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KONE Corporation: SHARE REPURCHASE 29.07.2015

KONE Corporation          ANNOUNCEMENT           29.07.2015 SHARE REPURCHASE 29.07.2015 In the Helsinki Stock Exchange Trade date 29.07.2015  Bourse trade BUYShare KNEBVAmount 160.000 sharesTotal cost 5.917.920,00 EURAverage price/ share 36,9870 EURHighest price/ share 37,32 EURLowest price/ share 36,70 EURKONE Corporation now holds a total of 11.974.544 shares including the shares repurchased on 29.07.2015. On behalf of KONE Corporation NORDEA BANK FINLAND PLC

The end of an era – York explores the legacy of Richard III during JORVIK Medieval Festival

1 – 31 August 2015Few historic kings have received as much coverage and discussion over the last two years as the last medieval monarch, Richard III, and stories from his recent rediscovery, to the myths surrounding his life will be explored during a series of highlight events and lectures during the JORVIK Medieval Festival. One of the headline events of this year’s festival will be a lecture by Philippa Langley – the screenwriter who led the ‘Looking for Richard Project’ which successfully unearthed the long-lost Sovereign. The event, which takes place at York Guildhall on 25 August,

VinSolutions integrates desking tool with Autosoft DMS

MISSION, Kan. (July 29, 2015) — VinSolutions today announced the integration of its VinConnect Desking tool and the Autosoft dealership management system (DMS). Duplicate entry remains a pain point for dealers. The push-and-pull functionality available with the VinConnect Desking and Autosoft FLEX F&I integration eliminates redundancies and enables dealers to save time and increase efficiencies. With real-time integration between VinConnect Desking and Autosoft FLEX F&I, Autosoft data is automatically pulled and stored in the VinConnect CRM database when dealers are desking a deal.

The seven (horrible) ages of York make history fun for kids at the JORVIK Medieval Festival

York’s very own horrid history will take centre stage in the activities for children in this year’s JORVIK Medieval Festival, with Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary, bringing his diabolical descriptions of the Seven Ages of York to the Guildhall on 29 August. The presentation by possibly the most popular authors of children’s non-fiction in history, will tell the stories of the Vicious Vikings, Measly Middle Ages and even the Terrible Tudors and Slimy Stewarts in a live presentation by Terry, accompanied by music from across the centuries by Eboracum Baroque, in what promises to be

Medivir announces start of a phase I clinical trial of the nucleotide polymerase inhibitor AL-704 for treatment of hepatitis C

Stockholm, Sweden — Medivir AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: MVIR) today announces the start of a phase I clinical trial with AL-704, also known as JNJ-54257099, by Alios Biopharma Inc., part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. AL-704 is a nucleotide based NS5B polymerase inhibitor intended for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in combination with other direct acting antiviral agents.Medivir entered a Research & Development agreement in the field of HCV polymerase with Janssen Products LP in May 2008. AL-704 is the second candidate drug under this agreement that enters

Queen Victoria's childhood home now a hotel - equipped with bespoke Athanor kitchen

Previously a favoured childhood home of Queen Victoria, Ynyshir’s chequered past began in the 15th century, which the oldest parts of the building can be dated from.Now a five-star luxury hotel and award winning restaurant, Ynyshir Hall is the AA Hotel of the Year in Wales for the last two years running, and its restaurant holds a Michelin Star. With a cornucopia of high quality local ingredients, Ynyshir Hall’s menu showcases Welsh lamb, Welsh Wagyu beef and organic pork, with the kitchen gardens producing fruit, vegetables, herbs and salads for the restaurant, and with the

IBA Group Shortlisted for 2015 EOA Awards

The European Outsourcing Association (EOA) announced the shortlist of the 2015 EOA Awards. IBA Group applied and was shortlisted in the category Outsourcing Works — Award for Delivering Business Value in European Outsourcing. Listed as IBA Group & Minsk City Authorities, the entry featured the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system that IBA Group implemented in the Minsk public transport. As the judges were impressed with the IBA Group's submission, they initiated nomination of Minsk City Authorities (Minsktrans) for the Pan–European Buyer of Outsourcing Services of the Year award.

Ofsted ‘good’ highlights supportive culture at Doncaster children’s home

Ofsted has praised the “high level of quality care and attention” provided by staff at Doncaster’s Pinewood Avenue children’s home, and rated it as ‘Good overall’ in a report published this week.The home is operated by Doncaster Children’s Services Trust which is the first children’s social care organisation in the country to be run independently from a local authority. The Trust was set up last year following an agreement with the government and Doncaster Council with a remit to pioneer new, dynamic ways to provide outstanding care to local children and families. Pinewood Avenue

Updated Vector™ 1350 from Carrier Transicold Offers More Power for Improved Cold Chain Performance

WARRINGTON, England, July 29, 2015Carrier Transicold’s Vector™ 1350 trailer refrigeration unit uses new software to increase system power and lower noise levels. Carrier Transicold , which operates in the UK as Carrier Transicold UK, helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Now with 13,100 Watts of refrigeration capacity, the updated Vector 1350

All Systems Go for New £10m Exhibition Centre

Work on a £10m state-of-the-art venue began on Wednesday 29thJuly in Harrogate, which will give event organisers across the UK an exciting new venue. The Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) began demolition of exhibition Hall 1 to make way for the new building at the Great Yorkshire Showground. Completion is scheduled for late spring 2016, with bookings already being taken.The new Hall will offer a clear, versatile space of 4,320m2to suit a wide range of events from blue chip company conferences to large dinners and exhibitions or sporting events. It will also have a café, large foyer,

Securitas AB to publish Interim Report on Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Securitas AB will publish the Interim Report for January-June 2015 on Wednesday, August 5, at app.13.00 (CET).App. 13.00 Report release. The report will be sent as a press release from Cision (www.cision.se) and will automatically be published on www.securitas.com when released. 14.00 Presentation slides available. For presentation slides, follow the link www.securitas.com/presentations 15.00 Telephone conference and audio cast Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference at 15.00 p.m. (CET) where Securitas CEO Alf Göransson will present the report and

You Dev It. We Rev It. Tobii Tech Announces Million Dollar Fund for Game Developers

STOCKHOLM — July 29, 2015 — Tobii  Tech , a business unit of Tobii, the global leader in eye tracking, today announced the Boost to the Big Time Program , a $1 million fund to support the development and distribution of PC games with integrated eye tracking. The Program offers strong potential to innovate, global game distribution, stellar marketing opportunities, cash payments and development support for those developers and studios that show superior creativity and promise in bringing gaming to the next level

Young female athletes reduce injuries and achieve sporting success

Injuries for young female athletes have been reduced by a quarter this season thanks to new strength and conditioning sessions run by Solent Sport’s High Performance Academy at Southampton Solent University.England Netball South and the Hampshire Centre of Excellence athletes have been taking part in the sessions, which have also helped the athletes become stronger, fitter and decrease the risk of injury. As well as access to top-class gym facilities based at the University, athletes have support from certified strength and conditioning coaches from the High Performance Academy.

Acquisition strengthens Beijer Ref’s position in New Zealand and Australia

The Swedish refrigeration group, Beijer Ref AB, strengthens its operation in New Zealand and Australia by acquiring the refrigeration wholesale company, Realcold, which has its head office in Auckland, New Zealand, and around 20 branches in New Zealand and Australia. Beijer Ref is one of the largest refrigeration wholesalers in the world and the acquisition of Realcold is a significant step forward in the company’s strategy to grow outside Europe. Realcold was founded in 1955, reports annual sales of more than SEK 260M and is the second largest refrigeration wholesaler in New Zealand.

UT Arlington inaugural Interdisciplinary Research Program projects reach across disciplines

Research collaborationARLINGTON, Texas – Five collaborative research projects involving faculty from seven colleges and schools ranging from innovations in pain management to personal security have won inaugural Interdisciplinary Research Program awards through a University of Texas at Arlington initiative aimed at advancing true interdisciplinary research and enhance the University’s competitive position nationally. President Vistasp M. Karbhari and Dr. Duane Dimos, vice president for research, launched the Interdisciplinary Research Program this spring based on the recommendations of a

New treatment principle for tuberculosis activates the body's own defence system

According to a new study from Karolinska Institutet which is being published in the journal Autophagy, the body's own defence system can be strengthened with existing medicines used for treating tuberculosis. The results suggest a new treatment principle for infectious diseases that can strengthen the effect of traditional antibiotic treatments and reduce the risk of developing a resistance. Widespread resistance to antibiotics requires new, expensive medicines with various side-effects to be used against tubercle bacteria. However, many affected countries lack access to such medicines.

Metsä Group’s financial reporting in 2016

Metsä Group Stock Exchange Release 29 July 2015 at 14 EET In 2016, Metsä Group will publish the following financial reports:Financial statements for 2015 on 3 FebruaryInterim report for January–March 2016 on 3 MayInterim report for January–June 2016 on 4 AugustInterim report for January–September 2016 on 2 November METSÄ GROUPGroup CommunicationsFor further information, please contact: Juha Laine, SVP, Communications, Metsä Group, tel. +358 (0)10 465 4541 www.metsagroup.com Metsä Group is a responsible forest industry group whose products’ main raw material is

Metsä Board Corporation's financial reporting and Annual General Meeting in 2016

Metsä Board Corporation Stock Exchange Release 29 July 2015 at 14 EETIn 2016, Metsä Board Corporation will publish the following financial reports:Financial statements for 2015 on 3 FebruaryInterim report for January–March 2016 on 3 MayInterim report for January–June 2016 on 4 AugustInterim report for January–September 2016 on 2 November Metsä Board will hold its Annual General Meeting on 23 March 2016.METSÄ BOARD CORPORATIONFurther information:Markus Holm, CFO, Metsä Board, tel. +358 (0)10 465 4913

MICHELIN TYRES KEEP REMOTE SCOTTISH HAULIER ON THE MOVE

Stoke-on-Trent – July 29, 2015The most northerly haulage company on the UK mainland is continuing to fit Michelin tyres as original equipment and replacements across its 30-strong heavy truck fleet, nearly 100 years after its Michelin policy began. Scrabster-based D Steven & Son, which also has depots in Wick, Aberdeen and Glasgow, specifies Michelin’s latest generation 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D tyres on its prime movers – all of which are under three years old – claiming the fitments ensure mobility in extreme wet weather and snowy conditions. Managing Director David Steven says

York Minster apprentice stonemason’s bid to be best in world

A York Minster apprentice will compete to be crowned the best young stonemason in the world at an international competition in Brazil in August. Sam Turner, 20 from Leeds, is competing as part of Team UK at the WorldSkills Competition, the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in the world. Sam, who joined York Minster in 2012, will be among 1000 young people aged 18-25 from across the globe to take part in the competition in Sao Paulo between 11 and 16 August. He was selected to represent Team UK in the Architectural Stonemasonry category after excelling in

Pirelli unveiled as sponsor of Salon Privé’s inaugural ‘Prestige & Performance’ Competition

· Modern-day Concours is part of exclusive public day on Saturday 5th September · Supercar models from 1975 to present day are invited to enter · Opportunity for fans to mingle with up to eighty iconic cars Salon Privé is proud to announce its partnership with one of the greatest global brands, Pirelli, who will sponsor the exciting new ‘Prestige & Performance’ Competition on Saturday 5th September at Blenheim Palace. As the first Concours of its kind in the UK to uniquely pay homage to post-1975 supercars, this event allows spectators to see stunning cars from the last

AP Racing unveils new Pneumatic Emergency Clutch Release System

AP Racing, the leading manufacturer of performance braking and clutch systems for race and road use, has introduced a new Pneumatic Emergency Clutch Release system. The CP9810 family of actuators fulfils the FIA’s requirements for external clutch disengagement, providing race marshals with a simple and efficient process when moving stricken cars. The system enables clutches to be released externally, without the necessity to press the clutch pedal/pull the clutch paddle from inside the car. The new system is fully compatible with AP Racing’s CP4623 type master cylinders

Manchester’s Lion Eyes assist with new online series

Manchester Production Company Lion Eyes TV has helped create a brand-new show for BBC Music, starring Elbow frontman Guy Garvey. The award-winning company provided full post-production services for all six episodes of Music Box with Guy Garvey at their dedicated city centre facility, The Den. Their work included creating a unique look for the programme and presenting archive footage in interesting ways. Martin Riley, Director at Lion Eyes TV, said: “We were able to create pleasing ways of presenting music archive stills and footage by using motion tracking, animation and comping.

BYD and ADL partner to supply Go-Ahead London with capital’s first, large-scale pure electric bus fleet

BYD, the world’s largest maker of pure electric buses - and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Europe’s fastest growing bus and coach builder - have formed a powerful new alliance and confirmed a £19 million deal today that will see the introduction of London’s first large-scale, zero-emission, single deck bus fleet. This will also be the single largest fleet of full size electric buses in Europe. The move follows confirmation by Go-Ahead London that they are to introduce 51 emission-free, pure electric buses on routes 507 and 521, which operate between Waterloo and Victoria. The

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