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John Woods Nurseries launches Mattocks® Rose Cherry Girl

John Woods Nurseries, the award-winning commercial grower and supplier of plants to retailers across the UK, has launched the Rose Cherry Girl. Rose Cherry Girl (Korkosieb) is a floribunda rose from Kordes. Featuring soft red double blooms on sturdy stems, the rose has healthy disease resistant foliage. Its compact growth makes Rose Cherry Girl ideal for borders and patio pots. Supplied in a 5.5 litre pot, the plant reaches a height and spread of 50 x 60 cm. Delivery will be from October 2013 and the suggested retail price is £13.49. Awarded ADR 2007, Gold medal in International Rose

KONECRANES RTGS AND LARGEST STS CRANES FOR PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY

In May 2013, Konecranes received an order worth USD 56 million (EUR 43 million) from the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) in the US. The order includes four Super Post Panamax STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes and three RTG (Rubber Tired Gantry) cranes. These will be the biggest Konecranes STS cranes ever built.  The STS cranes will be shipped to to PHA’s Barbours Cut Terminal in late 2014 and supplied during the first quarter of 2015, while the RTGs will be delivered to Bayport Terminal in spring 2014. The Port of Houston Authority is the largest container port in the Gulf of Mexico. It is

CLAAS centenary celebrations at Harper Adams

GERMAN agricultural machinery manufacturer, CLAAS, is celebrating 100 years of research and innovation by sponsoring a series of international conferences, with Harper Adams University hosting the UK event. ‘Precision Farming Challenges in the 21st Century’ is being held on July 4 at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, which is home to the National Centre for Precision Farming (NCPF). The aim of the event is to stimulate research, application and innovation by agricultural engineers, farmers, land owners, academics and policy makers. Speaking at the event is a host of European

New statue underway as York Minster celebrates St Peter’s Day

The feast day of the saint to which York Minster is dedicated – St. Peter – is celebrated in churches around the world on 29 June, but it will have special poignancy this year for a trio of York stonemasons, who are currently carving the figure of St Peter in stone, ready to be installed above the Great East Window later this year. The figure replaces an unrecognisable stone that had decayed over hundreds of years, and no records exist which definitively identify the figure.  Consequently, archaeologists, historians, academics and clergy spent months researching and discussing the

Grab a Bargain at the Age UK Lincoln Fashion Show

News release 27th June 2013Fashion fans will have the opportunity to buy discounted high street clothing at the Age UK Lincoln  charity fashion show next month. After watching a catwalk show featuring new end-of-season clothing from Wallis, Marks & Spencer, Next and other high street retailers, guests will be able to purchase their favourite items for half price or less. The event will take place on Wednesday 10th July from 7pm at the Priory Centre in St Catherine’s, Lincoln. Doors open at 6.30pm. Age UK Lincoln’s Marketing and Fundraising

Bango extends operator billing in Windows Phone Store

Frictionless mobile payment in fast-growing Indonesian market endorses Bango’s leadership in Direct Operator Billing.Cambridge, UK and New York, June 27th 2013. Bango (AIM: BGO) has launched direct operator billing for Microsoft’s Windows Phone Store with the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Indosat in Indonesia. This enables Windows Phone users to easily purchase digital content without the use of premium SMS messages or the limitations of credit cards. Instead, users enjoy one-click operator billing, charging the cost to their phone bill, without the need to register personal details. The

Storebrand ASA: Decision in favor of SPP Livförsäkring AB in the dispute with Svenskt Näringsliv in Svea Court of Appeal

Svea Court of Appeal has today ruled in favour of Storebrand’s Swedish subsidiary, SPP Livförsäkring AB, in the dispute against Svenskt Näringsliv. As a customer, Svenskt Näringsliv had filed a law suit regarding the interpretation of the insurance contracts in the Defined Benefit (DB) portfolio. SPP Livförsäkring AB is pleased that Svea Court of Appeal's interpretation of the insurance contracts complies with that of the company and Stockholm City Court. The verdict will not affect the financial position of SPP Livförsäkring AB as the outcome was expected. Svenskt Näringsliv has four

Vestas receives 99 MW order in Sweden

Additional information about the project: Customer: Rabbalshede Kraft ABProject name: Årjäng  and SkaverödLocation/Country: Årjäng in Värmland and Skaveröd in Uddevalla, Sweden Number of MW: 99 MWNumber of 33 V112-3.0 MW turbinesturbines/turbinetype:Contract type:   Supply-and-installationContract scope: The contract includes delivery, installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as an eight-year Active Management Output (AOM) 5000 service agreement.Time of Turbine

A Royal Makeover at Amalienborg in Denmark

Press images attached - below text.On July 5th, Amalienborg opens its doors with new exhibition design and a broader scope.Amalienborg is the heart of the Danish monarchy. The museum offers a unique opportunity to visit a living castle, where the rooms of former kings are furnished exactly as they were when the kings were alive. Presenting Amalienborg and the royal dynasty through new means of communication has long been a great wish of ours. The purpose of the new exhibition design is to give visitors an insight into life at the castle, historically and at present. The zenith of the

Clear Returns Triumph at the 2013 Digital Technology Awards

Stars of the heralded Entrepreneurial Sparks, Clear Returns, were delighted to be named as the ‘Best New Product or Service’ at the Digital Technology Awards held by ScotlandIS.First to market with this innovative solution to a billion pound headache for retailers, Clear Returns is the brainchild of analytics expert and focus of the recent BBC2 documentary The Entrepreneurs, Vicky Brock.Clear Returns support retailers tackling the big issue of costly returns by analysing  the products, processes, suppliers and customers who are the cause of the issue. Their easy to implement software,

Creating job opportunities in Scotland’s land-based sector

Creating job opportunities in Scotland's land-based sectorThe leading provider of land-based training courses and qualifications in Scotland has today announced details of a major recruitment campaign aimed at career changers and those looking to become their own boss. Lantra Awards is looking to invest significantly in Scotland’s rural economy by doubling the size of its instructor network. The recruitment campaign is hoping to appeal to a wide range of people, including those who are looking to supplement their income with a second job.  John Eccles, a farmer from central Scotland,

Finnish innovations bring valuable solutions to medical technology market

The medical technology market is growing and the positive development in the market has brought about an innovation boom. Health challenges and the increasing resource and cost pressures facing health care systems today demand increasingly cost-effective solutions. Finnish medical technology companies have come up with new innovative ways to tackle these problems.Optimizing cost-efficiency in medical device development In the field of healthcare technology, clients and investors appreciate it when companies focus on their core competencies and outsource industrial product development and

Smarteq new multifunctional antenna platform for heavy vehicles will be installed in the new Renault Trucks

On June 12th 2013 Renault Trucks launched the new model program and a renewal of the truck program. The new heavy trucks will be equipped with the latest multifunctional antenna platform from Smarteq. The development of the platform has been extensive and began in 2008. It is a patented solution developed by Smarteq for heavy vehicles with more features based on modular concept and can be easily adapted to future technology needs. We have strong expertise in the supply of advanced antenna solutions to the heavy vehicles segment and there is a demand for increased communication between

OtterBox Provides Access to Education through eLearning Initiative

Cork, Ireland- OtterBox®,  the No 1 selling case for smartphones in the U.S*, has been selected as the case of choice for the Pleckgate High School eLearning initiative. As part of this initiative, the school is to give each of its 1400 students an Apple® iPad Mini®. The High School is the first in the UK to issue iPad minis worth over £260 to students to improve educational development. The OtterBox Defender Series®**  was chosen from a selection of 12 different cases to offer optimum

"DEATH AT BROADCASTING HOUSE" (CERT TBC) -  Thirties Whodunit Set for DVD Release

Part of "The British Film" CollectionNetwork Distributing is delighted to announce the DVD debut of the thirties whodunit DEATH AT BROADCASTING HOUSE (CERT TBC). Featuring early film roles for Ian Hunter, Jack Hawkins and Donald Wolfit, this British offers an early glimpse into the early days of radio and television. With many scenes filmed at the BBC’s then newly constructed London headquarters (and encompassing performances by Broadway star Elisabeth Welch and British singer/actress Eve Becke). It is available to own on 19 August 2013, RRP £9.99. When an actor is murdered during the

ReadSoft AB to Release XBOUND Update for Windows 8 Users

ReadSoft AB today announced it will be shipping the next generation of its XBOUND platform with a special new tool for Windows 8 and Windows RT, Microsoft’s latest version of its market-leading Windows operating system.As a market leader in high volume document processing, XBOUND turns your complex inbound document sorting and distribution processes into high-performance, automated flows. Even the great volumes of paper and electronic information received by large corporations and SSCs can be adeptly managed through the XBOUND platform.“ReadSoft is excited to announce the forthcoming

AP3 invests in new credit fund that integrates sustainability analysis

The Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP3) is pleased to announce that it has initiated a relationship with Generation Investment Management and has invested 50 million USD in Generation’s new Global Credit Fund (The Fund). The Fund has a focus on performing companies that require debt financing for growth purposes. The Fund seeks to build relationships with companies that are embracing sustainability challenges and opportunities, including the transfer to a low-carbon economy.  Sectors in the Fund are expected to include energy efficiency, waste to energy, water treatment and solutions,

Twelve million 1,000-krona notes become invalid at year-end

After 31 December 2013, the older 50-krona and 1,000-krona banknotes without a foil strip will become invalid. There are currently twelve million 1,000-krona banknotes and almost four million 50-krona banknotes in the older versions. If you have 50-krona and 1,000-krona banknotes without a foil strip it is time to use them now."I would encourage everyone to check now whether they have any 50-krona or 1,000-krona notes without a foil strip. After this year you won't be able to use them to pay, so make sure you use them now or pay them into a bank account," advises Christina Wejshammar,

The Springfields Academy ‘Lions Pride’ fourth annual Ball with former British & Irish Lion’s Captain Gareth Edwards CBE

Saturday 20th July 2013 at The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, SN11 0DSThe Springfields Academy, an OFSTED Outstanding educational institution, will hold its fourth annual ball on Saturday 20thJuly at its premises in Calne. Titled Lions Pride, the event will honour the return of The British & Irish Lions rugby team from its tour of Australia and welcome former captain, Gareth Edwards CBE, as special guest and speaker. The ball is sponsored by local family owned business, Chippenham Motor Company. Taking place in a luxurious marquee in The Springfields Academy’s glorious

Copenhagen Police Headquarters to house Scandinavia’s biggest contemporary dance event

COPENHAGEN SUMMER DANCEAugust 5-11, 2013Copenhagen Summer Dance is an open-air contemporary dance event presenting Danish Dance Theatre and other international contemporary dance companies at the Copenhagen Police Headquarters. Through the years Copenhagen Summer Dance has established itself as a popular Danish summer tradition with internationally award winning dance companies. Copenhagen Summer Dance is produced by Danish Dance Theatre, whos repertoire spans from large stage productions at The Royal Danish Theatre to open-air events such as Copenhagen Summer Dance. Today, Danish

Karolinska Development initiates collaborations with Ospedale San Raffaele and Medical University of Graz

STOCKHOLM – June 27, 2013. Two more world class research centers are teaming up with Karolinska Development. Deal flow agreements have been signed with the Italian university hospital Ospedale San Raffaele and the Medical University of Graz in Austria, which enable Karolinska Development to identify investment opportunities among life science innovations emanating from these leading medical research institutions.Karolinska Development will assist in the evaluation and assessment of new innovations from each institution, and has the opportunity to invest in commercially attractive projects.

New head of Group Communications at Sandvik

Jessica Alm, head of communications at Sandvik Coromant, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Group Communications as well as member of the Group Executive Management of Sandvik AB. She will take up her new position as of 1 July 2013. Jessica Alm succeeds Jan Lissåker who will take up a new position as Group Senior Advisor in larger projects. Jessica Alm is 35 years and employed at Sandvik since 2006. She has, in a successful way, developed internal and external communication as well as the brand position of Sandvik Coromant, the world leader in metal cutting. In

Monika Elling resigns as Poolia CEO

Monika Elling has given her notice and leaves her position as Poolia CEO with immediate effect. Dag Sundström, member of the Poolia board, takes over as deputy CEO until a new CEO is in place.– I respect Monika Elling’s decision since the members of the Board realise that she does not have the full trust required within the organisation to continue as CEO, says Björn Örås, Chairman of the Poolia Board. Monika Elling’s notice period is eight months. – Monika Elling has been the Poolia CEO since 2010. Strong actions have been taken during her tenure to adjust the company to the

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