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SCA’s Christian Kugge to receive the Gunnar Sundblad Research Foundation award of SEK 700,000

Christian Kugge of the SCA R&D Centre is to receive the Competence Development Award for 2021 from the Gunnar Sundblad Research Foundation. He is being awarded the prize for his ambition to enhance the efficiency of the process to convert lignin from the forest into high added-value chemicals.The prize will allow Christian Kugge, for instance, to gain world-leading knowledge through a research exchange with Australia. The commendation for the award is as follows: “By combining fundamental catalysis with applied research in cooperation with world-class researchers, Christian Kugge is

World's first wooden satellite slated for launch – UPM partners with Finnish space companies Arctic Astronautics and Huld

(UPM, Helsinki, 12 April 2021 at 12:04 EEST) – UPM Plywood, Arctic Astronautics and Huld announce today a joint mission to launch the first ever wooden satellite, WISA WOODSAT[TM], into Earth’s orbit by the end of 2021. WISA Woodsat will go where no wood has gone before. With a mission to gather data on the behavior and durability of plywood over an extended period in the harsh temperatures, vacuum and radiation of space in order to assess the use of wood materials in space structures. WISA Woodsat is a nanosatellite designed and built by Arctic Astronautics, and it is based on the

Rules for grading sawn timber – now in English

Industry organisations, Swedish Wood and Svenskt Trätekniskt Forum, are launching a new handbook called Commercial Grading of Timber, in partnership with Suomen Sahateollisuusmiesten Yhdistys in Finland and Treindustriens Tekniske Forening in Norway. The handbook is the English version of the Swedish title Handelssortering av trävaror.“It has been important to develop an English version that can be read and understood by more people. Having grading rules that are interpreted in the same way by sellers and buyers is essential for reliable communication, negotiation and contract writing,”

SAS Traffic figures - March 2021

Continued strict travel restrictions, but Easter holidays lead to increase in travel during March.In March 310,000 passengers flew with SAS, an increase of about 40% compared with February, but almost 70% lower than the same month last year. The increased demand led to an improvement in the load factor compared with February by 5 percentage points to 31%. The load factor continues to be generally higher on SAS’ Scandinavian and European traffic and amounted to 44% in March, which is an improvement of 2 percentage points compared with February. “The number of passengers and future

Heating technology provider: It’s time to electrify the steel industry

A new campaign launched by Kanthal is focusing on the future of heating technology in the steel industry. The future is electric, the company says, and the shift from fossil fuels enables steel producers to achieve precise temperature control while significantly reducing CO\2\ emissions and energy consumption.Steel remains one of the world’s most useful and in-demand commodities, yet its production processes are energy-intensive and produce vast amounts of carbon dioxide (CO\2\). On a global scale, the steel and iron industries account for some 7 percent of CO\2\ emissions. Particularly

New research on good cholesterol possibly finds better marker for cardiovascular disease

Good cholesterol, which is transported in HDLs (high-density lipoproteins), plays a key part in the prevention of atherosclerosis and thus the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, according to a new paper co-authored by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in the journal Circulation, the anti-inflammatory properties of HDLs could be an even better biomarker for future cardiovascular events.Atherosclerosis is considered a chronic local inflammation that leads to plaques in the blood vessels and that, if left untreated, can cause cardiovascular disease, the most common cause

Invitation to media and analyst briefing for Ericsson Q1 2021 report

· Report to be released at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on April 21, 2021 · One live video webcast for analysts, investors and journalists at 9:00 AM CESTEricsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) financial report for the first quarter 2021 will be published at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on April 21, 2021. The company will issue a press release with the complete financial report attached, including tables, in PDF format. Following publication of the press release, the financial report will be available on Ericsson's website: www.ericsson.com/en/investors/financial-reports/interim-reports President

SimCorp A/S – Share buyback program

Company Announcement no, 14/2021On February 10, 2021 SimCorp A/S announced a share buyback program in compliance with the provisions of Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse (the Market Abuse Regulation - MAR) and delegated legislation under MAR. In connection with the program SimCorp A/S will repurchase shares for an amount of up to EUR 20.0m, to be executed during the period from February 10, 2021 to July 31, 2021. The following transactions have been executed under the program:          Date                 Number of shares

Linxon wins order to deliver compensator extension project at Burwell 400 kV substation for National Grid, UK

National Grid has awarded Linxon a compensator extension project at the Burwell 400 kV substation in United Kingdom. The upgraded station will provide network stability for the grid in line with the Net Zero and network security commitments undertaken by National Grid.The Linxon scope consists of the design, supply, installation and commissioning of two new 225 MVAR Mechanically Switched Capacitors with dampening network (MSCs) bays inclusive of the associated civil works to extend the substation site. The MSCs contribute to network stability and fault prevention across the UK transmission

Valmet’s new online ash analyzer offers significant operational savings and improved recovery boiler availability

Valmet Oyj’s trade press release on April 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EETValmet has developed an innovative solution to reduce forced boiler shutdowns, caused by superheater corrosion or boiler plugging, and provide guidance for ash treatment and sootblowing need. The new Valmet Recovery Ash Analyzer  measures the ash composition at the electrostatic precipitator (ESP) and determines the ash melting temperatures which describe the corrosiveness and stickiness of ash. A new Valmet Industrial Internet (VII) application, Valmet Ash Balance Advisor, is an

Railcare has received an order for 6 million SEK for machine parts from Loram

Railcare has received an order for 6 million SEK from Loram for machine parts, namely power packs for a Railvac in Brazil for delivery in November 2021. Loram is a North American railway company with which Railcare has had a business relationship since 2000. “In 2021, we have two deliveries to Loram for machine parts for Railvac’s and it is pleasing that we continue to have a good collaboration together. Two machine parts will be delivered during the second quarter for Railvac’s in North America and the new order is for machine parts for a Railvac in Brazil. Despite the current world

Hanko and Kotka to open their ports for the first time to Viking Line’s passenger ships

Viking Line has launched five new destinations from Helsinki this year.Viking Line is arranging two unique cruises in partnership with port operator Port of Hanko and the City of Hanko as well as Port of HaminaKotka Ltd and the City of Kotka. In July, M/S Viking Gabriella will set sail from Helsinki to Hanko and Kotka. The western harbour in Hanko has rarely been visited by such a large passenger ship as Gabriella. “This is a unique opportunity for both local residents  and passengers. Residents will be able to see Gabriella close up while passengers will be able to visit these ports on

Interim safety update on COUGH-1, the COVID-19 clinical phase I/II study for the ABNCoV2 vaccine

Hørsholm, Denmark, April 12, 2021 – ExpreS2ion Biotech Holding AB’s affiliate ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies ApS (“ExpreS2ion") announces that the first group of volunteers in the clinical Phase I/II study, COUGH-1, have been satisfactorily administered with the ABNCoV2 capsid virus-like particle (cVLP) based COVID-19 vaccine. The clinical study runs as planned with no untoward safety signal in now 18 healthy volunteers.The clinical Phase I/II study, COUGH-1, is designed to assess the power of the cVLP technology in combination with ExpreS[2]-made SARS-CoV2 antigens to safely induce a strong

Press release from the annual shareholders ’ meeting in Pandox Aktiebolag (publ) on 12 April 2021

Pandox held its annual shareholders’ meeting today 12 April 2021. In order to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, the annual shareholders’ meeting was conducted by advance voting only, without physical presence of shareholders, proxies and third parties. The annual shareholders’ meeting in Pandox Aktiebolag (publ) resolved the following: Approval of income statement and balance sheet for the financial year 2020 and discharge from liability The annual shareholders’ meeting approved the income statement and balance sheet as well as the consolidated income statement and the consolidated

Trelleborg publishes restated figures according to new reporting structure

Trelleborg communicated on March 26, 2021, that the Businesses Under Development reporting segment is to be discontinued, since its operations have been largely divested or are intended to be divested during 2021. The new organization will be reflected in Trelleborg’s first quarter report for 2021. Historical sales and earnings figures that take into account the new organization is attached to this press release and can also be found as an excel file on Trelleborg’s website: https://www.trelleborg.com/en/investors/reports-and-presentations/restated-figures-2021.  In the financial

Invitation to Saab’s Interim Report Q1 2021 Presentation

Saab’s CEO and President Micael Johansson and CFO and deputy CEO Christian Luiga will present the Saab interim report for January-March 2021.Date:            Friday, 23 April at 10:00 (CET). The report is published at 07.30 a.m. (CET) the same day at http://www.saab.com.  You are welcome to watch the live webcast or dial in to the conference call. It is possible to post questions over the conference call and the web.  Live webcast: http://saab-interimreport.creo.se/210423 Conference call: Please, dial in using one of the numbers below. Sweden:                           +46

Evolution has entered into an agreement to acquire leading online slot machine developer Big Time Gaming

Evolution Gaming Group AB (publ) (“Evolution”) has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Big Time Gaming Pty Ltd (“Big Time”) for a total consideration of up to EUR 450 million, payable in cash and Evolution shares (the “Transaction”).Transaction highlights and strategic rationale Big Time Gaming is the thought leader in online slots. Big Time Gaming titles include world-wide player favourites like Bonanza and Extra Chilli as well as the ground-breaking Game Mechanic Megaways™ which is incorporated in over 200 games from multiple providers. “With the

ABS ISQM Notation for One of the World’s Largest Semi-Submersible Heavy-Lift Platforms

ABS ISQM Process Evaluates Critical Software Systems Risk(HOUSTON) One of the world’s largest semi-submersible, heavy-lift crane platforms has been awarded the ABS Integrated Software Quality Management (ISQM) notation, recognizing its risk-based approach to critical software control safety systems. Key operational software on the ABS-classed OOS Serooskerke, a 138m-long vessel with hotel capacity for 750 people, has undergone failure mode effects and criticality analysis as well as thorough functional testing. The vessel’s power management, dynamic positioning, ballast and bilge and

AFRY in a new partnership with Vattenfall for sustainable energy production

AFRY has won a framework agreement procurement with Vattenfall for technical consulting services where AFRY will deliver expertise and project commitments in sustainable energy production.The agreement, which runs for three years, is worth around SEK 800 million and means that AFRY's experts will contribute with climate-smart energy solutions on a large scale.“We are very enthusiastic about this continued long-term collaboration with all the challenges our society faces and an energy industry that is changing faster than ever. Our large experience bank when it comes to energy issues and

33 workplaces reach the goal of zero accidents

The Zero Accident Forum granted annual safety level classifications to its member workplaces, celebrating work communities that were able to improve their occupational safety. All in all, 87 workplaces from various industries received a safety level classification. Of these, 33 workplaces reached the goal of zero accidents in 2020. The workplaces will discuss the best practices of their safety work in an open online seminar on Tuesday, 4 May 2021.“Of the 87 workplaces that received a safety level classification this year, 33 were able to reach the goal of zero accidents. This figure is

Wärtsilä gas conversion project will accelerate Senegal’s move to cleaner energy production

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 12 April 2021 at 10:00 AM EESTThe technology group Wärtsilä will convert the close to 90 MW Bel-Air power plant in Dakar, Senegal to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The plant, which is owned by Senelec, Senegal’s public utility company, currently operates on heavy fuel oil. The conversion will future-proof the facility as Senegal’s long-term strategy is to lower the carbon footprint of energy production by switching to gas when a domestic supply is available. This project is part of an interim LNG-to-Power ‘bridge’ solution, and is the first ever

Nurminen Logistics leases its terminal and office properties in Luumäki to the international environmentally friendly energy production company

Nurminen Logistics leases its decommissioned terminal and office properties in Luumäki, South Karelia, to the international Energreen Group AG company, which is focused on environmentally friendly energy production and investment.The annual lease agreement has approximately 0.3 million. EUR positive effect on Nurminen Logistics Plc's cash flow and result. The lease agreement also includes a call option, which execution will have a positive effect on the result. Energeen Group AG's Finnish company, Green Company Oy, will start experimental operations at the Luumäki terminal, aiming to

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