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Stay aligned to truly benefit from tyre labelling

Since 1st November, drivers have been able to make a much better informed choice when replacing their tyres with the introduction of new tyre labelling regulations. The labels which can now be seen on all new car tyres, rate their performance on three key criteria; wet braking performance, external noise and fuel efficiency. However, unless drivers have their wheel alignment checked at the same time as replacing their tyres, any carefully selected performance benefits may be undermined by misalignment. Indeed, this can lead to greater noise, reduced vehicle safety and higher fuel

BioGaia has entered into an exclusive agreement for its probiotic drops with Nestlé in Mexico

BioGaia has signed an agreement with Nestlé Mexico, for the exclusive rights to sell BioGaia’s probiotic drops in Mexico from 2013. The product will be sold under the BioGaia brand.This is the second contract with Nestlé since BioGaia’s sale to Nestlé of license rights to use BioGaia’s patented Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis in infant formula, announced in February 2012, at which time the two companies entered into a number of development and option agreements. The first contract, signed in June, was with Nestlé’s Gerber division in the United States and included the probiotic drops and

Iveco Stralis Active Time tractors make light work of bulk tipping

Watford, 22 November 2012Iveco has signed a key conquest deal with West Thurrock-based Foley and Miles, delivering the first ever Iveco's into the company’s 49-strong heavy truck operation. Foley and Miles placed an order for six Stralis Active Time (AT) 6x2 tractor units after seeing an opportunity to take advantage of the Stralis’ ultra-competitive unladen weight. Specified with a high-roof AT cab and fixed passenger seat, super single steer tyres, sliding fifth wheel, PTO and a wet-kit, the vehicles will operate with bulk aggregate tipping trailers carrying up to seven full loads

New Business Area President appointed at Indutrade

Juha Kujula has been appointed as the new President of Indutrade's Engineering & Equipment business area. He has served as President of Indutrade's subsidiary Kontram Oy in Finland since 2009 and will continue in that capacity. Juha Kujula will assume his duties as President of the business area on 1 January 2013 and succeeds Curt Kock, who is leaving Indutrade for a position outside of the Group. Stockholm, 22 November 2012 INDUTRADE AB (publ)          For further information, please contact:         Johnny Alvarsson, President and CEO Indutrade, tel: +46 70 589 17 95.

Riksbank’s risk survey autumn 2012

The Swedish financial markets are functioning relatively well, despite the uncertainty abroad. This is the opinion of the market participants who have responded to the Riksbank’s autumn risk survey. While the measures taken by various central banks during the summer and autumn have had a calming effect on the financial markets, at the same time there is still uncertainty over the structural problems in the euro area. The respondents are therefore not expecting any major changes in conditions or risk propensity over the coming six months. The main risks to the financial system are related

Autoliv Expands in the U.S.

Increases capacity for sub-components to meet growing demand (Stockholm, November 22, 2012) – – –In addition to the recently announced new propellant factory in China, Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – is adding a sixth processing facility at its Promontory, Utah location to meet growing demand for airbag gas generant. The company also announced plans to expand its Tremonton, Utah facility to keep pace with market growth for initiators and micro gas generators used in its airbag and seatbelt products.The new facility in

OsteoAid – the all-natural supplement targeting osteoporosis by Metabolics

Developed specifically for people with, or at risk of developing, osteoporosis, OsteoAid is a dietary supplement created and manufactured in the UK by Metabolics. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones which causes them to become porous, weak and prone to fracture. Bone mass density (BMD) begins to decrease in our early 20s. From 30 onwards most people have a decreased BMD. This means weaker bones and increased risk of fracture. Postmenopausal women are also at higher risk of osteoporosis due to their lower levels of oestrogen and progesterone which help to remove dead bone and build new

Sweco wins new architectural contracts in China

Sweco has been awarded two prestigious architectural contracts in the city of Jinan in northeastern China. The assignments are to design a large, new business incubator centre and an entrance area to a wetlands park. The combined contract value amounts to over EUR 2.6 million.”In recent years Sweco’s architects have carried out several early-stage architectural assignments in Jinan. The two contracts we have now been given will strengthen our position as a key player for sustainable urban development in the region,” says Jan Mattsson, President of Sweco Architects. In the first project

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DigniCap™ Scalp-Cooling System Featured at New Spire Healthcare Opening

~ Latest Therapy to Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Hair Loss Offered at Montefiore Hospital ~LONDON (November 21, 2012)—On Wednesday, November 21st, The Montefiore Hospital, a new hospital for Brighton and Hove, opened its doors, offering patients a modern and attractive hospital facility conveniently situated in the heart of the city. Among the superb range of private hospital services available at Montefiore is the DigniCap Scalp-Cooling system, one of the most innovative and scientifically-advanced treatments available for reducing chemotherapy-related hair loss in men and women. The

Atea elected as Green Frontrunner Again

Atea is one of the three most skilled IT companies who work professionally with reducing carbon emissions in the Nordic countries. For the second consecutive year Atea is in top three of IT companies working professionally to reduce carbon emissions in the Nordic countries, according to the recently published 'Nordic Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index'. Atea comes in as number 13 on the list rating all Nordic companies. The index shows exactly how much carbon organizations emit, their ability to measure and present the results and their corporate strategy to reduce carbon consumption

Proposals for Board of Directors and Redemption of Shares in Diamyd Medical AB

In connection with the work of the Nomination Committee the largest shareholders of Diamyd Medical, Anders Essen-Möller, Bertil Lindkvist and Östersjöstiftelsen, have also discussed the future business and strategy of the Company. This has led to the following proposals. Proposal to redeem shares for repayment to the shareholdersIt is planned to offer the shareholders the opportunity to redeem every third share (irrespective of class of shares) against a cash payment of SEK 12 per share. This way MSEK 118.3 will be repaid to the shareholders. The proposal will be put forward at an

Karolinska Development AB (publ) - Interim report January - September 2012

STOCKHOLM – November 22, 2012. Karolinska Development AB (publ) announces publication of its Interim Report January-September, 2012. A conference call will be held today at 14.00 CET. Participant access numbers: SE: +46 (0) 8 566 36 332, UK: +44 (0) 207 750 99 50, or US: +1 8 666 765 870. The full report and the conference call presentation are available on the company's website.Torbjörn Bjerke, CEO, comments: ”In connection with Karolinska Development’s IPO last year, I made it clear that the commercialization of the company’s portfolio is our highest priority. With every passing day, our

Adults with ADHD commit fewer crimes when on medication

Criminal behaviour in people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) dropped sharply during periods when they were on medication, according to a new extensive registry study conducted at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The study that contained of over 25,000 individuals is published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).While previous research has shown that people with ADHD are more likely to enter a life of crime, it has remained uncertain how ADHD medication affects this risk. After having studied over 25,000 individuals with ADHD from different registries over a

Selvaag Bolig - Invitation to presentation of results for the third quarter 2012

Selvaag Bolig ASA will publish its results for the third quarter 2012 on Tuesday, 27 November at 07:00 am CET. The quarterly report and the presentation materials will be available on the company's website, www.selvaagbolig.no and www.newsweb.no, as well as through news agencies. CEO Baard Schumann and CFO Haavard Rønning will present the company's results at 08:30 am CET at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgaten 24-26 in Oslo. A light breakfast will be served from 08:00. The presentation will be held in Norwegian and transferred via live webcast. The link to the webcast can be found on

Raisio to revise the composition of the Group Management Team

Raisio plc, Stock Exchange Release, 22 November 2012, at 9 a.m. (Finnish time) RAISIO TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAM Raisio will revise the composition of the Group Management Team. CEO Matti Rihko, CFO Jyrki Paappa, Vice President, HR Merja Lumme, Vice President, Consumer Brands Paul Simmonds, Vice President, Licensed Brands Vincent Poujardieu and Vice President, Raisioagro Leif Liedes will continue to serve as members of the Group Management Team. Sari Koivulehto-Mäkitalo, Vice President of Legal Affairs, has been appointed as a new member of the

TV chef Phil Howard looks to partner with school caterer

Food industry legend explores collaboration with Cucina following Teddington School visitPhil Howard, 2-Michelin star owner of Mayfair's 'The Square' restaurant and star of BBC's 'The Great British Menu' spent the morning of 14 November visiting school catering company Cucina at its Teddington School Restaurant to explore how he might work with the company in the future. Cucina's Director of Food Sam Davies, an ardent fan of The Great British Menu, expressed her delight in welcoming Howard to one of her company's kitchens: "Phil is possibly my all-time favourite chef. To have him here

Aker Solutions acquires Thrum Energy

22 November 2012 - Aker Solutions, the international oil services provider, is buying Canadian asset integrity management (AIM) company Thrum Energy Inc. The acquisition will grow Aker Solutions' AIM portfolio and increase the company's presence in the Atlantic Canada market. [Aker Solutions is buying Canadian asset integrity management (AIM) company Thrum Energy Inc. ]Thrum Energy is a St. John's, Newfoundland-based asset integrity management company. The company provides a diverse portfolio of quality services to both onshore and offshore assets in Canada. Asset integrity

Vizrt signs USD 360k deal with US satellite provider

Bergen, Norway, November 22, 2012. Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ) Vizrt Ltd. announced today that a US based, Direct to Home (DTH) satellite provider has signed a deal for the replacement of broadcast graphics hardware and additional new hardware and software valued at USD 360,000. The DTH satellite provider has been a customer of Vizrt since 2005 and is upgrading its Viz Engine  hardware to the most up to date configuration that will also allow to harness the latest HW performance capabilities. Additional workstations for Viz Artist, Vizrt'

CODFARMERS – PROFIT WARNING

Codfarmers announced on 12 November 2012 substantial losses as fish ready for harvesting had been hit by diseases. The loss was then estimated to NOK 25 million, but the estimate has now been adjusted upwards to NOK 28.1 million. The loss has had a material negative impact on the Company, and the Company has therefore resolved to downscale its operations substantially to reduce costs. As a consequence of this, the Company has resolved to destruct a substantial portion of the Company’s fish that is smaller than 1 kg. In addition, the Company has reduced the expected future prices for its

Noreco reports third quarter 2012 results

Stavanger, 22 November 2012: Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) today presents its third quarter 2012 results, with a negative EBITDA of NOK 32 million and a net loss of NOK 243 million.The Noreco Group had revenues of NOK 240 million in the third quarter 2012, an increase of 23 percent compared to third quarter 2011 for continued operations.Production in the third quarter was 4,384 boe per day, up from 3,428 boe per day for the same period last year (excluding divested fields). The achieved average oil, gas and NGL price adjusted for the cost and income from put options expiring in

CID2 Frac Tank and 400-BBL Blankets Reach Hazardous Locations

Powerblanket expands product line to include CID2-certified products for hazardous locationsSALT LAKE CITY — Powerblanket, provider of superior heat heat-spreading technology through the use of a patented GreenHeat Technology, announces CID2-certified Frac Tank and 400-BBL custom blankets, allowing them to be safely used in hazardous locations. “This specialized certification allows us to serve our customers even better now that we have custom-built blankets with this CID2 certification,” said Bruce Starley, Director of Manufacturing. “We strive to create products that will exceed our

Report: Dietary Supplements Pose Hidden Health Risks

Approximately half of the adult population of America use vitamins, herbs, and other nutritional supplements  – and a new report suggests that they are at risk of adverse effects from the hidden hazards of some of these products. A Consumers Union analysis of adverse event reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), published research, and interviews with specialists outlines a number of dangers associated with the use of dietary supplements, according

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