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The Finnish hydrogen roadmap:Hydrogen to join electricity in ending traffic pollution

Global expectations for hydrogen are currently sky-high. Transport applications stand at the threshold of commercialisation, while ahead lies an investment boom in the hydrogen distribution network. The changeover to hydrogen based on natural gas would already mean a potential saving of billion in Finland's balance of payments. If hydrogen could then be produced from domestic renewable raw material, our car and bus traffic would eventually be practically self-sufficient and leave a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The above was revealed in the Finnish hydrogen roadmap published

Skanska invests EUR 42 M, about SEK 357 M, in office project in Wroclaw, Poland

Skanska invests EUR 42 M, about SEK 357 M, in phase I of the Dominikanski office project in Wroclaw, in Poland. The total leasable space for the entire project will be about 40,000 square meters.The Dominikanski is located in the centre of Wroclaw. The building will consist of 7 storeys, with 2 underground levels of garage for about 370 parking spaces. The building will be LEED certificated, meeting high environmental standards and featuring a number of sustainable solutions, which will enable tenants to reduce the operating costs. Dominikanski is Skanska’s fourth office project in Wroclaw,

Invitation to the presentation of 1st quarter 2013 results

Presentation of 1st quarter 2013 results for Infratek ASA will take place on Wednesday 8 May at 9:00 am.The 1st quarter 2013 results will be made public the day before, on Tuesday 07 May, at approx. 3.00 pm.The presentation will be held at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgaten 24/26, Oslo.  The quarterly presentation can be viewed in Norwegian via webcast at www.infratek.no.   For registration to the presentation please contact Vibecke Skjolde: Vibecke.skjolde@infratek.no or +47 91 66 21 10.   Infratek ASA Oslo, 6 May 2013

The over-allotment option in respect of Danir AB’s sale of shares in ÅF AB exercised

The release, publication or distribution of this announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law and thereby persons in such jurisdictions into which this announcement is released, published or distributed, should inform themselves about, and observe such restrictions. This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States. The placing and sale of the securities referred to in this announcement has not been, nor will it be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent

Systemair acquires Reftec in Norway

Systemair (NASDAQ OMX Stockholm: SYSR) has signed an agreement to acquire Reftec AS, a supplier of commercial cooling and heat pumps for the Norwegian market. Reftec founded in 2007 is headquartered in Trondheim and has a sales office in Oslo with 14 employees all together. The company had a turnover of NOK 34 million in 2012, with sales growth of over 30%. The acquisition is subject to approval by the Norwegian Competition Authority. Closing is expected to occur during May. "We are pleased to have succeeded in acquiring a young growing company that will strengthen our organization

Sale of paper machine in Gävle

In order to satisfy one of the conditions set by the EU Commission for approval of the combination between Billerud and Korsnäs, an agreement has been signed with SwedPaper AB ("SwedPaper") concerning divestment of a paper machine (PM2) at the Gävle production unit. Production at PM2 in 2012 accounted for approximately 2% of BillerudKorsnäs’ total combined sales volume.Under the agreement, PM2 at the Gävle production unit will be sold to SwedPaper. The machine produces kraft and sack paper. The PM2 operation employs approximately 60 people, who will be offered employment with SwedPaper.

Invisible pattern can put a stop to counterfeit designer clothing

There is now a way to differentiate between designer clothing and knockoffs. Chalmers researcher Christian Müller has produced a thread with unique optical properties, which can be used to create invisible patterns in fabrics that are only visible under polarized light. According to Swedish Customs, trade in counterfeit and pirated goods has exploded the past few years in Sweden, the EU and globally. The situation impacts companies, their employees and unknowing consumers. It is often difficult to see the difference between a genuine garment and a knockoff. Christian Müller,

Media Release: Sam Brabham Bags Fourth Class Podium At Thruxton

Thruxton, Hampshire – Sunday 5 May 2013; JTR Formula Ford season debutant, Sam Brabham scooped his fourth Scholarship podium in six races with an impressive drive to third in class, in round nine of the Dunlop British Formula Ford Championship at Thruxton.In a repeat of his outstanding Donington Park championship debut form, the 18 year-old Henley driver climbed from 10th on the grid to take fifth by the second lap. Brabham then posted the third fastest lap of the field on his way to honing in on the fight for second place, finishing just 0.3 seconds adrift of fourth-placed Harrison Scott.

Media Release: FW Motorsport Completes Positive Points Run At Thruxton

Thruxton, Hampshire - Sunday 5 May: FW Motorsport completed its Thruxton race weekend debut with a trio of Michelin Ginetta Supercup points-scoring finishes, following Fergus Walkinshaw’s ninth place result in Sunday’s round nine showdown.Tackling the team’s first race weekend at the demanding Hampshire circuit, billed as the fastest in the UK, the fledgling team also takes away positive development gains for its Ginetta G55, while Walkinshaw climbs from 11th place to stand just two points adrift of ninth in the title fight. The Chipping Norton outfit got their Thruxton weekend off to a

Media Release: Walkinshaw Takes Dominant First Ginetta GT Supercup Pole At Thruxton

Thruxton, Hampshire (UK) – Saturday 4 May 2013; Fergus Walkinshaw opened his FW Motorsport team’s first Thruxton race weekend with an awesome qualifying performance that saw the 22 year-old deservedly claim his first Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup pole position in dominant fashion, 1.5 seconds clear of his rivals.A pole to podium finish, however, wasn’t meant to be as a wishbone ball-joint failure ruined the Chipping Norton team owner/driver’s first race hopes. But a further notable drive, despite struggling with outright speed and handling, to take a solid seventh place finish helps

Golfing accolade for Garforth manager

Dave Carlisle named as runner-up in the Golf Club Manager AwardsA prestigious awards dinner organised by the Golf Club Managers’ Association saw a West Yorkshire manager recognised as the best in England.  Dave Carlisle from Garforth Golf Club was runner up in the UK-wide ‘Manager of the Year’ awards, with only one club manager in Scotland rated more highly. Dave joined Garforth Golf Club in 2010 and has since become an important member of the Club’s Management Team, delivering year on year growth in profit and membership, which has enabled the Club to refurbish many of its facilities.

Potholes and Pit Stops in Episode 11 ‘In This Together’ onThe Balancing Act® Makeover Series on Lifetime TV

Experts called in to help makeover women stay on track in Mission Makeover series hosted by Julie MoranPompano Beach, FL - CISION – May 3, 2013) Like most journeys, there are bound to be detours and derailments, potholes and pit stops on the road to reaching your goals. With only two weeks to go, are the three Mission Makeover™ series ladies hitting bumps in the road? Is their journey to health and wellness stalling out? Make sure to tune in to The Balancing Act® on Lifetime on Monday, May 6th at 7:30 an (ET/PT) to watch as professionals are brought in to prevent their progress from

Potholes and Pit Stops in Episode 11 ‘In This Together’ onThe Balancing Act® Makeover Series on Lifetime TV

Experts called in to help makeover women stay on track in Mission Makeover series hosted by Julie Moran(Pompano Beach, FL - CISION – May 3, 2013) Like most journeys, there are bound to be detours and derailments, potholes and pit stops on the road to reaching your goals. With only two weeks to go, are the three Mission Makeover™ series ladies hitting bumps in the road? Is their journey to health and wellness stalling out? Make sure to tune in to The Balancing Act® on Lifetime on Monday, May 6th at 7:30 an (ET/PT) to watch as professionals are brought in to prevent their progress from

Paycom’s Detroit Office Becomes Newest Location

Detroit becomes Paycom's third office opening in 2013.Paycom , a nationally recognized payroll and human capital management technology company, continues its expansion across the U.S. with the opening of its office in Detroit, Mich. This marks the third opening of a new location in 2013 for the Oklahoma City-based company that offers cutting-edge HR and payroll technology with customers of all sizes in every industry. Kirsten LaTorre was selected to lead the newly opened Detroit office , located at 888 W. Big Beaver

IBC Foundation recognizes National Nurses Week

Highlights 10 years and $10 million in support for nursing education and leadershipPhiladelphia, PA — May 3, 2013 — As the nation celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12,  the Independence Blue Cross Foundation   marks the 10th anniversary of what began as the Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Nurse Scholars program and has since evolved into the IBC Foundation’s Nurses for Tomorrow  initiative. That program is dedicated to strengthening the nursing workforce through nurse

Bulletin from Scania AB’s Annual General Meeting and statutory meeting of the Board of Directors on 3 May 2013

DividendThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved a dividend of SEK 4.75 per share and set Wednesday, 8 May 2013 as the record date. The dividend is expected to be sent on Tuesday, 14 May 2013. The Board of Directors and the committeesThe AGM discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability for the financial year 2012. The AGM decided that the Board of Directors shall consist of ten members without deputies. Board members Peter Abele, Helmut Aurenz, Ferdinand K. Piëch, Hans Dieter Pötsch, Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz, Åsa Thunman, Peter

Young Actress Bailee Madison Helps Starlight Children’s Foundation Kick Off 30th Anniversary Celebration with Starlight Day May 3

Young star steps in to expanded role as official Starlight Ambassador and spokesperson for Starlight DayFriday May 3, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – Actress Bailee Madison, who appeared most recently in the movie “Parental Guidance” and stars as young Snow White on the hit ABC show “Once Upon a Time,” is expanding her role with Starlight Children’s Foundation™ by becoming a Starlight Ambassador and helping the organization kick off its 30th anniversary celebration with a variety of activities scheduled around Starlight Day on May 3. Starlight Day’s captivating one-day Twitter campaign calls

Protecting your home improvements from damaging limescale

With households choosing to improve their home rather than move, the UK’s leading water softener manufacturer says that it makes sense to protect these sizeable investments from the damage caused by limescale and help ensure the pristine looking new kitchen or bathroom stays that way.3 May 2013 – Britain’s housing market has all but ground to a halt – and faced with a paucity of affordable mortgages and the huge deposits demanded by lenders even home owners that might want to move cannot.  So it’s hardly surprising that increasing numbers of homeowners are choosing to ‘stay put’ and

Cancer Survivor to Ride for Charity

News release 3rd May 2013A director of one of the leading farmers’ buying groups in the UK who survived testicular cancer will cycle to Paris to raise money for the condition. Andrew Buckley, 48, who sits on the board at Woldmarsh , based in Louth, Lincolnshire, will ride 310 miles from London to Paris this month in aid of Orchid, a charity which offers support and information to people affected by male cancer. Andrew, an arable and fish farmer who is the farm director for Lockwood Estates at Scampton, suffered from testicular cancer in his 30s and went

Communiqué from Boliden AB’s Annual General Meeting held on 3rd May 2013

Dividend and record dayThe Meeting approved a dividend of SEK 4 per share and Wednesday, 8th May 2013 as the record day for the dividend payment. Payment of the dividend is expected to occur on Tuesday, 14th May 2013 through the agency of Euroclear Sweden AB. Board of DirectorsThe Meeting approved the re-election of the following members of the Board: Marie Berglund, Staffan Bohman, Lennart Evrell, Ulla Litzén, Michael G:son Löw and Leif Rönnbäck, and the new election of Tom Erixon. The Meeting also approved the re-election of Anders Ullberg as the Chairman of the Board. FeesThe

Two UT Arlington faculty members named to new UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Two University of Texas at Arlington faculty members have been inducted as inaugural members of the new University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Mary Lynn Crow, professor of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions, and David Silva, vice provost for faculty affairs and a linguistics professor in the College of Liberal Arts, were recognized for their leadership and for their commitment to improving teaching and fostering instructional innovation. Both Crow and Silva were honored in 2009 with UT System Regents’

Annual General Meeting of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ)

At the Annual General Meeting of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) on 3 May 2013 the following was resolved: Board of Directors, auditor and feesThe number of directors will be six. The meeting re-elected Melker Schörling, Märit Beckeman, Ulrik Svensson and Arne Frank as directors and elected Märta Schörling and Lillie Li Valeur as new directors. Melker Schörling was re-elected Chairman of the Board. The fees to the Board of Directors shall amount to a total of SEK 1,950,000 (including fees for committee work). Re-election of the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, for a period of

Two University of Texas at Arlington faculty members honored with national distance learning awards

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The United States Distance Learning Association has honored two University of Texas at Arlington professors for their efforts to promote the development and application of distance education. Peggy Semingson, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions, received the organization’s Platinum level – Best Practices Award for Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching. Samuel H. “Pete” Smith, vice provost for digital teaching and learning, received the Outstanding Leadership by an Individual in the field of Distance

Press invitation - opening of Malmö's new cruise terminal

On Saturday, 11 May, Malmö's new cruise terminal will be opened when the cruise company Pullmantur's ship Empress calls at Malmö for the first time. During 2013, the ship will call at the port on ten Saturdays from 11 May to 14 September. Each time the ship calls, around 1,800 Spanish cruise passengers will come to Frihamnen via Malmö Airport on Pullmantur's three Boeing 747s, each carrying 500 passengers. The same number of passengers will end their cruise on the same day and return to Madrid and Barcelona on Pullmantur's flights. The press and specially invited guests are invited to

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