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Exposure to noise during pregnancy increases risk of hearing dysfunction in children

[PRESS RELEASE, 9 DEC. 2015] A recently published study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that exposure to noise during pregnancy can damage the child’s hearing, with an 80 percent increase in risk in occupational environments with particularly high decibel levels. The results strongly indicate that pregnant women should not be exposed to loud noise.Whereas it was previously assumed that fetuses were well insulated from external noise, several studies have shown that noise, especially low-frequency noise, is physically conducted to

SciBase submits application for pre-market approval to FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that the organization has received SciBase’s application for a pre-market approval (PMA) of the Nevisense device for the US market.“We have been working with the clinical studies and documentation that the FDA requires for several years. It has been a long process that culminated in the completion of the application during this quarter. The US market is the world’s largest and represents a significant opportunity for SciBase. Even a limited penetration of our method and Nevisense has the possibility to transform our business”, says

Hafslund – Initiates separation and potential IPO of Power Sales business

Hafslund has decided to commence work on separation and a potential initial public offering of the Group's Power Sales business, Hafslund Markets. A separation and broader ownership base will further strengthen the business` growth opportunities.Hafslund Market's power companies have more than one million private and business customers in Norway, Sweden and Finland. The power products are marketed under several brands, including Hafslund Strøm, NorgesEnergi, SverigesEnergi, Göta Energi and Kotimaan Energia. "Hafslund Markets has established a solid market position as the fifth-largest

NCC awarded SEK 340 million construction assignment for HSB in Uppsala

NCC has been commissioned by HSB to build 158 apartments in Uppsala city center that will form the Brf Hamnen tenant-owner association. The order is valued at just over SEK 340 million.“The apartment block will have a distinct environmental profile, including such solutions as a 440-square-meter solar panel system for the production of green electricity,” explains Svante Hagman, Head of NCC Construction Sweden. NCC will initiate production of the new property block – containing 158 new tenant-owner apartments and seven retail and service premises – in January. The centrally located

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Finnair Traffic Performance in November 2015

Number of passengers grew 13.4% year-on-year Finnair Plc     Stock Exchange Release     9 December 2015 at 09:00 EET In November, Finnair's overall capacity measured in Available Passenger Kilometres grew by 9.2 per cent and traffic measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres grew by 9,0 per cent year‐on‐year. The passenger load factor decreased by 0.1%-points to 76.2 per cent. In late October, airlines shifted into the winter season, entailing among other things the end of Finnair’s summer traffic to Chicago, Toronto and Xi’an. In turn, frequencies were increased for example to Miami,

Major order from India

Bactiguard has received a major order from India of some 50 000 Foleys for infection prevention. At the same time, the planned clinical study has been initiated.The first order from India consists of some 50 000 Foley catheters for infection protection (BIP Foleys) and generates direct sales revenues of close to 2 million SEK, at product delivery. - We are delighted that we can now start penetrating the Indian market for real. The problem of healthcare associated infections is huge, particularly in India, where the largest consumption of antibiotics in the world has led to a high level

Cost reduction program within Small Appliances and information on costs related to GE Appliances

Electrolux initiates cost reduction program within Small Appliances and informs on costs related to GE AppliancesElectrolux today announced measures to structurally reduce costs within the business area Small Appliances. Operations continue to be negatively impacted by reduced volumes in several key markets, as well as unfavorable currency movements. Measures to restore profitability are now being taken, including staff reductions and downsizing of activities, mainly in the U.S., Sweden and China. Consultations have been initiated with the Swedish Unions. These actions are expected to

Tieto to deliver turnkey IT services to Praktikertjänst

Tieto has signed a deal to deliver IT services to Praktikertjänst, Sweden’s largest provider of private healthcare and dental care. The contract is for five years with an option to extend it for an additional two years. Total contract value is SEK 62 million (EUR 6,7 million), part of which will go to Tieto’s subcontractor for hardware supply. The agreement means that Tieto will deliver comprehensive IT services, from server management to work place support, which will help Praktikertjänst focus on its core business and improve daily operations for the company’s 9000 employees. - This

Axel Johnson International acquires Acorn Industrial Services

With the acquisition of industrial parts distributor Acorn Industrial Services Group, Axel Johnson International strengthens its position in the UK market and takes an important step in growing its business within bearings and transmissions. Acorn Industrial Services Group is a distributor of bearings, linear systems, power transmission and related services. Founded in 1983, the company has grown into a respected industrial parts distributor of quality products from industry leading manufacturers. The company has 9 sales branches throughout the UK and an e-commerce platform supporting

Composition of the Board of Directors of Aktia Bank plc and remuneration in 2016

Aktia Bank PlcChanges board/management/auditors9.12.2015 at 9 a.m.   The Board of Supervisors of Aktia Bank plc has on 8 December 2015 elected the Board of Directors and confirmed the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors in the calendar year 2016. The Board of Supervisors decided to increase the number of members of the Board of Directors to nine The Board of Supervisors decided to re-elect the following members of the Board of Directors: Sten Eklundh, Kjell Hedman, Catharina von Stackelberg-Hammarén, Arja Talma, Dag Wallgren and Nina Wilkman. As new members

Tikkurila to change its financial reporting practices

Tikkurila OyjStock Exchange ReleaseDecember 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (CET+1) Tikkurila to change its financial reporting practices Tikkurila Oyj will change its financial reporting practices as of January 1, 2016. The decision is based on the amended Securities Markets Act, which entered into force on November 26, 2015. Amendments to the Securities Markets Act concern, among other things, giving up the requirement to disclose interim reports for the first three and nine months of the year. Instead of interim reports, Tikkurila will disclose certain key figures and information on

Exercise of employee share options

A participant in the Targovax share option program has on December 8th 2015 exercised a total number of 25 000 options. Following the share option exercise and pursuant to authorization granted by the Extraordinary General Meeting at 14 September 2015, the Board of Directors has resolved to increase the share capital by NOK 2,500 by issuing 25,000 new shares at par value NOK 0.10. Following the registration of the increase, the share capital will be NOK 2,688,380.80 divided into 26,883,808 shares. For further information please contact: Øystein SougCFOPhone: +47 906 56 525

De Gris appoints MAY Concepts to handle all international Press & Media Relations.

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT - London, 9th December 2015 French luxury leather accessories brand De Gris appoints creative communications agency MAY Concepts to handle all international press & media relations. ABOUT DE GRIS  De Gris is a luxury leather accessories brand with a commitment to both quality and social responsibility. Paris based, they focus on a small but perfectly formed collection of products, all made to the best possible finish with the finest quality materials. Each bag’s unique feature, a panel of polished horn which is actually a byproduct of the food industry,

Senior management changes at Handelsbanken

Juha Rantamaa has been appointed Head of Handelsbanken’s Central IT Department. At the same time, he becomes a member of the Bank’s Senior Management. Juha Rantamaa currently works as Head of IT Support at Handelsbanken Capital Markets.  Klas Bornälv has been appointed Head of Handelsbanken’s Central Infrastructure Department. At the same time, he becomes a member of the Bank’s Senior Management. Klas Bornälv currently works as Head of Development at Central Infrastructure at Handelsbanken.  Both the above will take up their new positions on 15 December.  For further

Clas Ohlson six-month report 2015/16

Second quarter · Sales increased by 2% to 1,846 MSEK (1,814), 5% in local currencies · Operating profit declined by 5% to 145 MSEK (151) · Profit after tax fell by 4% to 111 MSEK (116) · Earnings per share declined by 4% to 1.76 SEK (1.84) · The company’s 200th store was opened in Karlstad, Sweden, in August · The first new small-format store was opened in St Albans in the UK · The store portfolio was expanded by three new stores (net)Six months · Sales increased by 5% to 3,616 MSEK (3,457), 6% in local currencies · Operating profit declined by 1% to 250 MSEK (

Dignitana Receives U.S. FDA De Novo Clearance for The DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System

Dignitana Receives U.S. FDA De Novo Clearance for The DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System that Reduces Hair Loss Related to Chemotherapy for Women with Breast Cancer Dignitana Brings First and Only U.S. FDA-Cleared Scalp Cooling System to Market Alternative to one of the most devastating side effects feared by women with breast cancer will soon be available at leading cancer centers nationwideDALLAS, TX, DECEMBER 8, 2015—Dignitana, a world leader in medical scalp-cooling technology, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company’s de novo

Still Shopping for the Holidays? Don’t Let your Guard Down

CHICAGO – With the number of holiday shoppers increasing, so are the opportunities to have a car accident or break-in. However, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is offering tips to help shoppers avoid auto insurance claims this holiday season. “During the holidays, parking lots can be a prime target for thieves,” said Bob Passmore, PCI’s assistant vice president of personal lines. “It’s important to pay close attention to your surroundings and use extra caution while driving or parking. The hustle and bustle of the season creates an opportunity for break-ins

AmeriHealth Administrators Selects Infogix’s Enterprise Data Analysis Platform for Third-Party Administrator Services

Naperville, Ill., Dec. 8, 2015 – AmeriHealth Administrators will license Infogix's  Enterprise Data Analysis Platform to analyze its entire end-to-end claims process to ensure it is accurate, consistent, and reliable for third-party administrator (TPA) services, both companies announced today. AmeriHealth Administrators is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Independence Blue Cross (Independence), providing TPA services for Independence’s non-blue members. “Infogix has proven expertise managing data across the health care market,” said John Janney, senior vice

AMETEK Solidstate Controls Launches Its First DPP System for All Nuclear 1E Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Applications

Digital Process Power product surpasses previous UPS systems with higher levels of diagnostics and monitoring Columbus, Ohio – AMETEK Solidstate Controls, Inc. (SCI), a leader in highly customized uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), today introduced its first Nuclear Digital Process Power (NDPP) product designed to meet the highly specialized needs of the nuclear power industry. Unlike previous SCI ferroresonant UPS systems, the new AMETEK NDPP product results from a market demand for a more compact unit with greater system monitoring and a higher level of diagnostic capabilities.

QUICK AND EASY CANAPÉ RECIPES

Jazz up your Christmas Party Table‘Tis the season for the simple sausage and bacon to shine. Easy and quick to cook, chipolatas and bacon are not only the essential accompaniments to Christmas dinner, but with a little imagination they can make an impressive table centrepiece and amazing party appetisers. Organic Pigs in Blankets Helen Browning’s Organic Speedy Sausages (from frozen or fresh) Wrap with Helen Browning’s Streaky Bacon (smoked or unsmoked? Your choice) Sprinkle with a little olive oil and pop in the oven at 200ºC, Gas mark 6, for 10-15mins depending on how crispy

Delay to new runway decision - ADEPT response

ADEPT responds to suggestions of a delay in decision for new runway at Heathrow or GatwickSimon Neilson, Chairman of ADEPT’s Planning, Housing and Regeneration Board, said: “We are very concerned about reports of a further delay and the lack of explanation from Government after the clear findings from the Davis Commissions. Further delays are bad news for our businesses, will damage our ability to export in an already fragile market and will cost the economy. Airport capacity in the South East has been an issue for many years and now is the time to make some decisions, not delay further.

Peldon Rose Win ‘Best Office Interior UK’ at the International Property Awards

Office interior design specialists Peldon Rose pick up prestigious award for their work with client ‘Essence’.The team at Peldon Rose are celebrating their success after scooping up the sought after “Best Office Interior UK’ award for their work with client Essence at last night’s International Property Awards. The event, which took place last night in Mayfair, is the world's largest and most prestigious property competition with winners selected by a judging panel of industry specialists. Wimbledon based workplace design specialists Peldon Rose  completed

Veidekke ASA: Awarded Johan Sverdrup contract

Veidekke Entreprenør AS has signed a contract with Aibel AS to undertake work at the onshore facility near Kårstø, which will provide electricity to the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea. The value of the contract is NOK 150 million excluding VAT. Electrification of oil and gas installations with electricity from land is an important measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the efficiency of oil production in the North Sea.  Electrification of the Norwegian continental shelf is in keeping with the authorities' long-term goal to reduce CO2 emissions from the petroleum

Nordic Cinema Group selects Nepa’s ActionHub™ for actionable insights within customer satisfaction

Nepa’s relationship with SF Bio dates back to 2009 and has resulted in one of Sweden’s largest consumer panels, Filmpanelen, with over 69 000 members. Nordic Cinema Group was founded in 2013 when FinnKino acquired SF Bio. This new group is the largest cinema operator in the Nordic and Baltic region. When NCG recently needed a company-wide platform and solution for measuring and acting on customer feedback and satisfaction they chose Nepa and the ActionHub™.ActionHub™ enables trigger-based research, surveys that are sent based on cinema visits, online browsing behavior or other behaviors.

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