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TVR takes over 250 deposits in six weeks and announces that 2017 production of its new car is now sold out

· In the first six weeks since TVR Cars announced that it will begin to take deposits on its exciting new car, the company announces that over 250 deposits have now been taken · Current order take already accounts for planned vehicle deliveries through 2017 · Company hugely encouraged by the staggering response to the announcement of its fabulous Gordon Murray engineered sports carAugust 2015: TVR is delighted to announce that it has taken in excess of 250 deposits for its new sports car in only the first six weeks since the company opened the order book.  TVR first announced that

German Minister insists on less marine litter

27 August 2015New regional action plans to combat marine litter in Baltic Sea and North-East Atlantic have been key topics during the annual tour of the German Federal Environment Minister, Barbara Hendricks today in Stralsund, Germany. HELCOM, upon invitation, gave insight into its achievements in protecting the Baltic marine environment and the 2-month old Regional Action Plan  for Marine Litter. Representatives of the municipality, civil society and the media joined the Minister’s troupe in

Results from a clinical multicenter trial with HBP-assay published in Critical Care Medicine

Results from a clinical multicenter trial with samples from Emergency Departments in Sweden, USA and Canada collected during 2011-2014 have been published online ahead of print by the scientific journal Critical Care MedicineThe study results show that the diagnostic method for assessing Heparin Binding Protein (HBP) predicts severe sepsis with significantly higher accuracy than other biomarkers available today. The study demonstrates that the HBP-assay has the potential to become a significant tool in helping predicting severe sepsis at emergency departments and infectious disease clinics.

APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS SECURE SEAL OF APPROVAL

Standards which future apprentices in the ductwork and service and maintenance sectors of the building engineering services industry will be expected to achieve by the end of their training have gained government approval. The apprenticeship standards, which were developed by groups of employers brought together under the auspices of the Building & Engineering Services Association  (B&ES), have been the subject of extensive industry consultation, and were submitted to the Apprenticeship Unit of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) in June.

The Working Environment in Focus on Peab's Work Places

On August 31-September 4, Peab carries out its annual Working Environment Week. Company executives leave the offices and visit at least 500 workplaces with the aim of creating dialogue and commitment to safety, health and security.- Working Environment is one of the most important fields we have in Peab, every day throughout the year. To give extra energy to the daily safety work, Peab carries through an annual Safety Week where managers and employees come together in dialogue in the workplace, says Jesper Göransson, CEO of Peab.During the working environment week, the focus is on

Support children’s creative writing with the new Descriptosaurus books by Alison Wilcox

Alison Wilcox’s exciting new books,  Descriptosaurus: Action and Adventure and Descriptosaurus: Ghost Stories, will inspire children to put pen to paper and take their writing to the next level. Following on from the success of the bestselling Descriptosaurus, these essential guides will provide children with the tools they need to produce colourful cinematic writing. In 2013, Alison Wilcox collaborated with The National Literacy Trust on a descriptive writing competition for children aged between three and nine. The breadth and quality of the response was

Caiman exports Allison-equipped, self-propelled sprayer

Argentine agro-machinery company exports first self-propelled sprayer equipped with Allison 2000 Series™ fully automatic transmission to Australia BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Caiman, an Argentine company dedicated to the production and commercialisation of sprayers and other agricultural machinery, recently made its first export to Australia – a self-propelled sprayer featuring an Allison 2500 transmission. The benefits of fully automatic transmission technology are especially well-suited to the agricultural sector, an industry that appreciates advantages in efficiency and productivity.

Vet-specific MRI set to reach more clinics around the world

Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, the company that recently won two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in innovation and international trade is set to expand with a new office in Australia.  Adding to an impressive team of veterinarians, engineers, physicists and science graduates, Haifeng Liu has joined the company as an MRI Applications Specialist to support veterinary hospitals throughout Asia Pacific and will play a key role in setting up the Australian office in Sydney. PetVet, a 1.5 Tesla MRI system, is the most recent product from the Hallmarq stable and is a vet-specific MRI for

Bond It opens dedicated training facility

As part of its commitment to offering high quality products backed by the highest levels of service and support, Bond It has opened a new and dedicated training facility.  The training centre, which is located at the company’s head offices and manufacturing site in Elland, West Yorkshire, will be used to help stockists understand the features and benefits of the ever-growing Bond It range. It will also be instrumental in meeting Bond It’s own staff training and development needs as the company continues to expand. Kirstie Cooper, marketing manager at the manufacturer of sealants,

Stadco apprentice wins Midland Group Training Services award

27 August 2015 An engineering apprentice at Stadco Castle Bromwich, Andrew Batsford, has been awarded First Year Apprentice of the Year by Midland Group Training Services (MGTS). This award recognises attitude and an individual’s contribution to both their own learning and that of others. Andrew is studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Engineering, a programme which covers electrical, welding, mechanical maintenance, ‘fitting and assembly’ and hydraulics. Apprentices also learn important personal development skills, such as communication and personal discipline.

Ad Creator, launched by Swedish communication competition 100-wattaren

In a time when more and more things in life get digitized and automated 100-wattaren launches the Ad Creator – an automated advertising generator that creates ads in 60 seconds.Ad Creator  is a playful commentary on our times, a counterpart to the communication created by real people. – “With today’s trends in automation we asked ourselves if it would be possible to create automated advertising that works. We are convinced that all who go to adcreator.eu to check out the service will get a very clear answer to that question” says Ulf Hermansson Samell, event

Veidekke ASA: Veidekke has acquired Reinertsen Entreprenør

Veidekke Entreprenør AS has signed a contract with Reinertsen AS to acquire their onshore building and construction operations. "Reinertsen Entreprenør strengthens our ability to perform and increases our competitiveness. Now we are looking forward to welcoming 215 new skilled colleagues in Oslo, Trondheim and Bodø,"  says EVP Dag Andresen of Veidekke Entreprenør. Reinertsen Entreprenør carries out building projects in Oslo, Trondheim and Bodø and construction contracts all over the country. From 1 September the 215 employees, three ongoing projects and an order backlog on NOK 600

Vespertine’s Autumn Programme Launched

This autumn, visitors and residents of York will be invited to become vespertine creatures* to venture into York in the early evening and experience a variety of free contemporary cultural events with the launch of the latest series of events designed to stimulate York’s early evening economy. There will be a rare opportunity to take a musical guided tour around York’s unfurnished Mansion house; a colourful trail of artworks along Fossgate and Walmgate; theatrical performances in York Castle Museums’ prison cells; as well as an archaeological themed adventure of projections, sculptures

The new normal

Overall, global conditions remain expansionary. The US economy is growing and we see some tentative signs of improvement in the eurozone. Although Chinese worries have given rise to substantial volatility in financial markets recently, we think that the pivotal economy will still manage a soft landing, which will prove sufficient to offset trouble elsewhere. Monetary policy will be tightened in places like the US and the UK, but rates will be capped at lower levels than we have been used to in the past. Markets have already adapted to this new normal.The US is developing in line with

Top causes of car journey arguments revealed

Around 14 million* cars take to UK roads during a bank holiday, causing traffic mayhem and providing the perfect catalyst for in-car arguments. Ahead of the upcoming extended weekend, ‘getting lost’ has been named as the main cause of arguments on car journeys. A third of UK respondents to a recent online survey (33%)** cited this as the biggest cause of bust-ups with fellow passengers while on the road. Conducted by audio and infotainment specialist HARMAN, the poll’s results listed bad driving habits such as sharp braking and speeding as the second biggest cause (22%), while the length

ITV extends playout contract with Ericsson until 2024

· Ericsson will continue to provide playout services for ITV's portfolio of channels including ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, ITV HD, CITV and their associated regional variants · Contract includes playout of ITV's newest TV channels, ITV Encore and ITVBe · Ericsson has developed and integrated a new simulcast playout platform to support ITV's delivery of its channels to multiple platforms and screens Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has renewed its playout services contract with ITV, the UK's leading commercial television network. The contract, which has been

Metsä Fibre and Aquaflow sign agreement on effluent treatment plant for Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill

Metsä Fibre Oy, part of Metsä Group, and Aquaflow Oy have signed an agreement on a biological effluent treatment plant for the Äänekoski bioproduct mill. In accordance with the agreement, Aquaflow will provide the bioproduct mill with a modern effluent treatment plant that is based on a multistage biological treatment process and further chemical treatment. The multistage process makes the plant less sensitive to disruptions and improves its treatment results. Modern treatment technology will enable the bioproduct mill to operate in accordance with the environmental permit limit for the

Sectra receives prestigious export award

The Swedish IT and medical technology company Sectra (STO: SECT B)  has been awarded the prestigious title of Export Hermes. Export Hermes is awarded to Swedish companies that have achieved exceptional export success, thereby contributing to Sweden’s prosperity. The award will be handed out at 3:15 p.m. today by Crown Princess Victoria in conjunction with the World Trade Day hosted by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, Sweden.The jury’s commendation stated: “From a seedbed of research on the plains of Östergötland, Sectra AB has

Valmet to supply a flue gas desulphurization and denitrification installation for CIECH Soda Polska S.A.

Valmet Corporation's press release on August 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. EET Valmet has signed a contract with CIECH Soda Polska S.A. for the supply of a flue gas desulphurization and denitrification installation to Soda Polska's combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Inowroclaw, Poland. The investment will extend the lifetime of the CHP plant as well as decrease the plant's sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions. The order is included in Valmet's third quarter 2015 orders received. The value or the order is around EUR 40 million. "We selected Valmet as supplier

Signs market frame agreement regarding magnetite

Delta Minerals has signed a frame agreement with the Golden Kingdom Holding Ltd. to purchase the magnetite.Golden Kingdom Holding is a Singapore based trading company in commodities. Delta Minerals has delivered material samples approved by the buyer during the second half of the year and the first delivery is under planning. Delta Minerals have in Golden Kingdom Holding a partner able to purchase and transport a large share of our products. The company is active in commodities in China, Russia and Africa. The agreement can also be extended to sand (such as reclamation and building

Semi-Annual Report of Volvo Treasury AB (publ)

Volvo Treasury AB (publ) has today published its semi-annual report for 2015.The semi-annual report and the consolidated statements of the group are found on Volvo Group’s website . Volvo Treasury AB (publ) discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication on August 27, 2015 at 8.30 am. Journalists who would like further information, please contact Kina Wileke +46 765

Atlas Copco supports water project in Malawi

Stockholm, Sweden, August 27, 2015: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, will play a key role in bringing clean water to a rural area of Malawi through its employee-driven Water for All organization and the Peter Wallenberg Water for All Fund.Starting October 2015, Water for All will finance the installation of infrastructure and facilities that promote clean water, sanitation and hygiene in about a dozen villages and communities in southeastern Malawi, benefiting some 28 000 locals. The project, done in cooperation with non-profit organization ADRA, is

Nomination committee appointed ahead of 2016 Annual General Meeting of Cloetta AB (publ)

In accordance with the decision of the Annual General Meeting, Cloetta’s nomination committee shall consist of at least four and at most six members. Of these, one shall be a representative from the Board of Directors and three shall be members appointed by the three largest shareholders in terms of voting power. Cloetta hereby announces that the nomination committee has now been appointed ahead of the Annual General Meeting in April 2016.The nomination committee consists of the following members:Christer Wagenius, Chairman, appointed by AB Malfors PromotorLars-Åke Bokenberger,

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