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Acting CEO in Micronic Mydata

Täby, Sweden – 20 November, 2012 - Micronic Mydata AB (publ), listed on NASDAQ OMXNordic Stockholm, Small Cap: MICR, today announced the appointment of an acting CEO. The board of Micronic Mydata has appointed Lars Josefsson as acting President and CEO inMicronic Mydata. Lars Josefsson has long experience of a variety of key operational roles withinglobal industry companies, such as ABB and Sandvik. Lars begins today 20 November and staysuntil a new permanent CEO is appointed. As previously announced Peter Uddfors leaves the company.The recruitment of a permanent President and

World School Milk Day Gains Strength in Numbers

*** PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** 20.11.12Over 150 MPs have swapped the Commons for the classroom to help thousands of children from Inverness to St Ives celebrate school milk by acting as milk monitor for the day. MPs including Yvette Cooper, MP for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford and Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities and Chris Grayling, MP for Epsom and Ewell and Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, handed out milk to children at their local primary and nursery schools between 26th September and 30th November. The

Information in the market regarding project in Chile

Today, there is information in the market regarding Enel buying Vestas’ 90 MW project in Chile. Vestas can confirm that Enel has signed a conditional purchase agreement for Vestas’ Talinay project in Chile (ref. news release from Vestas Mediterranean of 15 September 2011). As soon as the agreement becomes firm and unconditional, Vestas will immediately thereafter make a company announcement concerning this. Vestas discloses this announcement based on Vestas’ obligation as a Danish listed company, ref. the Securities Trading Act, section 27(2). Contact detailsVestas Wind Systems A/

SEI analysis introduces bold fix for the CDM: Transition away from large-scale power projects

Press release: November 20, 2012 A new policy brief argues that the integrity of the Clean Development Mechanism hinges on the net emissions impact of large-scale power projects, which are expected to generate the majority of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) between now and 2020, but which may not be truly additional.The policy brief – Transitioning away from large-scale power projects: A simple and effective fix for the CDM? – builds on an analysis conducted by SEI-US senior scientists Michael Lazarus and Peter Erickson for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (

SITA UK SWITCHES ENTIRE FLEET TO MICHELIN CITING INNOVATIVE SHARED-RISK PRICING

Stoke-on-Trent – November 20, 2012Recycling and resource management company SITA UK is switching to Michelin tyres across its fleet of 1,400 vehicles thanks to an innovative shared-risk pricing model developed by Michelin. Michelin secured the new deal over the incumbent provider by offering SITA UK its largest ever pence-per-vehicle-per-month deal with a ‘stop loss’ policy incorporated, on SITA UK’s extensive fleet of vans, rigid trucks and tractor units. The three-year deal not only lowers the up-front cost of Michelin fitments to SITA UK, it is also structured to give both

Veidekke ASA : Issue of commercial paper

Today, Veidekke ASA has increased the commercial paper VEI02 with a 100 MNOK. Amount outstanding is 200 MNOK. Total borrowing limit is 300 MNOK. The loan is registered at the Oslo Stock Exchange. Object of loan: General corporate purposesOrganised by: DNB Markets For further information, please contactAssisting Financial Director, Christopher M. Bjerke, phone +47 21 05 80 13 or+47 995 81 802 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

MediaCore short-listed for BETT 2013 Award

New kid on the block MediaCore is celebrating its short-listing for a 2013 BETT Award in the ICT Tools for Learning and Teaching category. MediaCore’s cloud-based video publishing platform helps schools, colleges and universities create a truly inclusive and engaging online learning experience. Now in its 15th year, the BETT Awards recognise distinctive and diverse digital education resources that meet the needs of the education system. Eagerly adopted by educational institutions in the UK and US, MediaCore enables teachers and students to create content using a standard video recorder

Summary of Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day – Marine update

During Alfa Laval’s Capital Markets Day in Copenhagen today, the company gave an overview of the marine business with focus on environmental and energy applications. Alfa Laval communicated its commitment to keep and/or take leading positions within ballast water treatment, solutions for reduction of sulphur emissions, solutions for waste fuel recovery and waste heat recovery.More stringent marine legislation – global from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), regional in the EU as well as country-based, like from e.g. the US Coast Guards – drives demand for environmental solutions.

SEB: Nordic Outlook: A divergent world economy in great need of support and political resolve

The global economic crisis refuses to go away. The slowdown in Europe has gained strength since summer, with increased risks of global contagion. The desired "recovery dynamic" is being delayed because of continued private and public sector debt consolidation in the Western world. In addition, there are various sources of political uncertainty connected to the euro zone crisis, fiscal policy issues in the United States, China's leadership change and the Middle East situation. The situation may deteriorate further unless optimism increases in the corporate sector. We are now seeing

ISG Secures £5.1 Million Bournemouth University Scheme

ISG has been awarded a £5.1 million contract by Bournemouth University to refurbish a 500-bedroom student accommodation block in the town centre. The 37-week programme involves a comprehensive refurbishment of Cranborne House, including all 500 study bedrooms, 75 kitchens, common areas, ground floor reception and exterior landscaping. The accommodation is arranged in 78 clusters across ten-storeys and ISG will complete the project in a single phase, as the building will be unoccupied throughout the duration of the scheme. Existing kitchens will be stripped out and replaced and ISG

DICKIES OPEN DAY FOR NEW LOOK MIDSOMER NORTON STORE

Dickies the internationally renowned workwear brand is delighted to announce Rupert Cox, the Chief Executive of Somerset Chamber of Commerce will officially open the refurbished store on Saturday 24th November at 10am in Second Avenue, Westfield Trading Estate in Midsomer Norton. Maurice Morton, Sales & Marketing Director at Dickies commented: "We had reached a stage where our product portfolio had expanded to such an extent we were only able to keep a limited range for sale in our Factory Shop. We now have more hanging and storage space within the shop offering a much more varied range

RSCN Sick Children’s Nurses Jobs at Ambition 24hours

RSCN Registered Sick Children’s nurses have access to a range of nursing agency jobs at Ambition 24hours , available immediately.Ambition offers some of the highest rates of nurses pay  of UK nursing agencies – based on its reputation for providing specialist staff at very short notice, when other agencies cannot. Ambition was the first in the UK to offer a full 24-7 service, 365 days a year. For further information, qualified nurses and HCAs should register their

BEE BALD™ MAN CARE PRODUCTS COMES OUT FIGHTING WITH THE LAUNCH OF A SKIN CARE COLLECTION FOR MEN WITHOUT HAIR

Teaming up with UFC Fighters to Turn BLACK FRIDAY INTO BALD FRIDAY with Special Introductory Promotion for New Line of Products Created for Bald Men and Head ShaversThe “Bald is Beautiful” trend is gaining even more muscle this season as BEE BALD™ MAN CARE PRODUCTS joins forces with Knock Out Representation, (KOreps) and a number of Ultimate Fighting Championship, (UFC) fighters for the nationwide launch of its innovative collection of products.  Fueled with the latest ingredients and technology, these products deliver superior skin care for men without hair.  They offer everything needed

Pathfinder Foundation Society Presents Its 1st Annual High School Basketball Showcase

BROOKLYN, NY - (November 20, 2012) - On Saturday, November 24, 2012, the non-profit organization Pathfinder Society , headed by Spokesperson and Board Member Steve Lobel, will present its premier charity event “Bedford Academy’s 1st Annual High School Basketball Showcase,” an invite only showcase for some of the most talented basketball teams in New York City. This event will take place in the Brooklyn Stuy Dome in Brooklyn, New York. Partners for the event include Sean John , Interscope Records ,

UniServity appoints new CEO - Dawn Mulholland

Dawn Mulholland has been appointed CEO of UniServity, creators of the Life Learning Cloud learning platform.Dawn Mulholland has been appointed CEO of UniServity, creators of the Life Learning Cloud learning platform. Former COO for the company, Dawn replaces Matt Clarke who formulated the original vision for Life in 2010 - UniServity’s next generation online learning space designed to provide an easy-to-use and safe environment for learning anytime, anywhere, at any age or stage. Dawn will be responsible for developing, managing and growing the business in the academies and school

Tooling company has the mettle to get back on track

How one Midland’s company director turned his business around with the help of expert advice and guidance.Issuing redundancy notices to loyal and long standing colleagues who taught him his trade was one of the many difficult decisions that James Kelly, Managing Director of West Midlands based Elkington Brothers has taken in order to ensure the survival of his company. James’ concern was not just for the survival of the company but that any corporate rescue process would affect the business reputation and future viability of the company. He now concedes that he was wrong. It was that

Innovation lights up business

A North East business specialising in commercial lighting controls has joined the Innovation Programme to help develop new innovative processes. Durable Technologies was founded seven years ago by married couple Alex and Lorraine Carter to manufacture lighting control products which comply with international standards and also focus on reducing the carbon footprint. Their customers range from construction companies, academies, warehouses to shopping centres. In 2005 Alex left the stability of full time employment as a Product Development Manager to become his own boss, a decision he

SKF to supply advanced solutions to the Las Vegas High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel

SKF has been awarded a contract by American Bridge Company to supply advanced technological solutions for the main hub for Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s Las Vegas High Roller observation wheel. The 550-foot-tall wheel will be equipped with two SKF spherical roller bearings that are the largest ever produced at the SKF manufacturing facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, along with related technologies within SKF’s platforms of seals, lubrication, and consulting services. “We are really proud to supply the High Roller because it represents some of the largest bearings we have produced and

AP2 invests in US properties

The Second Swedish National Pension Fund (AP2) is investing USD 325 million in the American real estate company, US Office Holdings. The company is jointly owned with the South Korean National Pension Fund, NPS, and an affiliate of the American real estate company, Tishman Speyer.AP2 has acquired 41 per cent of US Office Holdings, which is owned by NPS and Tishman Speyer’s affiliate. In addition to three directly-owned properties, US Office Holdings is a co-owner with the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation of the property company, PPI (Prime Plus Investments Inc), which has 12

TELESTE RECEIVES 4.0 MILLION EURO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE ORDER FROM CHICAGO

TELESTE CORPORATION  STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE  20.11.2012  AT 10:30TELESTE RECEIVES 4.0 MILLION EURO VIDEO SURVEILLANCE ORDER FROM CHICAGO                            Teleste LLC, a fully owned subsidiary of Teleste Corporation, has received a mobile video management and recording solution order for 700 railcars for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The order includes the supply of Teleste's VMX mobile network video recording and management software solutions for onboard recording, IP networking equipment as well as their technical integration into the overall CTA video management system.

Stewart Garden Schools campaign proves instant hit as entries close

Following exceptionally high demand for places in its Schools campaign, Stewart Garden has announced that the competition has exceeded its entrants target within a month of its launch at Glee 2012. Stewart Garden Schools is being run in association with grow your own specialist and regular broadcaster, Pippa Greenwood, to inspire young children to embrace ‘Grow Your Own’. Worldwide electronics and manufacturing company, Brother, is also donating towards the campaign, following discussions that took place at Glee. Launched with the aim of attracting 100 participating schools, the campaign

New test improves cervical cancer detection

Routine smear tests have considerably reduced the number of cases, but despite intensive screening 250 women in Sweden still die from cervical cancer every year. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy have developed new methods of minimising the number of missed cases and making diagnosis more reliable.Since the introduction of organised screening in the 1960s, the number of women being diagnosed with and succumbing to cervical cancer has fallen dramatically. Screening, where a sample of cells is collected from the cervix and examined under an optical microscope, detects early cell changes so

Fiskars appoints Risto Gaggl as SVP, Supply Chain

Fiskars Corp.       Stock Exchange Release      November 20, 2012 at 10:00 EETFiskars has appointed Risto Gaggl as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and member of the Group’s Executive Board. He will carry full responsibility for Fiskars’ sourcing and logistics functions and will act as the functional leader of the Group’s manufacturing operations. Risto Gaggl joined Fiskars in 2011 as Vice President in charge of Operations in the Garden EMEA business area. Previously, he has served in various management positions within Elcoteq Group and has more than a decade’s experience in

VTT: A low-carbon Finland is a great challenge, but an achievable one

The EU low-carbon economy targets for 2050 are strict, but within Finland's reach, according to VTT. Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by as much as 90 per cent if clean energy technologies are developed and adopted at an accelerated pace in energy production, industry, housing and transport. VTT specialists have assessed Finland's chances of achieving the 80% greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The EU's goal for 2050 is to reduce emissions by at least 80% from the level of 1990. The goal is a tough one for Finland, but possible to achieve as long as all sectors that

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