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Patheon to Showcase Softgel Technology at INTERPHEX

Patheon Inc. , the pharmaceutical services business owned by DPx Holdings, will showcase its softgel technologies at INTERPHEX in New York, N.Y., March 18-20, 2014. Patheon’s Harry Gill, SVP, Quality and Continuous Improvement, will present, “Transforming Quality using Common Operational Excellence Tools,” on Wednesday, March 19 at 3:15 p.m. on Innovation Stage 2. Gill will explore how companies can utilize a holistic operational excellence program to drive improvements in one of the most basic quality KPI’s, Right First Time. He will review real case studies

Veidekke ASA: To build parking in rock cavern in Bergen

Veidekke Entreprenør has signed a contract with the Bergen Diakonissehjem Foundation to build a rock cavern parking facility for 345 vehicles at Haraldsplass Diakonale Sykehus in Bergen. This will be a turnkey contract valued at NOK 100 million, excluding VAT. The contract comprises building a 90-metre entry/exit tunnel which leads to two parallel rock caverns, each of which will be 85 metres in length. Here there will be parking on three levels in both caverns. Veidekke will additionally build a 100-metre pedestrian tunnel that subsequently will be linked to a new ward. "Cavern

Carsten Reinke steps down as Hemro-Group CMSO

Carsten Reinke, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer (CMSO) of Hemro-Group, decided to leave the group effective March 31st, 2014, due to personal reasons and by mutual consent. Philipp Baumberger (CEO) will take over managerial responsibility for all Hamburg operations. He and Jochen Christoph (CFO) will jointly carry out CMSO’s duties.As CMSO of Hemro-Group, Carsten Reinke was in charge of Sales Branded and Marketing. Prior to joining Hemro, he held several senior management positions in the coffee vending and equipment industry at companies such as Four Square (Mars), Nestle and

One out of two parents do not see the child's weight problem

One out of two parents of children with overweight feel that their child's weight is normal. Four out of ten parents of children with overweight or obesity are even worried that their child will get too thin. These are the findings of a European study of parents of more than 16,000 children, coordinated from the Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden.High resolution photo to download below, free of use. Susann Regber has worked for many years with children with obesity as a pediatric nurse. In her dissertation at Sahlgrenska Academy, she studied the parents' role in the health-promoting and

Denmark’s leading dental supplier Plandent A/S acquires Fiskers Dental Service A/S

Denmark’s largest dental supplier Plandent A/S has acquired Fiskers Dental Service A/S, the fourth biggest dental distributor in the Danish market.  Plandent A/S is a part of Plandent Division, which is Europe’s second largest distributor in dental supplies, technology and services. Plandent Division belongs to the Finnish Planmeca Group which is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in dental and medical technology.“This venture is great news for our customers and strengthens our position as the Danish market leader. Fiskers has a history as a Planmeca dealer, so the world-leading

Security sells as cameras become the must-have gadget

Press Release:  13/03/2014 For immediate release Millions are being spent by superyacht owners on technological advances, from room control systems that set the mood to the iPad-controlled Adastra.  However, Net Dream Systems, an IT and audio-visual consultant has announced that sales for its internet-enabled security cameras have soared in recent months. Security is a huge sector in the superyacht market and NDS’ system enables authorised access to cameras via web browser, iPad, laptop, iPod or TV display worldwide, which means owners and crews can monitor a yacht’s security

Teollisuuden Voima Oyj final tender results for Eurobond maturing in 2016

Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (the "Issuer") announces today the final results of its invitation to holders of its outstanding EUR 750,000,000 6.00 per cent. Notes due 27 June 2016 (ISIN: XS0435276224) (the "Notes") to tender their Notes for purchase by the Issuer for cash (the "Offer").Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum dated 4 March 2014. The Offer expired at 17.00 CET on 12 March 2014 (the "Expiration Deadline"). The Issuer hereby informs Noteholders that the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly

Smile Communications launches 4G/LTE network in Lagos, Nigeria

· Smile Communications has commercially launched a 4G/LTE network in West Africa in Lagos, Nigeria.  · Users will enjoy an improved smartphone experience, with faster web browsing and downloads, and better network performance. · Ericsson is the primary vendor for the LTE network based on the multi-standard RBS 6000 family of base stations and AIR Antennas, MINI-LINK microwave transmission, as well as the Evolved Packet Core. Smile Communications has announced the launch of a 4G/LTE network on 800 MHz spectrum in Ibadan and Lagos, both in Nigeria. In Ibadan, commercial services

Pehr Oscarson new President of MECA Scandinavia AB

Pehr Oscarson is to assume the position of President of MECA Scandinavia AB succeeding Torbjörn Olsson. Since 2013, Pehr has held the position of Executive Vice President of MECA and President of MECA Car Parts. Torbjörn Olsson, President of MECA Scandinavia since 2010, is leaving the position of President today and will be replaced by Pehr Oscarson. Pehr has held senior positions within MECA since 2001, most recently as Executive Vice President and President of MECA Car Parts, as well as being responsible for market and concept development. Prior to this, he was President of the

Thule Group Environmental Report 2013 published

We are pleased to present our second Thule Group Environmental Report, where our environmental initiatives are highlighted and our progress in the environmental focus areas are followed up. At the Thule Group we have had the fundamental values of sustainability and the environment in mind throughout our history. With our environmental reports, we have made this work more visible and formalized which also gives us the opportunity to monitor the development in a comprehensive way and through this make further improvements. This year we would particularly like to highlight three areas

Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved Metsä Board Corporation’s listing prospectus for a bond

Metsä Board Corporation Stock Exchange Release on 13 March 2014 at 1 pm EET NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, SINGAPORE, HONG KONG OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. THIS RELEASE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF SECURITIES. Metsä Board Corporation announced its decision to issue a bond of EUR 225 million on 6 March 2014. The bond that matures on 13 March 2019 and carries a fixed coupon interest rate of 4.000 per cent per annum has been

BeA named Hirebase Supplier of the Year

BeA has been named ‘Supplier of the Year’ by Hirebase – one of the UK’s leading specialist plant, tool and equipment hire businesses. The manufacturer of nailers, nail gun consumables and builders metals picked up the award after just one year of supplying Hirebase and despite stiff competition from as many as 40 other globally recognised brands. Adrian Watts, director at Hirebase, presented BeA with the award on the 28th February 2014 at the company’s UK headquarters in Woodmansey, East Yorkshire. Commenting, he said: “What makes our annual Supplier of the Year award so

Royal Blind School Pupils to test Edinburgh’s Trams

Press Release For immediate release - 13 March 2014Visually impaired pupils from Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Blind School will be some of the first passengers to test Edinburgh’s tram service and the new tram stop at Murrayfield Stadium today. The five pupils - Matthew, Callum, Isra, Andrew and Anusha - are from the Royal Blind School’s Canaan Lane campus in Morningside.   They will be taking part in a number of exercises, helping to test the accessibility of the trams, as well as experiencing a ride on a tram. Sally Mair, Depute Head Teacher at the Royal Blind School said: “We are

Newfoundland cod fishery announces milestone sustainability assessment

Newfoundland’s only commercial cod fishery is back on the map following an announcement that it has entered full assessment against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard, the world’s best for sustainable and well-managed fisheries. The MSC assessment is being led by Icewater Seafoods Inc. and Ocean Choice International, members of a client group that supported a WWF-led Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) on the southern Newfoundland cod fishery, which is commonly referred to as 3Ps, its NAFO statistical area designation. The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW), Newfoundland

Fredrik Ruben is Health Promotion Director of the Year

This year’s Health Promotion Director of the Year award goes to Fredrik Ruben, for his work as CEO for Vitec Mäklare. Swedish magazine “Chef” and Rejlers are behind the award being presented at Chefgalan at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm.The grounds for their selection are as follows: “The award goes to Fredrik Ruben because he, with health as part of his leadership values, is personally committed to creating a sustainable balance between work, exercise and diet for all of his employees. This creates a ripple effect within the organisation. Fredrik Ruben has created a corporate culture in

Sandvik Coromant asks “What will you discover?” at MACH 2014

Ample new cutting tool innovations await show visitorsCutting tool and tooling systems specialist, Sandvik Coromant, will use MACH 2014 (Birmingham NEC, 7-11 April) to showcase a number of new and recently introduced product innovations, with specific focus on the company’s new turning grades and Inveio technology. The company will also major on a number of component solutions at the exhibition, particularly for the aerospace and oil and gas industries. Sandvik Coromant has deep knowledge and insight into the various metal cutting challenges of different sectors. As a result, the company

Clear Out Your Clutter and receive 10% off a new bike at Halfords

If your unwanted cycle is just taking up space why not trade it in?  Customers recycling old bikes will receive 10% off at Halfords superstores nationwide, from Wednesday 19th to Monday 24th March 2014.  Millions of unused bikes go to waste in sheds and garages in the UK and Halfords is working to put them to good use and reward cyclists with discounts. Working with the charity Re~Cycle, Britain’s biggest bike retailer is collecting 2nd hand bikes and giving them a new owner in Africa. In the first year of the partnership has recycled over 5,000 bikes through trade in events.

NEW-LOOK HALL PROPOSED FOR GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOWGROUND

The Great Yorkshire Showground is poised to enter a new era as owners, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, unveil plans to replace its original exhibition hall, Hall 1. The showground is best known as the venue for the annual Great Yorkshire Show but year round it hosts a wide range of events, from exhibitions to weddings and from the Harrogate Spring and Autumn Flower Shows to numerous trade fairs and dinners. Many of these are based in the Society’s two exhibition halls at the showground on the edge of Harrogate.The Society is applying for planning permission to replace the original hall

Quark Expeditions® New Arctic Season Offers 14 Arctic Circle Voyages

Leader in Polar Travel launches Five New Itineraries in 2015 Arctic Line-upIncredible wildlife, legendary routes, ice-filled fjords, culture and history all feature prominently in Quark Expeditions ®’ Arctic 2015 expedition line-up. The leader in Polar adventures will begin its Arctic season May 28, 2015, at the onset of the Arctic summer, on three ice-strengthened small expedition ships. In addition to the five new itineraries, Quark’s season will also feature their popular Arctic Svalbard voyages in a variety of lengths, Greenland and Canadian High

Bodystore renames to Gymsector in Germany

In order to facilitate Gymgrossisten’s continued expansion outside the Nordic region under a common brand name, the German supplements store Bodystore.de today renames to Gymsector.com.The name change solves a trademark conflict in the German market, while at the same time establishing the brand Gymsector as a registered trademark in the European Union. The brands currently established in the Nordic markets are not affected by the name change.−The name change to the new brand Gymsector is an important step for us to effectively establish our successful business model in new markets

Finnair Cargo expands in Vietnam with increased capacity

From the beginning of summer season 2014, starting 31 March, Finnair Cargo serves the Vietnamese market with enhanced freighter capacity by adding a 3rd weekly frequency on Hanoi route. With this addition we now offer departures from Helsinki to Hanoi on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and return flights back to Europe on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. On 2 June Finnair also starts the seasonal passenger flights, which will offer increased cargo capacity to/from Hanoi onboard Airbus A340 three times per week until 23 September. With these six weekly flights Finnair Cargo’s total

The Stena HSS springs into action for seasonal service

STENA Line has announced that the Stena HSS Fastcraft will return for its seasonal service on its Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire route from Wednesday April 9 until Tuesday September 9. With great value fares starting from only £109 single for car and driver, the service will operate one round trip per day with a 10.30am sailing from Holyhead and a 13.30pm sailing from Dun Laoghaire giving passengers the chance to speed across the Irish Sea and arrive in Ireland in only 2 hours 20 minutes. Stena Line’s Head of Travel, Orla Noonan said: “The brighter part of the year is set to get even

Danish Dance Theatre Announces World Premiere of Black Diamond by Tim Rushton

The world premiere of Black Diamond is scheduled for May 1, 2014 followed by international tours in China, Thailand, South Korea, Poland, Germany, Norway and Australia.”In the middle of the stage stands a guardian dressed in a long black jacket. Silver dust is raining from the sky. To the minimalistic and unsettling tones of Philip Glass, the man waits for the silvery dust to settle - and then the performance starts.” – Tim Rushton (MBE) Danish Dance Theatre - One of Northern Europe’s leading companiesBLACK DIAMOND is produced by Danish Dance Theatre, whose repertoire spans from

SEB's China Financial Index rises: Northern European companies see better business climate, higher profits and accelerated expansion plans

All parameters in SEB's China Financial Index - business climate, profit expectations, investment plans and recruitment plans - are higher, and the index climbs to 61.4 in March from 58 in September. China's economy continued to slow during  2013. GDP growth lost momentum in last year's the fourth quarter, and both export figures and confidence indices have started this year pointing to lower economic activity. However, Nordic and German business leaders continue to stay bullish, according to SEB's latest China Financial Index. Around half of the top managers surveyed expect a positive

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