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A new method to functionalize sensor surfaces with unmodified carbohydrates- new publication using Attana’s QCM-technology

A new paper has been published in Polymers  by Prof. Pei and co-workers at the Northwest A&F University. The work is a follow up study of their recent publication  where they developed a new carbohydrate functionalized biosensor surface. In this new article, they have developed the technology even further to allow for the use of underivatized carbohydrates without any modification, thus enabling the surface for industrial

CollectiveCrunch raises €600k to transform forest inventory prediction and management with AI

Family-fund Thominvest backs Nordic AI forestry startupForestry tech company CollectiveCrunch  has announced the closure of a 600K€ funding round led by Finland’s Thominvest , taking the company’s total funding to 1M€. Existing and new angel investors also participated to complete the round. Collective Crunch will use the funds to finalise and launch the first commercial version of its Linda Forest platform in the second half of 2019. With its long history in forestry, Thominvest has a solid understanding of the value

No Waste – wiser and more sustainable building with wood products

The construction sector continues consuming globally around one third of the planet´s already limited resources (1). Building with wood products like Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber) enables the vitally important change towards sustainable building. “Our planet cannot keep up with our consumption. We use materials faster than the Earth can produce new ones. We generate more waste than the Earth is able to absorb”, Matti Kuittinen, architect and researcher from Aalto University, points out. Within the building materials sector, the production of steel and aluminum alone

Fortum eNext signs first commercial deal in India to cut air emissions

FORTUM CORPORATION ONLINE NEWS 27 JUNE 2019 10:00 EEST Fortum eNext has signed its first commercial project in India with Hindalco Industries Limited, part of Aditya Birla Group. The project is aimed at nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction through combustion modification on one of the 150-MW boilers located at the Aluminium Smelter Unit in Mahan, Singrauli District in Madhya Pradesh. The modification will enable the power plant to comply with the tightening restrictions on NOx emissions to 290 mg/Nm3 from the unit’s current levels. The timeline for completion of this project is mid-February

Atea earns third-time gold rating from EcoVadis for corporate social responsibility

For the third year in a row, Atea ASA has been awarded a prestigious gold rating in corporate social responsibility by EcoVadis, a highly respected evaluator of supplier sustainability.  This achievement maintains Atea’s ranking in the top 1% of all suppliers evaluated under a platform used by more than 45,000 organizations today. To rate and monitor supplier sustainability, EcoVadis assesses corporate social-responsibility performance covering 150 purchasing categories in 110 countries. Its detailed evaluation criteria include: labor practices and human rights, environment, ethics

Konecranes wins mobile harbor crane order in Poland

In May this year, HES Gdynia Bulk Terminal SP (HES Gdynia), on the coast of northern Poland, ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Crane for continuous-duty bulk handling. The order was booked in the second quarter, and the crane will be pre-commissioned and handed over by the end of 2019.HES Gdynia Bulk Terminal is part of HES International, one of Europe’s largest independent terminal operators in dry and liquid bulk products. HES terminals operate in Europe’s most important ports at prime locations including a bulk cargo terminal in Gdynia, one of the

PolarCool AB (publ) updates on progress in UK in collaboration with Nisus Medical Ltd

PolarCool AB (publ) has started a collaboration with Nisus Medical Ltd regarding market establishment in the UK and Ireland. Nisus Medical Ltd, operating in the UK and Ireland, specializes in helping international manufacturers introduce innovative medical devices in the UK and Ireland. Nisus Medical Ltd representing PolarCool AB (publ) introducing PolarCap® System into the UK and Ireland continue to make significant progress toward product evaluation with Rugby Football Union, National and Regional teams. Since commencing activities, Nisus Medical have raised awareness of the

Induct - Key information relating to the preferential rights issue to be carried out by Induct AS

Date on which the terms and conditions of 21 June 2019the preferential rights issue wereannounced:Last day including right: 1 July 2019Ex-date: 2 July 2019Record date: 3 July 2019Date of approval: 28 June 2019Maximum number of new shares: 380,000Subscription price: NOK 5Will the rights be listed (yes/no): No The above key information is subject to the ordinary general meeting approving the proposed resolution for the

Zealand University Hospital in Roskilde buys VibroSense Meter II - starts studies of chemotherapy and nerve damage

The Clinical Oncology Department at Zealand's University Hospital in Roskilde buys a VibroSense Meter II from VibroSense Dynamics in order to conduct two clinical studies. The signed agreement includes a purchase option to buy two additional instruments within three years. The clinical studies start on September 1, 2019 and will be made on patients with breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer. The studies aim to investigate how chemotherapy affects nerves in feet and hands.The research agreement involves a close collaboration between the Oncology Department at Zealand University Hospital and

Finnfund funds microloans for poor women in rural India

Finnish development financier Finnfund will make a EUR 15 million investment in Indian company Annapurna Finance Pvt Ltd , which offers microloans and related financial literacy education, mainly to poor women in rural India. The loan makes it possible for Annapurna to offer its services more widely in India. This is Finnfund’s first project eligible for the 2X Challenge, which is an initiative by the G7 countries aimed at mobilising USD 3 billion to finance businesses that promote the status of women. Finnfund joined the initiative  

LFV and Eltel signs a Letter of Intent

LFV, Air Navigation Services of Sweden, and Eltel have signed a Letter of Intent with intention to aquire Eltel’s Swedish business area Aviation and Security. In the Letter of Intent, both parties agree to have a final agreement to be signed during first quarter 2020.According to LFV’s sourcing strategy, resumed national defense capability, external changes as well as a new national law, LFV has done the assessment that the support of our operational system, currently delivered by Eltel, shall be insourced.– Support of our operational systems is an important part of LFV’s core service, an

Eltel and LFV signs letter of intent

Eltel and LFV, Air Navigation Services of Sweden, have signed a letter of intent to which Eltel will transfer the business area Aviation & Security to LFV. In the letter of intent, both parties undertake to ensure a definitive agreement is signed no later than the first quarter 2020.Based on its sourcing strategy, the resumed total defense, operative demands and the requirements of the new national law, LFV has assessed that the services, currently delivered by Eltel, should be under LFV's own management. - As LFV is the largest customer of Aviation & Security, a transfer of the entire

The Board of Directors of Moberg Pharma AB has resolved to transfer the Company’s own shares to cover certain costs for incentive programs

STOCKHOLM, June 27th, 2019 – The Board of Directors of Moberg Pharma AB (publ) (“Moberg Pharma” or the “Company”) has resolved, pursuant to the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting held on May 15th, 2019, to transfer not more than 45,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm. The purpose of the transfer is to cover certain costs, mainly social security costs, that may arise in relation to implemented incentive programs.As previously disclosed, the Company has implemented share-based incentive programs for senior executives and other employees. The Company

Sinfra and Rejlers renew agreement concerning metering services for electricity market operators

Rejlers Embriq AB and Sinfra, a national central purchasing body working with sustainable procurement, have renewed their agreement concerning a general meter reading processing system. Through the new agreement, Sinfra’s members are offered a flexible platform for managing meter readings and a collection system for meter readings from electricity, district heating and gas meters.“We look forward to continuing our partnership with Rejlers, which has been one of our metering services suppliers during the most recent contract period,” said Lars-Eric Larsson, Strategic Buyer at Sinfra. “

Johan Nellbeck new Senior Vice President at Iggesund Paperboard

Johan Nellbeck has been appointed new Senior Vice President Paperboard at Holmen and will take up his post no later than the first of November.Johan Nellbeck was most recently Senior Vice President and business area manager for Packaging Paper at BillerudKorsnäs, where he has worked since 2006.   “Johan has solid experience of the industry, particularly of developing the business through close collaboration between market and mill. I’m convinced that this, along with his excellent leadership skills, will prove extremely valuable in the continued development of our paperboard business,”

Evolution’s 80s-themed Side Bet City extends live poker line-up

Evolution Gaming, leading provider of Live Casino solutions, has announced the launch of Side Bet City, a unique 1980s-themed poker room that extends the company’s already extensive line-up of online live dealer poker variants.Promising to transport players back to 1985, Side Bet City is a Las Vegas-themed poker room in a stunning setting complete with bright neon lights for an authentic late night, big city buzz. Side Bet City is a fun, fast-paced poker game designed to be played not against the dealer but against a pay table for an unlimited number of online players. Players simply bet

Vestas receives 58 MW repowering order with auction win in Denmark

News release from Vestas Northern and Central EuropeHamburg, 27 June Vestas has received a 58 MW repowering order for the first phase of the 94 MW Overgaard 1 wind park in Randers Municipality in Denmark. The order is placed by SE Blue Renewables, a joint venture between the Danish energy company SE* and Denmark’s largest pension company, PFA Pension. The firm order includes supply, installation and commissioning of 16 V126-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. Highlighting Vestas’

H&M and Klarna grow partnership to US

Global partnership expands to enable frictionless checkout across all channels and elevate the shopping experience for US consumers.Today, H&M and Klarna announced that they have expanded their current partnership agreement to also include the US market, in the development of an unrivalled payments and shopping experience across touchpoints. Together, H&M and Klarna are aiming at further integrating H&M’s digital and physical stores to give customers a seamless, personalised and engaging shopping experience no matter where, when and how they shop. The partnership extends across H&M

H&M and Klarna grow partnership to US

Global partnership expands to enable frictionless checkout across all channels and elevate the shopping experience for US consumers.June 27, 2019 - Today, H&M and Klarna announced that they have expanded their current partnership agreement to also include the US market, in the development of an unrivalled payments and shopping experience across touchpoints. Together, H&M and Klarna are aiming at further integrating H&M’s digital and physical stores to give customers a seamless, personalised and engaging shopping experience no matter where, when and how they shop.  The partnership extends

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Nurminen Logistics Plc has appointed Petri Luurila as new CIO and member of Group Management Team

M.B.A Petri Luurila has been appointed as new CIO at Nurminen Logistics Plc. Petri has previously succesfully filled similar role at Silta Oy and is currently working at Administer Group. Petri has strong experience from building digital processes in environments in which routines have previously relied on manual and distributed working routines. Digitalization of international logistics requires industry operators further development and readiness to serve their customers by integrating their functions with customers systems. Current investments in this area are core part on developing

New Swedish study shows that long-term use of Bactiguard coated Foley catheters reduce infections

A recently published clinical case study conducted at the Central Hospital in Karlstad, Sweden, shows that long-term use of Bactiguard coated Foley (BIP Foley) catheters reduces catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and greatly improves the patient’s quality of life.”Permanent use of Foley catheters is often associated with frequently recurring urinary tract infections, which have a significant negative impact on the patients’ wellbeing and quality of life. This study confirms that using BIP Foley catheters reduces the risk of infections and leads to pronounced health

Dignitana receives FDA clearance for DigniCap Delta scalp cooling system

Clinically superior next generation device reduces hair loss for cancer patientsDignitana AB , world leader in medical scalp cooling technology, announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration has cleared DigniCap Delta® for use by U.S. health care providers. The new device is the fourth generation of The DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System and is indicated to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in patients with solid tumors. European installations of DigniCap Delta began last month after the device received CE Marking in

Imfinzi improves overall survival at interim

This announcement contains inside information  27 June 2019 07:00 BST Imfinzi improves overall survival at interim analysis in the Phase III CASPIAN trial in 1st-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer Trial showed statistically-significant and clinically-meaningful benefit in patients with the most aggressive type of lung cancer AstraZeneca today announced positive overall survival (OS) results from the Phase III CASPIAN trial with Imfinzi in 1st-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a disease with significant unmet need and limited treatment options for

Nobina interim report 1 March–31 May 2019

STRONG START TO THE YEAR The first quarter · Net sales amounted to SEK 2,749 million (2,351), an increase of 16.9 per cent. · Operating profit amounted to SEK 152 million (114). · Profit before tax amounted to SEK 97 million (70). · Profit after tax amounted to SEK 76 million (52), and earnings per share totalled SEK 0.87 (0.63) before dilution. · Cash flow from operations excluding changes in working capital was SEK 434 million (377).Significant events during the first quarter · On 12 March, Nobina’s first green bond was listed in the market for sustainable bonds

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