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Northampton firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics in Northampton has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its service to and from Grabica in Poland.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. This news follows on from the Northampton team’s national award win for its successful work with online wine retailer Naked Wines. Europa’s Northampton branch is based at Grange Park and employs

Byggmax signs new three-year funding agreement with 30% lower interest expenses on a full-year basis

Byggmax has signed a new funding agreement with a tenor of three years, which means that the agreement extends until March 2017. Accordingly, this means that Byggmax has chosen to extend its cooperation with Handelsbanken, with whom the company has a long-standing relationship. The funding agreement comprises a SEK 400 M overdraft facility and a revolving credit facility of SEK 270 M, with no amortization obligation. The new agreement means that Byggmax lowers its interest expenses by about 30% on a full-year basis, based on last years net debt-level.For more information please contact:

Power production in April – 51.9 GWh

Normal winds in April resulted in a power production of 51.9 GWh (51.2). Of this 31.2 GWh refers to own wind power operations and 20.7 GWh to co-owned wind power. Halmstad 7 May 2014 ARISE AB (publ) For further information, please contact Peter Nygren, CEO Arise AB, +46 706 300 680 The information contained herein constitutes information which Arise AB is legally required to publish under the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The information was released for publication at 13.00 p.m. on 7 May 2014.

Etteplan Q1: Demand improved at the end of the quarter

ETTEPLAN OYJ, INTERIM REPORT, MAY 7, 2014 AT 02.00 P.M. ETTEPLAN Q1: DEMAND IMPROVED AT THE END OF THE QUARTER Review period January-March 2014 - The Group’s revenue decreased by 3.4% and was EUR 33.3 million   (1-3/2013: EUR 34.5 million).- EBITDA declined by 26.4% and was EUR 1.8 million (EUR 2.5 million).- Operating profit (EBIT) decreased by 34.2% and was EUR 1.2 million (EUR 1.8 million).- The profit for the review period was EUR 0.8 million (EUR 1.0 million).- Operating cash flow improved and was EUR -1.7 million (EUR -2.0 million).- Earnings per share were EUR 0.

Newcastle firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics in Newcastle has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its services to and from Grabica in Poland and Frankfurt in Germany.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. Based at Bentall Business Park in Washington, Europa’s Newcastle branch serves clients across North East England delivering to worldwide destinations including Pakistan and

Manchester firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics in Manchester has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its services to and from Grabica in Poland and Frankfurt in Germany.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. Based at the Trafford Park Village, Europa employs 25 people at its Manchester branch. It serves clients across North West England to worldwide destinations. The most

Charity supports Inquiry on childcare for disabled children

Family Fund, the UK’s largest provider of grants to low-income families raising disabled and seriously ill children supports the independent Parliamentary Inquiry into childcare for disabled children announced on Thursday 1st May.The Inquiry aims to shine a spotlight on the long-standing difficulties experienced by families in accessing childcare. Family Fund welcomes the inquiry as it's extensive contact with families raising disabled children has shown that access to childcare across England is inconsistent. Parents of disabled children tell Family Fund that they struggle to source

Wakefield firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics, who opened a branch in Wakefield at the end of last year, has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its service to and from Grabica in Poland.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion at Europa. Based at Calder Park, off Junction 39 of the M1, the 2,500 square foot branch provides excellent access to the region’s motorways. The office is supported by a

Heathrow firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics at Heathrow has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its service to and from Grabica in Poland.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. The firm, which has offices across the UK and one in Hong Kong, employ 28 people at its office and warehouse on Shield Road in Ashford. Established in 1984, the branch specialises in postal logistics.

Glasgow firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics in Glasgow has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its service to and from Grabica in Poland.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. Based at Gartsherrie Industrial Estate in Coatbridge, Europa’s Glasgow branch serves clients across Scotland, delivering to and from worldwide destinations. The most popular cargo is confectionary.

Care for the Wild gets more personal with supporters with Access thankQ

Care for the wild  is to get more personal with their supporters. This comes following a review of their previous CRM system, where the organisation discovered they were losing out to a weak database. Care for the Wild is looking to significantly reduce admin, whilst better understanding their supporters with the implementation of Access thankQ .  Jill Inglis, Fundraising Consultant for Care for the Wild, explains, “We were looking for a new system, as our previous database was bespoke and it became

Erith firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics in Erith has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its service to and from Grabica in Poland.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. Based on Hailey Road, Europa employ 230 people at their Erith office, which is also the firm’s headquarters.  Earlier this year, Europa announced a new 262,000 sq ft facility at Prologis Park in

Ambitious Restructure to Deliver the Goods

Europa Worldwide Logistics is investing in a massive front end restructuring as part of its ambition to become even more customer focused across its growing UK 10 branch network.  Europa has reorganised it’s road freight sales and customer services functions with 77 existing staff moving roles and 9 new staff recruited. The new roles include 30 account managers, 10 branch  managers and 46 customer service positions all of which are intended to better service customer needs.  Europa is one of the largest privately owned transport and logistics companies in the UK and was acquired by

“ÅF Future has given me a head start in my career”

Why did you join ÅF Future? To gain an insight into a very interesting company and an opportunity to carry out an industrial assignment. Thanks to AF Future, I’ve had a valuable insight into what it’s like to work as a consultant. This has given me a head start in my career. What has your assignment at ÅF meant for you? I’ve gained important experience and seen what it’s like to be an engineer even before I graduate. The assignment is closely linked to my specialisation and has opened doors for when I do my dissertation. Can you tell us about your assignment? I examined the working

Bristol firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics in Bristol has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its service to and from Grabica in Poland.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. Based on Kings Weston Lane in Avonmouth, Europa’s Bristol branch serves clients across South West England and South Wales. Taking advantage of the booming German economy, the new Frankfurt connection

UTC Swindon to hold informative open day at St Marks Church, Church Place, Swindon, SN1 5EH, Saturday 17 May 2014

UTC Swindon will be giving students and parents the opportunity to discover what the Engineering College has to offer during two presentations being held on Saturday 17 May 2014. The open day is being hosted at St Marks Church, Church Place, Swindon, SN1 5EH, where you can join one of two presentations; 11.00 am or 12.00 noon. The open day is free for everyone to attend. An explanation of the curriculum will be provided by Principal Angela Barker-Dench and there will be a presentation describing the specialist engineering education, the types of engineering careers available and how to

Birmingham firm on a fast track to Europe

Europa Worldwide Logistics in Birmingham has announced significant investment in its European services. Europa, one of the UK’s largest independent transport companies, is now running a new daily service (five times a week) between the UK and Frankfurt as well as boosting its service to and from Grabica in Poland.  This is part of an ambitious route and service expansion for the business. Based at Prologis Park in Minworth, Europa’s Birmingham branch is also the firm’s northern hub.  The 155,000 sq ft hub allows consignments to be exported across Europe on a daily basis. The firm,

Driver feedback secures Stralis Hi-Way fleet order from PPG Industries

Watford, May 7, 2014Architectural coatings specialist PPG Industries placed an order for 21 new Stralis Hi-Way 6x2 twin-steer tractor units (AS440S46TX/P) after trialling demonstrators from three manufacturers and evaluating driver feedback. The company has operated Stralis’ on its fleet for more than a decade and the vehicles’ proven performance earned local dealer Northern Commercials an invitation to tender for the renewal. Gary Morton, Transport Operations Manager at PPG Industries, says: “We put each truck through the same evaluation process and the Stralis Hi-Way came out on top.

Proof that good quality sport eyewear doesn't have to mean a high price tag

Can a budget priced sports eyewear brand hope to meet the rigorous demands of one of the world's elite ‘ultra’ distance runners? With a ringing endorsement from multiple world record holder William Sichel the answer is ‘yes’. William has been using the Evolution Offshore polarised sports sunglass priced at just £19.95 and it proves that good quality sports eyewear doesn't have to mean a high price tag.07 May 2014 - Can a budget priced sports eyewear brand hope to meet the rigorous demands of one of the world's elite ‘ultra’ distance runners? With a ringing endorsement from multiple world

Bespoke barrier gives lift to York flood defence

Two bespoke flood barriers have been installed to protect the lifts in a luxury riverside apartment development in York. The barriers were manufactured individually to provide a unique secondary line of flood defence, augmenting the protection offered by the previously installed flood gates. Standard widths of the barriers manufactured to the DEFRA specified height, which are part of the Floodsave range of products from Flexseal, are available from builders’ merchants. The new barriers were installed to protect the lift pits in the building’s basement car park. The flood gates at the car

Adopting the right approach will maximise RHI benefits for all

Mitsubishi Electric is using its appearance at Greenbuild Expo (7-8 May 2014, Manchester Central) to urge anyone looking at installing renewable technology to make sure they adopt the right approach so that they can maximise the benefits of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The RHI scheme will see commercial building owners, landlords and individual homeowners receive a quarterly payment – which can amount to hundreds of pounds, for up to seven years for domestic installations and up to 20 years for non-domestic buildings. “It is easy to see that the RHI will be a much needed boost

Game changing Thames-heated development wins further acclaim

A renewable heating project that has been described as “game changing” by the Energy Secretary, Edward Davey, MP, has just secured the Private Renewable Project of the Year Award at the H&V News Awards, the prestigious, annual ceremony celebrating the best of the country’s Heating and Ventilating industry. Kingston Heights is a pioneering, £70m, mixed-used development in the heart of Kingston upon Thames which uses renewable heat from the River Thames to provide heating and hot water to 137 apartments and from the end of 2014, a new 142-bedroomed hotel. The development is the vision

Interim report January-March 2014

First quarter 2014 – Volume increases in all regions and further improved margins · Sales rose 6 per cent to 2,131 MSEK (2,014). · Operating profit increased 22 per cent to 364 MSEK (298). · The operating margin improved to 17.1 per cent (14.8). · Profit after tax rose 21 per cent to 262 MSEK (216). · Earnings per share increased 21 per cent to 7.61 SEK (6.28). · Operating cash flow was strong and increased to 287 MSEK (240). President’s comments “The first quarter of 2014 was a strong quarter for the HEXPOL Group. Our volume development was positive and volumes

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