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Asset Alliance Group announces acquisition of Forest Asset Finance

15 January 2016Asset Alliance Group, one of the UK’s leading providers of commercial vehicle finance solutions and retailers of new and used trucks and trailers, has acquired specialist bus and coach finance intermediary Forest Asset Finance Limited. The seven-figure deal will broaden Asset Alliance Group’s (AAG) already extensive portfolio and provide a strong foothold in the bus and coach sector. Integration within the Asset Alliance Group will provide Hampshire-based Forest with the ability to fund customers on their own book as well as continuing to offer extensive brokerage

Leading oncology research to be highlighted in news briefings at the 2016 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium

News briefings also available live via webcastWhat:  The 2016 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium, sponsored by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Head & Neck Society (AHNS), will explore the heterogeneous group of tumors in head and neck cancers and the various complexities and factors in providing treatment. The multidisciplinary approach includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy in addition to novel molecular biologic therapies that show promise in improving patient outcomes.

Renewable heat advice on offer for self-builders

Self-builders looking for the best renewable heating solution for their projects will be able to quiz experts from leading heat pump manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric at The National Self Build & Renovation Show at the end of the month. Members of the heating and ventilation team will be on hand at the dedicated exhibition hall in Swindon from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January 2016. The company’s Ecodan units have helped innovate the heat pump market in the UK with energy monitoring now included as standard and a new plate heat exchanger to improve heating provision. Mitsubishi

Carrier Transicold Vector™ 1550 Systems Sweeten the Deal for Gregory Distribution Cadbury’s Contract

WARRINGTON, England, January 15, 2016Gregory Distribution has selected 10 trailers fitted with Carrier Transicold  Vector™ 1550 systems to help keep Britain’s sweet tooth satisfied, after acquiring the efficient units to support a contract with Mondelēz International to deliver Cadbury’s chocolate. Carrier Transicold, which operates in the UK as Carrier Transicold UK, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). The 10 mono-temperature Vector 1550 units, which are mounted to 15.6 meter Gray & Adams tri-

BICYCLES SAIL TO MADAGASCAR

15 January 2016Today, 361 bicycles will start sailing from New Zealand to Madagascar. The donated bicycles, collected in shipping containers, will be supporting the USAID-financed Community-Based Integrated Health Programme, known locally as MAHEFA (Malagasy HEniky ny FAhasakamana). JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. leads the programme, with support from partners Transaid and The Manoff Group. As part of efforts to mobilise and motivate volunteer community health volunteers (CHVs) in MAHEFA regions, the programme has put in place income generating activities (IGAs). MAHEFA has

Nokian Tyres: Disclosure under chapter 9, section 10 of the securities market act

Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release 15 January 2016 at 4:10 p.m. Nokian Tyres has received an announcement from BlackRock, Inc. on 15 January 2016, according to which the holdings of the mutual funds managed by BlackRock, Inc. exceeded level of 5% of the share capital in Nokian Tyres plc, as a result of a share transactions concluded on 14 January 2016. The mutual funds managed by BlackRock, Inc. held on deal date a total of 6,899,650 Nokian Tyres’ shares representing 5.12% of company’s 134,691,174 shares and voting rights. Total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject

How much do you really know about attraction?

“With precision and no small wit – I found myself frequently laughing out loud –  the author explores the four key factors that shape the formation of most relationships: proximity, appearance, reciprocity and similarity. As he shows, studying attraction or relationships scientifically, far from destroying the magic and mystery of it all, can actually be helpful, whether you aspire to be lover or friend. He also satisfyingly nails my biggest bête noir: that "treat ‘em mean" is any sort of relationship advice.”– Suzie Hayman, agony aunt, relationship counsellor, accredited TripleP (Positive

Atlas Copco makes provision following European Commission’s decision on Belgium’s tax rulings

Stockholm, Sweden, January 15, 2016: Following the European Commission’s decision on certain Belgian tax rulings, Atlas Copco plans to include a provision of MEUR 300 (MSEK 2 780) in the Q4 2015 accounts.On January 11, 2016, the European Commission announced its decision that Belgian tax rulings granted to multinationals with regard to “Excess Profit” shall be considered as illegal state aid and that unpaid taxes should be returned to the Belgian state. Atlas Copco has such tax rulings since 2010. “Atlas Copco always strives to be a good and reliable corporate citizen, observing the

Notice Pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act, Chapter 9, Section 5

ELISA STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 15 JANUARY 2016 AT 16:00 PM Elisa Corporation (ELI1V) has received the following notice in accordance with Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Market Act: According to the notification the direct share ownership of Elisa Corporation shares owned directly or through financial instruments by BlackRock, Inc. and its funds increased on 14 January 2016 above five (5) per cent of Elisa Corporation’s entire stock. Total number of Elisa shares is 167,335,073 and each share carries one voting right. Total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds

Finnair secured financing for its third A350 aircraft

Finnair Plc             Stock Market Release               15 January 2016 at 3:45 PM EET Finnair has secured financing, arranged by BNP Paribas, for its third Airbus A350-900 XWB, which was delivered on 30 December 2015. The transaction amounts to approximately EUR 135 million, implemented using a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) structure, where the transaction amount is treated in Finnair’s IFRS accounting as a loan and the aircraft as owned. “We are pleased to have secured financing at highly competitive rates for the full market value of our latest A350-900

DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge – so you think you can drive?

· DAF Trucks in quest to find the UK’s elite drivers · Robust practical and knowledge-based exercises to fully test driving competence · Live two-day experience and assessment at Millbrook in May · ‘Classified’ international driving challenge for final three DAF Transport Efficiency Champions DAF Trucks has launched its DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge – a UK-wide search to find Britain’s best commercial vehicle drivers. Under the rubric ‘so you think you can drive’, and with the DAF Dealer network supporting the search, DAF Trucks has already embarked upon

Farstad Shipping ASA – Sale of vessel

Farstad Shipping ASA has, through its wholly owned subsidiary Farstad Supply AS, sold the PSV Far Scandia (1991, UT 705, 3,100 DWT). Delivery of the vessel to the new owner has taken place today, Friday 15 January 2016. Sale of the vessel will give a booked loss of approx. NOK 8 mill. in the 4th quarter 2015. Contacts: CEO Karl-Johan Bakken –  tel. +47 901 05 697 CFO Torstein L. Stavseng – tel. +47 911 07 001 After the sale of Far Scandia Farstad Shipping’s fleet consists of 60 vessels (30 AHTS, 24 PSV and 6 SUBSEA) and 1 SUBSEA vessel under construction. The company’s

‘Think Logistics’ to hit the small screen

· Truck World TV to feature Think Logistics at Blackpool Sixth · Think Logistics continues programme of delivering nationwide workshops · “…a truly eye-opening experience for our students,” Samantha Brown, Blackpool Sixth · Plans for 50 logistics centres by 2018; 400 young people already attended workshops · “Not even 12 months into our involvement, and we’ve seen real progress” DAF Trucks’ Ray Ashworth Think Logistics – the transport industry-led drive to encourage 16-19 -year-olds into a career within the transport and logistics sector is to feature on Truck World TV

No application for a review procedure regarding Stockholm City’s procurement

On January 4, 2016, the City of Stockholm announced, through a contract award decision, that it intends to sign an agreement with Formpipe regarding an ECM system for case and document management for joint use by the City and the city's companies and foundations. This was, in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, followed by a standstill period during which other suppliers could apply for a review procedure at the Administrative Court. The standstill period is over and, according to the Administrative Court, no application for a review procedure has been made. Thereby Formpipe and

The Election Committee’s proposal regarding resolutions at the Annual General Meeting 2016

The Election Committee of Castellum, appointed in accordance with the resolution taken by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting 2015, consists of Johan Strandberg (Chairman) representing SEB Fonder, Rutger van der Lubbe representing Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, Björn Franzon representing the Szombatfalvy family and Global Challenges Foundation, and Charlotte Strömberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Castellum. The proposed Board members: · Charlotte Strömberg, Chairman (re-election) · Per Berggren (re-election) · Anna-Karin Hatt (re-election) · Christer

Pichler Tools to offer technicians 'doorstep demos'

Pichler Tools Ltd, supplier of unique tools which save workshops time, is able to offer technicians a doorstep demonstration of its specialist automotive ‘problem solving’ range of products with the launch of its fleet of professional demonstrator vans. Available to book by garages, the vans are fitted with a full complement of demonstrator tools and required vehicle components, enabling technicians to engage with Pichler's pioneering product range in an interactive environment. Having decided which of the 12,500 items in its product catalogue to showcase, the Pichler Tools team

Orkla ASA: Sale of the Asan and Allévo brands completed

In stock exchange notifications published on 17 December 2015 and 22 December 2015, respectively, it was announced that an agreement had been entered into to sell the Asan and Allévo brands. Both transactions have now been approved by the relevant competition authorities and completed. Orkla purchased the Swedish branded consumer goods group Cederroth in 2015, and the agreement was approved by the competition authorities on condition that the Asan and Allévo brands were sold. Now that the transactions have been completed, this condition has been met. Orkla is a leading supplier of

The London Taxi Company receives government funding towards £46.5m zero emissions project

A consortium led by the London Taxi Company has been awarded an Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) grant of £17.5m towards an R&D project for zero emissions hybrid technology. The project is a collaboration between industry and research institutions with the consortium investing an additional £29m in developing UK content for advanced zero emissions hybrid technology. The £46.5m project will allow the London Taxi Company to develop its next generation zero emissions hybrid drivetrain technology alongside its consortium partners in Coventry. The APC project will enhance the capabilities and

Coor Service Management announces proposed new Board of Directors

The Nomination Committee of Coor Service Management Holding AB has decided to propose the 2016 Annual General Meeting to elect Mats Granryd and Heidi Skaaret as new Board members of the company. Bernt Magnusson has declined re-election.Ahead of the Annual General Meeting, Coor Service Management’s Nomination Committee proposes increasing the Board of Directors to include one additional Director. Bernt Magnusson, who has been member of the Board of Directors at Coor since 2005, has declined re-election. The new proposed Board members are Mats Granryd and Heidi Skaaret (for more information,

The combination of Alma Media and Talentum makes headway, Talentum will have a new CEO

Alma Media Corporation           Stock Exchange Release                 15 January 2016 at 2:00 p.m. THE COMBINATION OF ALMA MEDIA AND TALENTUM MAKES HEADWAY, TALENTUM WILL HAVE A NEW CEO In accordance with the combination plan concluded between Alma Media and Talentum, Talentum’s business operations and Alma Media’s Financial Media and Business Services will be combined to form a new business unit in the course of 2016. In connection to this, the following decisions have been taken: Aarne Aktan, CEO of Talentum Ltd, will step down after the financial statements for 2015 are

Over 12 million children have better educational opportunities through IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF partnership

(Conshohocken, PA. -  January 15, 2016) – More than 12 million children in over 46 countries have better schools, teachers and learning materials, thanks to a 13 year partnership between the IKEA Foundation, Save the Children and UNICEF. Since 2003, the IKEA Foundation’s ‘Soft Toys for Education’ campaign has contributed $97.7 million (€88 million)* to Save the Children and UNICEF, helping to increase school attendance for some of the world’s most marginalized and vulnerable children. Funds have also helped train teachers, provide educational materials and improve child‑protection

Emergency logistics specialist delivers OEM’s essential tooling upgrade during time critical automotive industry shutdown

Unscheduled stoppage averted by innovative premium logistics solution; provides safety net during manufacturing upgradeThe growing complexity and pressures of the global automotive industry have been demonstrated during the latest seasonal shutdowns. Emergency logistics expert Evolution Time Critical has devised and delivered a challenging solution for a major Tier 1 supplier: providing a round-trip logistics operation that has allowed essential tooling engineering work to be carried out in a tight timeframe. The project enabled a European-based supplier to make essential manufacturing

Commercial Kitchen announces partnership with CEDA

Commercial Kitchen, the definitive new event for the UK’s catering equipment industry, is delighted to welcome CEDA (the Catering Equipment Distributors Association) as a major association partner. The highly-anticipated new launch from Diversified Communications UK, the organisers behind the multi-award winning lunch! and Casual Dining events, will take place this summer at the NEC Birmingham on 7-8 June. CEDA, the UK’s leading membership association for companies involved in the distribution and servicing of commercial catering equipment, is a pivotal partner for the show, which is

Lendlease appoints KONE to supply elevators for The International Quarter development in Stratford City, London

KONE Corporation, press release, January 15, 2016  KONE Corporation, one of the global leaders in the elevator and escalator industry, has been appointed by developer Lendlease as the contractor to supply and install 26 elevators to Buildings S5 and S6 at The International Quarter (TIQ) development in Stratford, London. Renowned architecture firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has designed the project as part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park regeneration following on from the London 2012 Olympic Games. The project is creating London's fourth business district.  KONE will

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