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PostBus uses IVU software for planning throughout Switzerland

Integrated planning and dispatching environment IVU.suite introducedBerlin, 7 June 2017 – The post bus is part of Switzerland’s cultural identity: There is hardly a village where the yellow buses are not seen and the characteristic sound of the three-tone horn is not heard. PostBus Switzerland AG has now introduced IVU.suite from IVU Traffic Technologies AG, providing all ten of its regions in Switzerland and Liechtenstein with a standardised system for the integrated planning and dispatching of vehicles and staff for the first time.For more than 100 years, the PostBus brand has ensured

Proposals from Greiner Bio-One to Vigmed's Annual General Meeting 2017

On 2 June 2017, it was announced that the Nomination Committee of Vigmed, in view of Vigmed's new ownership structure, will not submit any proposals to the Annual General Meeting 2017 and that Greiner Bio-One GmbH ("GBO") as new majority shareholder would revert with proposals. GBO has now notified its proposals to Vigmed. GBO proposes the following to the Annual General Meeting of Vigmed to be held on 20 June 2017. Item 2: Election of chairman of the meeting Proposal to elect Ola Lidström as the chairman of the Annual General Meeting. Item 13: Determination of the number of

DETNOR02: Distribution Put Option Expired

Reference is made to the stock exchange notice from Aker BP ASA ("Aker BP") dated 19 May 2017 relating to a Distribution Put Option in Det norske oljeselskap ASA 13/20 FRN (ISIN NO 001068414.5). The deadline to exercise the Distribution Put Option at 107% of par plus accrued interest was set to 6 June 2017, and Aker BP has now obtained the results from the Distribution Put Option. No Bondholders have exercised their put option. The gross nominal amount of DETNOR02 is NOK 1.900 million. Aker BP holds NOK 3,776,390 nominal worth of DETNOR02.

VCs invest together with the crowd at Invesdor

Helsinki 7 June 2017 · Venture capital funds and crowd investors can nowadays invest side by side in the same offerings · The VC-led crowdfunding model, already fairly common in the UK, has landed in the Nordics with two cases at investment platform Invesdor · The combination of a VC and the crowd opens new possibilities for growth companiesLast week saw two VC-led funding rounds close on Invesdor. Translation service provider Transfluent raised €760,000 from more than 200 investors including Finnish venture capital fund Vision+ that increased its stake in the company. HelioZenit,

Atlas Copco appoints Cecilia Sandberg as Senior Vice President Human Resources

Stockholm, Sweden, June 7, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has appointed Cecilia Sandberg as Senior Vice President Human Resources and member of Atlas Copco’s Group Management. Cecilia Sandberg will start in this position latest October 1, 2017.“Cecilia has a broad knowledge of all aspects of the human resources area and has successfully contributed in attracting talent and in building successful teams,” said Mats Rahmström, Atlas Copco’s President and CEO. “She has a solid experience, not only from Atlas Copco, which will be beneficial moving

Stena RoRo selects Selektope® for extensive newbuild program

Stena has signed a contract to coat the hulls of four newbuild RoPax ferries with paint that incorporates the bio-repellent antifouling ingredient Selektope®The agreement confirms yet more full vessel applications for Selektope® whose pharmacological mode of action combats barnacle settlement on ships’ hulls by temporarily stimulating the barnacle larvae’s swimming behavior. To date, marine coating products containing Selektope® have been applied to over 150 vessels including; tankers, containerships and LNG carriers, in a series of newbuilding and over-coating projects. The organic, non-

Valmet to supply an upgrade of the washing process area for Stora Enso's Heinola fluting mill, in Finland

Valmet Oyj's trade press release on June 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. EET Valmet will supply an upgrade of the washing process area for Stora Enso's Heinola fluting mill in Finland with the TwinRoll Evolution wash press (TRPE). The upgrade will improve the Heinola's Neutral-Sulfite Semi-Chemical (NSSC) line washing, which will result in a better product quality and strengthened competitive position.   The order was included in Valmet's first quarter 2017 orders received. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The installation is scheduled to start up during spring 2018. "This will

Grodan launches crop-specific slabs for tomatoes and sweet peppers

The new Grodan Supreme slab for sweet peppers and the extended Grodan Elite slab for tomatoes signal the launch of our crop-specific customisation. Both products partner a wide steering range with maximum root development, vigour and a persistent performance – properties that will maintain the right crop balance for high production and quality.The new Grodan Elite and Grodan Supreme stone wool slabs are based on our Next Generation 2.0 technology, which facilitates rapid and complete refreshment of nutrients in the slab. Better water distribution is also achieved and the steering range can

Singa closes €1.75M in seed funding to take the global karaoke industry into the digital era

Finnish startup Singa  has announced €1.75M in funding, led by Initial Capital, with participation from Tamares Holdings, Superhero Capital, Reaktor Ventures and Tekes. The investment will be used for a go-to-market push into new markets and for scaling operations to make Singa a household brand synonymous with karaoke and singing. Singa is the first truly all-digital karaoke service to bring the fundamental human pastime of singing to people everywhere on any device - both for consumers and for any venue providing a stage. Singa was founded to do for karaoke what

NEW MD AT BJÖRN BORG BENELUX

On June 1, Antoine Huizinga, former Sales Director at Björn Borg Benelux, takes the helm as Managing Director for Björn Borg Benelux after former MD Luc Versmissen has decided to step down from the position to take on new challenges going further.Antoine Huizinga is an appreciated manager that has worked within the company for six years. “Antoine has done a fantastic job both as Sales Director for Björn Borg Sport and as Export Director for Björn Borg Group and is a great match also with his previous background within Puma. I am delighted to be able to announce his promotion today and

The Second AP Fund’s Female Representation Index celebrates 15th anniversary

The proportion of women on the boards and in executive positions at listed companies continues to increase and Large Caps are leading the wayIn the 15 years that the Second AP Fund has published a Female Representation Index, the proportion of women on boards has increased by 26.1 percentage points. The Female Representation Index for 2017 shows that the proportion of women represented on the boards of companies listed on NASDAQ Stockholm continues to increase and is now at 32.2 percent compared with 30.7 percent the previous year. The proportion of women in executive positions is also

Mr Green awarded prestigious title at the EGR Innovation and Marketing Awards 2017

Yesterday, Tuesday 6 June, – the online gaming operator Mr Green Ltd won the award for Personalized Marketing Campaign of the Year 2017 at the EGR Operator Innovation and Marketing Awards 2017. The event was hosted by the industry publication EGR (eGaming review magazine) in London.The jury was looking for creativity, originality and quality of execution. According to the jury, the award rewarded the personalised marketing initiatives that had accomplished the most significant commercial successes over the previous twelve months, and achieved major brand development. Jesper Kärrbrink,

ISYX Technologies joins IFS Partner Network to help MEA organizations leverage digital transformation

Leading technology services provider joins IFS Partner Network as a channel partner focusing on Middle Eastern and African businesses IFS , the global enterprise applications company, has signed an agreement with Dubai-based ISYX Technologies , a fast-growing business technology consulting company, as a channel partner.The IFS and ISYX partnership will help deliver IFS’s innovative product portfolio to customers across the Middle East and Africa. Drawing on the companies’ long and successful track record in

REMINDER: Invitation to SSAB’s Capital Markets Day 2017

SSAB invites institutional investors and financial analysts to the Capital Markets Day in Stockholm on June 20, 2017. The Capital Markets Day provides an opportunity to get updated on SSAB’s strategy and development.To attend the SSAB Capital Markets Day, please register via this link  by no later than June 11, 2017. During the day, SSAB will present our strategy to reach industry-leading profitability. This includes details on our growth ambitions in SSAB Special Steels and our mix improvement in SSAB Europe. Automotive premium products and Services are

Ericsson leads European 5GCAR project

· The "5GCAR project" led by Ericsson has been selected as part of phase 2 of the 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP), and is eligible for EU funding · Project involves 14 partners including PSA group, Orange, and Volvo Cars · Development of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network connectivity represents significant step towards connected vehicles A consortium of several companies led by Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) was awarded the 5GCAR project on June 1, with the aim to develop an overall 5G system architecture that provides optimized end-to-end vehicle-to-everything (

Sweco commissioned by Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company to participate in planning and designing of encapsulation plant Clink

Sweco has been commissioned as the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) begins systems engineering and safety analysis reporting for the planned encapsulation plant Clink in Oskarshamn.SKB is currently undergoing authorising according to the Act on Nuclear Activities and Swedish Environmental Code for KBS-3, the Swedish system for disposal of nuclear waste. A part of the application concerns the construction of Clink, an integrated facility for interim storage and encapsulation of spent nuclear fuel in Oskarshamn, consisting of the current facility Clab and a new facility

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MeaWallet signs License Agreement with Tier 1 Card Issuer

MeaWallet today announced that it has signed a License Agreement with a large Tier 1 Card Issuer. MeaWallet will be responsible for installing and setting up the solution in the customer’s local datacenter. Through this agreement, the Card Issuer can provide digital- and mobile wallet services to their four million card holders, supporting four card schemes – local scheme, Mastercard, Visa and American Express, as well as the converged wallet service Masterpass. This is the first project where MeaWallet will be delivering digital cards running on the American Express network, positioning

Lena Hök new Senior Vice President Green & Community Investment at Skanska AB

As of August 28 Lena Hök will take on the position as Senior Vice President Green & Community Investment (CI) at Skanska AB.Lena Hök comes from a position as the Head of Sustainability at Skandia and as Head of Skandia Research Foundation. She is also a board member of SIDA, Swedish International Development Agency, and chairs the Swedish ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Committee for Corporate Responsibility and Anti-Corruption.    “We focus on areas of sustainability, such as Green and CI, where we can make the most significant positive contribution to society and fulfill our

Etteplan buys SDS Aura and strengthens its engineering expertise

Engineering company Etteplan is reinforcing its engineering expertise by buying SDS Aura Oy, a company specialising in shipbuilding strength calculations and steel structure engineering, based in Turku, Finland. The acquisition further reinforces Etteplan’s growth strategy, which has at its heart organic growth and the expansion of expertise through acquisitions.In addition to shipbuilding strength calculations, SDS Aura has special expertise in ship hull design, steel structures and consulting. These perfectly complement Etteplan’s various fields of engineering expertise. SDS Aura’s

Information Builders Unveils Technology Innovations at Its Summit 2017 User Conference

Enhancements Include Voice-Enabled BI Search, Prescriptive Analytics, Improved Data Quality Visualizations, and Flexible Cloud Deployment OptionsNew York, NY and Grapevine, Texas – June 6, 2017 – Today at its annual Summit User Conference, Information Builders, a leader in business intelligence  (BI) and analytics, data integrity, and integration solutions, announced five key enhancements to help customers accelerate data-driven decision-making. With the new capabilities of its WebFOCUS BI and analytics and Omni-Gen™ data management

AZ agreement with Grünenthal for rights to Zomig

7 June 2017 ASTRAZENECA ENTERS AGREEMENT WITH GRÜNENTHAL TO DIVEST RIGHTS TO MIGRAINE TREATMENT ZOMIG AstraZeneca today announced that it has entered an agreement with Grünenthal for the global rights to Zomig (zolmitriptan) outside Japan. Zomig is indicated for the acute treatment of migraines and cluster headaches, an area of medicine outside AstraZeneca's strategic focus. Grünenthal will pay AstraZeneca $200 million upon completion. AstraZeneca will also receive up to an additional $102 million in future milestone payments. Grünenthal will acquire the rights to Zomig in all

Episurf Medical appoints Dr Michael Manley special advisor for US strategy

Episurf Medical (NASDAQ: EPIS B) today announced that it has appointed Dr Michael Manley as special advisor in support of its US strategy.  Professor Leif Ryd, Senior Medical Advisor to Episurf Medical says: “Michael Manley has held leading positions in the orthopaedic industry within research and development for more than 30 years. He knows every detail in implant development." Dr Manley has been with Stryker Orthopaeidcs since 1987, was Chief Scientific Adviser until December 2016 and remains a consultant to the company in certain areas. After three decades, Dr Manley has extensive

Larry Casey new Senior Vice President Market Making at Skanska AB

To strengthen Skanska’s focus on the customers and to advance the customer oriented culture in the company Skanska has established the new position Senior Vice President Market Making. As of June 26 Larry Casey will take on the position.Larry Casey has been with Skanska for 13 years. His former position was as Executive Vice President Chief Strategy and Markets officer at Skanska USA Building. In that role he was responsible for the Sales, Marketing, and Center of Excellence organizations and support for large pursuits. In his new role Larry Casey will report to Claes Larsson, Executive

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