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Monahans Business Bureau enhances cloud offering with Xero Bronze partnership

Monahans Business Bureau has announced that it has become a Xero Bronze Partner. Xero is one of the world’s leading cloud accounting software providers, enabling SMEs to work seamlessly with their accounting advisers. The Xero platform will complement the FreeAgent service already provided by Monahans, enabling clients to receive a full financial advisory and accounting service from a single provider. Xero allows Monahans to monitor a client’s financial performance in real time and plan ahead accordingly. Reports can be generated directly from a ledger and interpreted by a qualified

Outotec ARTS(TM) Anode and Rod Tracking System for primary aluminum smelters

Outotec is launching ARTS(TM), a new tracking system for anodes and rods in primary aluminum smelters. It is a combination of an anode and rod identification and tracking system, together with a customized database and analytical software. ARTS(TM) effectively tracks both anodes and rods, helping to control the quality of anodes, improve the overall smelter performance and rodshop operations. A system like this has long been lacking in primary aluminum smelters and with the Outotec ARTS(TM), Outotec can now offer such a system which is the first of its kind in successful operation. How

Fennovoima proposes investment decision for Rosatom nuclear power plant to its owners

3.9.2013Finnish nuclear power company Fennovoima and Rusatom Overseas, subsidiary of Russian Rosatom, have agreed on a proposal aiming at making an investment decision and signing a power plant supply contract by the end of 2013. As a result of negotiations Fennovoima proposes to its owners a nuclear power plant that, according to the schedule agreed with Rosatom, will produce electricity in 2024. Based on the proposal, Fennovoima’s 60 Finnish owners each decide by the end of October for their part if they are continuing in the project. Fennovoima and Rosatom’s target is to sign the

Atlas Copco adjusts mining equipment capacity in Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden, September 3, 2013: Atlas Copco is reducing capacity at its facility in Örebro, Sweden, in response to continued weak global demand for mining equipment. The adjustment will affect an estimated 163 employees in Örebro.“The market for mining equipment continues to be weak, and we have to adjust capacity accordingly,” said Johan Halling, President of the Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area. “It’s very unfortunate that some employees are directly affected, but we will do our best to support them in this difficult situation.” Employees and the local labor

DOF Subsea Rederi AS, a subsidiary of  DOF ASA, has sold the vessel Skandi Bergen

DOF Subsea Rederi AS, an entity in the DOF Subsea Group, has entered into an agreement where the vessel Skandi Bergen is sold to an international buyer.  Delivery to the new owners is expected early 2014. Based on today’s USD/NOK exchange rate estimated gain on sale of tangible assets will be approximately NOK 200 million. As a result of the transaction the subsea project activity in the Atlantic region will increase utilization of third party vessels in order to execute projects. For further information, please contact: Mons S. Aase, CEO, Tel: +47 91 66 10 12 Hilde Drønen,

FREE CYCLE SAFETY CHECKS AT HALFORDS

Halfords is backing Cycle To Work Day (Thursday 12th September) by offering a bike free safety check at its Bikehut stores.Customers visiting the store on the day will also receive a FREE bike safety checks, a FREE puncture repair kit and 20% off selected cycle accessories. Cycle To Work day has been launched to encourage more people to get on their bikes to travel to their place of employment. Halfords runs its own tax efficient Cycle2Work scheme which offers employees 42% off the cost of a new bike, saving hundreds of pounds. The Cycle to Work Alliance, the umbrella group

Clas Ohlson to move the store at Åsane Shopping Centre, Åsane to Horisont Shopping Centre, Åsane, Norway.

Clas Ohlson will move the store at Åsane Shopping Centre to Horisont Shopping Centre, a shopping centre under construction in Åsane, Norway. Clas Ohlson has been happy with the development of the store in the current location in Åsane so far, but we would like to move to a larger store with an even better location.The new store is scheduled to open in November 2014 and the retail space will amount to a total of 1,650 square metres. The store’s catchment area comprises approximately 40,000 residents. For further information, please contact: Geir Hoff, Country Manager Norway: +47 23 21

Burrows CGI and Aspera link up for real-time data synchronization

Leading automotive visualization studio, Burrows CGI, adopts Aspera Sync to deliver its infrastructure globalization strategyLONDON, UK, Sep 3, 2013—Aspera, Inc. , creators of next-generation software technologies that move the world’s large data at maximum speed, today announced that Burrows CGI , the leading automotive visualization studio, has deployed Aspera’s high-speed synchronization software  to effectively collaborate on projects between London and the US 100 times faster than by using

SimCorp A/S – Share Buyback Program - correction

SimCorp A/S has received information from Danske Bank A/S that there were errors in their reporting of yesterday concerning transactions under the share buyback program. The reporting showed purchases of 4,566 shares too many in the period 28 August to 30 August 2013. The correct reporting is shown below: On 27 August 2013, SimCorp A/S announced a share buyback program in accordance with the provisions of Commission Regulation No. 2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also referred to as the “Safe Harbour”. In connection with the program SimCorp A/S will repurchase shares for an amount of up

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

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