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Sustainable Stone Certification Now Recognized in Both LEED v4 and LBC

Hollis, N.H. – (October 20, 2016) – The Natural Stone Council (NSC) – an association comprised of the leading Natural Stone Associations throughout the country – announces its Sustainable Production for Natural Dimension Stone (ANSI/NSC 373) certification is now recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED v4 building certification program, as well as the International Living Future Initiative’s Living Building Challenge (LBC) version 3.1. Now, design teams have a clear path to ensure the stone they specify helps projects reach sustainability goals as outlined by LEED and LBC.  “

Unique Calotte Bearing for Mining Conveyor Bridge Application is Largest Ever from Federal-Mogul Powertrain DEVA

Maintenance-free component is 1.25 m in diameter and carries a vertical load of 35,000 kNStadtallendorf, Germany, 20 October 2016 … Federal-Mogul Powertrain, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) has supplied its biggest-ever spherical calotte bearing, at 1.25 m in diameter. The bearing will be used in the largest moving machine in the world, a conveyor bridge produced by the TAKRAF group for surface mining. The maintenance-free bearing is lined with deva.bm®, one of a range of self-lubricating bearing materials developed by Federal-Mogul DEVA. It will support

​Nominees announced for Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2017

For the world’s largest children’s literature award next year, 226 candidates from 60 countries are nominated, of which 63 are nominated for the first time, jury chairman Professor Boel Westin announced at the Frankfurt Book Fair today. - We in the jury are very much looking forward to learning more about the works and the activities of the candidates, says professor Westin after making the announcement. The nomination list is a gold mine for anyone interested in international children’s and YA literature. I hope that this list will be spread and used in all possible situations

Meet Polygiene at Investor Forum in Gothenburg, 20th of October

Investment research firm Redeye presents four up-and-coming companies at the investor meet-up on the 20th October, Elite Park Avenue hotel in Gothenburg.  Christian von Uthmann, CEO and owner will present Polygiene's continued expansion and growth journey and answer questions from investors.  Register to the event through Redeye or see the livestreaming at 19.30.  To be able to see the livestreaming you are aquired to be logged-in as a member at Redeye:https://login.redeye.se/users/registration/new Link to the event:http://beta.redeye.se/member/dashboard/506561/livestream-

Gränges adopts UN Global Compact

Gränges is to adopt and implement the UN’s Global Compact sustainability initiative. By adhering to the Global Compact, Gränges supports and commits itself to operate in accordance with the ten principles of the initiative on human rights, labour law, the environment and anti-corruption. The UN’s Global Compact’s ten principles are based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the United Nations Convention against

HANRO’s in-house fabrics production received sustainability certification from OEKO-TEX®

The in-house fabrics production facility of HANRO in Austria (Vorarlberg) has successfully obtained the OEKO-TEX® STeP certificate, the new quality seal for sustainable textile production.OEKO-TEX is an independent testing and certification system for textile products from all stages of production along the textile value chain. The new certification seal „Sustainable Textile Production“ (STeP) has been introduced in 2013 and is an advancement of the former seal OEKO-TEX 1000. In addition to environment-friendliness, the new STeP test method focuses also on sustainable production conditions,

Wipro to acquire Appirio, a Global Cloud Services Company

Bangalore, India and Indianapolis, USA: Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading information technology, consulting and business process services company,  today announced  that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Appirio, a global cloud services company that creates next generation worker and customer experiences for a purchase consideration of USD 500 Million.Established in 2006, Appirio is headquartered in Indianapolis with offices in San Francisco, Dublin, London, Jaipur, and Tokyo and has 1250 employees worldwide.  Appirio is a trusted partner to some

KONE Corporation: Notice pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act, Chapter 9, Section 10

KONE Corporation, stock exchange release, October 20, 2016 at 5.00 p.m. EEST KONE Corporation: Notice pursuant to the Finnish Securities Market Act, Chapter 9, Section 10 KONE Corporation has received an announcement from BlackRock, Inc. on October 20, 2016, in accordance with the Finnish Securities Market Act Chapter 9, Section 10. According to the announcement, the total number of KONE Corporation shares owned by BlackRock, Inc. and its funds increased above five (5) per cent of the share capital of KONE Corporation on October 19, 2016. The share of voting rights was still below

HARMAN Announces Automated UI Development Suite

Automakers can now offer a rich user experience while providing a unified HMI UI across various digital displays in the vehicleSTAMFORD, CT – HARMAN International Industries , Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today its automated UI development suite for the automotive industry, enabling automakers to seamlessly create connected, multi-screen and secure In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems. HARMAN has created a leading application and UI framework, based on the Qt cross-

Tobii Releases Next Generation Gaming Eye Tracker

Tobii, the global leader in eye tracking, unveiled today its second generation PC gaming peripheral, the Tobii Eye Tracker 4C. Requiring a single USB connection, gamers can own more immersive and natural gaming experiences without having to upgrade their existing systems or wear designated head gear. Replacing the current Tobii EyeX gaming peripheral, the Tobii Eye Tracker 4C is available for $149 pre-order at TobiiGaming.com  on October 25, shipping November 25. Intended to complement, rather than replace, traditional PC gaming inputs, the

Handheld on track with major orders to European railways

Handheld on track with major orders to European railways [Lidköping, Sweden, October 20, 2016.] Handheld Group , a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and tablets, today announced major wins with two European railways. The projects are valued at more than $2 million over the next 12 months. Handheld Group and its subsidiaries have a long history of success with customers who work in the world’s toughest environments. Now, Handheld will provide devices for railway track service and maintenance to two European national railways. “Our

Asetek - Invitation to Presentation of Results for the Third Quarter 2016

Asetek will release its financial results for the third quarter 2016 on Thursday, 27 October at 7:00 AM CEST. In connection with this, the company will give a presentation at 4:00 PM CEST which can be followed through a webcast or a conference call. CEO André Eriksen and CFO Peter Dam Madsen will give the presentation. In order to follow the presentation of the results use one of the following channels: a. Webcast – audio and slide presentation A link to the webcast will be released on the company's investor website in due time before the presentation. Please refer to asetek.com/

Harry Potter fans spellbound in North Yorkshire

Harry Potter obsessed fans in Yorkshire waiting for J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them to be released (UK release 18 November 2016) will be spellbound to learn that the region has its own wizarding world that they can delve into right now. Made-to-measure wands, potion lessons, Hedrig-like owls, broomsticks and the real-life Hogsmeade train station can all be found in Ryedale, North Yorkshire, where wonderful sights include a river that runs backwards, a Devil’s punchbowl, a real witch’s hovel, the Milky Way and the tomb of Richard III’s only child, Edward Prince of

Swedish LFV Commissions First Region of Saab’s Nation-wide Wide Area Multilateration System

Defence and security company Saab announces that LFV, the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider, has formally commissioned the first region of its Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) system on the path to full nation-wide coverage in Sweden.Saab’s Wide Area Multilateration system will provide terminal and en route surveillance over the greater Stockholm area and will ultimately be used to improve surveillance for all of Sweden. The airspace over Kiruna and the northern half of the country will follow the Stockholm region closely, with Gothenburg planned for later in 2016, and the rest of the

Allianz Global Assistance Travel Insurance Products Now Available on Priceline.com

Allianz Global Assistance, a leader in travel insurance and assistance, has been selected by priceline.com, one of the world’s leading providers of travel and related services, as its supplier of travel insurance on priceline.com and the Priceline Partner Network. Allianz products are available to consumers booking flights, hotels and rental cars on these platforms. “We’re pleased to be able to offer our customers the insurance products and award-winning service available from Allianz Travel Insurance,” said Ben Harrell, Senior Vice President at priceline.com. “Allianz empowers customers

MEDICAL MARIJUANA, INC.’S HEMPMEDS® MEXICO TO PARTICIPATE IN MEXICO SENATE’S HISTORIC “HEMP FOR ALL” EXHIBITION

Company to share information on use of cannabis products for treatment of various diseasesMedical Marijuana, Inc.  (OTC: MJNA) announced today that its portfolio company HempMeds® Mexico , the first and only company dedicated to the cannabis industry with approval from COFEPRIS to legally import one of its products, will be present at the Senate of Mexico’s historic exhibition “Hemp for All,” being held from Oct. 24-28 on the second floor terrace of the commissions tower in the Senate. HempMeds® Mexico ’s hemp

IAR Systems Group AB (publ) Interim Report Jan-Sept 2016

Best quarter on record – Operating margin of 35%  Sales for the period of SEK 243m and EBITDA of SEK 82m  January-September 2016  · Net sales of SEK 243.4m (235.8)  · EBITDA of SEK 82.0m (76.1), corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 33.7% (32.3) · Operating profit of SEK 69.8m (65.0), corresponding to an operating margin of 28.7% (27.6) · Profit before tax of SEK 69.7 (64.9) · Earnings per share of SEK 5.38 (4.96) after current tax · Basic earnings per share of SEK 4.27 (3.93) and diluted earnings per share of SEK 4.27 (3.93) · Cash flow from operating activities

Vattenfall to present 2016 January-September interim report on 27 October

Vattenfall’s January-September interim report 2016 will be published Thursday 27 October at approximately 09.00 CET on corporate.vattenfall.com. A press conference for analysts and media will start at 10.30 CET and will be broadcasted live on the web.To join the press conference: Vattenfall’s president and CEO Magnus Hall and CFO Ingrid Bonde will host the press conference at Vattenfall’s head office, Evenemangsgatan 13, Solna, Sweden. The press conference will be held in English. Please bring a press or ID card. To join the live webcast: Vattenfall Q3 webcast 

Interim report Q3 2016

Third quarter 2016  · Incoming orders rose 5 % to SEK 544 million (517)   · Net sales rose 3% to SEK 544 million (530)  · Operating profit rose 5% to SEK 62 million (59)  · EBITA rose 3% to SEK 67 million (65)  · Profit before tax rose 6% to SEK 62 million (58)  · Profit after tax rose 6% to SEK 49 million (46)  · Earnings per share were SEK 2.10 (1.98)  January – September 2016  · Incoming orders rose 6% to SEK 1,745 million (1,649)   · Net sales rose 5% to SEK 1,729 million (1,650)  · Operating profit rose 9% to SEK 183 million (167)  · EBITA rose 8%

Valmet signed EUR 200 million syndicated revolving credit facility

Valmet Oyj's stock exchange release on October 20, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. EET Valmet Oyj has signed a new EUR 200 million syndicated revolving credit facility agreement. The new facility matures on January 14, 2022 with two 1-year extension options dependent on the approval of the banks concerned. The new facility refinances an existing EUR 200 million credit facility and will be used for general corporate purposes. The Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners of the credit facility are Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited, Citibank N.A. London Branch, Crédit Agricole

First ABB Research Award in Honor of Hubertus von Gruenberg given to Dr. Jef Beerten

Dr. Jef Beerten from KU Leuven, Belgium, receives a US$300,000 grant over the next three years for ongoing research at the forefront of energy technology.Dr. Jef Beerten, of the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) and EnergyVille, postdoctoral fellow of Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), Belgium, is the first recipient of the ABB Research Award in Honor of Hubertus von Gruenberg. At a ceremony in front of more than a hundred international researchers, Dr. Beerten was recognized for his doctoral thesis, “Modeling and Control of DC Grids.” He was chosen from 69 applicants from leading

Fortum and Taaleri invest in Chempolis

FORTUM CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 20 OCTOBER 2016 AT 14.30 EESTFortum and Taaleri Kiertotalous Ky have today signed an agreement withChempolis Oy to invest in the company. The deal is part of a restructuring ofChempolis Oy’s ownership and financing, in order to strengthen the balancesheet and operations as well as open new growth areas.Fortum will invest approximately EUR 6.4 million and Taaleri approximately EUR4.0 million in the company. After the restructuring Fortum will become thelargest owner of Chempolis with approximately 34% of the shares and Taaleriwill own

Information Builders Ranked as Top Vendor Among its Peers in Business Benefits and Operational BI in BARC’s The BI Survey 16

Company Positioned as Top Ranked or Leading Vendor in the Large International BI Vendors Peer Group in 17 CategoriesNew York, NY – October 20, 2016 – Information Builders, a leader in business intelligence  (BI) and analytics, data integrity, and integration solutions, today announced that the industry’s largest independent global survey of BI end users ranked the company as the top vendor in numerous categories. Conducted by Germany-based Business Application Research Center (BARC), The BI Survey 16 found Information Builders

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