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ISO Board takes steps that will lead to increased renewables while maintaining grid reliability

The California Independent System Operator Board of Governors yesterday accepted proposed tariff revisions that will ensure solar, wind and battery storage resources can provide needed grid services. In doing so, renewable resources will adjust their system controls so that power voltages and currents remain in sync with grid operations. “California has a history of leading the nation in the integration of renewable resources.  We are pleased to now take this next step in which clean power resources can contribute to the reliability of the grid,” said Steve Berberich, ISO President and

OKI Data Americas Introduces an Expanded Suite of Mobile, Cost Control, and Document Scan and Capture Solutions for its Printers

Smart MFPs from OKI solve everyday workflow management needsOKI Data Americas  announces the addition of new embedded solutions available for the award-winning MC873 and MB562 multifunction printers (MFPs) featuring the enhanced OKI smart Extendable Platform (sXP2). These solutions further expand compatibility with industry leading software applications, adding greater value and improved functionality to the latest OKI smart MFPs. OKI’s expanded suite of solutions now includes: · Presto 2  is a robust

Annual General Meeting of AddLife AB 1 September 2016

Resolutions, including the following, were passed by the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) and the ensuing statutory Board of Directors Meeting of AddLife AB (“The Company”) held on 1 September 2016. DividendThe AGM approved the Board's proposal that no dividend to be distributed for the financial year 2015/2016. Adoption of the Profit and Loss Statements and the Balance SheetsThe AGM resolved to adopt the Profit and Loss Statement and the Balance Sheet for the Company as well as the Consolidated Profit and Loss Statement and the Consolidated Balance Sheet for the Group. Discharge

Mekonomen offers personal car leasing

Mekonomen is expanding its service offering and launches personal car leasing. Mekonomen car leasing service meets demands for carefree car ownership with no unforeseen costs or upfront fees. Private car leasing is a growing trend. So far this year, 26 per cent of the private registered new cars in Sweden are leased, according to statistics from the Swedish Association for Motor Retail Trades and Repairs (MRF). Mekonomen’s car leasing service offers a new car for a fixed monthly payment, with no upfront fee. “Mekonomen car leasing service meets motorists’ demands for simplicity and

Mekonomen launches full-service concept Mekonomen Yehlove

The Mekonomen Yehlove workshop concept is being launched as part of Mekonomen’s format strategy. This expanded service offering will be the leading concept for Mekonomen’s workshops and set a new standard for customer service in the industry. Mekonomen Yehlove will focus on complete solutions and maximum customer service. Car owners can look forward to a one-stop-shop experience, with everything for their car in the same place. The first Mekonomen Yehlove opened at Globen, outside Stockholm, in summer 2016. An additional 30 Yehlove facilities are planned to open by the end of 2017,

FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 01.09.2016

Fiskars Corporation NOTIFICATION     01.09.2016 at 18:30   FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 01.09.2016     Date 01.09.2016  Exchange transaction Buy  Share class FIS1V  Amount       1,500  Average price/share 17.4503 EURHighest price/share 17.50 EURLowest price/share 17.40 EURTotal price 26,175.45 EUR          The shares held by Fiskars Corporation on 01.09.2016:     FIS1V  100,725

The Swedish state has approved Com Hem’s acquisition of Boxer Sweden

The Swedish State has approved Com Hem’s acquisition of Boxer TV-Access AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teracom Boxer Group AB. Com Hem now awaits the Swedish Competition Authority’s approval before the acquisition can be completed.In June 2016, Com Hem Holding AB (publ) entered into an agreement through its wholly-owned subsidiary Com Hem Communications AB (together “Com Hem”) to acquire Boxer TV-Access AB (“Boxer”), the pay TV operator in the digital terrestrial television (“DTT”) network in Sweden, from the state-owned company Teracom Boxer Group AB (”Teracom”). The acquisition was

Notice Pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act, Chapter 9, Section 5

ELISA STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1 SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 5:20 PM Elisa Corporation (ELISA) has received the following notice in accordance with Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Finnish Securities Market Act: According to the notification, the direct share ownership of Elisa Corporation shares owned by BlackRock, Inc. and its funds increased on 31 August 2016 above five (5) per cent of Elisa Corporation’s entire stock. Total number of Elisa shares is 167,335,073 and each share carries one voting right. Total positions of BlackRock, Inc. and its funds subject to the notification: Date

Publishers and Brands Will Share Their Content Know-how at WoodWing’s Xperience Conference

Zaandam, The Netherlands, Sept. 1, 2016 — On Oct. 11 and 12, Amsterdam will become a global meeting place for publishers and marketers interested in technologies and strategies for creating, managing and publishing content. Under the motto "Dedicated to your Content", WoodWing hosts its biennial Xperience this time the capital of the Netherlands. Renowned speakers representing publishers and brands from around the world will share their experience and knowledge how WoodWing solutions solved their challenges and contribute to the business. The program is completed by a technical track. More

Toshiba launches remote diagnostics for multifunction office products

Toshiba TEC has launched e-BRIDGE CloudConnect (ECC), a secure cloud-based support solution for users of the company’s e-STUDIO multifunction products (MFPs). Among the many benefits offered by e-BRIDGE CloudConnect are increased uptime with proactive device status alerts and remote diagnostics, reduced user workload with automated meter readings and JIT (Just in Time) replenishment of supplies, and enhanced stability across users’ MFP fleets thanks to remote health checks. With no requirement to install software on users’ servers or computers, ECC can easily be configured for any

Bulletin from Elekta’s Annual General Meeting 2016

STOCKHOLM, September 1, 2016 – The Annual General Meeting adopted the following resolutions:Dividend and appropriation of the Company’s profitsOf the Company’s unappropriated earnings totalling SEK 2,283,486,617, a per-share dividend of SEK 0.50 to be distributed to the shareholders. The remaining amount is to be carried forward. The dividend will be divided into two payments, of SEK 0.25 per payment. The first record date for the dividend was determined as Monday, September 5, 2016 and the second record day was determined as Monday, March 6, 2017. The payments are expected to be made on

Capital Markets Day: UPM's business model promotes strong performance and profitable growth

(UPM, Helsinki, 1 September 2016 at 17:00 EET) - UPM's Capital Markets Day, held today in London, focused on the company's strategy, transformation and growth opportunities. "UPM has successfully implemented a major transformation in the past years. UPM today has a strong business model with six agile businesses, disciplined capital allocation and an industry-leading balance sheet. Thanks to the business model, we have been able to allocate investments efficiently with high returns and achieve clear growth in most of our businesses. Simultaneously, we have significantly improved our

The Swedish Court of Patent Appeals' decision to revoke Andritz' Swedish Patent is upheld - Andritz' Patent SE 531498 is invalid

Valmet Oyj's stock exchange release on September 1, 2016 at 4:45 p.m. EET As Valmet announced by stock exchange release on February 20, 2015, Andritz Oy had filed an application for summons with the Stockholm District Court against Valmet AB, a subsidiary of Valmet, regarding alleged patent infringement. Andritz requested that the court order Valmet to cease the use of the technology described in said patent. Further, Andritz demanded that Valmet pay damages with EUR 54 million. The validity of the patent has been challenged by Valmet, and as announced by stock exchange release on

Get an Eiffel of Stena Line’s great offer!

DARK nights and cooler weather may be just around the corner but if you are looking for a way to cheer yourself up before autumn kicks in, why not book a holiday for next year now and give yourself something to really look forward to. Stena Line is offering holiday makers 10% off their trip to France in 2017* if they book by September 14 for travel from January 1 through to December 16 2017, travelling from Rosslare to Cherbourg. Plan your 2017 French adventure now for a fun filled mid-term break, Easter getaway or summer holiday. Plus you will take your pick from the best choice of

NEP via Mediatec Solutions to Acquire Bigélius Produktion

Uniting Two Leading Service Providers in the Nordic Live Events IndustryPITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES and KUNGÄLV, SWEDEN (September 1, 2016) — NEP Group Inc . (‘NEP’) announced today via its subsidiary Mediatec Solutions that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bigélius Produktion (“Bigelius”) from the current owners. Financial terms were not disclosed. This transaction will bring one of the Nordic region’s largest and well renowned live events companies into Mediatec Solutions and NEP’s growing worldwide network of brands.Bigélius Produktion is a

A new report from WWF highlights important signs that an unstoppable global energy transition is underway.

(Gland, Switzerland 1 September 2016) – A new report from WWF highlights important signs that an unstoppable global energy transition is underway. As leaders of the world’s biggest economies get set to meet in China, G20 and other governments need to recognise that energy is evolving and that they should take the action required to maintain momentum. The report by WWF-France and WWF-China called 15 Signals: Evidence the Energy Transition is Underway , notes that the recently agreed Paris Agreement on

Teknos has completed the acquisition of industrial coatings business from Feidal Coatings

Teknos Group Oy Press release 1 September 2016.Teknos has completed the acquisition of industrial coatings business from Feidal Coatings announced on 12 May 2016.  Feidal Coatings is a German, privately held company that develops, produces and sells paints and coatings. Feidal Coatings' business divisions include industrial coatings and decorative paints. Feidal’s industrial coatings business estimated net sales is €18m and has approximately 80 employees. The transaction includes acquisition of Feidal GmbH & Co. KG, Brüggen factory and industrial coatings business from Feidal Polska Sp.

Rejlers to help newly arrived engineers enter the labour market

Rejlers has been commissioned by the Swedish Transport Administration to design a training concept for newly arrived engineers. With its extensive experience of railway-related courses, Rejlers will develop a course plan that will lead to participants being able to be employed in the railway sector after a year at the authority’s Training and Education Centre, Trafikverksskolan.The course will focus on planning of track, electrical power, signalling, telecommunication and canalisation and combine theory, practical exercises and work-place training. The course will also contain elements of

HANZA strengthens the Group's cluster concept in China

HANZA coordinates the production plants in China according to the Group's cluster concept, and strengthens the local managementHANZA Holding AB (publ) has two production plants outside Shanghai, China. In order to further enhance the support to customers in need of local production in China, the management of the plants are coordinated in accordance with HANZAs cluster concept. As new Manager HANZA has recruited Marco Gentili, who has extensive experience of running business in China. "It's a very engaging mission to lead HANZAs business in China," said Marco Gentili, Manager HANZA China,

KONE acquires American City Elevator Company

KONE Corporation, press release, September 1, 2016 KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, today announced it has acquired the business of City Elevator Company in New York City, the US. City Elevator has been operating in the greater New York metropolitan area since 2002 and has grown into a respected full service provider in the market. This acquisition adds significant depth and talent to KONE's service, repair, modernization and new installation business in the Greater New York area and the five boroughs of New York City. "The New York metropolitan area

Environmental award for Lantmännen in Eslöv

Eslöv municipality and newspaper Skånska Dagbladet are awarding Lantmännen in Eslöv this year’s environmental award for the sustainable seed treatment method, ThermoSeed.ThermoSeed is a technique for treating seed without using chemicals. In order to eliminate seed-borne fungi, the seed is treated with moist air and heat rather than chemicals. The method uses steam for treating the seed through a program with different temperatures. The patent was developed in Uppsala as a collaboration between Lantmännen, SLU and others. The sustainable treatment method has now been recognized and

Handelsbanken completes acquisition of Dutch wealth management firm Optimix

On 20 April 2016, Handelsbanken announced that an agreement had been entered into with Dutch wealth management firm Optimix Vermogensbeheer NV (“Optimix”) concerning acquisition of shares in the company. Handelsbanken has now received permission from the Dutch financial supervisory authorities (De Autoriteit Financiële Markten) to acquire Optimix. Subsequent the transaction has been finalised as per 1 September 2016. Handelsbanken is acquiring all shares in Optimix, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Handelsbanken. Initially, the acquisition will have only a marginal

Stora Enso has completed the divestment of Kabel Mill

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1 September 2016 at 15.00 EEST Stora Enso has completed the divestment announced on 1 June 2016 of its Kabel coated mechanical paper mill in Germany, to Kabel Premium Pulp & Paper GmbH, owned by a German based investor group. The total cash consideration for the divestment is approximately EUR 25 million, subject to final closing adjustments. The loss on disposal amounts in total to EUR 15 million. The effect on operating profit is approximately EUR 5 million, and the negative tax impact is approximately EUR 10 million. These were recorded as

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