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Free exhibition by major British artist places Ryedale Folk Museum on the map

‘Navigations’ by Francesca Simon, 25 July – 13 September 2015Major new works by Francesca Simon, a British artist featuring in national collections and top UK art galleries, will be placing North Yorkshire’s Ryedale Folk Museum on the contemporary art map this summer, as part of a series of exciting – and free – art exhibitions taking place between 25 July and 13 September.  In her debut show outside London, the painter and print-maker will display her series entitled ‘Navigations’, a tribute to Francesca’s 30-year relationship with the ‘quiet moors of her beloved Yorkshire’, which

Saab Receives EDA Order for Carl-Gustaf Ammunition

Defence and security company Saab has signed a SEK127 million (corresponding to MEUR13.6) contract with the European Defence Agency (EDA) to deliver Carl-Gustaf ammunition to Agency member states Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Poland. Deliveries will take place during 2016.This order is the first to be agreed under the framework agreement signed by the EDA and Saab in 2014, allowing for the co-ordinated purchase of Carl-Gustaf ammunition by the five participating member states.“This unique and very flexible way of providing Carl-Gustaf ammunition ensures that our

Bayn Develops Cost Effective Solution for Tasty, No-Added-Sugar Chocolate

Bayn has developed a cost effective solution for no-added-sugar chocolate, by using a steviol glycoside based composition containing natural flavours and other healthy ingredients, that according to test panels tastes as good as chocolate sweetened with sugar."To replace sugar in chocolate is a well-known challenge in the industry, both in terms of taste and costs," said Roger Aidoo, Ph.D., a researcher in stevia based sweeteners and chocolate at Bayn Europe AB. "Through our research we found ingredients that in perfect synergy create a no-added-sugar chocolate that has a taste that is not

Snacks retailer walks off with a free holiday

Gavin Wood of Pet Essentials in Ashford, Kent had cause to celebrate after picking up the ‘phone to the telesales team at Stone’s. He is now the latest winner of one of the retailer competitions that Stone’s run throughout the year. The on-the-go snack has been walking off the shelves and at Pet Essentials the rewards are twice as nice as the holiday came as an unexpected bonus. An astute business man, Gavin appreciates the value of having a great team around him and he decided to pass his prize on to Diane Clark who works in the store. Now Diane is off to sunny Suffolk for a week

A FUN LOOK AT FARMING FOR YORKSHIRE’S YOUNGSTERS

Some 6,000 youngsters enjoyed a taste of rural life as they rolled up their sleeves to experience the practicalities and fun of agriculture. Primary school children from around 100 Yorkshire schools visited the Countryside Days event on Tuesday and Wednesday (9 and 10 June) at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. NB: Images available to download at bottom of release.The event, which is now in its 15th year, is run by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, which is best known as the organiser of the Great Yorkshire Show. Elizabeth Hudson, the Society’s Charitable Activities Manager

Research funded to support seafarers' welfare

Researchers from Southampton Solent University have received £70,000 funding from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust to examine why so few women choose a career at sea.Kimberly Karlshoej, Head of the ITF Seafarers’ Trust says, "There are a plethora of factors that influence the wellbeing of seafarers. With only a tiny percentage of the seagoing workforce made up of women, identifying and properly exploring these factors is urgently needed – both so that women are encouraged to become seafarers, and so that female seafarers feel safe, valued and respected while at sea.  The Seafarers’ Trust is

YIT Reding recognized as Developer of 2015 in Slovakia

On right YIT Reding’s Managing Director Milan Murcko. YIT Reding recognized as Developer of 2015 in Slovakia YIT Reding, the subsidiary of YIT in Slovakia was selected second year in a row as a Developer of the Year in the ASB Gala in Slovakia. The prestigious ASB GALA is organized by the magazine ASB in collaboration with TREND weekly. Prizes are awarded annually for the individuals and companies in the fields of architecture and construction reflecting the recent developments in the industry. YIT was also given some other significant awards. At CIJ Awards Slovakia 2014 YIT’s Byty

Production update May 2015

Tethys’ share of the production, before government take, from Blocks 3and 4 onshore the Sultanate of Oman amounted in May 2015 to 297,616barrels of oil, corresponding to 9,601 barrels of oil per day.Tethys Oil AB, through its wholly owned subsidiary Tethys Oil Block 3and 4 Ltd, has a 30 per cent interest in Blocks 3 and 4. Partners areMitsui E&P Middle East B.V. with 20 per cent and the operator CCEnergy Development S.A.L. (Oman branch) holding the remaining 50 percent.     For further information, please contact Magnus Nordin, Managing Director, phone +46 8 505 947 00 -------

Neighborhood node and stormwater management in a parking space

In conjunction with a seminar about green retrofits, the architecture firm Tengbom transformed a parking space on Katarinavägen in Stockholm into a public meeting place. The project is an important example of climate-smart uses for our urban environment. The conversion of parking spaces to community nodes with ecosystem services may be closer than we think.At a seminar last week, Tengbom talked about green retrofits – strategies for refurbishing grey infrastructure into green infrastructure and what this can mean for public space. Combining goals for sustainable stormwater management, the

New signage lights up GSF investment in Peterborough branch

GSF Car Parts have installed new illuminated LED signage at their Peterborough branch, completing a major investment, from the UK’s largest privately-owned motor factors, in the 5 year old branch. The signage project, completed in just a single day to minimise disruption, saw tube-based fluorescent systems upgraded to state-of-the-art LED technology, in line with the company’s latest corporate image.  “We’re transforming Peterborough because we’ve identified it as a branch with really high potential,” said Regional Sales Director Emma Tiernan. “The new signs are the clue outside, but

New medical 30W external power supply for type CF applications

Powerbox , one of Europe’s largest power supply companies and for more than three decades a leading force in medical power supplies, introduces the EXM30  series of 30W external wall plug adaptors. With an input range of 85 – 264 VAC (reduced power below 100VAC) and output of 12, 15 or 24 VDC the series covers a large number of applications.“When designing the EXM30 series  we aimed high. The low leakage current requirements for type CF and critical

Semperit Runner paves the way to a new family of tyres for freight and passenger transportation

Semperit is kicking off the introduction of a new tyre family for use in combined regional and long-distance transportation, with the launch of its steer axle tyre Runner F2 and the drive axle tyre Runner D2 in size 315/80 R22.5. The Runner F2, optimised for rolling resistance, is perfectly complemented by the high mileage of the Runner D2. Both tyres offer a combination of long service life and good fuel efficiency. With its new Runner tyre family, Semperit is bringing a product to the market which challenges current industry offerings of quality tyres for use in combined

Nordic Capital acquires Sunrise Medical from Equistone

Nordic Capital Fund VII (“Nordic Capital”) acquires Sunrise Medical, a world leader in premium mobility products, from Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”).Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacturing and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, as well as seating and positioning products. The Company’s products are sold in over 130 countries. Sunrise Medical’s headquarters are based in Malsch, Germany and the company has 2,000 employees worldwide. Thomas Roßnagel, President & CEO of Sunrise Medical commented: “With Equistone’s

EuroLotto.com gives players online access to six of the world’s biggest lotteries

EuroLotto.com launches exciting new site, giving customers online access to six of the world’s biggest lotteries, including EuroMillions, MegaMillions and Powerball.EuroLotto.com, in partnership with Kootac.com, has unveiled its new-look site which now allows players to buy tickets online for six of the world’s biggest lotteries including EuroMillions, EuroJackpot and the USA’s famous Powerball and MegaMillions draws. The new service is the go-to site for lottery fans, presenting customers with competitive jackpots, a comprehensive results service, and exclusive discounts and promotions.

ContextVision AB : ContextVision makes quantum leap in R&D

ContextVision AB (OSE: COV), the medical imaging software company, has announced that the company's Board of Directors has decided to invest aggressively into the strategic development of new technology. This represents a quantum leap in the company's R&D efforts and future business scope. The strategy will broaden ContextVision's technology platform, thereby reinforcing the company's position within its current medical image analysis and enhancement business, as well as introduce ContextVision's technology in entirely new markets. ContextVision is the world leader within its niches

To reduce human errors, work must be within human capabilities

Between 100 000 and 125 000 occupational accidents occur each year at Finnish workplaces, the majority of which are believed to be caused by human factors. The SUJUVA project of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) - Better work flow, less errors: Decreasing human errors at work –produced a survey and an occupational accident investigation method that can be used to identify the conditions that may trigger cognitive failures, human errors and occupational accidents. In this way, measures to diminish these can be targeted at the relevant factors. The project results reveal that

Reality Road: daring two-wheel stunt with a Volvo FH

In ‘Reality Road’, Volvo Trucks’ TV series, a Volvo FH is subjected to a true test of its strength when it is driven on two wheels at a location outside Berlin. “A stunt of this sort demands a lot from both the driver and the vehicle,” says stunt coordinator Peter Pedrero.In the third episode of Volvo Trucks’ TV series ‘Reality Road’, a truck is driven on two wheels at a test track outside Berlin. The stunt was performed when filming a scene for the music video with the artist Mapei, recorded during the series. “Driving on two wheels requires enormous precision. The vehicle has to lean

Evolution Malta appoints Martin Carlesund as new CEO

Evolution Gaming, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, has appointed Martin Carlesund as new CEO of Evolution Malta, the operational entity within the Evolution Group.Martin Carlesund has extensive experience within the gaming industry and was most recently CEO at HighLight Media Group Ltd, one of the world’s leading gaming affiliates. Previously, he has also been CEO of Eniro Sweden and Eniro Finland. Martin will be part of Group management and reports to Evolution founder and Group CEO Jens von Bahr, who until now was also CEO of Evolution Malta. Martin Carlesund, new CEO of

UPM's ValChem project receives significant EU funding to demonstrate wood to chemicals value chain

(UPM, Helsinki, 11 June 2015, at 10:00 EET) - UPM's ValChem project has received EUR 13.1 million funding from the European Union. The project will be done in cooperation with Sekab, METabolic EXplorer and Technische Universität Darmstadt. The total budget of the project is around  EUR 18.5 million.ValChem (Value added chemical building blocks and lignin from wood) is an ambitious project combining the competences of forest, chemical and bio-technology industries to realise a sustainable and innovative integrated process from wood to end products. The aim of the project is to demonstrate

Notification according to chapter 9, section 5 of the Securities Market Act: Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC's ownership in Valmet has decreased below 5%

Valmet Corporation's stock exchange release on June 11, 2015 at 9:45 a.m. EETValmet Corporation (Business ID 2553019-8) has on June 10, 2015 received a notification referred to in Securities Market Act from Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC, stating that the company's ownership and share of votes in Valmet Corporation has decreased below the threshold of 5 percent (1/20). As a result of share transactions on June 9, 2015, the holding of Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC decreased to 7,196,324 shares (previously 7,517,629 shares), representing an ownership of 4.80 percent (

Independent Reserves Report

11 June 2015   Ophir Energy plc  Independent Reserves Report   Ophir Energy plc ("Ophir") provides an update on its audited reserves and resources as at 31 December 2014. The independent reserves and resources reports support the previous management estimates. Combined net 2P and 2C resources as at 31 December 2014 were over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent. This is broken down to certified net proven and probable reserves ("2P") of 59.6 million barrels of oil equivalent ("MMboe") and certified best estimate of contingent resources ("2C") of 950.0 MMboe. In Q1 2015 daily

SEB: New Country Managers in Estonia and Latvia

Ieva Tetere, currently deputy Head of SEB in Latvia, has been appointed Country Manager and President of SEB in Latvia. She will take on her new position as of 3 July 2015.  Ainars Ozols, who has been Country Manager and  President of SEB in Latvia since 2007, has been appointed new Head of HR in the Baltic division. Allan Parik, currently Head of Corporates & Institutions within the Baltic division, has been appointed Country Manager and President of SEB in Estonia as of 1 August 2015. Riho Unt, who has held the position as Country Manager and  President of SEB in Estonia since 2010,

Archer Limited : Trading update

Hamilton, Bermuda (June 11, 2015)  Although we continue to make good progress on our cost reduction initiatives which has limited the impact of adverse trading conditions on the Group, we now expect a lower than anticipated financial performance in the second quarter 2015 as compared with guidance provided at the end of the first quarter 2015.  This is predominately the result of a higher than anticipated decline in revenue in North America, currently estimated to be approximately 35% below the first quarter, as well as higher costs incurred in our Latin America operation, where we

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