts to 85 116 750. AB SKF does not hold any own shares. Gothenburg, 30 June 2011 Aktiebolaget SKF(publ)   +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+|AB SKF is required to

Composites lead hired at National Skills Academy for Process Industries

The National Skills Academy for Process Industries has recently welcomed Tom Preece to head up its new composites division.Tom will be working under the banner of the Composites Skills Alliance, a partnership between the National Skills Academy for Process Industries and Semta, the sector skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies. His ambition is to increase the skills and competence of UK composites businesses, predominantly in aerospace, automotive, construction and wind energy. Tom was instrumental in writing the bid that saw the Academy win the extension