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Natural Products Scandinavia previews new beauty innovations for 2016

Natural Products Scandinavia – the Nordic region’s biggest trade exhibition and conference dedicated to the natural beauty, health, eco-living, and self-care markets has released its first preview of some of the new product innovations being showcased this autumn, on 16-17 November, at Malmö, Sweden. Building on the success of last year’s event – which won rave reviews, enjoyed a 10% rise in attendees, and saw a record number of business deals being done across the show floor – Natural Products Scandinavia’s Natural Beauty and Skincare Zone has almost doubled in size (45% bigger) for

VETERAN AUTHOR EILEEN YOUNGHUSBAND DIES AT 95

War veteran and author Eileen Younghusband has died in hospital in Cardiff, at the age of 95. Born in London, Eileen joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during World War Two and worked in the Filter Room, the top secret hub of Britain’s air defence, which processed information from coastal radar stations to give air raid warnings and enable the RAF to intercept German bombers. After D-day, she was sent to Belgium with a small team of women using their mathematical skill to locate the mobile launchers for the V2 rockets then raining down on London and Antwerp. After the war, she

Karolinska University Hospital's management comment Kjell Asplund investigation: "An exceptional and unacceptable series of events"

On August 31 2016, Kjell Asplund presented the external investigation concerning the circumstances around which three patients underwent windpipe surgery led by Paolo Macchiarini between 2011-2013. The investigation revealed serious irregularities in the management of the three patients and serious flaws in hospital procedures, systems and culture.- We take the results of the investigation very seriously, said Head of Karolinska University Hospital, Melvin Samsom. What has happened is totally unacceptable; and in many ways exceptional. The study shows a sequence of events enabling Paolo

In the worst month for MOT test failures, Cataclean launches special promotion to help more vehicles pass

‘16for2016’ promotion encourages vehicle owners to experience the benefits of Cataclean by offering a 16 % online product discount between September 20th and October 16th when using the ‘16for2016’ code on www.cataclean.com   In September, more cars and vans will take the MOT test, and more will fail it, than in any other month of the year. Approximately 43,000 of the MOT failures in this month alone will be due to unacceptably high exhaust emissions. But many of these emissions test failures could be avoided simply by pouring a small quantity of the engine care product Cataclean into

Fortum Charge & Drive is part of the world's largest charging station for EVs

Fortum Charge & Drive and Tesla’s charging station was opened on 1 September in Norway and is the world’s largest charging station with 28 charging points where all types of modern electric vehicles can be charged. The station is a crucial addition in connecting Oslo, Lillehammar and Elverum.– 28 charging points that can be used simultaneously makes this the world's largest charging station for all types of modern electric cars. This is something we are very proud to be a part of, says Country Manager Jan Haugen Ihle at Fortum Charge & Drive Norway.At Nebbenes, 45 minutes north of

ForgeFix announces Timber Expo 2016 plans

Distributor of fixings, fasteners, power tool accessories and hardware, ForgeFix has announced its plans for Timber Expo 2016, which runs from 18th to the 20th October at the NEC Birmingham. The business will use its inaugural appearance at the UK’s only event dedicated to the use of timber in construction to showcase its impressive capabilities and its extensive product range. In particular, it will focus on a number of recently launched products. It will also stage special promotions aimed at both professional users and potential resellers. Specifically, visitors to the ForgeFix

Inteno responds to article in PC för Alla

The Swedish computer magazine PC för Alla (”PC for everybody”) has, based on a press release from F-Secure, published an article regarding a security matter in routers. The Swedish technology company Inteno, with its own development of high-end router products and services, clarifies the information in the article.The article states ”Security flaw in several routers found”. “As a router technology supplier, we recommend operators in the configuration of the system software to ensure that default passwords are changed, IP access lists are implemented, certificate-based remote monitoring (

New club hammers deliver striking benefits

Olympia Tools, distributor of the Roughneck brand of hand tools and workwear, has made a new addition to its range. The business has extended its striking tool offer with a new, professional club hammer. Like all products within the Roughneck range, the new Roughneck Gorilla Club Hammer has been developed with a firm focus on quality, performance and innovation. Reflecting this, the new Gorilla Club Hammer has an intelligently designed, shaped steel head which is pointed at one end. This creates a domed face capable of creating much higher striking forces than a conventional flat face.

Kährs Group signs agreement with global flooring company

Kährs Group, a world-leading Swedish manufacturer of wood flooring and PVC-free resilient flooring has signed an agreement worth around SEK 160 million.Kährs Group has been entrusted with supplying wood flooring to a global floor covering company that wishes to supplement its overall offering. For the Group, the agreement means total sales of around SEK 160 million over the space of four years. “We’re delighted about this new partnership with a leading company in the flooring industry that shares our view of providing quality from start to finish, with beautiful products, good service

Jani Lösönen appointed new CEO of Ekokem

FORTUM CORPORATION ONLINE NEWS 5 SEPTEMBER 2016On 31 August 2016 Fortum announced that it has completed the acquisition of Ekokem Corporation. From the end of August 2016 onwards, Ekokem will be integrated into Fortum Group as a business area of the City Solutions division.  Following the acquisition, in view of the forthcoming integration and in accordance with the CEO agreement, Karri Kaitue has decided to leave his position as the CEO of Ekokem at the end of September. It has been mutually agreed that Karri Kaitue will be available to support the integration of Ekokem into Fortum

Collector Bank strengthens management with new HR Director

Gothenburg, Sweden – Collector AB (publ.) (NASDAQ Stockholm: COLL). Collector Bank extends management team to include new HR Director Sandra Schedwin. Sandra has several years of experience in HR and joins us from Länsförsäkringar, where she held various positions in HR, business development, sales and customer service.Collector’s organisation is growing and our culture is an important part of our continued success. During the past year alone, more than 100 people have been recruited, mainly in IT. The role involves meeting a variety of needs, including supporting managers and employees,

Change to YIT Corporation's management board - Esa Neuvonen nominated as YIT's CFO

YIT Corporation Stock Exchange Release September 5, 2016 at 12.15 p.m.YIT Corporation's Board of Directors has today nominated M.Sc. Econ. Esa Neuvonen (49), as YIT Corporation's new Chief Financial Officer and member of the management board. He reports to the President and CEO Kari Kauniskangas. Mr. Neuvonen will start in his new position by the end of the year. Esa Neuvonen is currently the CFO at Sato Corporation. Before joining Sato he worked for TeliaSonera in several positions, including Sonera's CFO.   "Esa Neuvonen is an experienced CFO who also has knowledge of the real estate

New survey confirms: Volvo Dynamic Steering reduces the risk of work-related injuries for bus drivers

Spending many hours behind the wheel every day, bus drivers often suffer strain in the shoulders, neck and arms. In order to reduce the risk of work-related injuries, last year Volvo Buses introduced Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), which makes manoeuvring a bus considerably easier. Now a scientific study has been published that confirms the system’s positive effects.The study carried out by VTI, the Swedish National Road and Transport Administration, examined muscle strain while driving both with and without VDS, and recorded how much the driver benefits from the system. In the tests,

Fortum to host a hackathon on the customer solar panel purchasing process and customer experience

9/5/2016 12:02 EET Fortum invites start-ups, software developers and service designers to apply to take part in the “Hack the Solar” hackathon on 21–23 October. The event will bring together the brightest minds to improve the solar panel purchasing process, delivery and customer experience for home-owners.  We are inviting teams of 2-3 people to join the challenge and create proof-of-concepts of digital services.“In everything we do at Fortum, the customer is always in the centre, and in the Fortum strategy cooperation with start-ups has an increasingly important role in

HiQ NOMINATED IN SWEDISH DESIGN AWARDS FOR THE CREATION OF CARPAY

The successful service CarPay  is nominated in the Swedish Design Awards (Svenska Designpriset) in the category “Identity – digital”. The innovative service moves the Volvo card into your mobile and is developed by HiQ together with Volvofinans Bank. HiQ is also nominated in the “Editorial – Customer magazine – print” category for the HiQ Magazine .“Together with the positive response we receive from our clients, we see this as proof that we are delivering what we promise – innovation with high quality,

The Macchiarini case: The external inquiry into Karolinska Institutet completed – KI criticised on several counts

The external investigators presented the results of their inquiry into Karolinska Institutet’s handling of visiting professor Paolo Macchiarini on Monday. Their report criticises KI on several counts, including that the recruitment of Macchiarini in 2010 and the extension of his contract in 2013 were pushed through improperly. The report also finds that KI cannot be completely absolved of responsibility for the synthetic trachea transplantations performed at Karolinska University Hospital.The external investigation was conducted by Sten Heckscher, Ingrid Carlberg and Carl Gahmberg, and

EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES WITH e-GRO

Smart app signals new era in Precision Growing for GRODAN customersROERMOND, the Netherlands − GRODAN, a global leader in stone wool substrate solutions introduces e-Gro®: an easy to use, mobile app that gives real-time substrate information. e-Gro is a new service from GRODAN developed to support customers with a GroSens® MultiSensor system. Customers, who need to have real-time reporting on their substrate, now have the opportunity to link their GroSens system to the e-Gro app. This new mobile and desktop application provides growers the possibility to get the maximum out of their

Etteplan delivers Upgrade-Packages for CBRN-exploration vehicles to Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance in Germany

- The Upgrade-Packages will be installed in 300 CBRN-exploration vehicles in Germany to detect e.g. radioactivity and chemical pollutants in the air.Etteplan in Germany has received a significant order from the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (Part of the Federal Ministry of Interior) to deliver measurement equipment and upgrade-packages of the measurement system used in CBRN-exploration vehicles to detect hazardous air particles, such as chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear particles. The deliveries will be due during 2017-2018. The order

AAK completes acquisition of California Oils Corporation

AAK announced on July 15, 2016 its entry into an agreement to acquire California Oils Corporation. The company, also known as CalOils, is based in Richmond, California and is the leading vegetable oils company on the U.S. West Coast. The transaction was completed on August 31, 2016, and CalOils now represents AAK’s fourth production site in the U.S. CalOils will be consolidated into business areas Food Ingredients and Chocolate & Confectionery Fats. The acquired business had last year revenues of approximately SEK 1,350 million and a volume of approximately 110,000 MT, with 65 employees.

Vodafone’s new flagship device with touchless gesture control from Crunchfish

Crunchfish AB proudly announces that Vodafone uses Touchless A3D® for touchless gesture control in the Smart platinum 7, Vodafone’s new flagship smartphone in the premium segment.When designing the Smart platinum 7, Vodafone wanted a smartphone with the latest mobile technology. The focus is on powerful hardware and premium design as well as high quality camera features. For perfect selfies the camera has a gesture-controlled shutter powered by Touchless A3D® from Crunchfish, making photo capturing easy for all selfie enthusiasts.“We are pleased to have Vodafone among the

Valmet supplied tissue machine started up ahead of schedule at Hengan, Wuhu, China

Valmet Oyj's trade press release on September 5 2016 at 11:00 a.m. EET Hengan's 19[th] tissue machine, an Advantage DCT 200HS tissue line supplied by Valmet, successfully started up in August at the company's mill in Wuhu, Anhui province in China. The installation and commissioning were performed in record time and the start-up went very smoothly. The new tissue machine adds another 60,000 annual tons of tissue products to Hengan's current production of more than one million tons per year. PM 19 is Valmet's fifth tissue machine delivery to Hengan. The previous four Valmet Advantage

Veidekke ASA: Expands its corporate management team

Veidekke has appointed Lars Erik Lund (47) as a new member of the company's corporate management team. Lund has been appointed as the Executive Vice President responsible for Communication and Public Affairs, and he will also have overall responsibility for the group's compliance work. Lars Erik Lund has more than 20 years of experience with communication work in various organisations. For the past 15 years, he has worked as an adviser to the management of a number of listed companies. He was involved in the establishment of Crux Kommunikasjon - a leading consulting environment for

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