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Natural ingredients are becoming more prevalent in modern cosmetics as consumer concerns about synthetic ingredients and chemical substances increase. The pure Finnish nature offers innovative bio-based ingredients for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries globally. The Finnish offering is showcased at in-cosmetics Global 2017 fair, April 4-6, 2017 in London.Finnish bio-based extracts and ingredients can be used as organic raw materials in various cosmetic, pharmaceutical and healthcare products. The production does not require any chemicals and most extracts are eco-certified.

Nomination of candidates for 2018 Millennium Technology Prize begins today

Technology Academy Finland (TAF) invites the scientific and innovation community around the world to nominate candidates for the 2018 Millennium Technology Prize. The nomination period opens today and nominations will be accepted until July 31, 2017. The one million euro Prize is one of the largest innovation prizes in the world. It is awarded for groundbreaking technological innovations that help solve the great challenges of humankind in a sustainable manner. The winner will be announced on May 22, 2018. Nominations for the Prize can be made by universities, research institutes,

GHP recruits new CEO to GHP Ortho Center Stockholm

Magnus Ödquist, orthopaedic surgeon and experienced leader in healthcare will join GHP Ortho Center Stockholm as CEO on May 29, 2017.Magnus (born 1973) is currently CMO at Capio Artro Clinic. Magnus has a strong track record as a leader. Already during his specialist training at Danderyds Sjukhus he became the acting head of Emergency Services and the head of the Orthopedic Emergency Services. At Artro Clinic he has over the past two years led the team of surgeons and played a pivotal role in the clinic’s development. “Magnus has with his drive and competence the right profile to

Valmet included in the Ethibel Sustainability Index Excellence Europe

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 09:25 CET

Valmet Oyj's press release on April 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EET Valmet has been included in the Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI) Excellence Europe for 2017. The index contains 200 of the European stock listed companies that display the best performance in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Ethibel is constantly looking out for companies which may be eligible for ethical investments and to be included in its ethical investment register. From the investment register 200 of the best companies are selected to the Ethibel Sustainability Index. Main areas of assessment are

ADDvise wins public tender worth 9 MSEK

ADDvise Group AB’s (publ) subsidiary LabRum AB has received an allocation decision from Stockholms Läns Landsting regarding a delivery of CO2 incubators. The incubators will be delivered to Nya Karolinska Solna and will be used for cell and bacteria cultivation. The order is worth approximately 9 MSEK and will be delivered in the second and third quarter of 2017. - We are proud to be a part of laying the groundwork of the future of research, says Rikard Akhtarzand CEO of ADDvise Group in a comment to the allocation decision. The agreement has a standstill period until April 10.

Hiddn Solutions ASA acquires Finn Clausen Sikkerhetssystemer AS

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 09:20 CET

Hiddn Solutions ASA has on 3 April 2017 entered into an agreement with Finn Clausen Gruppen AS for the acquisition of their 100% owned daughter company, Finn Clausen Sikkerhetssystemer AS (“FCS”), a company with a significant share of the market for secure physical filling and storage systems in Norway. FCS has since its origin in 1996, been a reputable supplier with archiving, storage and security products, of which the supply of security products represents a significant part of the company’s revenue. FCS supplies products approved for up to the level “strictly confidential”, allowing

EXTENSION OF TRAXYS’ EXCLUSIVITY THAT WILL FULLY FINANCE SOTKAMO SILVER´S MINE PROJECT

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 09:15 CET

Sotkamo Silver and Traxys Europe have agreed to extend the period of exclusivity until April 21st, 2017, which Sotkamo may extend by one week, to allow Traxys to complete its due diligenc process to a favourable conclusion.Thereafter an extension of exclusivity for no more than another month will be given to Traxys´ to give the possibility to complete on definitive binding agreements and consummate the Financing transaction and the Marketing- and Sales Agreement. Traxys have confirmed in writing that they remain very interested in the Sotkamo project and intend to bring the approval

Fagerhult acquires the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and assets of Organic Response

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 09:01 CET

Fagerhult has today acquired the IPR and certain of the assets of Organic Response Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) and Organic Response Investors Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed). These IPR and assets relate to the lighting control and building analytics solution known under the Organic Response brand name. “We have acquired the IPR and assets of Organic Response due to the significant value and potential we see in their lighting control products and analytics technology for our Group businesses. Lighting controls and data analytics is an increasingly important part of the lighting

Drones over forests approved

The County Administrative Board has approved Södra’s application for a permit to use drones all over Götaland. The aim is to make inventories of storm-affected forests safer and more efficient."We are happy about the County Administrative Board’s decision. The use of drones makes field work in forests safer, more time-efficient and comprehensive. It’s a good example of a new solution in the move towards digital forestry," said Johan Malmqvist, Project Manager, Södra Skog. Following a decision by the County Administrative Board of Kronoberg, Södra is now permitted to use drones over the

Notice of Annual General Meeting in Vicore Pharma Holding AB (publ)

Vicore Pharma Holding AB (publ), Reg. No. 556680-3804, hereby gives notice to shareholders to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 10 May 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the office of the company, c/o Astra Zeneca, Pepparedsleden 1, 431 83 Mölndal. Participating shareholders shall register in the reception at the main entrance of Astra Zeneca, at the address stated above, approximate 15 minutes before the meeting.Notification of participationAny shareholder wishing to participate at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) must be recorded as a shareholder in the share register maintained by

Mycronic publishes the 2016 Annual report

Täby, 3 April, 2017 – Mycronic AB (publ) today publishes the 2016 Annual report. The Annual report is available on the company web site as a PDF and will also be available as a web solution within short. A printed version of the Annual report is distributed to shareholders who have asked to receive this. The 2017 Annual General Meeting, AGM, will be held Thursday 4 May, 2017. A notice has been published in a press release and is also be available on the web site. Contact at Mycronic:Anna Ulinder Investor Relations+46 8 - 638 52 00anna.ulinder@mycronic.com About Mycronic AB

Outokumpu enhances its stainless bar production capabilities in Richburg, U.S.

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 08:51 CET

Outokumpu OyjPress releaseApril 3, 2017 at 10.00 am EET Outokumpu announces enhancement of stainless bar production in its facilities in in Richburg, South Carolina, USA. New capabilities include a new coil-to-bar line to cover bar sizes from 0.600” to 1.250” inches and full reinforcement bar capabilities. The new lines enable Outokumpu to better serve its key end-customer segments including automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, construction and chemical processing in the North American market. The investment increases Outokumpu’s stainless bar production capacity by more than 15,000

MUNTERS ACQUIRES KEVIN ENTERPRISES

Munters Group strengthens its Asian footprint by acquiring Mumbai-based Kevin EnterprisesMunters Group (“Munters”), a global leader in energy efficient air treatment and climate solutions, today announced the acquisition of Mumbai-based Kevin Enterprises (“Kevin”). Kevin is a company engaged in design, manufacturing, supply & installation of mass transfer and separation equipment. The acquisition of Kevin is in line with Munters strategy to strengthening its footprint in emerging markets and at the same time secure a world leading product suite for the Process industry. In addition, the

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA: Mandatory notification of trade

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 08:47 CET

SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA has on 3 April granted a total of 102 226 own shares to employees as a part of the bank's incentive scheme. The distribution of 26 368 shares are granted to primary insiders at price of NOK 64,00. 75 858 shares are granted other employees at a price of NOK 64,00. SpareBank 1 SR-Bank has as a consequence of this reduced its holding of own shares to 206 757 shares. Based on the achievements in 2016 and previous years the following primary insiders have been allocated share, according to the attached list.

Senzime’s rights issue oversubscribed

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 08:42 CET

The subscription period for Senzime AB (publ)’s rights issue with pre-emption rights for existing shareholders (the "Rights Issue") expired on 28 March 2017 and the company is pleased to announce that there has been large interest in the subscription of shares. The Rights Issue was oversubscribed to approximately 103 percent under the original offer. Thus, the company will raise approximately SEK 24.4 million before issue costs, estimated at SEK 3.1 million.The Rights Issue was carried out in accordance with the decision made at the extraordinary general meeting on 3 March, 2017 and which

Fuji Corporation signs agreement with Cxense for data management and personalization software

Mon, Apr 03, 2017 08:35 CET

Oslo, Norway – 3 April 2017 – Cxense ASA (OSE: CXENSE) today announced that Japanese e-commerce company Fuju Corporation has signed an agreement with Cxense for use of data management and personalization software. Fuji Corporation sells wheels, tires and other car accessories in Japan and internationally through its own e-commerce platform. The Cxense software will be used to improve audience insight and to offer a personalized shopping experience. About Fuji Corporation:Fuji Corporation develops, sells, and imports/exports car tires,

BRAT signs agreement with Cxense for data management software

Oslo, Norway – 3 April 2017 – Cxense ASA (OSE: CXENSE) today announced that Romanian media industry organization BRAT has signed an agreement with Cxense for use of data management software for traffic and audience reporting. Bucharest-based BRAT (Biroul Roman de Audit Transmedia) is a non-profit, independent organization for the media and advertising industry. BRAT conducts national print and online media measurement and audits, and provides circulation figures for both print and online media as well as national readership surveys. BRAT performs surveys measuring consumer

Skanska builds 40-story residential tower in Seattle, USA, worth USD 152M, about SEK 1.4 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with Burrard Development to build a high rise residential condominium tower in Seattle, USA. The contract is worth USD 152M, about SEK 1.4 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2017.The 40-story, about 122 meters tall high rise called NEXUS will be an instantly recognizable feature of the Seattle skyline: a series of cubes offset by 8-degrees, creating dynamic transition floors with unique amenities and residential terraces. In addition to the 382 condominium units, the 55,000 square meter building will include ground-

Capio publishes the 2016 Annual Report

Capio AB (publ) has published the 2016 Annual Report on www.capio.com.The Annual Report is available as an attachment to this press release and for download at www.capio.com . The Annual Report is also available in Swedish at www.capio.com/sv . In the Annual Report you can read about Capio’s strategy and operations, and the continued strong development resulting from the implementation of what we call Modern Medicine and Modern Management. You can

HEXPOL acquires VALLEY Processing, a well-known U.S. Rubber Compounder