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Invitation to presentation of HEXPOL's interim report Q2 2013 on July 18

HEXPOL will release the Interim Report for the second quarter 2013 on Thursday July 18 at 12:00 CET. The report will be presented by HEXPOL’s President and CEO Georg Brunstam and CFO Karin Gunnarsson at a telephone conference on July 18 at 13:00 CET. Please call +46 (0)8-213 091 (international call/ from mobile phone) or 020-213 091 (national call, Sweden) and enter meeting code 917 840 to participate in the conference. The report and IR-presentation will be available on www.hexpol.com at 12:00 CET on July 18.

A History of Felt

Given the nature of our business it is understandable that here at World Of Wool we are interested in the history of craft and textiles, especially feltmaking.For example according to Wikipedia there are many legends from different cultures as to the origins of feltmaking. *Sumerian legend claims that the secret of feltmaking was discovered by Urnamman of Lagash. The story of Saint Clement and Saint Christopher relates that while fleeing from persecution, the men packed their sandals with wool to prevent blisters. At the end of their journey, the movement and sweat had turned the wool into

Harwin strengthens UK distributor network with Anglia

Wisbech, UK, 24 June 2013 – Anglia Components has significantly expanded its industrial, PCB and high rel connector portfolio following its appointment as UK and Eire distributor for Harwin, a world leading manufacturer based in the UK. Under the agreement, Anglia will be able to offer its customers the full Harwin range including the surface mount EZ-BoardWare range, pin headers, sockets and spring probe connectors. Anglia will also offer the high reliability product range, including the IP68 protected HotShoe connector system which enables rapid and simple connection, and the high

Allan Brothers’ alu-clad timber windows and doors now available to view online

Customers can now view a range of Allan Brothers’ aluminium-clad products on the specialist timber window and door manufacturer’s website .The high performance alu-clad windows and doors  are constructed from Scandinavian timber which is cased in aluminium for an added layer of protection. Managing director Danny Hughes said: “Our alu-clad range is highly durable yet low maintenance: the aluminium casing shields against even the most severe of conditions, but retains a stylish finish.” The series is

West Country drivers at risk from illegal part worn tyres

Drivers in and around Bristol looking to save money by replacing their car tyres with used part worn versions are putting their own lives and that of other road users’ in danger. The warning has been issued by TyreSafe, a not-for-profit road safety organisation, following an independent investigation by Bristol Trading Standards officers. With independent funding from the National Tyre Distributors Association, the team purchased ten part worn tyres from retailers across the city, which were all subsequently inspected and found to be sold illegally as they failed to meet all relevant

iCandy Team Up with BeSafe

A number of iCandy pushchairs are now compatible with the BeSafe iZi Go infant carrier car seat.A number of iCandy pushchairs are now compatible with the BeSafe iZi Go infant carrier car seat.Norwegian based BeSafe is a leading company in the development and manufacture of high quality car seats and other road safety products; and like iCandy, focus on the safety, well-being and comfort of infants.The seat, which has an ergonomic carrying handle and integrated sun canopy, is compatible with the iCandy Apple 2 Pear, Peach 2, Peach Jogger, Strawberry and Cherry chassis, and can be fitted

Gast Group’s new desiccant air dryer now available across the entire JUN-AIR range

Launched in 2012, the JUN-AIR iQdryer from the Gast Group – a member of the IDEX Corporation’s health and science division – is the company’s latest high-purity, heatless desiccant air dryer designed to lower the energy consumption of compressors by reducing pressure drop.The iQdryer, which is now available as an option across the entire JUN-AIR range of compressors and vacuum pumps, features a revolutionary design that applies modern materials and a number of patented features to increase reliability and simplify maintenance procedures, while ensuring continuous delivery of high-quality

C-RAD AB and ScandiDos AB are joining sales forces in the USA

Press release 2013-0624 ScandiDos AB and C-RAD AB are two Swedish companies working in radiation therapy. Both companies are developing and marketing innovative solutions to improve quality and precision when treating patients with cancer. The companies have decided to merge resources on the important US market with the objective to offer a complete program for high quality control to the clinics. C-RAD is in the US marketing and selling two different systems for use in advanced radiation therapy: The Catalyst system is based on a new generation hardware and software platform for

YIT signs agreement for a greener environment with Leksand municipality in Sweden

Investor News                                           24 June 2013 at 1 p.m.YIT signs agreement for a greener environment with Leksand municipality in Sweden   YIT Sverige AB has signed an agreement with Leksand municipality and municipal housing company Leksandsbostäder AB to carry out an energy efficiency service project. The project covers some 180,000 square metres in rented housing, schools, preschools and other shared premises. The refurbishment is financed with guaranteed energy savings. The first step is a survey of real estate holdings to determine the actions required.

WESTMINSTER HONOURS MAGNIFICENT SEVEN YAMAHA JAZZ SCHOLARS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe hugely successful, high-powered and influential partnership between Yamaha in association with Jazzwise, the All-Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group, PPL, and 606 Club continues into a record seventh year with the addition of a seventh Yamaha Jazz Scholar from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland that has joined the programme that provides unprecedented financial assistance, performance and recording opportunities to the cream of young jazz musicians, nominated for special consideration by the Heads of Jazz at the UK’s leading conservatoires/universities.

Invitation to Q2 press conference

In connection with SCA’s interim report for the period 1 January–30 June 2013, the customary press conference will be held – which will also be webcast and possible to join over phone.The interim report will be published on 18 July at approximately 12.00 CET. The subsequent press conference will be held at 13.30 CET. At the press conference, CEO and President Jan Johansson will present the report and answer questions. Press conference Date: Thursday, 18 July 2013Time: 13.30 CETVenue: Lundqvist & Lindqvist, Klarabergsviadukten 90, Stockholm, Sweden The press conference will

About World Of Wool

World of Wool –heart of the wool textiles industry.There are no qualifications, training courses or university degrees you can gain in the wool textiles industry. What we know has been gained from working in the industry for over 30 years and is now being handed down from father to son and daughter in our family firm. The business was established by managing director David Morsley and his wife Lynn in 1988, who together built the turnover in just one year to over £½million all from their own front room! Fast forward 15 years and David and Lynn’s sonRichard 

Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S – Weekly report on share buy-back

Attached please find below text as PDF file. Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement no. 21 24 June 2013   Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S – Weekly report on share buy-back On 15 May 2013, NORDEN initiated the second phase of a share buy-back programme in accordance with EU Commission Regulation no. 2273/2003 (the Safe Harbor method), which ensures that the Company is protected against violation of insider legislation during the share buyback. Under the share buy-back programme, NORDEN

Mott MacDonald launches Carbon Trail Calculator

Mott MacDonald has developed a new tool to measure carbon emissions arising from the project related activities of its staff. The Carbon Trail Calculator allows users to log staff activities and uses carbon emissions factors to establish the footprint associated with each. The tool makes visible the full carbon impact of a project by showing clients the contribution of personnel, not just the embodied carbon of materials. It can also be used to identify opportunities for behavioural change. Clare Wildfire, Mott MacDonald’s sustainability director, commented: “We developed this tool as

Avid Announced as Platinum Sponsor of EditFest London

One-day-event brings together an impressive array of BAFTA, Oscar® and Emmy® winning and nominated editorsLondon, 24 June 2013 – Following the launch of Avid Media Composer® 7, the industry’s preeminent nonlinear editing solution, Avid  further pledges its commitment to the professional video editing community by becoming platinum sponsor for the American Cinema Editors (ACE) society’s EditFest London . Taking place at the Ray Dolby Theatre  in Soho on Saturday 29 June,

Udo’s Choice and Amy Guy take winning team to Polo for Heroes tournament

Health and Beauty brand Udo's Choice have joined forces with model, international athlete and former ‘Gladiator’, Amy Guy (centre) to form the Udo’s Choice Polo Team and having already got off to a winning start in their first two tournaments, the Annoushka Challenge Tournament at Hurtwood Polo Club and the Mixed Doubles at Ham Polo Club, they are taking the team to the ‘Polo for Heroes’ event on 29 June to help raise money for charities that support members of the Armed Forces injured serving our Country. Ben Butler, Commercial Director for Udo’s Choice says “Amy and her team

Statement by TeliaSonera CEO Per-Arne Blomquist, following a failed shareholders’ meeting (AGM) in Turkcell on June 24

“TeliaSonera regrets that the ownership disputes in Turkcell, which are long overdue and should have been resolved a long time ago, have resulted in another failed Turkcell AGM. We have done our utmost to reach an agreement between the major shareholders, but since Altimo and Çukurova have been unable to resolve their deadlock, we have failed in our attempts. This is unfortunately not an issue we can resolve on our own, as it requires the support of the other two shareholders”, said Per-Arne Blomquist, President and CEO. “We are very disappointed at the outcome of the AGM, and we are not

SKF wins service orders for over SEK 200 million in Latin America

SKF to manage asset life cycle and total cost of ownership for customersGothenburg, Sweden, 24 June, 2013: SKF has recently won a number of long-term contracts to provide companies in Latin Americawith services ranging from machine lubrication  to condition monitoring . “Maintenance costs are a large part of the total cost of ownership. What we provide for these customers is SKF’s knowledge of their industry and the application of this knowledge to

OtterBox expands EMEA footprint in Finland with carrier Sonera

Cork, Ireland - OtterBox®, No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the US*, continues to grow its retail presence in the EMEA market, with the addition of the Finnish carrier Sonera, part of TeliaSonera group, as a partner. This partnership means that OtterBox premium protective cases will be available in all 32 Sonera retail stores throughout Finland. “We aim to provide premium quality products to our customers” said Niko Mundolin, Development Manager of Sonera Stores. “We are delighted to be working with a global brand like OtterBox and to introduce their diverse portfolio of products to

Avid Announces Availability of Pro Tools 11, Setting New Standard for Audio Production

Avid Audio Engine, 64-bit architecture, and expanded metering empower audio professionals to manage the most demanding sessions, compose with more virtual instruments and effects, and collaborate directly with Media Composer editorsWHAT:           Avid today announced the availability of Avid Pro Tools 11 , a major upgrade of its industry-leading digital audio workstation that redefines music and audio production for today’s workflows. This latest version enables audio professionals to take on the

Let’s get wild on beachfashionshop.com

Designer label Wildfox stirs up the beach with audacious fashionWhat could be more exciting than L.A.? Fashion from the metropolis! On the virtual shelves of Beachfashionshop.com, sun loving fashionistas can now shop for Californian lifestyle. Casual tunics, tight beach dresses, sexy bikinis, sensual hot pants and stylish beach towels - Wildfox gets wild on the beach! The label relies on a daring mix of styles: from vintage, retro, gypsy, western, punk, to gothic and 60’s chic – this beachwear challenges extraordinary contrasts. In the premium online shop www.beachfashionshop.com , the

Rederi AB TransAtlantic issues debt certificates

Rederi AB TransAtlantic has decided to issue debt certificates in the total amount of SEK 140 million. The debt certificates will constitute bridge financing until the previously announced rights issue of shares amounting to SEK 150 million has been completed, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2013. The debt certificates have a fixed interest rate of 10% p.a. and the final redemption date is expected to be December 28, 2013. In connection with the issuance of the debt certificates, Pareto Öhman AB is TransAtlantic’s financial advisor.    For further information, please

Biohit to partner with Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Biohit Oyj June 24, 2013 at 11:15 A.M. local time (EET)  Finnish healthcare company Biohit has signed a distribution agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The agreement gives Biohit the right to sub-distribute Preventis' ‘PreventID® CalScreen®’ rapid test through Ferring to primary healthcare systems in The United Kingdom and the republic of Ireland.  Additional information: CEO Semi Korpela, Biohit Oyjtel. +358 9 773 861investor.relations@biohit.fiwww.biohithealthcare.com  Biohit in brief Biohit Oyj is a globally operating Finnish biotechnology company

Telenor Group selects Alcatel-Lucent to enhance mobile Internet experience in 11 countries

Mobile optimization technology to enhance Internet experience for Telenor customersOslo/ Paris – June 24, 2013 – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Telenor Group have signed a three-year global frame agreement that will give customers fast, buffering-free mobile video and improve overall Internet service quality. The agreement will enable the deployment of mobile Internet optimization for Telenor’s 2G, 3G and 4G networks in Europe and Asia. Alcatel-Lucent will help Telenor address the challenges caused by mobile users accessing “over the top” (OTT) video from sites like

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