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FPC awarded major Design Win with three new smartphones from one current prominent Asian customer

Fingerprint Cards’ swipe sensor technology has been awarded additional Design Wins (DW) from an existing, renowned Asian customer for an additional three smartphones scheduled to be launched already during the fourth quarter of 2013.Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has earlier announced multiple mobile and tablet design wins in Japan, China and Korea and recently the first phones in Japan and Korea were launched to the market. FPC is now delighted and proud to announce another major follow-up design win from one of its most distinguished customers. Due to the prevailing competitive situation, the

Surveillance expert Peter Nylén joins Trapets

Trapets AB, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of trade surveillance systems to the financial services sector, today announces the hire of Peter Nylén, a leading authority in the area of trade surveillance.Peter has ten years of experience of surveillance and compliance from working with both regulator and exchange. Before joining Trapets AB he was Head of Market Surveillance at Burgundy AB where he had the overall responsibility of complying with all rules and regulations. Before that he worked at the Swedish Supervisory Authority as Senior Investigator at Market Supervision. “Peter’s

Congrex Holland arranges children’s health conference in Kenya

Congrex is delighted to announce its agreement with the International Society of Tropical Paediatrics for the organisation of the 10th International Congress of Tropical Paediatrics (ICTP) in Nairobi in August 2014. The event, which is Congrex’s first in Kenya, is projected to attract 3,000 delegates from many parts of the world.The International Society of Tropical Paediatrics (ISTP) strives to improve the health of children throughout the tropics. The society is researching ways to attain a better future for children and provides families with health information as well as prevention and

WALKER ART CENTER INTERNET CAT VIDEO FESTIVAL GOLDEN KITTY AWARDED TO THE ORIGINAL GRUMPY CAT

The Walker Art Center presented the second Internet Cat Video Festival this evening at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, drawing an audience over 10,000. The people’s choice award, the Golden Kitty, was presented to The Original Grumpy Cat. Grumpy responded to the honor with a characteristic “Whatever.” Chosen by online voting of nearly 20,000 responses, the Golden Kitty was shown as the finale of the festival and was awarded by last year’s winner Will Braden, creator of Henri Le Chat Noir, and festival producer Scott Stulen of the Walker Art Center in front of a Minnesota State Fair

Second AP Fund’s diversified portfolio continues to ensure stable return

The Second AP Fund (AP2) posted a total return of 4.3 percent, excluding costs, for the first half of 2013. The net result for the first-half amounted to SEK 10.0 billion and, after net outflows to the national pension system, Fund capital increased to SEK 248.3 billion. Relative to benchmark index, return was 0.2 percent, excluding alternative investments and costs, corresponding to a net contribution of SEK 0.4 billion.· The Second AP Fund’s assets under management totalled SEK 248.3 (227.3) billion on June 30 2013, against which net outflows to the national pension system were charged in

Fish Philosophy is Food for Thought

News release 29th August 2013 Scroll down for high res photoFollowing the results of a recent survey showing customer service in the UK has plateaued for the first time, businesses are being warned not to cut corners in order to stay competitive. According to the UK Customer Satisfaction Index published by the Institute of Customer Service there’s been a slight decrease in overall satisfaction, from 78 out of 100 in 2012 to 77.9 in 2013. Rachel Linstead from Lincoln-based business consultancy Firecracker says in recession consumers are increasingly driven by price but they are

Thule Expands Award Winning Thule Pack ‘n Pedal, Bike Bags, Product Assortment

Last fall, Thule launched the innovative Thule Pack ‘n Pedal line of racks and bags designed for the bicycle. After winning two Eurobike Awards and an IF Design Award, Thule is back for 2014 with an assortment of new products and accessories to complement the Thule Pack ‘n Pedal line. These new product perfectly complement Thule’s Pack ‘n Pedal racks and handlebar mounts. From trunk bags to action sports camera mounts, these new products will help you do more and take more with you on your bike. Thule Pack ‘n Pedal Trunk BagWhether commuting or rounding out an adventure tour pannier

Tight and secure fit made easy with rear mounted Thule RaceWay bike rack

Many bicycle riders have been searching for a quality bike rack that fits perfectly to their vehicle. And as bikes get more exclusive and expensive, there is also a need for securely locking gear to the carrier and car. The new rear mounted bike rack, Thule RaceWay, is the answer to all those wishes. Modern bikes come in many styles and shapes. This can be a challenge for traditional hanging racks. The Thule RaceWay has been designed in a way to address this problem by offering slightly more narrow distance between the arms, while still offering a user-friendly and secure fit for

Thule increases convenience, style and security to its new premium fork mounted carrier

With the ever changing styles, technology and materials of bicycles today, the new premium fork mount carrier Thule Sprint has been designed to solve annoying carrying challengers that bike riders face. It combines convenience and patented safety technologies, making it the most complete fork mount carrier for maximum bike protection. To fully understand the problems bike riders face when travelling with bikes, the new Thule Sprint bike carrier has been developed in close collaboration with bicycle manufacturers.  “We know that many bike riders get frustrated when they’re trying to

Sectra introduces Visualization Table for medical education in China

The medical imaging IT company Sectra  (STO: SECT B) has signed a partnership agreement with the Chinese company Tellyes Scientific to sell and distribute the Sectra Visualization Table in China.“Sectra Visualization Table is used in medical education in more than 15 countries and has proven to add great value. The fact that we will now enter a market with 3,000 university hospitals together with a strong company like Tellyes is an important step forward,” says Lars Wettergren, Vice President Global Partner Sales at Sectra’s business operation Imaging IT

Allenex receive XM-ONE® approval for sale in Mexico

Allenex application to sell AbSorbers product for antibody detection, XM-ONE®, in Mexico has been approved by local regulatory authorities. XM-ONE® is a cross match test developed and manufactured by AbSorber, for detection of HLA- and non-HLA antibodies between the donor and the recipient in organ transplantation. The application has been handled by Allenex local representative Biodist S.A. de C.V., a leading company in the Mexican diagnostic market. "Mexico is an important country for our geographical expansion and a priority in our growth strategy. We are especially satisfied with the

SDRL - Mandatory notification of trade

Hamilton, Bermuda, August 29, 2013 - Seadrill Limited ("the Company") has through market purchases executed on August 28, repurchased 300,000 of the Company's own common stock at an average price of NOK273.5 per share. After this transaction the Company has a holding of 327,016 treasury shares. The Total Return Swap agreement entered into on June 4[th], 2013 at the same time has been reduced from 2 million shares to 1.7 million shares.This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Successful product development at Rottneros Mill lines up 30 job opportunities

Successful product and process development has resulted in winning products that have been well received by the market and resulted in increased demand. Customers are realising the added value of the new pulp products developed at Rottneros Mill. One particularly successful area has been the development of pulp used for paperboard types based on both recycled and fresh (virgin) fibres.The Rottneros Group has therefore decided to carry on its continuous production of groundwood pulp at the mill. Plans from the spring of 2012 to close down the groundwood line will consequently not be

TELESTE RECEIVES ORDER FOR TWO MILLION EURO'S WORTH OF OPTICAL EQUIPMENT FROM SIEA IN FRANCE

TELESTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 29.08.2013 AT 09:30TELESTE RECEIVES ORDER FOR TWO MILLION EURO'S WORTH OF OPTICAL EQUIPMENT FROM SIEA IN FRANCE Teleste has won the first stage of the public tender, which relates to customer network optical equipment deliveries for the French public authority SIEA (Syndicat Intercommunal d'énergie et de e-communication de l'Ain). The SIEA is responsible for the energy and telecommunications management of 419 municipalities in the province of Ain in eastern France. This is one of the first major supplies of equipment for a Fibre to the home (

Isol to Sweden and Göteborg Book Fair

The laureate of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2013, illustrator Isol from Argentina, will participate at the Göteborg Book Fair September 26-29. The programme includes seminars, discussions and workshops with children among other things.– We tried to satisfy as many target groups as possible when planning her agenda, says Helen Sigeland, Director of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Many people are curious about her artistry and Isol is also interested in meeting Swedish colleagues and readers.A talk with author and jury member Mats Kempe on September 26 is one of the highlights

Winter crops harvest report

Agrokultura AB (”the Company”), has almost completed the harvest of the winter planted crops for 2013. The yields are up across the board compared to last year, with in particular notable improvements in the winter rape in Ukraine and the winter wheat in central Russia. The total winter crops harvest encompasses 59,300 hectares which equals about 46 percent of the total planted area for harvest in 2013.The detailed data for the harvest of the winter planted crops can be found in the table below. The highlights are: · Significant improvements in yields overall, as a consequence of

Interim report January - June 2013

JANUARY – JUNE 2013- Net sales amounted to SEK 89.9 million (80.8)- EBITDA was SEK -10.0 million (-20.2)- Earnings per share totaled SEK -0.36 (-0.71) before dilution APRIL – JUNE 2013- Net sales amounted to SEK 43.9 million (38.6)- EBITDA was SEK -8.5 million (-13.4)- Earnings per share totaled SEK -0.23 (-0.42) before dilution HIGHLIGHTSFocus on inventory efficiency- Cash flow from change in working capital amounted to SEK 21.3 million during the first six months- Stabilization of inventory level New share issue provides SEK 41 million- Improved liquidity to

H&M to open in South Africa

H & M, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), has signed a contract for a store to open in South Africa.The store is planned to open at the earliest in 2015 and will be a full concept flagship store. – We are very excited to announce the opening of an H&M store in South Africa. We see great potential for further expansion in this region. We look forward to bringing fashion and quality at the best price to the customers in South Africa, says Karl-Johan Persson, CEO at H&M. The information in this press release is that which H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (publ) is required to disclose under Sweden's

Noreco reports second quarter 2013 results

Stavanger, 29 August 2013: Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) today presents its second quarter 2013 report, with a negative EBITDA of NOK 45 million and a net loss of NOK 504 million for the period.Significant events in the second and third quarter 2013 include: o Start-up of Huntington production in April more than doubles Noreco’s production capacity. Technical problems have delayed the ramp-up phase, which now is on-goingo Danish production shut down until further notice due to new problems with the Siri platform. Expected to start-up in Septembero Oselvar shutdown - waiting

Sveafastigheter acquires retail property in Birsta, Sundsvall

Sveafastigheter Fund III AB (”Sveafastigheter”) acquires a retail property in Birsta outside Sundsvall, at a value of SEK 66 million. The acquisition is a joint venture with P&E Fastighetspartner. The seller is NCC Property Development and closing is planned for October.The property has a total lettable area of 4,850 sqm, and it is fully let to XXL Sport & Vildmark and the bed manufacturer Kungsängen. The retail property has a very attractive location, and with its approximately six million visitors yearly, the area has taken place as southern Norrland’s most evident shopping destination.

CDC analysis finds low rate of prescription sleep aid use in U.S.

About four percent of adults used prescription sleep aids in the past monthDARIEN, IL – In a new report that analyzes data compiled by home interviews from 2005 to 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the first nationally representative estimates of prescription sleep aid use by U.S. adults. Results show that 4.1 percent of U.S. adults who were at least 20 years old had taken a prescription sleep aid in the past month.  The prevalence of sleeping pill use generally increased with age; the rate was lowest among adults between the ages of 20 and 39 years (1.8%) and

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