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DONCASTER MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT & UKWOTY FINALIST IN 2012 URGES ALL TO ENTER 2013 COMPETITION

Kevin Wilson, 43, a maintenance assistant from Bentley, Doncaster, who was a finalist in the 2012 UK Worker of the Year competition, has urged everyone to enter the national competition. Kevin, who works as a maintenance assistant at Next, loved his time in the competition after making it into the final six from thousands of entries across the country. Kevin said: “It was an absolute delight to get so far in the competition. I met some fantastic people and made a number of friends. I’d urge everyone to enter the free competition because it brings the feel good factor into our British

SelfCookingCenters help fire Brigade’s passion for food

Rational supports Beyond Food Foundation’s work with the homelessOpening late 2011, Brigade in Tooley Street is a highly successful bar, bistro and cook school.  It’s also the trading arm of an inspiring initiative to help homeless and vulnerable people.  Chef Simon Boyle founded the Beyond Food Foundation with the aim to use his team's passion for food to inspire and enthuse young people who have dropped out of society.  At Brigade, these young adults get the chance to be apprentice chefs, working towards real jobs.  Many organisations have supported the Foundation’s work, including

Saab and Eurostep sign teaming agreement

Defence and security company Saab and software company Eurostep have signed a teaming agreement to cooperate in the application of Eurostep’s Share-A-space COTS software and to deliver collaborative product life cycle support solutions to aerospace, defence and security markets based on the PLCS standard.Information management based on the PLCS standard is increasingly important in the delivery of competitive performance based support solutions. Share-A-space is an established software for information exchange and sharing in collaborative projects and offers Saab and their customers the

Skanska announce order cancellation for USD 75 M, about SEK 482 M in Latin America

Skanska announces that a confidential client in the mining industry in Latin America has terminated contracts with Skanska, for reasons not attributable to Skanska. The contracts amount to USD 75 M, about SEK 482 M. The cancellation will reduce the order bookings for Skanska LA in the first quarter 2013.Skanska Latin America is one of the region’s leading contractors. Operations focus primarily on engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services for the international oil & gas, energy and mining industries. In 2012 the unit had 13,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 8.2

onOne Software Announces First Mobile Photo Effects App: Perfect B&W for iPhone and iPad

Recreate Looks of Time-Honored Darkroom Processes and Renowned Black and White Photographers on the iPhone and iPadPortland, OR – April 17, 2013 – onOne Software, Inc ., the leading developer and provider of photo effects for everyone, has announced Perfect B&W for iPhone and iPad, its first mobile photo effects app. Perfect B&W for iPhone and iPad gives users the ability to create and share stunning black and white images wherever they are with their mobile devices, with one-tap presets and photo editing tools. The one-tap presets in Perfect B&W for iPhone

E.ON steps up to big data metering with Ericsson

· Ericsson will operate more than 600,000 smart metering points as E.ON increases data delivery by 3000% · Smart grids will enable a more efficient management of energy grid and facilitate integration of renewable energies · One more step towards the Networked Society, where big data and cloud computing shapes future for industries like utilities, shipping and IT E.ON Elnät Sverige AB (E.ON), part of one of the largest private energy companies in the world, has chosen Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to provide a hosted solution including consulting and systems integration services,

Cybercom wins Connectivity Management contract in Oman

Cybercom and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in the Sultanate of Oman signed a contract regarding audit and assessment of the quality of Telecom services in Oman.“We are much honored that TRA selected Cybercom among multiple competing offers in this tender. Connectivity Management in general and Customer Experience Management in particular are again proving to be on top of the agenda in the telecom industry, and this contract is an assurance that our services in this field are matching the needs of the industry very well,” says Niklas Flyborg, President and CEO, Cybercom Group.

Light drinking during pregnancy study adds to mixed messaging, says Swanswell

Research suggesting that light drinking during pregnancy does not harm child behavioural or mental development only adds to the mixed messages around alcohol use, says Swanswell.Research suggesting that light drinking during pregnancy does not harm child behavioural or mental development only adds to the mixed messages around alcohol use, says Swanswell. The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug use, is responding to news of a study of the abilities of 10,534 seven-year-olds, whose mothers either abstained from alcohol or drank

Mott MacDonald acquiring Habtec Engenharia Ambiental

Mott MacDonald, a leading global engineering, management and development consultancy, is acquiring Brazilian environmental engineering consultancy Habtec Engenharia Ambiental. Acquiring Habtec is part of Mott MacDonald’s strategy to create a regional base in Brazil from where it can expand across South America. Habtec has been operating principally in the energy, mining and transport sectors for over 20 years. Employing about 80 people, the company’s project portfolio includes various environmental impact studies, compliance support, monitoring projects and environmental education

Catering equipment associations collaborate on a range of industry projects

The two leading trade associations representing catering equipment manufacturers and distributors have announced plans to work more closely together. Catering equipment manufacturers are represented by CESA, the Catering Equipment Suppliers Association, and distributors by CEDA, the Catering Equipment Distributors Association. The organisations have met regularly over many years but there is now more opportunity to work collaboratively on key issues. This will bring an increased chance of successful outcomes that will benefit the whole industry. The cooperation will have a direct impact

ECITB Reveal Awards Finalists

Engineering Construction Industry Training & Development Awards 2013The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Engineering Construction Industry Training & Development Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements and successes of individuals, companies and training providers in the engineering construction industry. The winners of the six award categories will be announced on the 25thApril at The Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London. The award categories and finalists are as follows: Learner of the

Kongsberg Automotive wins new EUR 3.8 million contract with a major European Heavy Duty Trucks manufacturer

Fluid Transfer Systems (FTS) are pleased to announce a further EUR 3.8 million of new business contracts with one of Europe's major manufacturers of Heavy Duty Trucks. This is an extension to an award made late in 2012 and production will commence later this year from the FTS facility in Epila, Spain, and will run for 6 years. The product is part of the Power-Train assembly range and utilizes the high-temperature product, Fluoro-Comp. "Having unique products such as Fluoro-Comp within our range enables us to design cost effective, high performance assemblies that make KA the ideal

Hands on Workshops Focus on SmartFusion2 Design Techniques and Tools

Poing, Germany, 17 April 2013 – Avnet Memec today announced a series of hands-on workshops focusing on the new Microsemi SmartFusion2 SoC FPGAs. The one-day events will feature educational presentations combined with hands on design labs suitable for engineers who are both new to FPGA design and those wishing to enhance their knowledge. Workshops are being held throughout May and June in Germany, Sweden and the UK: 7th May 2013                     Poing, Munich 14th May 2013                   Stuttgart 21st May 2013                   Malmo/Lund 23rd May 2013

Autofarm celebrates 40 years of Purely Porsche in 2013

Collage of Porsche models created to celebrate 40 years of racing, servicing, restoring and selling PorschesBICESTER – In the same year that the Porsche 911 celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, independent Porsche specialist Autofarm has reached its own landmark of 40 years of trading. The Oxfordshire-based firm is planning a number of special activities during the year to celebrate the achievement starting with an image it has been created using only Porsche model cars. Following a tradition that started at the 25th birthday, it has also created a birthday logo to mark the occasion.

Reporting period January – March

· Order intake rose by 3.0% to SEK 5,968 M (5,795), and grew organically by 1.8% · Net sales increased by 8.0% to SEK 5,664 M (5,246), and grew organically by 6.6% · Profit before tax declined by 55.8% to SEK 252 M (570). Profit was charged with SEK 240 M (0) in restructuring costs. · Earnings per share decreased by 56.8% to SEK 0.76 (1.76) · EBITA before restructuring declined by 7.3% to SEK 792 M (854). Adjusted for currency effects and the Medical Device Tax introduced in the US, EBITA rose by 8% First quarter 2013 While demand for the Group’s medical-technical

TeliaSonera initiating collaboration with AppDirect for a new application marketplace in the cloud

TeliaSonera has initiated collaboration with AppDirect, a global supplier of application marketplaces in the cloud. Cooperation is the start of TeliaSonera's initiative involving a new marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses in the Nordic and Baltic regions. For customers, the initiative entails a one stop shop to find, try, buy and administer applications in the cloud.User need for both mobile and effective working methods is growing, and applications in the cloud constitute a good option for companies that want to avoid investing in complex solutions. Eight out of ten companies

New York Times Bestselling Author Cornelia Funke Teams with Mirada Studios

Creates Groundbreaking Literary iPad App for MirrorWorld Book Series   MirrorWorld IPAD APP LAUNCHES ON ITUNES STORE APRIL 17, 2013LOS ANGELES: April 17, 2013 – Renowned fantasy author Cornelia Funke and Mirada Studios are unveiling a new form of storytelling with MirrorWorld, a first-of-its-kind interactive “living storybook,” which releases April 17, 2013 as a standalone iPad app exclusively at the iTunes App Store ($5.99).  Download the MirrorWorld App at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mirrorworld-by-cornelia-funke/id599748726 

Borney UK in Huntingdon Celebrate 20 years in Business

The Huntingdon based manufacturing company Borney UK recently celebrated 20 years in business! Borney are manufacturers of signs, flags and banners including vehicle signage and exhibition display equipment. Significant investment in machinery and equipment enables them to produce all materials in house and provide a true one stop shop with excellent service nationwide. To celebrate this momentous occasion, customers and friends of the company were invited to their custom built premises in Huntingdon. The event allowed for networking and some wonderful food followed by a factory tour

Ceridian survey reveals only 6% of employers plan to add staff to cope with auto enrolment admin burden

According to a survey of over 200 HR, payroll and financial professionals conducted by Ceridian, one of the UK’s leading HCM technology and service providers, only three per cent of respondents expect their employer to take on an additional person to meet their auto enrolment responsibilities. Of the 211 respondents, a further three per cent expect their employer to hire an extra two to four staff. David Woodward, chief product and innovation officer, at Ceridian UK said: “We know from experience with the largest organisations that, provided the right technology is employed, the

Nordic Modular’s Annual Report 2012

The annual report from Nordic Modular Group AB is now available at nordicmodular.com Nordic Modular Group AB 2012 · The group’s net sales fell by 6 percent to SEK 601 million (642) · Rental income increased by 5 percent to SEK 257 million (244) · EBITDA increased by 3 percent and amounted to SEK 191 million (185) Comments from the Group Chief Executive Per Johansson ” 2012 proved to be an eventful year for Nordic Modular. It felt like we got to experience an entire economic cycle all within only 12 months. The year began with a good level

Croatia, The New Place To Play!

Increased Demand For Party Holidays With Sail Croatia   Croatia has been heralded as one of the hottest destinations in Europe as it prepares to enter the EU this summer. As the academic year draws to a close, small ship adventure specialist Sail Croatia  has discovered a large number of young people will be hanging up their glow sticks in Magaluf and Aya Napa and flocking to test out Croatia’s blue seas, lush islands, new festivals and awesome nightspots. Dedicated party sailings start from just £169 per person this July. Grant Seuren,

Anglia adds world beating GPS module line

Wisbech, UK, 17 April 2013 – Anglia M2M has been appointed exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for GlobalTop Inc, manufacturer of Mediatek (MTK) based GPS receiver modules. The agreement replaces Anglia’s position as UK distributor for Fastrax GPS modules which came to an end following its acquisition by ublox. According to Tim Clayton, Divisional Marketing Manager for Anglia M2M, “GlobalTop GPS modules are technically and commercially very competitive, and are easy to integrate as a result of their industry standard architecture. The GlobalTop range includes both smart antenna modules

‘Bank’ on family fun at Warwick Racecourse

Warwick Racecourse is pulling out all the stops for its Family Fun Day race meeting on 6th May with free children’s entertainment galore in the Course Enclosure. The Bank Holiday spectacular includes a children’s fun bus, face painting, bouncy castle and an inflatable slide – and that just for starters! Also keeping the kids amused will be an inflatable combat zone, land Zorb Balls and a skateboard simulator, while the adults will be kept busy trying to pick the winners of the seven superb flat races throughout the afternoon. However, the even better news is that a family ticket

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