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Konica Minolta Celebrates Industry Recognition in 2013

Solutions and Corporate Performance Earn Konica Minolta Numerous Awards in First Half of FY2013Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta ) is proud to celebrate award-winning performance in the first half of year 2013 including recognition in the areas of environmental sustainability, product and solution innovation, and overall industry leadership. Konica Minolta has received the following solution awards thus far in 2013: · 2013 Better Buys for Business “Editor’s Choice” Awards · bizhub 654/754 series · bizhub

Tyre incidents inspire new motorway messages

Closed lanes, tailbacks, delays, injury and even loss of life are just some of the tyre related consequences that have inspired a new set of advisory messages to drivers travelling on the UK’s motorways. ‘Safe tyres save lives’ is a new message being seen by drivers on overhead message boards in a bid to help reduce the number of dangerous tyre related incidents occurring on the UK’s road network. And with more than 2,500 tyre related breakdowns reported by the Highways Agency in May and June alone, it’s easy to see why tyre safety is such a priority. “Tyre incidents can cause a host

MLBPAA Honors Ryan Doumit with Twins Heart and Hustle Award

One player from each MLB team wins respected honor voted on by Alumni playersWHO: Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Doumit winner of Heart and Hustle Award. This season Doumit has recorded 80 hits, 42 RBI, and is batting .241. The award is being presented by Alumni Major Leaguer Terry Steinbach, a bench coach and catching instructor for the Twins. Steinbach was a three-time All-Star, World Series champion in 1989, and the 1988 MLB All-Star game MVP. WHAT: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce the 30 preliminary winners of the 2013 Heart and

North East and Yorkshire Chefs Relishing the Latest Edition of Recipe Book

Relish Publications have been overwhelmed by the success of their latest publication. Combining the Relish North East and Relish Yorkshire books into a single bumper edition was the ambition for 2013, and the launch took place on July 30that Swinton Park with over 20 of the regions finest chefs and their teams celebrating this launch.Teresa Peters from Relish Publications commented: ‘We are now onto our 14thedition and the response to the new book from our local chefs and restaurateurs has been excellent. Whilst the Relish brand is respected across the UK, as a North East girl, I’m so proud

REYNOLDS & READ ORDER FIRST ANDOVER TRAILERS PLANT BODY

31 July 2013Specialist plant hire and transport business, Reynolds & Read, has added its first plant body built by Andover Trailers to its fleet, mounted to a new DAF CF85 6x2 rigid and accommodating a powerful Fassi F295A crane. The Isle of Wight-based company chose Andover Trailers, which designs bespoke solutions for heavy haulage, construction and abnormal load transportation, to build its new body after hearing positive reports about the company. Its chosen LPPB26 body features innovative fuel-saving fold-forward ramps – a design pioneered by Andover Trailers.  Measuring 2.5m x

Udo’s Choice UK Announces the The Face of Natural Beauty

After a national search for a face that represents Natural Beauty, a 25 year old professional ballroom dancer from High Littleton, Bath has been selected. On Thursday 25th July, A judging panel made up of make-up artist Jemma Kidd, celebrity hair and make-up artist Michael Ashton and photographer Tiffany Mumford chose Sarah Smith, pictured from four finalists that had been selected by public vote from over 120 entrants.  The criteria included that candidates have a natural beauty about them, coupled with a lifestyle and diet supporting ‘beauty from within’. The finalists

Company Announcement No. 72, 2013. - Addendum to Base Prospectus of 14 April 2011

The following security code have been added to the final terms (Appendix 1) of the Base Prospectus of Nordea Kredit Realkreditaktieselskab dated 14 April 2011: Covered bonds (non-callable fixed-rate bullets) ISIN code Nom Name Opening Closing Maturity Currency interest date date date rate/ maturity     DK0002029321 2% 2024 NordeaINKjan 02/08 30/11 01/01-2024 DKK -2013 -2023     Reference is otherwise made to the entire

New number of shares in ReadSoft AB

Due to an exchange of convertible notes in ReadSoft AB, the number of Series B shares has increased by 9.000 shares and the number of votes has increased by 9.000. Following the increase, the total number of shares in ReadSoft is 33,144,440 of which 1,354,500 are Series A shares and 31,789,940 are Series B shares. The total number of votes in ReadSoft is 45,334,940. The share capital amounts to SEK 3,314,444 after the increase.This is information of the type that ReadSoft AB (publ) is obligated to disclose in accordance with the Swedish Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial

PAs are pivotal to the success of modern businesses, says former White House Director of Events

Speaking ahead of her highly-anticipated headline Keynote at this year’s office* show, professional speaker, television commentator, and author of Eat, Drink & Succeed, Laura Schwartz – who worked for the Clinton administration throughout its eight year term – reveals her perspective on the significance of the modern PA’s role in an exclusive pre-show interview with event organiser Diversified Business Communications UK. “I believe that PAs are pivotal – because without PAs a company would not be able to orchestrate a message, or conduct its business,” says Schwartz, former Special

"The Royal Nappy" Celebrates the New Arrival

New picture book from Nicholas Allan provides a warm and witty look at the world of the Royal Baby.Humorous, entertaining, and sensitively done, this is the Royal Baby book that comes with Royal pedigree - Nicholas Allan has sold over 1.5 million copies of his books in the United Kingdom. “The Royal Nappy” is available first as an ebook in the United States, including an enhanced edition on iBooks, Nook and Kobo containing audio (available August 2nd 2013). The paperback will publish September 15th, 2013, distributed through IPG Trafalgar Square. Synopsis: Meet the Royal Baby and

Disclosure in accordance with Article 14 of the Luxembourg Transparency law

As a consequence of the Luxembourg implementation of EU’s transparency directive, Oriflame Cosmetics S.A. shall disclose any change in the share capital within the month such change took place. During the month of July 2013 the Company has, in accordance with the mandate given by the 2008 Annual General Meeting, issued new shares related to the Company’s Share Incentive Plan. The total number of shares issued during the month of July is 83,238 and the Company’s share capital now amounts to 71,505,465 euro represented by 57,204,372 shares with equal voting rights.   For additional

Curtiss-Wright Controls Awarded Quality Achievement Award by PACCAR

Williams Controls recognized for superior quality performance in 2012 CHARLOTTE, NC – Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. today announced that the Williams Controls business unit, part of its Industrial Controls division, was recently named a recipient of the prestigious 2012 Quality Achievement – PACCAR 50 PPM Award in recognition of its superior quality performance.  Each year this award is presented to suppliers that meet or exceed PACCAR’s high quality expectations. In addition to achieving a defect rate of 50 parts per million (PPM) or less, the award’s recipients must also maintain a low

Why Arc Energy Resources was chosen to clad Vulcan SFM wye pieces

Weld overlay cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources  has successfully completed a contract to apply a corrosion resistant surface to the internal bores of two forged wye pieces destined for BP’s Clair Ridge development west of Shetland in the North Sea.Vulcan SFM, a subsidiary of Sheffield Forgemasters International  Ltd, is a design and manufacturing specialist with particular expertise in high integrity steel castings and forgings for offshore oil and gas production environments. The company has established itself as

Quantros Secures Growth Investment from Ascension Health Ventures

Quantros , a leading provider of quality, safety, and clinical business intelligence solutions to the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce that it has received a growth investment from Ascension Health Ventures (AHV) , a strategic healthcare venture capital fund. This investment validates Quantros’ strong product portfolio, which includes patent-pending Smart Classification™, the first clinically intuitive technology for healthcare organizations to quickly and precisely classify safety incident reports in real-time.

MORAY STUDENT WITH RARE CONDITIONS NAMED FUJITSU IT STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Media release issued by Fujitsu and the Unviersity of the Highlands and IslandsA Moray student who has overcome the challenges associated with having two rare genetic disorders has been named as the University of the Highlands and Islands’ first ever Fujitsu IT Student of the Year. James Robertson (60) from Forres, a third year BSc computing student at Moray College UHI, was selected for the award for his exceptional personal and academic achievement. James was diagnosed with Friedrich’s Ataxia and Dystonia, rare neurological conditions which cause muscle weakening, spasms and speech

Sweco completes the acquisition of Vectura

All conditions have been fulfilled and Sweco has on 31 July 2013 closed the previously announced acquisition of Vectura. Sweco has acquired all shares in Vectura from the Swedish Government for a consideration consisting of a purchase price in cash amounting to 927 MSEK (equity value). The final value of the acquisition (enterprise value) amounts to approximately 900 MSEK. Through the acquisition Sweco becomes the largest engineering consultancy in the Nordic market.Vectura, with approximately 1,327 MSEK in annual sales and approximately 1,200 employees, is the Nordic region’s leading

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BT Sport Installs New HD Workflow from Avid and Timeline Television

Broadcaster gains efficiencies, seamless collaborative workflow with end-to-end solution for tapeless asset management, storage, audio and video editing31 July 2013 – Avid  today announced that, in conjunction with Timeline Television , BT Sport, BT’s new group of sports television channels, has implemented an Avid end-to-end tapeless asset management, storage, and audio and video editing workflow to efficiently create, access and distribute the hundreds of hours of sports content that will pass through the new facility each year. The

JOIN TRANSAID ON 15TH ANNIVERSARY AFRICAN CYCLE RIDE

31 July 2013International development charity, Transaid is inviting cycling enthusiasts and those with a sense of adventure to take part in a charity ride across Uganda to mark its 15th anniversary. The spectacular challenge will see participants cycle 430km over five days, taking in some of the country’s most beautiful locations, including Murchison Falls National Park, home to more than 700 wild chimpanzees and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The event, which sees participants depart the UK on 2 November 2013, will also give riders the opportunity to learn about Transaid’s emergency transport

Alstom sells its ring motors activities in Spain to ABB

Alstom announces the sale of its ring motors[1]  activities in Bilbao to ABB. In order to refocus on its core activities and be ready for further opportunities, Alstom has decided to concentrate its Bilbao site on activities directly related to hydropower. As part of the agreement with ABB, Alstom will relocate these activities to another site in Bilbao Alstom’s Bilbao industrial facility, specialised in the production of generators for hydropower plants, is also a pre-assembly and logistics platform for hydro small & medium projec “The sale of the

The announcement of change in the total number of votes in AB SKF

Gothenburg 31 July 2013: Due to conversions of shares from series A to series B in accordance with the company’s Articles of Association, AB SKF confirms the following. As per 31 July the company’s share capital amounts to 1 138 377 670 SEK and the total number of shares amounts to 39,585 300 shares of series A and 415,765 768 shares of series B. The number of votes in the company amounts to 81,161 877. AB SKF does not hold any own shares. Aktiebolaget SKF       (publ) AB SKF is required to disclose the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the

Double recognition for Oxfordshire firms in CIPR PRide Award shortlist

Banbury-based specialist PR and marketing agency, Propel Technology, and its client MMR Research Worldwide (MMR ) have been shortlisted for an award at the 2013 CIPR Thames and Chiltern PRide Awards, the region's most prestigious public relations awards scheme. Wallingford-based MMR, research partner for the food, drink, personal and household care industries, tasked Propel Technology with raising the profile of its packaging function and associate director of packaging and design Stergios Bititsios. Through a combination of targeted media relations,

Kværner ASA: Invitation to presentation of 2nd quarter results 2013

31 July  2013 - Kværner ASA will publish its 2nd quarter results 2013 at the Oslo Stock Exchange on Friday 16 August 2013 at 07:00 CET. The results presentation will be held at Drammensveien 260 (the Hydro building at Vækerø), Oslo at 09:00 CET the same morning. We invite investors, analysts and the media to Kvaerner's results presentation: Date: Friday 16 August 2013Time: 09:00 CETLocation: Drammensveien 260, OsloLanguage: English To attend the presentation at Drammensveien 260, Oslo, please register by emailing ir@kvaerner.com. The presentation will be broadcast live on

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