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A comfortable bus station for arctic conditions

A new, experimental bus station, designed for arctic conditions, has been opened in Umeå to coincide with the EU’s Arctic Forum on the 2nd of October. The bus station is christened the “Station of being” – a place where travelers can “just be”, aimed at transforming a cold and boring wait into an unexpected, pleasant break. The “Station of being” is designed by RISE (Sweden) and Rombout Frieling Lab (The Netherlands).[A Station of being. Fotograf Samuel Pettersson] The municipality of Umeå is involved in several sustainability projects, one of which is aimed at promoting travelling in a

HYBRIT: SEK 200 million invested in pilot plant for storage of fossil-free hydrogen in Luleå

SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall, the owners behind the HYBRIT initiative, are investing SEK 150 million and the Swedish Energy Agency is contributing almost SEK 50 million towards the construction of a storage facility for hydrogen at the HYBRIT pilot plant for fossil-free steel. The investment is an important step towards the goal of fossil-free iron and steel production.The HYBRIT initiative began in 2016. By using fossil-free electricity and hydrogen instead of coke and coal in steel production, the emissions will be water instead of carbon dioxide. The initiative has the potential to reduce

HYBRIT: SEK 200 million invested in pilot plant for storage of fossil-free hydrogen in Luleå

SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall, the owners behind the HYBRIT initiative, are investing SEK 150 million and the Swedish Energy Agency is contributing almost SEK 50 million towards the construction of a storage facility for hydrogen at the HYBRIT pilot plant for fossil-free steel. The investment is an important step towards the goal of fossil-free iron and steel production.The HYBRIT initiative began in 2016. By using fossil-free electricity and hydrogen instead of coke and coal in steel production, the emissions will be water instead of carbon dioxide. The initiative has the potential to reduce

Property companies enters new territory as policy turns dovish

In the October issue of CREDI, the Main index increases from 50.8 to 56.3 indicating a substantially improved credit market. Property companies maintain an even stronger view of the credit market while banks improve their view of the future.“This year’s third CREDI survey reflects a substantially improved credit market with improved access to credit, reduced credit margins and extended credit durations. The CREDI Main index is increased due to an uncommonly high perception of the current situation among property companies and a somewhat enhanced outlook in the banks future expectations.

A Nordic paint company launches a new collection to protect endangered species

Tikkurila’s new Endangered Colors collection consists of nine different colors, each representing an endangered animal species – such as giant panda, Siberian tiger and snowy owl. Tikkurila donates one euro per sold product to the protection of endangered animals.According to an environmental report by the United Nations*, one million plant and animal species will face extinction during the next decades. As species go extinct, unique colors are forever lost. Nine colors, nine threatened animal species As the name suggests, the colors included in Tikkurila’s Endangered Colors

Hollywood Celebrities and Animal Heroes Support Last Chance for Animals’ 35th Anniversary Gala on October 19, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel

-- Kim Basinger, Donna D’Errico, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bret Michaels are among the many stars slated to attend --WHAT: International non-profit  Last Chance for Animals  (LCA) is hosting its 35th Anniversary “Glamorous Hollywood Night” themed Gala honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive impact for animals around the world. Recreating the glamour and excitement of a bygone era, the event will feature celebrity red carpet arrivals, cocktail reception with vegan hors d’oeuvres, a vegan dinner, awards program, live entertainment

Double Bond Pharma signed a distribution agreement with Zoono

Double Bond Pharmaceutical (DBP) has signed an agreement with Zoono for the distribution of selected products in the Scandinavian market. The sale of these products will be handled by it’s subsidiary Drugsson AB. Zoono provides cost effective, polymer based, broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection. The products are effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi (mould), yeasts, pathogens incl. MRSA, E.Coli, H1N1, Listeria, TB, black mould, Norovirus etc. Drugsson will market the products to both consumers (self-care) and healthcare, which shows that the products have a broad market. "

SBB acquires 1 560 apartments and sells 50 000 sqm building rights to JV with Amasten

Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (publ) ("SBB") acquires a total of 1 560 apartments, of which 670 are located in Växjö, and 426 in Ronneby, The total lettable area comprises 114,750 sq.m. in Växjö, Ronneby, Helsingborg, Olofström, Karlshamn, Osby och Åstorp. Total rental income amounts to SEK 116.3 million and net operating income is approximately SEK 66.5 million. The transaction is financed with equity. SBB and Amasten also form a joint venture to build rent regulated residentials in Nyköping. SBB sells approximately 50,000 sq.m. BTA building rights to the JV at a price of SEK 3,

Softwood lumber trade was up 5% in the first half of 2019 on a worldwide basis, with China reaching record-high imports in the 2Q

Demand for lumber in China, the United Kingdom, Egypt and the Netherlands increased this year despite a slowdown in the global economy. Global softwood lumber trade was up just over five percent year-over-year during the first half of 2019. Of the major importing countries in the world, only Japan and Germany have experienced major declines in imports so far this year.This is a brief excerpt from the newly released market report Wood Resource Quarterly). To read the full 56-page quarterly report, please visit www.WoodPrices.comto initiate a subscription.             WRQ - 32 Years of

Nokian Tyres celebrates the opening of its first U.S. factory

The tire manufacturer will produce millions of tires at one of the most advanced tire facilities in the world.Nokian Tyres plc Company Release October 2, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Nokian Tyres celebrates the official opening of its North American production factory in Dayton, Tennessee on Wednesday. The 830,000-square foot complex is one of the most advanced tire production facilities in the industry. The company will channel its values of safety and sustainability into making approximately four million tires per year at the factory once it reaches full capacity. At that stage, the company

KONE Corporation: Notice pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act, Chapter 9, Section 10

KONE Corporation, stock exchange release, October 2, 2019 at 8.00 p.m. EEST  KONE Corporation: Notice pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act, Chapter 9, Section 10 KONE Corporation has received an announcement from BlackRock, Inc. on October 2, 2019, in accordance with the Finnish Securities Market Act Chapter 9, Section 5. According to the announcement, the total number of KONE Corporation shares owned by BlackRock, Inc. and its funds increased to five (5) per cent of the share capital of KONE Corporation on October 1, 2019. Total position of BlackRock, Inc. and its

Tim Hortons® continues expansion within the UK

Tim Hortons®, the iconic Canadian coffee chain, confirms expansion plans throughout the UK with four additional restaurants opening before the end of 2019, alongside new developments and opportunities. Currently boasting an estate of twenty-one restaurants, a further three drive-thru and one high-street location will open by the end of 2019, taking the total to twenty-five. Drive-thru restaurants will shortly make up over one fifth of the company’s locations and represents a fast-growing part of the business. The format has proved continuously successful throughout the U.K.

Etrion Presents at Pareto Securities Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Conference

October 2, 2019, Geneva, Switzerland – Etrion Corporation (“Etrion” or the “Company”) (TSX: ETX) (OMX: ETX), a solar independent power producer, announces that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Marco A. Northland, will be presenting at the Pareto Securities Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Conference in Stockholm on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 4:45 pm Central European Time. A copy of the presentation will be available on Etrion’s website at www.etrion.com About Etrion Etrion Corporation is an independent power producer that develops, builds, owns and operates utility-scale

United Bankers Corporation: Acquisition of Own Shares 02.10.2019

United Bankers Corporation NOTIFICATION 02.10.2019 at 18:30 UNITED BANKERS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 02.10.2019 Date 02.10.2019Exchange transaction BuyShare class UNIAVAmount 478Average price/share 8.7500 EURHighest price/share 8.7500 EURLowest price/share 8.7500 EURTotal price 4,182.50 EUR The shares held by United Bankers Corporation on 02.10.2019: UNIAV 27,635 On behalf of United Bankers CorporationSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) Antti Salakka

Preliminary result of Rights Issue

Reference is made to previous stock exchange announcements regarding the rights issue (the "Rights Issue") by Nordic Mining ASA (the "Company") of up to 25,000,000 new shares (the "Offer Shares") at a subscription price of NOK 1.40 per Offer Share. The subscription period for the Rights Issue expired today 2 October 2019 at 16:30 hours (CEST). Preliminary counting indicates that the Company has received subscriptions for approximately 37.7 million Offer Shares at the end of the subscription period. The preliminary counting consequently indicates an oversubscription of approximately 51%.

Ericsson completes acquisition of Kathrein’s antenna and filter business

· Welcomes employees in R&D, production and sales to its Networks business · Expands the Ericsson Radio System portfolio with new products and strengthens its antenna in-house competences and capabilities · Complements Ericsson’s strong base in EuropeEricsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has completed its acquisition of the antenna and filter division of Kathrein, a world leading provider of antenna and filter technologies with headquarters in Rosenheim, Germany. Today’s closing follows the announcement 

#19-1068 Listing of Derivatives at NGM

Information about various derivatives that will be listed at NGM.For more details see attached file. For further information concerning this NGM notice please contact: Listing on +46 8 566 390 20 or at listings@ngm.se. Nordic Growth Market NGM AB About NGMNordic Growth Market NGM AB (NGM) is an authorized stock exchange with operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The exchange is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boerse Stuttgart, the leading retail exchange in Germany. NGM offers a complete marketplace for exchange traded products and provides a complete platform for

#19-1067 Delisting of certain derivatives from NGM

Certain derivatives will be delisted from NGM.For more details see attached files. For further information concerning this NGM notice please contact: Listing department on +46 8 566 390 20 or at listings@ngm.se Nordic Growth Market NGM AB About NGMNordic Growth Market NGM AB (NGM) is an authorized stock exchange with operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The exchange is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boerse Stuttgart, the leading retail exchange in Germany. NGM offers a complete marketplace for exchange traded products and provides a complete platform for companies

Lagercrantz acquires Frictape

Lagercrantz has today via a newly established Finnish company acquired the shares in Finland-based Frictape Net Oy and in the Estonian company Frictape Net Oü. The operations are a leading supplier of safety products for helidecks, primarily offshore, all over the world. Frictape generates annual revenue of approximately MEUR 7, with good profitability. For a presentation of the operations see www.frictape.com. The acquisitions are being carried out together with the former owners Jaakko and Tellervo Uotila, where Lagercrantz will become the majority owner with just over 70 percent and the

RNB has initiated a written procedure in order to change the terms of its bond

RNB RETAIL AND BRANDS AB (PUBL) (“RNB” or the “Company”) has today, through its agent, initiated a written procedure in order to resolve on changes in the terms in the Company’s bond (ISIN: SE0010625830) (the ”Bond”) (the “Written Procedure”).In accordance with the press release dated 30 September 2019, the Company proposes that the Noteholders by way of the Written Procedure resolves on the following amendments of the terms of the Bond (the ”Adjustments”): · The definition of Final Maturity shall be amended so that the Final Maturity Date is extended by two years, from 2 February 2021

Press release from Bergkvist-Siljan

Today Bergkvist Siljan initiates the process to reorganize the industrial operations within the Group to adapt the organisation to the current market situation. The purpose of the change is to enable more efficient ways of working within and between the different subsidiaries and thereby realize synergies following the merger between Bergkvist-Insjön and Siljan Group. The implication of the change is that the subsidiaries Siljan Timber AB, Blyberg Timber AB and Bergkvist-Insjön AB initiate union negotiations. The envisioned reduction in force covers approximately 45 employees across the

Current cleaning trends raise questions – are they necessary or unnecessary?

Factors with an impact on the quality of indoor air provoke much discussion. As a health organisation, the views we have expressed have not changed for years. At the same time, we have monitored the commercial markets, where new solutions arrive nearly every year that claim to improve the quality of indoor air.Cleaning in offices and public spaces is one interesting area. New product and service suppliers have entered the markets with the aim of having an impact on the quality of indoor air. We have received questions about antibacterial agents, ecological washing, processed water,

Detergents with the Nordic Ecolabel for high-quality indoor air

Detergents bearing the Nordic Ecolabel are good choices for the environment. They are also safe for their users and are good for indoor air.The ingredients of detergents bearing the Nordic Ecolabel are biodegradable and non-toxic to aquatic organisms. They have been tested to be effective with the recommended dosage. In addition, the amount of packaging material has been limited. The Nordic Ecolabel’s criteria for detergents also include requirements that have a positive impact on indoor air: Detergents bearing the Nordic Ecolabel cannot contain any components that cause any sensation,

Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic Series to Jacksonville, FL

Free youth baseball clinic to feature five MLB AlumniColorado Springs, Colo. – Local youth will have an opportunity to play with their big league heroes at the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) Legends for Youth baseball clinic series on Saturday, October 5th, 2019. The free clinic features former Major League Baseball players who will teach baseball skills, drills and life lessons, concluding with an autograph session and baseball giveaways for children in attendance. Players attending* include 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series champion Willie Harris, as well

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