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Kongsberg to Provide Navy with Marinized Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS)

The U.S Navy has announced it is ordering marinized version of the M153 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) from Kongsberg Protech Systems to fulfill requirements for its remotely operated Stabilized Small Arm Mount (SSAM) weapon systems program.By optimizing the CROWS for naval operations, the Navy is selecting a combat-proven system that has been delivered on-time and on-budget since 2007 by KONGSBERG’s state-of-the-art facility in Johnstown, Pa. The marinized CROWS will keep sailors protected from hostile fire while enhancing overall ship protection and providing unique

NORTH WEST LOGISTICS ROLLS OUT EFFICIENT TYRE POLICY FOR COMBINED FLEET

29 April 2013UK and European transport specialist North West Logistics has enlisted tyre expert ATS Euromaster to implement and manage a 100 per cent Michelin policy across its fleet of 60 trucks and 50 trailers.  The agreement follows just months after Ainsworth & Martin merged with sister company North West Logistics to form a single operation based in Accrington, Lancashire. Ainsworth & Martin acquired North West Logistics in 2010, but the complementary businesses were run separately until last November.  Neither company had a formal tyre policy in place, instead using local

ZERO-WASTE JOURNEY MAKES COMMERCIAL SENSE

Photo Opportunity: 3rd May 2013, 2pm, Commercial Ltd., Cheltenham, GL53 0DL Photo Description: 180 Team members, in green outfits, waving goodbye to our landfill waste skip as it is removed (singing ‘it’s not what you do but the way that you do it’) Additional photos on request.Commercial Group has smashed its latest environmental target – announcing today it has finally achieved Zero Waste status. Three years in the making, this remarkable feat is to be celebrated by the company hosting a special event next week at its head office in Cheltenham. The Guardian Sustainable Business

TTC EXPANDS RANGE OF LuK AND FAG PRODUCTS TO KEEP UP WITH GROWING DEMAND

Following a range review at the end of 2012, TTC has continued to expand its LuK product range. In addition to this, TTC has also expanded its FAG product offering to cater for the continuous growth of hub replacement bearings. The FAG Repair Insert Unit (RIU) is a pre-assembled and lubricated hub repair solution to service a multitude of popular CV applications, including; DAF, SAF, Schmitz Cargobull, Renault and Volvo. The RIU is a breakthrough in economy and efficiency, avoiding the cost of a complete hub replacement. The comprehensive LuK CV clutch range is 100% new, not

Trigon Agri A/S: Resolutions of Annual General Meeting

Trigon Agri A/S, central business register (CVR) no. 29 80 18 43 On 29 April 2013 at 10:00 a.m, the annual general meeting of Trigon Agri A/S was held at Kromann Reumert, Sundkrogsgade 5, 2100 Copenhagen Ø. Jens Steen Jensen, attorney-at-law, had been appointed as chairman of the meeting by the Board of Directors in accordance with Article 9.1 of the Articles of Association. The representation figures below are given based on the share capital of EUR 64,813,739.50 qualified to vote. The chairman announced that shareholders representing 40,147,182 shares corresponding to 30,97 %

FPC opens office in Lund and appoints Manager System and Software Development

Fingerprint Cards (FPC) is opening a development office in Lund, Sweden, and has appointed Sebastian Weber as Manager of System and Software Development. Knowledge of software for mobile systems is pivotal to the company’s continued expansion, and the world-class expertise in mobile technology represented by the Lund region offers excellent recruitment potential. Following its recent successes and expansion, FPC is in considerable need of strengthening its software and system development resources. This effort includes appointing Sebastian Weber as Manager of System and SW Development.

Keeping the pressure on caravan and motorhome safety

After one of the longest and coldest winters in recent memory, the UK’s 650,000 touring caravan and motorhome owners are being reminded about the importance of checking their vehicle’s tyres before hitting the roads this spring. With two Bank Holiday weekend’s fast approaching and temperatures finally starting to rise, the advice being issued by TyreSafe is particularly timely as many owners will be starting to prepare for their first weekend break of the year. “Spring time is an especially popular time for caravan and motorhome owners to take to the roads but it’s important that

Northland Has Reached Agreement with Key Stakeholders, Expects to Launch Bond Offering as Part of the Reorganisation

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG OR JAPAN OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. OTHER RESTRICTIONS ARE APPLICABLE. PLEASE SEE THE IMPORTANT NOTICE AT THE END OF THIS PRESS RELEASE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY OF THE SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN. Luxembourg, April 29, 2013 – Northland Resources S.A. (OSE: NAUR, Frankfurt: NPK, Nasdaq OMX/First North: NAURo – together with its subsidiaries “Northland”, “NRSA” or the “Company”) announces that it

NOTICE TO ATTEND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF NOBINA AB (PUBL)

The English text is an unofficial, in-house translation of the Swedish. In case of any disparities between the Swedish and the English text, the Swedish text shall prevail. Aktieägarna i Nobina AB (publ) (”Nobina” eller ”Bolaget”) kallas härmed till årsstämma den 30 maj 2013 kl. 14.00 i Bolagets lokaler, Armégatan 38, Solna.The shareholders of Nobina AB (publ) (“Nobina” or the “Company”) are hereby summoned to the annual general meeting (the “Meeting”) on 30 May 2013 at 2:00 p.m. CET at Nobina’s offices, Armégatan 38, Solna, Sweden.Rätt att delta i bolagsstämman / Right to attend the

Nanodevice project coordinated by Finland is a European success story

The European Commission has labelled the NANODEVICE project, co-ordinated by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH), a success story. The project produced affordable measuring devices for determining the concentrations of nanoparticles in the air. The new NANOSOLUTIONS project is another potential success story, with its aim to create a completely new way of evaluating the health hazards of industrial nanoparticles.During the NANODEVICE project, FIOH, together with industrial device manufacturers, research institutes and universities, developed measuring devices for evaluating

Call for entries to this year's Energy Institute Awards is now open

The Energy Institute (EI)'s annual awards competition celebrates the best in innovation, technology and excellence across the depth and breadth of the global energy sector. The call for entries is now open and individuals and companies are invited to submit their nominations before the deadline of 28 June 2013.The EI Awards recognise the dedication and commitment of those working in the energy sector, and comprise eight categories covering: · Communication · Community Initiative, sponsored by Nexen · Energy Excellence, sponsored by Ninox · Environment · Innovation ·

Ronnie Leten comments on Atlas Copco’s Q1 results

Stockholm, Sweden, April 29, 2013: Atlas Copco today reported a stable order level compared with the previous three months, and said near-term demand is expected to remain at the current level.Orders received decreased 11% organically from a year earlier to MSEK 21 008 while revenues were down 5% organically to MSEK 20 227. The operating profit was MSEK  4 156 (4 614), corresponding to a margin of 20.5% (20.7). “Demand for our equipment weakened somewhat as the mining sector and much of the European region continued to struggle,” said Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco

Teracom Group to sell PlusTV in Finland

Friday 26 April Teracom Group signed an agreement with the Finnish telecom group, DNA Ltd, for the sale of Digi TV Plus Oy, i.e. PlusTV in Finland. DNA is paying a cash consideration for the whole of PlusTV. As part of the agreement with the acquiring company, the value of the transaction will remain undisclosed.The divestment is a part of the Teracom Group’s efforts to streamline its strategy around integrated pay TV and network services. “We have a business based on the integration of pay TV and network services that has proved to be successful in Sweden and Denmark. The sale of PlusTV

Atlas Copco first-quarter report 2013

(unaudited)Solid demand for service, weaker for equipment · Order intake decreased to MSEK 21 008 (24 827), organic decline of 11% · Revenues decreased to MSEK 20 227 (22 254), organic decline of 5% · Operating profit decreased by 10% to MSEK 4 156 (4 614) · · Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 4 045 (4 494) · Profit for the period was MSEK 2 988 (3 409) · Basic earnings per share were SEK 2.46 (2.81) · Operating cash flow at MSEK 1 628 (1 441) Near term demand outlook The overall demand for the Group’s products and services is expected to remain at the

C-RAD AB: ESTRO 2013

Press release 2013-04-29     The C-RAD and CYRPA integrated solutions were for the first time presented at the ESTRO meeting C-RAD AB with its three fully owned subsidiaries and three international sales companies are all active in the field of radiation therapy. The 2013 European oncology meeting took place in Geneva, Switzerland 19 to 22 of April. Complete solutions based on the C-RAD and Cyrpa program were presented for the first time together. The annual ESTRO meeting is the largest event in Europe where companies working in radiation therapy meet with clinicians and

Mapping of cancer cell fuel pumps paves the way for new drugs

For the first time, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have managed to obtain detailed images of the way in which the transport protein GLUT transports sugars into cells. Since tumours are highly dependent on the transportation of nutrients in order to be able to grow rapidly, the researchers are hoping that the study published in the scientific magazine Nature Structural & Molecular Biology will form the basis for new strategies to fight cancer cells.In order to be able to fuel their rapid growth, cancer tumours depend on transporter proteins to work at high speed to introduce

Book: Six Secessional Signs (Why America Must Come Apart)

By Trent Ling Evangelist, Educator, EsquireFor how long can America persist on its miserably failing fiscal, political, cultural, educational, and spiritual trajectories?  Not long! The incontrovertible signs of a secessional tomorrow press today and every day for a clean split between Red and Blue in America.  Secession now officially presents as an American inevitability.  Short- or long-term, the Red States will secede from the Blue States. Six Secessional Signs: Why America Must Come Apart delivers the definitive elevator ride out of the Obama abyss and up to the helipads of

SimCorp A/S – Share Buyback Programme

On 27 February 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 programme SimCorp A/S will repurchase shares for an amount of up to EUR 25.0m (approx. DKK 186.5m) in the period from 28 February to 26 August 2013. Since the last announcement the following transactions have been executed under the programme:  Date                 Number Average purchase Amount (DKK)  of price (DKK per

28.8 million internally displaced people worldwide in 2012, record high includes five-fold increase in Syria

GENEVA, 29 APRIL 2013: The number of people internally displaced by armed conflict, violence and human rights violations at the end of 2012 was 28.8 million, an increase of 2.4 million people on the previous year and the highest global figure ever reported by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).Press release for immediate release Over 6.5 million people were newly displaced inside their home countries in 2012, almost twice as many as the year before. Because these people have not crossed a border, they are not refugees and do not benefit from international protection. ‘‘

Minutes of the monetary policy meeting held on 16 April

At the monetary policy meeting on 16 April, the Executive Board of the Riksbank decided to hold the repo rate unchanged at 1.0 per cent and to adjust the repo-rate path downwards. Slow increases in the repo rate are not expected to begin until the second half of 2014.It was noted at the meeting that the recovery in the economy was expected to be gradual and that the labour market would improve next year. An increasing number of indicators, in the form of both soft and hard data, support the picture of growth prospects improving in Sweden and other parts of the world. Inflationary pressures

Invitation to conference call and webcast presentation of Metsä Board's financial results for January-March 2013 on 7 May 2013

Metsä Board Corporation Investor News on 29 April 2013 Metsä Board's financial results for January–March 2013 will be published on Tuesday, 7 May 2013 at 12:00 EEST. We are pleased to invite you to join Metsä Board's international conference call and webcast presentation at 3:00 p.m. EEST. Conference call participants are requested to call in and register a few minutes prior to the start of the conference call on the following numbers: Europe: +44 (0)20 7162 0025 US: +1 334 323 6201 The conference ID is 931452. The financial results for January–March will be presented by

The Rausings donate SEK 20 million to breast cancer research at Karolinska Institutet

Märit and Hans Rausing are donating an additional SEK 20 million to breast cancer research at Karolinska Institutet. The donation is earmarked for the Karma project, which received SEK 50 million from the couple three years ago, and which has made considerable scientific strides.Since 2009, a major international project has been underway in which scientists have been studying the genes and genetic mutations that influence the risk of breast cancer. The results from these joint studies have recently been published in a special issue of Nature Genetics, and a few days ago early results from

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