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A sad day for Norway

Postat den juli 23, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

Sad and incomprehensible, is the reaction by everyone to the tragic events in Norway earlier today, and the staff at Scandinavia Now shares its profound sympathy with the victims and their bereaved families. Scandinavia Now does not normally cover topics … Läs mer →

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[NOR] Telenor Svalbard celebrates 100 years in the Arctic

Postat den juni 6, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

elenor opened its first telegraph station in Svalbard in 1911, and now – after 100 years – Svalbard is probably among the world’s most digitalised communities in the world. On Sunday 29 May, the celebration was kicked off by Telenor’s … Läs mer →

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[FIN] Kesko supports young athletes and art students with scholarships

Postat den maj 16, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

Kesko’s Board of Directors has granted scholarships to talented young athletes and art students for the 24th time. The Kesko scholarships, presented on 16 May in Helsinki, were distributed to 25 promising young athletes and 17 art students from different … Läs mer →

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[DEN] Alfa Laval completes acquisition of Aalborg Industries

Postat den maj 16, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Aalborg Industries Holding A/S, after having received clearance from the competition authorities. The acquisition, which adds complementary energy-efficient and environmental solutions, represents a significant business opportunity as it supports Alfa Laval’s existing offer … Läs mer →

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[SWE] Saab signs additional agreement for air ambulance

Postat den maj 12, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

The first additional agreement has now been signed as part of the 8-year agreement that came into force earlier this year with Scandinavian Air Ambulance Holding AB (SAAH). The order is worth SEK 25 m and relates to the expansion … Läs mer →

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[SWE] Billerud starts pilot study for production of green oil from forest residues

Postat den maj 12, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

Billerud is to evaluate the technical and market prerequisites for lignocellulose-based pyrolysis products. The project goal is to manufacture green oil from forest residues such as branches, tops and stumps. The green oil can then be turned into renewable energy … Läs mer →

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[DEN] FLSmidth wins cement modernisation project in Russia

Postat den maj 12, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

FLSmidth has been awarded a contract worth approximately EUR 55m by the Russian company Novoroscement, to supply equipment and supervision for modernisation of its Proletariy cement plant. The plant is located at Novorossijsk in southern Russia, near the Black Sea. … Läs mer →

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[SWE] Lindab aquires Belgian ventilation distributor Airflux

Postat den maj 12, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

Lindab has entered an agreement to acquire the Belgian ventilation distributor, Airflux, with three sales premises in Belgium, comprising one distribution centre and two unmanned branches. The company has sales of just over SEK 20 m. Airflux has already been … Läs mer →

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[SWE] Tieto wins international Green Enterprise IT Award

Postat den maj 12, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

Tieto’s new energy efficient data centre has won the internationally renowned Green Enterprise IT (GEIT) Award. The recognition from the US Uptime Institute came in the Beyond the Data Centre category. The institute seeks and supports activities that improve energy … Läs mer →

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[SWE] ASSA ABLOY has acquired Portafeu, French leader in customized fire doors.

Postat den maj 12, 2011 av ScandinaviaNow Newsdesk

Portafeu offers fire-rated flame-retardant, firebreak and blast-resistant doors for commercial and residential customers as well as for special closures. ”I am very satisfied to welcome Portafeu as a new member of the ASSA ABLOY Group. This move strengthens our footprint … Läs mer →

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