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Time to register for the announcements of this year’s Nobel Prizes

Time and date are set for the announcements of the Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry as well as Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Registration forms are now available at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences web site. Note that registration and press ID is required to attend to the announcement. Be sure to register at kva.se/pressroom.Schedule for the announcements: Nobel Prize in Physics – Tuesday October 6, at the earliest 11.45 AM CET, Session Hall Royal, Swedish Academy of Sciences, Lilla Frescativägen 4A Nobel Prize in Chemistry –

Elitfönster launches products as BIM objects

The growing interest in the Swedish window manufacturer Elitfönster has led to a cooperation with BIMobject® in order to launch its products as BIM objects. The launch is expected to generate a boost in traffic to the BIMobject Cloud. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is rapidly becoming an important part of the planning and execution of construction projects. Elitfönster now launches its products as BIM objects in order to facilitate this process. Users will now be able to freely access and add the company's products in digital building models. Planners will access automatically

Barley straw shows potential as transport biofuel raw material

The hemicellulose sugars of barley straw can be effectively fermented into biobutanol, when starch is added during the pre-treatment or fermentation process, shows a new University of Eastern Finland study. Seeking to find alternatives to ethanol as a fuel, the study established optimal pre-treatment conditions for turning straw lignocellulose and barley starch into fermentable sugars that can be used in the production of biobutanol. The hemicellulose sugars of barley straw (e.g. xylose) released during pre-treatment can be effectively fermented into biobutanol, when starch is added to

Alstom to equip Sweden with a new traffic management system

Alstom has been awarded by Trafikverket, the Swedish transport administration, a contract worth €66 million to implement the Iconis control centre solution. The new traffic management system will cover the entire country, and forms part of a broader project by Trafikverket to improve the punctuality and capacity of its network. The scope of the contract, which will run for eight years with an additional nine-year option, also covers the development and maintenance of the system.“We are very pleased to have met all the demanding commercial and technical criteria set by Trafikverket. With

Fortum estimates approx. EUR 700 million one-time negative impact on net profit due to planned closure of OKG nuclear units 1 and 2 in Sweden

FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 30 September 2015 at 14:20 EET OKG AB's Board of Directors has today decided to invite an Extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 14 October 2015 in order to be able to make a decision on the closing of the units 1 and 2 in Oskarshamn nuclear power plant in Sweden. In OKG AB, E.ON is the majority owner and can decide on the closing of units.For unit 1 the decision would mean that the unit would be taken out of operation and transferred into service mode after the applied environmental permit estimated to be received during 2017 – 2019. The exact

CESA unveils 2015 Conference Programme

Strong speaker platform plus procurement panel and great networking opportunitiesCESA has unveiled the programme for its 2015 Conference, which runs on 13thNovember at the Hilton London Wembley. The event is organised in association with FCSI, BHA, CEDABOND and ENSE and is open to all those working in the foodservice industry. A dynamic speaker platform boasts broadcaster Evan Davis, who is this year’s Conference Chair. His insights into the economy are sure to go down well with delegates, while his experiences in Dragons’ Den should prepare him for any awkward questions.

Tieto to divest its Lean System business in Finland

Tieto has agreed to sell its Lean System business to Palvelurahasto I Ky, a private equity fund managed by Finnish Korona Invest and management. Lean System business offers enterprise resource planning services in manufacturing. It is operating as a separate business unit inside Tieto and employs 38 experts located mainly in the Helsinki region, Finland. “Tieto is a strong player in the digitalization of the manufacturing industry. Our strategic choice is to concentrate on medium-sized and large enterprises and customers in public sector. We will continue providing full-stack services

Nominating committee for the 2016 annual general meeting in Bure

The following members have been appointed to Bure’s Nominating Committee: Bengt Belfrage, appointed by Nordea Investment FundsPatrik Tigerschiöld, appointed by the Tigerschiöld familyPer Björkman, appointed by the Björkman family The Chairman of the Board, Patrik Tigerschiöld, is a member of the Nominating Committee and shall convene the first meeting of the Committee. The Nominating Committee has been appointed according to the instructions from the Annual General Meeting in 2015. The members of the Nominating Committee together represent approx. 43 per cent of the votes

TERO TELARANTA APPOINTED AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DESTIA

Destia Group Plc Stock exchange release 30.9.2015 at 14:00 pm (CET+1) Tero Telaranta appointed as a new member of the board of directors of Destia Destia Group Plc’s shareholder has passed unanimous resolution and elected Tero Telaranta as a new member to the Board of Directors of Destia since 30 September 2015. Telaranta works as director corresponding of industrial investments in Ahlström Capital Oy. The Board of Directors of Destia has appointed Telaranta as a member of the HR Committee. Destia’s Board of Directors consists of the following members: Marcus Ahlström, Jacob

Ericsson joins forces with world leaders in underground equipment for fiber deployments

· Enables faster delivery of high-speed broadband services to consumers · Ditch Witch and Vermeer together are the world leaders for underground equipment · Brings new deployment capacity, construction techniques and tools to fiber projects Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announced it has joined forces with world-leading underground equipment companies, Ditch Witch and Vermeer. The companies will work together to leverage recent breakthroughs in technology to bring new deployment capacity, construction techniques and tools to fiber deployments, all of which are designed specifically

Vestas receives 93 MW order in Finland

Additional information about the project:  Customer: TuuliWatti OyProject name: Simo IIILocation/Country: Simo, FinlandNumber of MW: 93 MWNumber of 27 x V126-3.45 MW turbinesturbines/turbinetype(s):Contract type:   Supply-and-installationContract scope: The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, together with a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 service agreement.Time of delivery: The delivery of turbines is expected to begin in 2016, with

Saab increases MTN programme and issues Floating Rate Notes

Defence and security company Saab (SAAB B) has on 30 September 2015 increased the existing Medium Term Note programme (MTN) and issued two Floating Rate Notes (FRN) of total MSEK 800.Saab has as of 2009 a Medium Term Note programme in order to increase the Group’s financial flexibility. The MTN programme has been increased from SEK 3 billion SEK 6 billion. Two Floating Rate Notes have been issued under the MTN programme. One six-year FRN of MSEK 400 with maturity on 8 October 2021, and a nine-year FRN of MSEK 400 with maturity on 8 October 2024. Thereby, Saab has issued bonds totaling

Petter ready to do better in Turkey

News release September 30, 2015 World RX of Turkey preview Petter ready to do better in Turkey We’re winning again and we like it. Standing on the top step of the podium on the last round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship in Barcelona reminded me how much I’d missed it. We had quite a tough summer. But we came through it and now we’re stronger than ever coming to Turkey for this weekend’s race across the river in… Asia. I must admit, we left the Intercity Park track a little bit disappointed last year. Yes, we were world champions again – we’d won the title at the

New Products and Calibration Services from Gill Instruments at Met Tech Expo 2015

Visit us on stand 4070 at Meteorological Technology World Expo to see the NEW WindObserver90 ultrasonic anemometer, testing and calibration services and much more. WindObserver WindObserver 90 is the latest high speed ultrasonic anemometer in the stainless steel WindObserver range, so now the quality, reliability and intelligent processing in WindObserver will measure wind up to 90 m/s making it suitable for cyclonic regions around the world. It is now available with optional high power heating - effective against quickly accreting rime-icing or freezing rain conditions. The new

Premium mattress foam HT 4525: EUPEN FOAM PRODUCTS expands EUCAFEEL® product line

New hardness for soft mattress cores or hard toppers - optimises pressure relief and sleeping climateEupen, Belgium, Sept. 30, 2015. The Belgian manufacturer of foam products EUPEN FOAM PRODUCTS expands its EUCAFEEL® product line. The new HT 4525 foam will supplement the previous portfolio with a harder foam version from now on. The material is suitable for the production of high-quality mattress toppers and can also be used as a relatively soft mattress core. Like all EUCAFEEL® foams, HT 4525 is particularly pressure-relieving, elastic, regulates moisture and heat in the best manner and is

HiQ NEW WEB AND MOBILE PARTNER TO MÖLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE

HiQ  wins the assignment as partner within web and mobility to Mölnlycke Health Care , the world-leading provider of single-use surgical and wound care products. The contract as development and management partner is signed for three years with an option to extend for an additional two. HiQ’s task covers production of both internal and external communication solutions.”HiQ has a long-term focus on the healthcare sector and we are happy to continue growing within this important area. Mölnlycke Health Care is an exciting client with a strong market

Ericsson demonstrates Automated Networked Transport at ITS World Congress

· Automated Networked Transport, a new concept from Ericsson Research, demonstrates how mobile network data can optimize public transport  · Concept combines Ericsson's leadership in communications technology and services with the company's strong capabilities in transport and intelligent transport systems  · Other Ericsson demonstrations at ITS World Congress include Connected Bus Stop, Connected Traffic Cloud, Connected Vehicle Cloud, Mobility as a Service and Zero Site  At ITS World Congress, held in Bordeaux, France, from October 5 to 9, 2015, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC)

Outotec Board decided to continue Employee Share Savings Plan in 2016

OUTOTEC OYJ  STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE   SEPTEMBER 30, 2015  at 12.30 PM                                                              Outotec Board decided to continue Employee Share Savings Plan in 2016 Outotec's Board of Directors has decided to continue Outotec's Employee Share Savings Plan (announced on September 25, 2012) for the calendar year 2016. The Plan commenced on January 1, 2013 and has continued for three saving periods.   "Competent and motivated people are essential to Outotec's success in growing the business and making sustainable profits. I am very pleased that our

Solent is second university in the world to use exclusive surround sound technology

Southampton Solent University’s 3D cinema has been fitted with a new system that will provide students with exclusive playback and mixing facilities for object-based surround sound.Solent is only the second university in the world (the first being the Beijing Film Academy), to have installed the new Dolby Atmos audio rendering system.  As well as presenting films in the new surround sound format, the system allows students to produce mixes for moving image, in a Dolby-certified studio facility. Pete Richardson, technical instructor for media technology, says this is a fantastic

Top!Blue forms strategic partnership with Optimum Oils to supply AdBlue to the Bus & Coach industry

UK-based AdBlue supplier and manufacturer Top!Blue is pleased to announce the introduction of a strategic partnership with specialist lubricant supplier and distributor Optimum Oils.  The agreement which is effective immediately, will see Optimum Oils market AdBlue to customers within the UK bus and coach market in addition to the lubricants, antifreeze and ancillary products they already provide. David Ansorena, General Manager of Top!Blue commented “As a company we are convinced of the benefits of strategic partnerships and look forward to a long term relationship with Optimum.

TOPI RUUSKA NAMED AS THE CHAIRMAN OF WULFF GROUP PLC’S GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE        September 30, 2015 at 12:05 a.m. Topi Ruuska, the Wulff Group Plc CEO, has been named as the Chairman of Wulff Group Plc’s Group Executive Board starting on October 1st, 2015. The following members will continue on the Group Executive Board: CEO of Wulff Entre Ltd Ninni Arion, Wulff Supplies AB’s Managing Director Trond Fikseaunet, Wulff Beltton’s Managing Director Veijo Ågerfalk, Group CFO Elina Rahkonen and Wulff Group Plc’s Communications and Marketing Director Tarja Törmänen. Heikki Vienola, previously the Chairman of the Group Executive Board, will

DECISIONS OF WULFF GROUP PLC’S EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE          September 30, at 12 a.m. Held on Sep 30, 2015, Wulff Group Plc’s extraordinary general meeting decided that the number of board members is four. Johanna Marin, Ari Pikkarainen, Andreas Tallberg and Heikki Vienola were elected as members of the Board of Directors. The organizing meeting of Wulff Group Plc’s Board of Directors, held after the extraordinary general meeting, decided that the Chairman of the Board is Heikki Vienola. The extraordinary general meeting decided that the members of the Board of Directors will receive a monthly fee of EUR 1,250.

Software company Ideagen support fresh water campaign in Africa

Ideagen's water wells are providing clean and fresh drinking water to families in parts of AfricaA software company is doing its bit to improve the quality of life in Africa by supporting efforts to bring fresh water to parts of the continent. Ideagen, a supplier of compliance-based information management software with operations in the UK, the United States and the Middle East, is helping to launch a series of ‘Elephant Pump’ water wells to service hundreds of families in need of fresh drinking water. The company, with headquarters in Matlock, Derbyshire, but with offices across the

Berghs students package life-saving aid for UNICEF

BillerudKorsnäs have set students at Berghs School of Communication an exciting creative challenge – to package an emotion that inspires more people to support UNICEF in its charity work around the world.BillerudKorsnäs and Berghs School of Communication have been working together since 2010 with the purpose of encouraging students’ creativity and generating interest in packaging solutions among the designers, communicators and decision makers of tomorrow. The collaboration started out as an annual contest and has now developed into an integral part of the full-time Graphic Design and

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