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New Managing Director Diaverum Germany fosters integrated renal patient care.

Health care specialist Dr. Kornél Széchenyi  drives continuous improvement of quality of life for renal patients. Munich, 3 September 2013 — Diaverum, Europe’s largest product independent and one of the world’s leading renal care service providers, is continuing  its German success story. By appointing Dr. Kornél Széchenyi as new Managing Director, Diaverum accelerates the idea of an integrated renal patient care to improve quality of life for renal patients.After opening the first clinic in Germany in 2009, Diaverum has written a remarkable success story in a highly competitive

New strategically important hard metal developed in Finland

Over the past three years VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been working with Finnish-based Exote Ltd to develop a new hard metal and the necessary manufacturing process. This material can be used to replace tungsten carbide (WC), the hard metal widely used in industry today and whose global availability is becoming critical. The new material also possesses excellent bullet-proofing qualities, and ballistic tests has proved its unequalled ability to stop armor-piercing bullets. The hard metal known as WC Co – used commonly in industrial applications demanding strength and

Trelleborg acquires cryogenic technology to strengthen offering within offshore offloading

Trelleborg has, through its business area Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, signed and finalized an agreement to acquire SBM Offshore’s cryogenic hose system technology. The transaction will strengthen Trelleborg’s offering of innovative and critical products and solutions for the growing floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) market. FLNG is a cost-effective and flexible solution for commercializing new gas discoveries in deep-water locations. The acquired SBM Offshore technology will be embedded in and strengthen Trelleborg’s development of cryogenic hose systems for offloading LNG, an

Halton Opens a New Air Filter Factory in Kausala, Finland

Halton, a family-owned company specialising in indoor climate solutions is expanding, and sets up a new manufacturing facility. On the 2nd of September Halton launched a new air filter factory in Kausala.The new facility is located next to Halton’s existing manufacturing facilities. So far Halton has produced air filtration products in Orimattila, Finland, as well as in Hungary, but now the entire filter production has been centralised in Kausala.Over 20 employees have transferred to Kausala from Orimattila. In addition, the company will employ seasonal staff during the fall. All in all

Result of voluntary offer

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL Dated: 3 September 2013 Reference is made to the offer document dated 4 July 2013 (the "Offer Document"), issued by Yinson Production Limited (the "Offeror"), relating to its voluntary tender offer (the "Offer") to acquire all outstanding shares (the "Shares") in Fred. Olsen Production ASA (the "Company" or "FOP"). The acceptance period in the Offer expired at 18:00 (CET) on 2 September 2013.The Offeror has received acceptances of the Offer for a

Metso's Board of Directors approves the strategy, organization, and financial targets for the new Valmet Corporation*

Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on September 3, 2013 at 9:32 a.m. local timeIn preparation for Metso's planned demerger, the Board of Directors has approved the strategy, organization, and financial targets for the new Valmet Corporation*. Valmet's strategy Valmet will focus on delivering technology and services globally to industries that use bio-based raw materials. Valmet's vision is to become the global champion in serving its customers, and its mission is to convert renewable resources into sustainable results. Valmet's main customer industries are pulp, paper,

BJÖRN BORG DISCONTINUES OPERATIONS IN CHINA

Björn Borg decided in late 2011 to launch sales in China in cooperation with a local partner and since fall 2012 has been active in the country through a company with Björn Borg as principal owner (75 percent). As announced in Björn Borg’s latest interim report, the operations in the Chinese market have not developed as expected and the company does not believe that the local partner can contribute to achieving the established goals. Against this background a decision has been made to discontinue Björn Borg’s operations in China in 2013. The discontinuation is not expected to have any

Saab Seaeye acquires Hydro-Lek

Saab Seaeye, a wholly owned subsidiary of defence and security company Saab, has acquired Hydro-Lek Limited, a UK manipulator and tooling manufacturer for underwater vehicles. The acquisition strengthens Saab Seaeye’s product portfolio of remotely operated, autonomous and hybrid underwater vehicles with the ambition to further grow the company.Formed 20 years ago, Hydro-Lek is an established supplier of manipulators and tooling for the ROV industry and defence and research industries. The acquisition enables Saab Seaeye to leverage Hydro-Lek’s unique tooling capability to further increase

KONE wins an order for elevators and escalators at the Dazhongli development in the heart of Shanghai's commercial district in China

KONE Corporation, press release, September 3, 2013 KONE has won an order for 108 elevators and 57 escalators at Dazhongli, a mixed-use development on Shanghai's flourishing commercial street, West Nanjing Road. Located close to an existing and two planned metro lines, Dazhongli is expected to become a landmark business, leisure and entertainment venue in China's most populous city. The order includes 58 KONE MiniSpace(TM) elevators, 49 KONE MonoSpace® elevators, one KONE TranSys(TM) vehicle elevator, and 57 KONE TravelMaster® escalators. These solutions are industry-leading

YIT proposed as the builder of the Central Pasila centre in Finland

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE         3 September, 2013 at 9 a.m.YIT PROPOSED AS THE BUILDER OF THE CENTRAL PASILA CENTRE  IN FINLAND   An evaluation team appointed by the City of Helsinki and the Finnish state is proposing that YIT be named as the winner of the design and implementation tender for the Central Pasila centre in Helsinki, Finland. The results of the competition will be confirmed by way of a decision of the Helsinki City Council, the Board of Directors of Senate Properties and the Parliament of Finland during 2013.   YIT’s tender proposal includes the new Tripla centre to

AVTECH implements a public preferential share issue of B-shares amounting to 17.6 MSEK

The Board of AVTECH Sweden AB (publ) (”AVTECH” or the ”Company”) has on September 2, 2013, based on an authorization granted by the Company’s Extra General Meeting on August 16, 2013, decided to implement a public preferential share issue of shares of class B. AVTECH’s current owners will have preferential right to subscribe for new B-shares regardless of the share class they currently own. The public preferential share issue is covered by presubscriptions and guarantees of 85.2 percent of the full amount, which is app. 17.6 MSEK excluding costs to implement the issue.General terms for the

Dolphin Group ASA - exercise of employee share options

Exercise of employee share options1. Participants in the Company's share option programs have on September 2th 2013 exercised a total number of 887 666 options in the Company consisting of 821 666 options at a strike price of NOK 2.50 and 66 000 options at a strike price of NOK 3.00.The share capital is to be increased by NOK 1 775 332 by the issuance of 887 666 shares. 2. Options exercised by primary insiders September 2th 2013:Barry Clark has exercised 66 000 options in the Company, corresponding to 66 000 shares at the strike price of NOK 3.00.Phil Suter has exercise 152 000

Stora Enso responds to report by Finnwatch and Swedwatch

The Finnish NGO Finnwatch, with the support of the Swedish NGO Swedwatch, has today published a report on the responsibility practices of Stora Enso Inpac Delta India. Finnwatch investigated Chennai Mill in spring 2013 and the report is based on its findings. Stora Enso co-operated with Finnwatch and Swedwatch in the process.“We welcome the report, and would like to thank Finnwatch and Swedwatch for the co-operation and constructive dialogue we had during the process. We agree with many findings of the report, and some of the findings we are investigating further. There are also findings we

Sobi appoints Dennis Schmidt Pedersen as Senior Vice President Human Resources

Dennis Schmidt Pedersen has been appointed Senior Vice President Human Resourcesat Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) (Sobi). Schmidt Pedersen joins Sobi fromglobal pharmaceutical company Takeda where he has held the position as DirectorHuman Resources, Northern Europe.Schmidt Pedersen has a strong track record of leading positions in severalinternational companies including Genzyme, Ferring Pharmaceuticals and A.P.Møller-Mærsk. He brings expertise in the transformation of local HR models tomore integrated international operating models; developing and implementingregional and

Aker Solutions ASA: Mandatory notification of trade

3 September 2013 - On 2 September 2013 Aker Solutions ASA completed a minor adjustment of share allocation under the company's employee share purchase programme for 2013. A total of 821 shares were sold to qualifying employees and a total of 1,054 shares were transferred back to the company, all transactions at a share price of NOK 85.3822. The adjustment represents a net increase of 233 shares of the company's holding of own shares. For general information on the 2013 employee share purchase programme, please see the announcement of 25 June 2013. Following the transactions, Aker

Press conferences for the Nobel Prize in Physics, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the Prize in Economic Sciences 2013

Welcome to the announcements of this year’s Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry, and of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.Note! The press conferences are only for the media. Press ID is required. Limited number of places. Registration for media and booking of interviews with experts must be done at the Academy’s website http://kva.se/pressroom  Times for announcements: PHYSICS – Tue 8 October, 11:45 AM CET (at the earliest) CHEMISTRY – Wed 9 October, 11:45 AM CET (at the earliest) ECONOMIC SCIENCES – Mon 14

Over half of younger Britons ride a bike.

New evidence showing the growing popularity of cycling has come from a YouGov poll conducted in the wake of the Government announcement of an investment of £94m to encourage more people onto the saddle.The survey reveals the number of 18-39 year olds who cycle has reached 52% with 16% riding at least once a week. The results coincide with the launch of Cycle To Work Day on Thursday 12thSeptember aimed at inspiring even more people to try commuting by bike. To mark the day Halfords is offering FREE bike safety checks, a FREE puncture repair kit and 20% off selected cycle accessories

Bahnhof selling out Wikileaks

In 2010 Wikileaks turned into a household name. The organization released almost 400,000 documents about the U.S. war in Iraq. Later the feat was repeated with 250,000 diplomatic cables.The releases took place via a server hosted by Bahnhof in Sweden. The notorious physical server that changed the world is now auctioned off by Bahnhof for the benefit of Reporters Without Borders.Stockholm, Sweden, September 3, 2013 ---- Today Bahnhof has put up the Wikileaks web server, a Dell Poweredge R410 blade server, for sale on eBay. All means from the auction will be used for purposes that further

September Shenanigans In New York

With nyma, the new york manhattan hotel Visit New York in September and discover a host of interesting, unusual and high-profile events taking place in the city from book and film festivals to cut-price theatre tickets and an Italian extravaganza, plus rooms start from under £95 per person per night (with free breakfast!) at nyma, the new york manhattan hotel. Broadway Week: 2 – 15 September Kicking off today, Broadway Week  offers exclusive two-for-one tickets to a huge range of the best selling Broadway shows with until 15 September,

DIO and NFU tackle dog attacks on Salisbury Plain

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have joined forces in the battle to stop dogs attacking cattle and sheep on Salisbury Plain. About 150 temporary warning signs advising people how to manage their dogs around livestock will soon be seen in and around neighbouring fields on the Plain. Some of the Ministry of Defence’s tenant farmers have already placed the leaflet-sized, bright yellow plastic NFU signs in strategic places, as DIO attempts to reduce the number of serious incidents involving cattle and sheep. Salisbury Plain Training

New generation heating cables from DEVI

DEVI launches next generation cables.World leading electric floor and ground heating specialist DEVI launches next generation cables for indoor floor heating solutions. The new cables comply with the latest cable standards and come with 20 year warranty. The new cables can be installed down to minus 5 degrees Celsius, extending the season considerably. - The efficiency, reliability and safety of any floor heating solution lie in the quality of the cables. Based on design and manufacture of electric heating cables for over 50 years, DEVI has now come up with a new, leading-edge cable

New manager for Setra Skutskär

Peter Wejbro has been appointed as new manager of Setra’s Skutskär processing unit.Peter Wejbro has a BSc.Eng degree and long and broad experience of the Swedish wood products industry. He joins Setra from AB Karl Hedin where over the past ten years he has held a number of senior positions in the company’s planing mill, packaging and sawmill operations. Prior to that Peter worked as an automation engineer/project manager to the wood products industry. Peter will assume his new position on 1 October. Setra Skutskär is a specialised processing unit where production includes planed

FPC awarded new smartphone DW from existing prominent Asian OEM customer for launch with leading US operator

Fingerprint Cards’ swipe sensor technology has been awarded yet another Design Win (DW) from an existing, well-renowned Asian OEM customer for an additional smartphone scheduled to be launched by a top US operator during the first quarter of 2014.Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has earlier announced multiple mobile and tablet DWs in Japan, China and Korea, with the first phones in Japan and Korea recently launched to the market. FPC is now proud to announce another major follow-up DW from one of its most distinguished customers for launch with a major US operator. Due to the prevailing competitive

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