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HiQ WINS VOLVO CARS’ QUALITY THROUGH EXCELLENCE AWARD - VQE

HiQ  has won the prestigious Quality Through Excellence Award that Volvo Car Corporation presents each year. The accolade proves that the cooperation between HiQ and Volvo that spans many years is continuing to grow.“HiQ has been a partner of Volvo for many years and we are delighted to receive this award”, says Jerker Lindstén, Managing Director of HiQ Gothenburg. “It feels like proof that our joint efforts are taking us forward in the right direction. We are very proud of delivering projects and turnkey assignments to Volvo Cars.” “The automotive industry is in a

Alfa Laval wins SEK 50 million natural gas order in Australia

Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply compact heat exchangers to an LNG plant (Liquefied Natural Gas) in Australia. The order is worth approximately SEK 50 million and delivery is scheduled to take place in 2013 and 2014.The Alfa Laval compact heat exchangers will be used in a new major gas processing facility in Australia where they will recover and reuse heat in the gas cleaning process, prior to the liquefaction. By reusing heat the compact heat exchangers will contribute to bringing down energy consumption

AB Volvo partners centre for research into traffic safety in China

AB Volvo is one of five partners behind a new centre for research into traffic safety in China that was inaugurated today, December 18, in Beijing. The China Sweden Research Centre for Traffic Safety signals closer cooperation between Sweden and China in the field of transportation.In China, which is one of the world’s biggest markets for cars and heavy trucks, traffic safety has emerged as an increasingly important issue for both the Chinese government and the general public. When Sweden’s Minister for Enterprise Annie Lööf visited China in May 2012, the Swedish and Chinese governments

Ratos: Proposed dividend of SEK 3 per share

This information is disclosed in accordance with the Securities Markets Act, the Financial Instruments Trading Act or demands made in the exchange rules.As a consequence of the acquisition of Aibel announced today, the Board hasdecided to propose to the Annual General Meeting that the ordinary dividend forthe 2012 financial year be reduced to SEK 3 per share (5.50). Ratos's CEO, Susanna Campbell, comments: "Ahead of every dividend decision, theBoard considers how we create the most value for our shareholders over time -issue a dividend or reinvest in the business. During the autumn

FPC employs Jörgen Lantto as Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer and announces additional changes to the management team

Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) employs Jörgen Lantto as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Strategy & Product Management. He will join FPC’s management team with the title Executive Vice President (EVP) and take up his position in the first quarter of 2013. As part of FPC’s aggressive expansion, the company and its management team is being strengthened by Jörgen Lantto who will be responsible for FPC’s technology and product strategies. He joins FPC from Ericsson where his most recent position has been Vice President Industry Area Telecom at the Ericsson’s CTO office. Over the

Kungsleden selling properties for SEK 50 m

Listed Swedish property company Kungsleden AB (publ) is selling two properties for a total purchase price of approximately SEK 50 m after deducting for deferred tax and transaction costs. The sales price is consistent with book value. The gain against acquisition cost after transaction costs and deducting for deferred tax is about SEK 4 m and will be included in Kungsleden’s profit for calculating dividends for 2012.One of the properties is in Kungsbacka, south of Gothenburg, is fully let and has area of around 4,700 sq.m. of which 61 percent is warehousing, the remainder being offices. The

Ratos and Ferd acquire Aibel

This information is disclosed in accordance with the Securities Markets Act, the Financial Instruments Trading Act or demands made in the exchange rules. Ratos and the Sixth AP Fund together with the Norwegian industrial and financialgroup Ferd, have signed an agreement to acquire all the shares in Aibel, aleading Norwegian supplier of services related to oil, gas and renewable energy.The purchase price (enterprise value) amounts to approximately NOK 8 600m. Ratos will own 32% of Aibel, the Sixth AP Fund 18% and Ferd 50%. Ratos and theSixth AP Fund will invest via a jointly

NCC to construct housing in Helsinki for SEK 270 million

NCC has been commissioned to construct 123 housing units in Jätkäsaari in southern Helsinki for about SEK 270 million. The client is the Helsinki Housing Production Department (ATT) and the project will be registered among orders in the fourth quarter of 2012.Jätkäsaari is one of the major development areas in the City of Helsinki to be integrated into the inner city area. By mid-2020, Jätkäsaari is expected to have 16,000 residents and offer 6,000 workplaces. “In the precinct that is about to take shape, the partnership between ATT and NCC will realize a new type of residential

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Chalmers partners Sino-Swedish research centre on traffic safety

Chalmers University of Technology is one of five partners behind a new centre for research on traffic safety, which opened today in Beijing. The China Sweden Research Centre for Traffic Safety signals closer cooperation between Sweden and China in the field of transportation.In China, which is the world's largest market for passenger cars and heavy trucks, traffic safety has emerged as an increasingly important issue for both the Chinese government and the general public. When Sweden’s Minister for Enterprise Annie Lööf visited China in May 2012, the Swedish and Chinese governments signed

WELL-BEING BUSINESS FORUM ADDRESSES AUSTRALIAN HEALTH INITIATIVES WHILE SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S CHARITY

Sydney, 18 December 2012 Well-Being Business Forum has partnered with Stewart House, a well respected and established children’s charity for the children of NSW and ACT, to bring you the best in achieving physical, mental and financial harmony while supporting these children in need. Stewart House provides programs and opportunities to children in NSW and ACT in need of a break from their everyday life. During their stay, children are provided with free optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out

FCm NAMED WORLD’S TOP TRAVEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY SECOND YEAR RUNNING

New York, NY- December 17. 2012 - After taking out nearly every regional award in the travel management category of the World Travel Awards 2012, FCm has officially been named the World’s Leading Travel Management Company. FCm has now won the prestigious global title two years in a row. The announcement was made at a special World Travel Awards ceremony in India last week. As part of our achievements in the 2012 World Travel Awards, FCm picked up a total of nine titles during the year in the travel management category. FCm’s Global Leader Gregory Lording said the accolades had

UT Arlington Research Institute launches Assistive Robotics Lab

Industry leaders RE2, QinetiQ North America contribute high-tech robotsFORT WORTH, Texas – Fueled by gifts of high-tech robots from industry leaders, The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute announces its new Assistive Robotics Lab aimed at advancing robotics for healthcare, first-responder and other applications. RE2 Inc.,  a Pittsburgh-based robotics engineering firm associated with Carnegie Mellon University, has given UT Arlington a robotic nursing assistant – a mobile manipulative device with two arms that can aid nurses with physically

Glenn Giveans joins AmeriHealth Casualty as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Philadelphia, PA — December 18, 2012 — AmeriHealth Casualty Insurance Company (AHC) today announced that Glenn Giveans has joined the organization as vice president of sales and marketing.  Giveans will report to Don Liskay, president and CEO of AmeriHealth Casualty.  In his new position, Giveans is responsible for the sales and marketing of all AHC’s insured, third party administrator, and service products as well as customer service.  He will work closely with the AHC senior team to realign duties and responsibilities in order to focus the company’s sales and customer service efforts.

True North Financial, LLC Announces Their A/R Assist® Program a Brand New Step in the Collections Process

New referral based A/R Assist® program aims to salvage vendor / customer relationships with a new approach to the collections processDeerfield Beach, FL., (December 12,  2012) The A/R Assist®  program from True North Financial, LLC  is the “NEXT” step alternative to the worn-out collections process for vendors; offering out-of-the-box action to help with accounts receivable cash flow problems.  A/R Assist®  gives businesses an innovative, no-cost collection option enabling them to get paid more quickly

PA Resources extends the acceptance period in the offer to the convertible bondholders

Owners of convertible bonds corresponding to approximately 85 percent of the total nominal amount have accepted the offer to set-off their convertible bonds against newly issued B-shares. A sufficient acceptance level has hence not been reached, which is why the acceptance period is extended until 20 December 2012 at 5.00 pm (CET). On 22 December 2012, PA Resources has a bond interest payment of SEK 90 million falling due. In the event that the offer is not completed, the Board of Directors in PA Resources will apply for a formal corporate restructuring process. In case of a corporate

OKI Data Americas Marks 40 Years, Commemorates Day with Celebrations throughout North and South America

Mount Laurel, NJ (December 17, 2012) – Today, OKI Data Americas  – with offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America – observed forty years since its establishment in December of 1972. The printer manufacturing company marked the day-long celebration honoring the company’s history with festivities for all of its team members, including the 325 people based at its headquarters in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. OKI Data was formed as a joint venture between OKI Electric Industry Company, Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan, and a member of the former RCA

Accountant Payroll Software Released, Announces PayrollMate.Com

2013 Payroll Mate payroll software helps accountants, CPAs and payroll managers save time and money by providing efficient payroll processing tools at an affordable price.Chicago, IL – December 17--Real Business Solutions , US developer of payroll and 1099 processing  products, today announced the release of Payroll Mate 2013 with enhanced features for accounting and CPA firms. Pricing starts at $99 for managing 10 clients with 75 employees per client. Free evaluation of Payroll Mate 2013 can be downloaded from http://www.

Iveco and FPT Industrial at Dakar 2013: a spotlight on the engines

Turin, 17 December 2012Iveco and FPT Industrial are participating at the Dakar 2013 rally as official sponsors to Team Petronas De Rooy Iveco. They will once again supply the team from the Netherlands with vehicles, engines and spare parts, continuing a partnership which saw them take the top prize at last year’s event. Two Iveco 4x4 New Trakkers (Evolution 3), two Iveco 4x4 New Trakkers (Evolution 2) and one Iveco Powerstar will race across South America, each of them equipped with a Cursor 13 engine from FPT Industrial. The vehicles will be driven by Gerard de Rooy, Miki Biasion, Hans

Priority Plastics, Inc. Expands National Footprint and Product Offerings with Acquisition of CCW Products, Inc.

Portland, IN based company invests for best coverage and product offerings to meet customer needs.Portland, IN (December 17, 2012) Priority Plastics, Inc. , a national plastics manufacturer of custom and stock plastic containers, announced today the acquisition of CCW Products, Inc. The acquisition expands Priority Plastics’ footprint across the US and increases its product offerings.  The two combined companies will exceed $70 million in sales with over 350 employees. CCW Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of FDA approved food grade PVC and PET plastic

TT electronics win the Design Team of the Year at the Elektra Awards 2012

Weybridge, UK, 17th December 2012: TT electronics is delighted to be named as the Design Team of the Year at the Electronics Weekly Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards. The award was presented by Richard Wilson, editor, Electronics Weekly; Rory Bremner, comedian, and sponsor CadSoft Computer GmbH at a Gala Dinner on 12 December 2012 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Hotel. The judges awarded TT electronics the accolade for its work with a customer to help it achieve improved performance and market advantage for its implantable technology for the treatment of high blood

Fashion bracelet with GPS at Heyerdahl

PFO, the designer bracelet with GPS is now available at Heyerdahl in Oslo. Heyerdahl is one of the major jewellers in Norway, dealing mainly with diamonds, pearls, precious jewellery and Swiss watches.Since its launch in the summer, the PFO bracelet, which is the first to combine design with personal safety, has had regular presence in the Swedish fashion scene. From the runways, to fashion magazine stories to editorial hot-picks, it is clear that the world is ready for accessories that do more than just look good.  Heyerdahl CEO Thomas Heyerdahl is himself keen to develop functional

Drilling completed at Jette

Stavanger, 14 December 2012: Drilling of exploration well 6607/12-3 on the Jette prospect in licence PL385 in the Norwegian Sea is about to be completed. The well has encountered gas. Preliminary calculations indicate that the discovery is not commercial. More evaluation and analysis will however be performed to further clarify the resource potential in the discovery. Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) has 20 percent interest in the licence, which is operated by Statoil.

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