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NCC to construct E4 bridges in Rotebro

NCC Construction Sweden has been commissioned to demolish and replace two existing bridges that cross the railway at Rotebro, in Sollentuna municipality. The client is the Swedish Transport Administration and the order value is approximately SEK 325 M. Construction is scheduled to commence in February 2011.The E4 Highway, both northbound and southbound, cross the bridges. A challenge will be to demolish and replace the bridges while allowing road and railway traffic to pass the worksite with as little disruptions as possible. NCC has a method where the new eastern bridge will be

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Local runner’s marathon effort to beat breast cancer

Press Release For immediate release: 1 February 2011 Press contact: Louise Garrahan, Media Relations Officer, Breast Cancer Campaign, DD 0207 749 3724, Email: lgarrahan@breastcancercampaign.org Local runner’s marathon effort to beat breast cancer Budding runner, Sue Ashe from Forest Hill, London, has laced up her running shoes to train for the Virgin London Marathon in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign. The Head of Communications for a law firm will join thousands of runners on the starting line on Sunday 17 April after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2009. Sue is also running

Revolver Studios Open For Business - And Design - And Media - And Art - And Writing...

Glasgow's growing digital media community expands with the opening of Revolver digital studiosRevolver Studios is a brand new space in Glasgow's thriving west end, aimed at young, high growth companies, artists, writers, designers and creative professionals looking for flexible, affordable business premises. Created by the team behind digital PR experts Revolver in January 2011, the studios have already welcomed their first resident.  Joanne Yeadon, textile designer for Centex Scarves, which works with global brands such as Hugo Boss, Gant, Mulberry and Esprit, has moved into a dedicated

Vattenfall sells stake in coal-fired Power Plant

Vattenfall Europe AG, Berlin, has sold its 25 percent share in the Rostock hard-coal fired power plant to RheinEnergie AG, Cologne, with effect on 1 February 2011.A purchase price in a low three-figure million-euro range was agreed. In addition, RheinEnergie is also acquiring the 24.6 percent share held by RWE AG, Essen, in the power plant. The remaining 50.4 percent continues to be held by EnBW AG. “The sale of our share is the next step in our ongoing strategy of consistently divesting ourselves of our minority interest,” comments Tuomo Hatakka, CEO of Vattenfall Europe AG. The

Keliber's drilling program improves project viability

Keliber's drilling program was completed mid-January 2011. A new spodumene pegmatite deposit at Outovesi in Kaustinen municipality was discovered and the Länttä resource base has been upgraded. Also a south-western continuation of the Länttä ore zone has been indicated.   The exploration work has improved the quality and classification of Keliber's mineral deposits at Länttä and Outovesi.  Approximately 1.26 million tonnes of ore are classified in the ore reserve category (proven and probable). An ore reserve is the portion of a mineral resource which is evaluated as technical and

Noreco awarded new license in Denmark

Stavanger, 1 February 2011: Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) is pleased to announce that the 02/05 license group in Denmark has been awarded a new license 1/11, immediately to the west of the original 2/05 license area. Noreco is the operator and has a 47 percent interest in both licenses.   The license period is for six years and comes with a commitment to drill an exploration well within two years. The partners have already selected the specific well location and intend to drill the well in 2011. The well will be known as Luna.   The other partners in the license are Elko

SKF Year-end report 2010

Tom Johnstone, President and CEO: "SKF delivered a very good performance in 2010 with record operating profit and operating margin and a strong cash flow. We took a number of steps during the year to further strengthen the Group and opened three new factories and announced two more to support our development in the faster growing regions and segments. In addition, we completed the acquisition of Lincoln Industrial which complements our existing lubrication systems business. In the fourth quarter all regions and divisions showed very good growth, as expected. Entering 2011 we expect to

Glaston publishes the 2010 Financial Statements on March 1, 2011 at 14.00 p.m.

GLASTON CORPORATION Stock Exchange Release 1.2.2011 at 13.00 (EET)Glaston publishes the 2010 Financial Statements on March 1, 2011 at 14.00 p.m. The publication of Glaston Corporation's January-December 2010 Financial Statements has  been changed and the new date is Tuesday, 1 March, 2011 at 14 p.m.         Glaston publishes preliminary information on 2010 results on Tuesday 8 February 2011 at 9.00 a.m.   For further information, please contact: CFO Tapio Engström, phone. +358 10 500 6419       Distribution: NASDAQ OMX, media, www.glaston.net     Glaston

Vattenfall to cooperate in UK-Norway interconnection

Vattenfall today signed a cooperation agreement with four North European energy companies to plan and build an electrical interconnector between the U.K. and Norway.Vattenfall and its partners, Agder Energi, E-CO, Lyse, Scottish and Southern Energy, agreed to establish NorthConnect, a jointly owned interconnector development company. “NorthConnect will make an important contribution towards developing the European market for electricity with increased competition in regional markets, a secure supply of electricity and more stable energy prices for consumers,” says Harald von Heyden, Head

VALERIE OWEN OBE APPOINTED AS CHAIR OF UK ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS CHARITY

Valerie Owen OBE has been appointed as the Chair of Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting the land-based and environmental industries. Valerie is a multi-disciplinary business professional who has held a number of senior positions in industry and commerce, including Think London – the inward investment agency for the capital. As the Managing Director of Le Vaillant Owen Consultancy, she specialises in community regeneration and sustainable development. Valerie holds a series of Non-Executive directorships in environment, health and housing. She also holds a number of Ministerial

Treat the one you love this February thanks to De Vere

Treat the one you love this February thanks to De VereFor those looking to treat the one they love this February De Vere Hotels have released some exclusive two night romantic breaks at some of their most sought after and picturesque hotels across the UK – the perfect escape! Make February the month of love with a two night bed and breakfast break from only £149 per room! All two night breaks, based on 2 adults sharing, are also inclusive of dinner on the first night and late check out to ensure the experience lasts just that little bit longer. With 13 hotels, from the majestic Highlands of

Aker Solutions completes sale of its principal Process and Construction businesses to Jacobs Engineering Group

1 February 2011 - Aker Solutions has on 1 February 2011 completed the sale of the principal operations within its Process and Construction business area to Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs). As disclosed on 22 December 2010, the transaction does not include the US EPC centre in Houston, and the Union Construction business located in the US and Canada, which will all be part of the new Aker Contractors company. Aker Solutions retains Aker Projects (Shanghai) Company Limited until such time as the requisite regulatory clearances in China have been obtained. The final transaction value

Financial Report October - December 2010

Sales: $1,907 million Operating margin: 12.7% Operating cash flow: $326 million  EPS: $1.89 (Stockholm, February 1, 2011) – – – For the three-month period ended December 31, 2010, Autoliv Inc . (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – once again reported record results. Operating income improved to $243 million, income before taxes to $231 million, net income to $179 million and earnings per share assuming dilution to $1.89. Gross margin amounted to 22.2% and operating margin to 12.7%. Operational cash flow of

LANTRA APPOINTS VALERIE OWEN OBE AS CHAIR

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting the land-based and environmental industries, announced today, 1 February 2011, that Valerie Owen OBE has been appointed as Lantra’s new Chair. Valerie is a multi-disciplinary business professional who has held a number of senior positions in industry and commerce, including Think London – the inward investment agency for the capital. As the Managing Director of Le Vaillant Owen Consultancy, she specialises in community regeneration and sustainable development. Valerie holds a series of Non-Executive directorships in environment, health and

Riksbank exchanges EU payment

Sweden's EU membership entails monthly contributions to the EU's budget. These payments are made in Swedish kronor by the Swedish government and exchanged into euro in the foreign exchange market by a recipient central bank within the EU. The Riksbank has decided to exchange the EU payment at the end of January 2011. The amount is SEK 6.634 billion. The Riksbank has on previous occasions exchanged EU payments to avoid unnecessarily large fluctuations in the exchange rate in connection with these transactions. This exchange does not have any monetary policy purpose. The effect on

Telephone conference on year-end report January–December 2010 – Tuesday February 15 at 10:00 (CET)

Cision AB invites you to participate in a telephone conference on the year-end report January-December 2010, on Tuesday February 15 at 10:00 (CET). Hans Gieskes, CEO and Erik Forsberg, CFO will participate in the conference. A summary presentation on the year-end report will be provided during the telephone conference and will be available on http://corporate.cision.com thereafter. Registration and presentationIn order to participate and access the presentation that will be held during the conference, please use the following link to register for the conference in advance.http://

Boliden hedges metal prices in conjunction with Garpenberg mine expansion

Boliden has hedged zinc, copper, lead, gold and silver metal prices to approximately one third of the Group’s metal price risk and corresponding exchange rate risk for the period of the investment in Garpenberg.The hedging which refers to 2011, 2012 and the first six months of 2013, has been effected using currency and metal market futures contracts to approximately one third of the price risk from the Group's mining and smelting operations. "On 17th January, we decided to invest SEK 3.9 billion in an expansion of the Garpenberg mine, which will result in an increase in ore production

Clair gears up for charity cycle challenge

Press release For immediate release: 1 February 2011 Press contact: Louise Garrahan, Media Relations Officer, Breast Cancer Campaign, DD 0207 749 3724, Email: lgarrahan@breastcancercampaign.org Clair gears up for charity cycle challenge Adventurous fundraiser Clair Gunning from Ingrow, Keighley is set to embark on the trip of a lifetime when she saddles up to cycle India’s Rajasthan cycle challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign. The civil servant will start her challenge on Friday 18 February 2011 by cycling from Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, to Rajasthan which offers dramatic desert

‘MUSIC IN HOSPITALS’ BRINGS MUSIC TO RESIDENTS’ EARS

The residents of Bupa’s Llwyn Teg Residential Home, Llanfyllin, Powys, will be serenaded by Heather Jones, a singer and guitarist on Tuesday 8 February at 6.30pm. The concert has been organised by Music in Hospitals (MiH), a leading charity that provides professionally performed live music in health and care settings throughout the UK. It’s ‘Musical Memories in Care Homes’ project offers live music from a variety of performers, styles and instruments to care home residents. Concerts so far have been hugely successful with a variety of resident groups, including people with dementia. The

‘MUSIC IN HOSPITALS’ BRINGS MUSIC TO RESIDENTS’ EARS

The residents of Bupa’s Llys Hafren Residential Home, Welshpool, Powys, will be serenaded by Heather Jones, a singer and guitarist on Tuesday 8 February at 2.30pm. The concert has been organised by Music in Hospitals (MiH), a leading charity that provides professionally performed live music in health and care settings throughout the UK. It’s ‘Musical Memories in Care Homes’ project offers live music from a variety of performers, styles and instruments to care home residents. Concerts so far have been hugely successful with a variety of resident groups, including people with dementia. The

Hyundai Signs MOU to Supply FCEVs to Europe

- Hyundai joins FCEV test project with Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland - Hyundai to supply independently-developed FCEVThe Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with four Northern European countries to operate a test fleet of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) in the European market, paving the way to showcase the company’s competitiveness in eco-friendly vehicles. The initial agreement was signed yesterday in Seoul, attended by Mr. Woong-Chul Yang, President of the Hyundai Motor Group’s R&D Center, Mr. Lars Vargö, the Swedish Ambassador to South Korea, and

Volvo secures order for 463 buses in South America

Volvo Buses has secured an order for 463 bus chassis for Curitiba in Brazil and Quito in Ecuador. All of the buses are to be deployed in the efficient transportation solutions known as BRT systems.BRT, or Bus Rapid Transit, is one of the most cost-efficient public transport solutions. These transportation systems are based on such features as high passenger capacity buses, separate bus lanes and stops to allow passengers to quickly board and alight from buses. Latin America has spearheaded the development of BRT systems, which are used in many cities in the region, although this type of

Aker Drilling ASA secures new $900 million debt financing

Reference is made to the Stock Exchange Notice dated 20 January 2011.Aker Drilling ASA is pleased to announce that it has agreed a refinancing of itsexisting bank debt with a new five year $900 million senior secured bank loanfacility in the form of an underwritten commitment from DnBNOR, Nordea and SEB. The new bank debt facility is subject to customary documentation as well as theconsummation of Aker Drilling ASA's contemplated equity issuance and itsforthcoming listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Company contacts:Geir Sjøberg, Aker Drilling ASA, tel. +47 90 78 30 83Iain Inglis,

Q-FREE - INVITATION TO PRESENTATION Q4 2010

Q-Free ASA will present the fourth quarter 2010 report on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 at 9.00 a.m. CET at the Felix conference center, Aker Brygge, Bryggetorget 3, Oslo. CEO Øyvind Isaksen and CFO Roar Østbø will be representing the company.Language: English  Webcast: The presentation will be broadcasted live through the following links:  http://media01.smartcom.no/Microsite/start.aspx?eventid=5760    http://www.q-free.com/   For webcast viewers, it will be possible to ask questions during the presentation. A recorded version of the presentation will also be available after

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