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The side stream of malting could be better used in human nutrition

Malting, the processing of cereal grains into malt, generates rootlets as a side-stream product, which is currently mostly utilised as animal feed. However, this leftover material has not only a high protein content, but also high amounts of phytochemicals, which makes it a highly potential source of development for the food industry, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, published in npj Science of Food. Germination increased the amount of phytochemicals The study utilised metabolomics to analyse samples from grains of four cereals typically used in

Aker Solutions Awarded Work to Recycle Offshore Platforms in Norway

March 18, 2021 - Aker Solutions has signed a sizeable[1] letter of intent with Heerema Marine Contractors for decommissioning work related to the Heimdal and Veslefrikk fields, offshore Norway.The scope includes reception, dismantling and recycling of three offshore installations from the Heimdal and Veslefrikk fields. The total weight of these installations is around 68,000 metric tons, and the objective is to recycle about 98 percent of all the materials. Aker Solutions has extensive decommissioning experience and specializes in environmentally safe dismantling and recycling of offshore

Boss of brewhouse appointed to senior role at leading industry body

Kirsty Ridge hopes appointment to SIBA will encourage greater diversity in the brewery sectorTHE boss of a popular brewery has been appointed to a senior role within an influential industry body. Kirsty Ridge, managing director of the Cumbria-based Lakeland Brewhouse, has been named a North West Regional Director of SIBA - the Society of Independent Brewers. She will now work with her industry peers across the UK to positively promote independent brewers, as they prepare to fire up the fermentation chambers ahead of pubs reopening next month. Kirsty said: “I’m very happy to have

New study from Finland: Undocumented women receive inadequate pregnancy care

Undocumented women in Finland access pregnancy care later than others. Yet, screening of infectious diseases at the early stages of pregnancy would be particularly important to these women, a new study carried out in Helsinki, Finland, shows. Conducted by the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Helsinki, the study on undocumented women’s pregnancy care and childbirth was published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. Undocumented pregnant women constitute a vulnerable group of people who lack equal access to pregnancy care. Previous research has shown that undocumented

A major leap forward towards greener adhesive solutions

The author of this blog is Maija Kulla-Pelonen, RDI Manager for adhesives for the paper and packaging industries. I began work at Kiilto about three years ago, having noted Kiilto’s exceptionally environmental corporate culture during my job interview. This included mention of a biodegradable hot melt adhesive, Kiilto Biomelt , which I have been involved with throughout my time at Kiilto. I was also delighted to learn that Kiilto Biomelt is just the cherry on the ‘green’ cake (do green cherries exist?). Over the last three years, I have

Wärtsilä Gas conversion will provide greater plant efficiency and flexibility with reduced environmental impact for Taiwan energy provider

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 18 March 2021 at 10:00 AM E. Europe Standard TimeThe technology group Wärtsilä will carry out the conversion of a Taiwanese power plant from its current reliance on heavy fuel oil (HFO) to operate on natural gas. The project is being carried under a full engineering, procurement, and construction contract issued by the plant owner Ta-Yuan Cogen, a developer of cogeneration plants. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in February 2021. The cogeneration plant, located in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, was originally equipped in 1998 with three Wärtsilä 46 engines.

Minesto publishes Year-End Report 2020

CEO Dr Martin Edlund: “Despite the coronavirus pandemic, during 2020 Minesto has advanced its positions both in technology through delivery to the electricity grid, and on the market side by establishing partnerships with key players in the energy industry.”Significant events October–December 2020 · In October, Minesto announced progress in the company's tidal energy project in the Faroe Islands, with successful verification of the DG100 system's most important operational functions as well as of efficient and safe offshore launch and recovery procedures. · As part of the ongoing

Chance encounters – serendipity breathes new life into expert work

Study: Over half of experts encounter happy accidents, i.e. experience serendipity, in their work. Common takeaways include new ideas, products, practices and solutions. Workplaces would benefit from investing in factors that facilitate these experiences, including meetings with other people, leisurely breaks and psychological security, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.A study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health found that experiences of serendipity, i.e. happy accidents, are common in expert work. Over half (54%) of the respondents of the ‘Yhteensattumia’ survey felt that they

Polygiene, Hiut Denim and intelligent jeans

The new partner Hiut Denim is launching their A-B commuter jeans in limited short runs with Polygiene® Stays Fresh technologies. The jeans come with commuter friendly reflective prints, they stay fresh, can be worn more and washed less - a common goal for both companies. Hiut Denim is cooperating with Polygiene to get the added value of Polygiene Stays Fresh technologies making jeans stay fresh, eliminating odor-causing bacteria that sooner or later will be found in the jean, and odors coming from the surroundings, like a smelly restaurant or cigarette smoke. All with the aim to

Repeated Alpha1H treatments creates long-term protection against bladder tumor growth in mice

Today Hamlet Pharma is proud to announce new treatment advances in an experimental model of bladder cancer.A potent treatment effect of Alpha1H has previously been reported in mice with bladder cancer. We now show that continued treatment can provide long-term protection as well. Repeated treatment prevented tumor growth and the bladders remained similar to the control group without tumors. In contrast, mice treated with placebo showed rapid tumor progression and severe disease after 12 days. The first round of Alpha1H treatment prevented tumor development for 4 weeks and long-term

Mystery of the nanobubbles solved

Water containing suspended nanobubbles is utilized in many biological and medical applications. For example, nanobubbles increase the efficiency of drug and gene delivery. Water containing oxygen nanobubbles is used in wastewater treatment, to promote the growth of plants and animals, and as a cure for diseases caused by anaerobic bacteria. The observed lifetime of suspended nanobubbles is up to several weeks. However, according to the classical theory of bubble stability, a nanosized bubble should dissolve within microseconds. This controversy between experiments and theory is known as the

BioStock: Fluicell launches Biozone 6

When it comes to single-cell technology for research and development, Swedish Fluicell are considered pioneers in the field, offering a wide range of products based on the properties of microfluidics, which enable manipulation of individual cells in a lab environment with high precision. This week, the company launched its latest product, Biozone 6, a new concept within the field that brings versatility to high-resolution single-cell pharmacology applications.Read the full article at biostock.se: https://www.biostock.se/2021/03/fluicell-lanserar-biozone-6/   This is a press release

Term contracts for three PSV's

The DOF Group is pleased to announce the award of term contracts for three of its PSV’s. The first award, commencing in April, is the charter of large modern PSV Skandi Gamma to Ithaca Energy (UK) Limited for a period of 2 years firm, plus 2 x 1 year options.  The vessel has been working in the UKCS since 2019, and the DOF Group is delighted to be embarking on a long-term partnership with a major UK Operator. In addition, the DOF Group has secured contracts for two large PSV’s with an International Contractor, to support pipehaul operations in Guyana in 2021 and 2022. The 2021 Campaign

HKScan Corporation announces the final tender offer results

HKScan Corporation, Stock Exchange Release 18 March 2021, at 9.35 a.m. Finnish timeNOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA OR SUCH OTHER COUNTRIES OR OTHERWISE IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE OFFERING OF THE NOTES, THE TENDER OFFER OR THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. HKScan Corporation announces the final tender offer results HKScan Corporation (the "Company") announces today the final results

Notice of Annual General Meeting of Troax Group AB (publ)

PRESS RELEASE, Hillerstorp, 18[th] of March 2021, at 08.30 CETThe shareholders of Troax Group AB (publ) (556916-4030) are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 26[th], 2021 at 3 pm at the company's office, Tyngel, 335 04 Hillerstorp. As a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of spreading the covid-19 corona virus, Troax Group AB intends to keep the AGM very short and effective. No refreshment or mingling will be offered. Scheduled speeches will be limited to a few minutes or will be cancelled in order to limit the length of the meeting, which is estimated to be

Collector Bank has received investment grade rating from Nordic Credit Rating (BBB-, stable outlook)

Collector Bank AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Collector AB, has received an investment grade rating from the rating institute Nordic Credit Rating (NCR) with the rating BBB-, stable outlook.Collector’s primary source of financing is deposits and borrowings from the public. Collector has also established an MTN programme and a commercial paper programme with frames of SEK 5 billion each with the purpose of increasing the share of market-based financing.– Increased diversification of funding is a strategic focus area for Collector. Increasing our activity on the bond and commercial paper

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2021 in Trelleborg AB (publ)

The shareholders of Trelleborg AB (publ), company registration number 556006-3421, are hereby invited to participate in the Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 22, 2021. On account of the Covid-19 pandemic, the board of directors has decided that the Annual General Meeting shall be held without the physical presence of shareholders, proxies and external parties. Shareholders can participate in the Meeting by voting by post prior to the Meeting and submitting questions in advance according to the instructions below. The chairman of the board of directors in a presentation to be made

HKScan Corporation issues a EUR 90 million bond

HKScan Corporation, Press Release, 18 March 2021, 9.30 a.m. Finnish timeNOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AFRICA OR SUCH OTHER COUNTRIES OR OTHERWISE IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE OFFERING OF THE BOND OR THE RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS COMMUNICATION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. HKScan Corporation issues a EUR 90 million bond HKScan Corporation (the "Company") issues a senior unsecured bond of EUR 90 million. The four-year bond

Net Trading Group AB: Net Trading Group NTG AB (publ) informs about new agreement with Amazon EU for Lightcircle.

Lightcircle har entered into a 12-month agreement with Amazon EU Launchpad which is an invite only exclusive program reserved for selected up and coming brands.  The agreement entails that Amazon provides a team to support Lightcircle in launching our products into the 6 European markets, and will employ Fulfilment by Amazon to those markets. Amazon EU Launchpad assists Lightcircle in rolling out and increasing revenue over the next 12 months. Some of the benefits as part of the agreement are: · Amazon Launchpad storefront placement  · Promotions - We help you build a

Wallenstam lets office to SBS

Right in the heart of central Uppsala, Studentbostäder i Sverige, SBS, has moved into newly renovated office premises at Kungsgatan 47. The same address as where Wallenstam has its own Uppsala office since 2017.“It is really nice to welcome SBS to fine new office premises right in the center of Uppsala. This is a popular area with a wonderful choice of everything you want around the corner in the form of shops, restaurants, urban environment and proximity to most things,” says Ruby Reisman, Business Area Manager, Commercial for Wallenstam in Stockholm and Uppsala. SBS owns, manages and

New shares in Solteq Plc registered into the trade register

Solteq Plc, Stock Exchange Bulletin, 18.3.2021 at 9:15 a.m.  Solteq Plc directed a share issue on March 8, 2021, totalling to 89,974 shares, to Partiture Oy as a part of the business acquisition published on March 1, 2021. The subscription price of the shares was determined on the basis of the volume-weighted average price in February 2021 and the subscription price was EUR 3.89 per share. The new shares have been registered into trade register today. After the changes, the total number of the shares is 19,396,501.   The new shares will be publicly traded as of March 19, 2021.

Changed organisation and Group Management for further growth

Saab is adapting the organisation so that governance and management will better support the company's growth ambitions. A clearer connection is being created between business area, core area and services. Customer interaction is simplified, internal interfaces are removed and there is increased focus on operational efficiency.“Saab has a strong position in the market and offers high-tech solutions at the forefront of the industry. Based on this position, the organisation is now being adapted to be able to take the next step in the company's growth journey and internationalization. It will

Africa Energy to Present at Pareto Securities E&P Independents Conference

VANCOUVER, BC, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ – Africa Energy Corp. (TSX Venture: AFE) (Nasdaq First North: AEC) (“Africa Energy” or the “Company”) announces that the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Garrett Soden, will be presenting at the Pareto Securities Virtual E&P Independents Conference on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at approximately 11:10am Central European Time (CET). A copy of the presentation will be available on Africa Energy’s website below. Important information The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact persons set out above

POST Luxembourg chooses Smartoptics for new 400G backbone network

Oslo, Norway – March 18, 2021 – Smartoptics, a leading provider of optical networking solutions, today announced that POST Luxembourg has selected Smartoptics to provide future-proof optical connectivity for its new backbone network. To meet increasing bandwidth requirements from both residential and business users, the new network is designed to fully support the new 400ZR standard for 400G connectivity.Service provider POST Luxembourg offers high-speed secure connectivity solutions along with voice and data management services to the residential and business markets. Over 70% of all

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