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Martti Asunta continues as Chairman of Metsäliitto Cooperative Board of Directors

Metsä Group Stock Exchange Release 12 January 2016 at 1.30 pm EETThe Board of Directors of Metsä Group’s parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative elected in its constituent meeting Martti Asunta, M.Sc. (Forestry), to continue as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2005 and Chairman since 2008. Metsä Group’s President and CEO Kari Jordan acts as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors.The compositions of Board of Directors’ committees are the following: · Audit Committee: Mikael Silvennoinen, Arto Hiltunen and Martti Asunta

New Field & Country Fair set to become ‘must attend’ event for everyone that’s passionate about field sports and the British countryside

12 January 2016 – Country lovers can look forward to the all-new Field & Country Fair that looks set to become a ‘must attend’ event and fixture in the calendar for everyone with a passion for field sports, country pursuits and the rural way of life. It will be held over 3 days from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th June 2016 and the venue is Cornbury Park, the family home of Lord and Lady Rotherwick; nestling in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside this spectacular Cotswold country estate near Charlbury and close to Witney is the perfect location for this ground breaking new countryside

Exercise of Thule Group’s warrant series 2014/2016

Thule Group’s warrant series 2014/2016 has been completed and as a consequence hereof the number of shares in the company will increase by 1,036,455. The total number of shares in the company will thereafter amount to 101,036,455.All newly subscribed shares have been sold. The subscription price for the shares was SEK 84.90 per share and Thule Group AB (publ) has received total issue proceeds of approximately MSEK 88 in connection with the exercise of the warrants.The warrants in warrant series 2014/2016 have been held by the CEO, other senior executives and the chairman of the board (

AP Racing puts a stop to counterfeit calipers

AP Racing will be tackling the problem of poor-quality, counterfeit brake components with an innovative data tag, helping customers distinguish genuine parts from frauds. The new initiative from AP Racing will allow customers to scan a unique code on a component (via a smart phone) in order to confirm its authenticity via a web-based cloud system. Recognised as a significant problem, it’s been estimated that as many as one in ten car-accident fatalities are caused by defective parts. Often produced in inadequate and unregulated facilities, such components may look identical to the

SRV participates in implementing Ring Road I project at Keilaniemi

SRV GROUP PLC PRESS RELEASE 12 JANUARY 2016 AT 13.00SRV participates in implementing Ring Road I project at Keilaniemi SRV is participating in the development of the modern, seaside urban environment at Keilaniemi, Espoo, and is taking forward the Ring Road I construction project at Keilaniemi. The company’s road construction subsidiary SRV Infra Oy will implement the project’s street and road construction work, which is starting in January. SRV Infra will serve as the main contractor in the project, which is being implemented in cooperation with the City of Espoo, the Finnish Transport

Drivers, check your tread depths!

Many drivers are aware that a tyre’s tread depth will significantly affect driving safety. Nevertheless, few drivers bother to check the condition of their tyres mid-season. This would be a good idea, however. New winter tyres have a tread depth of 8, and sometimes even over 9, millimetres. The law in many countries forbids using winter tyres with a tread depth below 3 millimetres. For safety reasons, however, the minimum recommended tread depth is 4 millimetres. Using worn tyres will extend the car’s braking distance and make it more difficult to handle, especially under slippery

Researchers’ advice to save the relationships of parents of small children

According to Statistics Sweden, 30 percent of all parents of young children in Sweden separate. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have mapped the most important factors behind the separations and divorces - and offer five tips that can save the relationship.According to 2012 statistics from Statistics Sweden, one out of three Swedish couples that have small children get separated. The average age of the first child at the time of the separation or divorce is 4 years and 8 months.   In a study at the Sahlgrenska Academy of the University of Gothenburg, 452 parents answered a

The way you sound affects your mood

Researchers have created a digital audio platform that can modify the emotional tone of people’s voices while they are talking, to make them sound happier, sadder or more fearful. New results show that while listening to their altered voices, participants’ emotional state change in accordance with the new emotion.“Very little is known about the mechanisms behind the production of vocal emotion”, says lead author Jean-Julien Aucouturier from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France. “Previous research has suggested that people try to manage and control their emotions,

SAS traffic figures - December 2015

• Scheduled traffic (RPK) increased 7.9% and the capacity (ASK) was up by 12.7%. • The load factor decreased by 68.2 p.u. to 3.1%. • SAS carried 1.9 million scheduled passengers in December, up 2.1%. • The preliminary currency adjusted yield and PASK were down 9% and 13% in December 2015. The nominal yield and PASK were also down 9% and 13% in December 2015.Market development and commentaryDemand has been positive in Scandinavia during 2015. A reduction in bookings was, however, noted in November for about three weeks which has affected traffic negatively in December. Overall

East Capital launches China Environmental strategy

East Capital, a specialist in emerging and frontier markets, is pleased to announce the transition of its East Capital China Fund to a thematic environmental strategy for China. Called East Capital China Environmental, the strategy looks to capture the favourable investment backdrop that the environmental challenges offer in China.The fund, a Luxemburg domiciled UCITS vehicle, was launched in 2007 and received in early 2015 approval to invest up to 100 per cent in A-shares via the Stock Connect program. From 18 January 2016, the fund will mainly invest in issuers whose products, services,

SimCorp A/S – Share buyback program

On 19 August 2015 SimCorp A/S announced a share buyback program in compliance with the provisions of Commission Regulation No. 2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also referred to as the “Safe Harbour”. In connection with the program SimCorp A/S will repurchase shares for an amount of up to EUR 15.0m (approx. DKK 111.9m) in the period from 25 August 2015 to 19 February 2016. The following transactions have been executed under the program:  Date                 Number Average purchase Amount (DKK)  of price (DKK per

Janoschka prepares for global growth with IFS Applications

Prepress manufacturer to improve production planning and control with ERP solution from IFS as it continues global expansion IFS , the global enterprise applications company, announces that Janoschka, a leading provider of prepress solutions headquartered in Germany, has selected IFS Applications™  to enable its continued growth globally and to improve production control and planning.Janoschka, a family-run enterprise based in Kippenheim, Germany, has grown from a five-man local operation founded in 1976 to

The ethics of eating: what the freegan is this?

Everyone is talking about food. Chefs and food critics are celebrities. "Locavore" and "freegan" have earned spots in the dictionary. Popular books and films about food production and consumption are exposing the unintended consequences of the standard American diet. Questions about the principles and values that ought to guide decisions about dinner have become urgent for moral, ecological, and health-related reasons. So, as we begin a New Year and perhaps the inevitable resolution of ‘new diet new me’, which ethical corner will you be in at the dinner table? In Philosophy Comes to

Falken on the pulse at Tokyo Auto Salon 2016

Falken Tyre will present its new brand identity at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from Friday 15thJanuary to Sunday 17th January 2016. The theme of this year’s Falken booth is ‘Experience the PULSE’ with visitors able to feel the PULSE first-hand via bespoke exercise bikes that convert the energy generated when pedalling into exciting video and music playback. Continuing the theme of energy, other exhibits will include a full-scale model of the Falken-sponsored Red Bull Air Race ‘plane flown by ace pilot Yoshihide Muroya, flanked by the Falken

East Capital launches China Environmental strategy

East Capital, a specialist in emerging and frontier markets, is pleased to announce the transition of its East Capital China Fund to a thematic environmental strategy for China. Called East Capital China Environmental, the strategy looks to capture the favourable investment backdrop that the environmental challenges offer in China.The fund, a Luxemburg domiciled UCITS vehicle, was launched in 2007 and received in early 2015 approval to invest up to 100 per cent in A-shares via the Stock Connect program. From 18 January 2016, the fund will mainly invest in issuers whose products, services,

NCG Group is history. Welcome to Bizview Systems.

"It's a natural consequence of our success with BizView that we now have decided to change our corporate name to the same; NCG Group is becoming Bizview Systems," says founder and Chairman of the Board Oskar Kristiansen. "Last year gave us a lot of new, exiting customers and partners on several continents, a trend we know will continue in the coming years. We therefore want to cultivate the brand BizView at all levels, and the first step is by changing the name of the company to Bizview Systems." Close to 15 years of continuous development When NCG Group was founded in 2001 the world

Ricoh launches wide format Print & Fold solution

Ricoh Europe , 12 January 2016 – Ricoh has enhanced its wide format portfolio with a high speed monochrome “Print & Fold” solution for the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industries. The new Ricoh MP W7100SP and MP W8140SP wide format multifunctional printers combine high volume and high speed capability. They print at speeds of 10 and 14 A1 pages per minute respectively in 600 dpi with two- or four-roll media stations. Connected to the new online folder Estefold 4211, they offer new productivity and flexibility for the AEC industry and other high

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2016 to be announced on April 5th

The announcement of the 2016 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) will be opened by Ulrika Stuart Hamilton, Chair of the Swedish Arts Council, and Alice Bah Kuhnke, Minister for Culture and Democracy in Sweden. The press conference will take place at the National Library of Sweden, Stockholm on April 5[th ]at 1:00 pm CET.Jury Chairman Boel Westin will announce the laureate of 2016. The announcement will be followed by a presentation of the laureate by the jury.ALMA rewards authors, illustrators, storytellers and reading promoting individuals and organisations. For this year’s award,

Allianz and OX2 sign 21 MW wind power deal in Finland

The international insurance company, Allianz, has signed an acquisition agreement with the wind power company, OX2, for six wind turbines at Jouttikallio in Lapua, Finland. This is Allianz’s first wind power investment in the Finnish market."Entering the Finnish market is another important milestone this year for us. Finland is a promising European wind market and it will help us to increase and further diversify our renewables portfolio", says David Jones, Head of Renewables at Allianz Capital Partners. "We are pleased to expand our relationship with OX2 and we look forward to working with

Tieto's fourth-quarter results on 4 February – conference for analysts and media in Helsinki

Tieto Corporation   STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 12 January 2016, 10.00 am EET Tieto will publish its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 1 January–31 December 2015 on Thursday 4 February 2016 at 8.00 am EET (7.00 am CET, 6.00 am UK time). Press conference for analysts and media will be held at Tieto’s premises in Helsinki, address: Aku Korhosen tie 2–6, at 11.00 am EET (10.00 am CET, 9.00 am UK time). The results will be presented in English by Kimmo Alkio, President and CEO, and Lasse Heinonen, CFO. The conference will be webcasted 

Swedish ICA stores – December 2015 sales figures

Sales in the Swedish ICA stores rose by 3.6% in December 2015 compared with the corresponding month last year. Sales in like-for-like stores increased by 2.8%.+-----------+------+------+--------+-------+------+--------+| | December | January || | 2015 | – Decembe || | | r 2015 |+-----------+------+------+--------+-------+------+--------+|Store | SEKm|Change| Change| SEKm|Change| Change||sales, | | all|like-for| | all|like-for|

Atlas Copco completes acquisition of Italian pump manufacturer

Stockholm, Sweden, January 12, 2016: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has completed the acquisition of Varisco, an Italian pump manufacturer with a global sales network.Varisco is based in Padua near Venice, Italy, and had revenues in 2014 of MEUR 30 (MSEK 270). It employs about 135 people. Founded in 1932, Varisco is known around the world for the design and manufacture of high-quality pumps used by a wide range of customers. The pumps are typically used to remove unwanted water or other liquids in the construction, mining, and oil and gas industries;

Gold medal to Belorussian State University for development and marketing of Temodex

Belorussian State University has in 2015 received a 1-st grade Diploma and a gold medal at RESTEC® HiTech exhibition forum in St. Petersburg for the development of Temodex – pharmaceutical formulation for local chemotherapy treatment of brain tumours. The prize was received in the category “Best Innovation Project: successful product marketing, best manufacturing, best stock handling and best logistics”. About TemodexTemodex, which is a locally acting form of temozolomide, was developed by the Research Institute of Physical and Chemical Preparations at Belorussian State University in

PowerCell TO1 warrant program completed - PowerCell raises 68.7 million SEK

The exercise period of PowerCells warrant program TO1 ended on December 30. A total of 7.135.480 shares was subscribed by exercising TO1 warrants. This represents a subscription rate of 99.1 percent."I'm proud to announce that the subscription rate was 99 percent of the outstanding warrants. PowerCell Sweden AB raised important funding of totally 68.7 million SEK, funds that will mainly be used to continue the industrialization of the PowerPac and commercialization of PowerCell's fuel cell stacks", said CEO Per Wassén. When the 7.135.480 newly issued shares are registered, there will be

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