Business Press Release – Monthly Newsletter June 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Favorite Fashion and Apparel Brands to Exhibit at Licensing International Expo
NEW YORK, April 30, 2010 – From housewares to handbags, Licensing International Expo has helped many
fashion & apparel brands make the leap to new, profitable product categories.
The 2010 show will host many favorite fashion and apparel brands, as well as
new companies that are just moving into licensing.
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Shell Singapore: Meeting Asia’s Growing Demand for Petrochemicals
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, May 4, 2010 – Shell's (NYSE: RDS.A)(NYSE: RDS.B) largest integrated refinery and
petrochemicals complex is now fully online. The multi-billion dollar project
in Singapore boosts the supply of raw materials for many everyday products
and uses ultra-efficient Shell technology.
The site is already supplying products to Asian growth markets and [...]
Global Executives More Willing Than Ever to Pack Their Bags for Career Opportunities, According to Korn/Ferry Executive Quiz
Eighty-Two Percent of Executives Willing to Move Out of Region, Country or State -
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2010 – A wide majority of global executives are willing to relocate for the
right career opportunity, according to Korn/Ferry's latest Executive Quiz.
The Executive Quiz, commissioned by The Korn/Ferry Institute, surveyed
executives from 65 countries about their motivations to [...]
The International Solar Technology Industry is Set to Meet at the Intersolar Europe Conference
MUNICH, May 3, 2010 – On June 7, two days before the start of the world's largest exhibition
for solar technology, Intersolar Europe, will see the opening of the
Intersolar Europe Conference. For five days, until June 11, the international
solar technology industry will meet at the International Congress Center,
Munich (ICM) of the New Munich Trade Fair [...]
Dassault Falcon 900LX Flight Test Program Enters Into its Last Phase; Begins Completions on First Customer Aircraft
GENEVA, May 3, 2010 – Dassault's Falcon 900LX has entered the last phases of the
flight test and certification program while completions on the first two
customer aircraft have begun. Final certification is anticipated during the
third quarter of 2010 with deliveries starting thereafter.
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Dassault Falcon Adds Authorized Service Center in Hong Kong
Agreement With Jet Aviation Hong Kong Expands Capability in Asia
GENEVA, May 3, 2010 – Dassault Falcon today signed an agreement with Jet Aviation
Hong Kong to establish a Dassault Falcon Authorized Line Service Station at
Hong Kong's Chep Lap Kok Airport (VHHH) by the end of 2010. The facility will
be authorized to support scheduled and unscheduled [...]
Seawings Cruising to Success
DUBAI, UAE, May 3, 2010 – With the development of the Dubai Cruise Terminal and a
successful 2009-2010 cruise season flying over one thousand eight hundred
passengers, Seawings, the Middle East's only Seaplane tour operator will
continue to expand its cruise operations.
Given the current market growth and demand for exciting
experiences expected for the [...]
Innovation for Tomorrow: The 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition to Come out in Shanghai Next Spring
SHANGHAI, May 5, 2010 – The 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (AUTO
Shanghai 2011) will come out in Shanghai New International Expo Center from
the 21st to 28th of April, 2011. It will use all the Shanghai New
International Expo Center's 13 indoor exhibition halls and outdoor temporary
exhibition halls, the scale will be over 200,000 square [...]
flydubai Announces City of Lights, Karachi as Next Destination
DUBAI, U.A.E., May 5, 2010 – flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, is continuing the
rapid expansion of its network with the announcement of flights to Karachi,
Pakistan's largest city and financial capital.
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Today's announcement is the sixth new route announcement
within a span of four weeks, bringing [...]
Siemens Industry Launches ‘Answers for the Environment’ 29-30 June 2010, Ricoh Arena, Coventry
MANCHESTER, England, May 5, 2010 – Energy efficiency and sustainability are now at the top of legislative
and boardroom agendas alike. To answer the toughest questions facing
organisations today, Siemens Industry, the leading worldwide supplier of
manufacturing, transportation, building and lighting technology, is hosting
'Answers for the Environment'. This free exhibition and conference will take
place on 29-30 June [...]
/C O R R E C T I O N – flydubai/
DUBAI, U.A.E., May 5, 2010 – In the news release, "flydubai Announces City of Lights, Karachi as Next
Destination" issued on 5 May 2010 13:31 GMT, by flydubai over PR Newswire,
we are advised by a representative of the company that the ninth paragraph
should have contained the following flight time information:
FZ333 will depart Dubai from [...]
New Record: 4,414 km Set on One Litre of Fuel
Team Polyjule Polytech' Nantes Sets New Record With Prototype Hydrogen Car
LAUSITZ, Germany, May 6, 2010 – Day one of the 2010 edition of the Shell Eco-marathon
certainly has proved nothing less than eventful, with an all-time record set
during the very first day of racing. Team Polyjule Polytech Nantes from
France pushed the boundaries of fuel efficiency [...]
DQ Entertainment International (“DQE” or the “Company”) – DQE Signs Global French Publishing Deal with Hachette Livre
HYDERABAD, India, May 6, 2010 – DQE, the animation, gaming, live action entertainment
production and distribution company, is pleased to announce the signing of a
exclusive publishing licensing deal for The Jungle Book with Hachette Livre
for French language worldwide .
Under the terms of the agreement, Hachette has the right for publication
of The [...]
Sonamara Jeffreys to Join Korn/Ferry’s EMEA Financial Services Market as Senior Client Partner
LONDON, May 6, 2010 – Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent
management solutions, today announced that Sonamara Jeffreys will be joining
the Firm as Senior Client Partner within the Global Financial Services
Market. She will be based in the Firm's London office and work with global
and EMEA organizations.
Ms. Jeffreys [...]
Majestic MRSS Ltd. Launched “MARTS”, A Market Research Technology Product.
Majestic MRSS Ltd. Launched “MARTS”, A Market Research Technology Product.
Mumbai, May 10, 2010: Majestic, MRSS Pvt. Ltd (Majestic Market Research Support Services Ltd) one of the Asia’s largest independent Market Intelligent Firm announced the launch of first of its kind MARTS. “Majestic Audience Response Technology Solution (MARTS) is an interactive response instrument that [...]
Media-Control GfK Releases 2009 Home Video Results & 2010 Forecast
Germany & Sweden Counter Global Trend Leading Sales Growth -
LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2010 – Media Control GfK, the leader in international media and entertainment
tracking servicing the global entertainment industry, announced today the
release of its 18 Territory 2009 Year End Summary and 2010 Home Video
Forecast Report.
"Despite global declines in DVD [...]
Exceedingly Good Recruitment: Premier Foods Selects Alexander Mann Solutions to Manage Contingent Recruitment
LONDON, May 10, 2010 – Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS), the provider of world-class talent and
resourcing functions, and leading global provider of Recruitment Process
Outsourcing (RPO) solutions today announced a new contingent workforce
outsourcing deal with the UK's largest food producer, Premier Foods.
Premier Foods, the company behind some of the nation's favourite food
brands [...]
Michiel Jaski Steps Down From the Executive Board of Arcadis
ARNHEM, The Netherlands, May 12, 2010 – ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting,
engineering and management services company, announced today that Michiel
Jaski in good cooperation has decided to step down as a member of the
Executive Board of ARCADIS so that after 10 intensive years at ARCADIS he can
spend more time with his family. He [...]
MarketsandMarkets: Opportunity Analysis in Community Banking
DALLAS, May 13, 2010 – Opportunity Analysis in Community Banking is a market research
study designed specifically to identify the role that community banks can
play in this market. The report focuses on identifying the growth strategies
of the key community banks as well as the new opportunities in the community
banking sector. For too long, community banks [...]
MarketsandMarkets: Small Business Banking Trends in U.S.
DALLAS, Texas, May 13, 2010 – Twenty nine million small businesses currently operate in the
U.S., and a major portion of these require financial solutions such as cash
and credit management, trade financing, payroll processing and treasury
services. Banks that have successfully targeted the small business segment
earn better net interest margin (NIM) and return on assets (ROA) [...]
Information Mosaic Joins Case Study Panel at SIFMA Global Corporate Actions Summit
Gerard Bermingham, Vice President of Business Strategy for the Americas, to Detail the Best Practice Model for Processing a Real-Life Complex Corporate Action
NEW YORK, May 13, 2010 – Information Mosaic (www.informationmosaic.com/), the
global provider of post-trade automation solutions, will be joining a case
study panel at SIFMA Global Corporate Actions Forum
(www.corporateactions.org/en/cev/29) on May 21, 2010 in [...]
Far East Energy CEO to Present at Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference – London
HOUSTON, May 13, 2010 – Far East Energy Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FEEC) today announced
that Michael R. McElwrath, CEO and President of the Company will present at
the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference to be held at
Grosvenor House, London. Mr. McElwrath will present on behalf of Far East
Energy on May 17, 2010 at [...]
Tesco Chooses OpenTAS to Manage Fuel Supply Chain
British Retailer TESCO chooses OpenTAS Software for Fuels Supply Chain Solution for Service Station Network
LONDON, May 13, 2010 – The Implico Group are pleased to announce that it will implement OpenTAS
for Tesco. Following a lengthy and detailed selection process, the world's
third-largest retailer has decided on OpenTAS. The Best of Breed Fuels Supply
Chain Solution, developed [...]
PA Consulting Group Offers Free Ideas for Implementing Successful Sourcing
PA Consulting Group Invites CXOs to Submit any Shared Services and Outsourcing Question to Receive an Original and Useful Answer Within 72 hours* on Cost Cutting, Outsourcing and Innovative Shared Services
LONDON, May 13, 2010 – PA Consulting Group (PA), the international management, systems and
technology consultancy, is offering free innovative shared services
(www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/askpa-a-sourcing-question/) and
outsourcing (sourcing) insights [...]
UBM Global Trade Expands Breakbulk Magazine and Events, Increases Staff
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 18, 2010 – UBM Global Trade today announces several significant investments designed
to enhance its industry-leading Breakbulk franchise, which includes three
global Breakbulk events, Breakbulk Magazine and Breakbulk.com. Key personnel
appointments and product investments, including a newly designed
Breakbulk.com and global distribution of Breakbulk Magazine, will ensure
continued excellence of service to the heavy-lift, project [...]
Artist Commemorates Vatican Sex Abuse
TORONTO, May 19, 2010 – In reaction to the storm of allegations regarding
the systemic and conspired pedophilia within the Catholic Church, Canadian
artist Brian Rushton Phillips releases the first print in a new series
commemorating the Church's deviance.
Entitled 'The Bad Shepherd', the dissertation juxtaposes an image of
Pope Benedict XVI against images [...]
Next Generation Network OSS/BSS Market and Forecast 2010-2015
TX: ReportsandReports announce it will Next Generation Network OSS/BSS Market and Forecast 2010-2015 ,Market Research Report in its Store.
Browse the complete Report on:?? www.reportsandreports.com/market-reports/next-generation-network-oss-bss-market-and-forecast-2010-2015/
Next Generation Networks (NGN) promises a high quality end-user experience. Telecommunications service providers expect the NGN framework to provide them with tools that would ensure customer loyalty. However, the path towards achieving [...]
BMI India Retail Report Q3 2010
TX: ReportsandReports announce it will BMI India Retail Report Q3 2010,Market Research Report in its Store.
Browse the complete Report on: www.reportsandreports.com/market-reports/bmi-india-retail-report-q3-2010/
The Q310 BMI India Retail Report forecasts that total retail sales will grow from INR16.3trn (US$353.0bn) in 2010 to INR25.0trn (US$543.2bn) by 2014. Strong underlying economic growth, population expansion, the increasing wealth of individuals and [...]
British Men in Control and Supremely Confident in Their Barbecuing Skills, According to New Survey
LONDON, May 20, 2010 – Barbecuing is a male domain, but not just for Bruce 'Down Under' or
cowboys 'Out West', as a new survey has discovered. British men show total
confidence in their abilities to cook outdoors, with only a tiny proportion
(5%) not trusting their skills in the outdoor cooking arena. In fact, almost
one-fifth of [...]
Global Agrochemicals Market is set to Double by 2014: MarketsandMarkets
DALLAS, Texas, May 20, 2010 – Increasing population and reducing availability of arable land
has boosted the use of agrochemicals to improve productivity, crop protection
and storage. The global agrochemicals market, comprising of fertilizers and
pesticides, is expected to witness exponential growth as the major producers
of agro-products such as the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, Australia, India and
China are [...]
Record Numbers Flock to Trains as Air Disruption Strikes
LONDON, May 20, 2010 – Record numbers of airline customers have turned to Virgin Trains, with a
250% increase in passengers travelling between Glasgow and London in recent
weeks, and a seven-fold increase in passenger numbers on its London to
Holyhead route, which links with ferry services to Ireland.
The dramatic recent rise – [...]
Sample the World’s Most Expensive Whiskies (on a Budget)
Online Retailer and Independent Bottler, Master of Malt, Have Launched a Revolutionary Whisky Sample Service Called "Drinks by the Dram"
LONDON, May 20, 2010 – For the first time ever, whisky lovers and drinks connoisseurs will be
able to purchase inexpensive 3cl (30ml) samples of a rapidly growing range of
Scotch whisky and other spirits from across [...]
Oil Refineries Announces Results for First Quarter 2010
First Quarter 2010 Revenues Increase to $1,705 Million Compared to $984 Million in the First Quarter of 2009
HAIFA, Israel, May 24, 2010 -
– Quantity refined increases to 2,133 tons compared to 1,967 in
the same quarter of the previous year
– Consolidated adjusted EBITDA [...]
Saffron Digital Provides Cutting-Edge Technology for Development of New NBC Universal International Digital Video Platform
Saffron to Deliver Integrated Video Content for 30 Sites Worldwide Including Syfy Universal and the Universal Channel
LONDON, May 24, 2010 – Saffron Digital, the leading video delivery platform company, has
announced that its video technology will be powering a new video digital
platform developed by NBC Universal International. The video delivery
platform will be used on websites [...]
Frost & Sullivan: While CEE Car Markets Remain Volatile, Russia Takes the Tough Road to Recovery
LONDON, May 24, 2010 – As expected, the European car market has been losing steam as
cash-for-clunkers scrappage schemes wind down. Both Germany and Italy, which
together generated 37 per cent of European car sales in April 2010, saw sales
fall by 32 per cent and 16 per cent respectively compared to April 2009.
Although the total European [...]
Best Business Awards Announce Winners
BRIGHTON, England, May 25, 2010 – The Best Business Awards are delighted to announce the latest winner's
from across the private, public and charity sectors. The aim of the Awards is
to help progressive organisations to raise their profile and enhance their
reputation by gaining the recognition they deserve for the great work they
are doing.
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RAK Petroleum Announces Board Appointments
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, May 25, 2010 – RAK Petroleum Public Company Limited, the oil and gas exploration and
production company, announced that Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani has been named
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. Mr.
Mossavar-Rahmani was previously Chairman of the Executive Committee of the
Board of Directors and Managing Director. He succeeds Abdul [...]
Frost & Sullivan’s Electric Vehicles Unplugged 2010: Parliamentarians and Industry Stake Holders Strategise on New Business Models and Infrastructure Trends for EVs
LONDON, May 25, 2010 – The Electric Vehicles market is irrefutably changing the landscape of the
automotive world and its related industries. To successfully grasp these
changes as well as the manifold opportunities and implications they bring, it
is critical to understand the new business models and infrastructure trends
in the EV space.
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Vanessa Aiello Joins RPMC as Client Services Director
Former Senior IOC Marketing Exec Will Lead Key Global Client Relationships
LONDON, May 27, 2010 – Vanessa Aiello joins RPMC (www.rpmc.com) as Client Services
Director. The appointment was announced today by Paul Kingsley, CEO of RPMC
Europe. Ms. Aiello will operate out of London and be charged with leading key
global client relationships for RPMC, whose clients include [...]
Free Your Legs With Rachel Stevens, so you too Have Nothing to Hide!
Rachel Stevens is the face of the new Braun Silk-??pil Xpressive Pro (https://www.braun.com/uk/home.html) epilator, championing the 4 week challenge this summer
LONDON, May 27, 2010 – Celebrity singer and model Rachel Stevens
(www.rachelstevens4weekchallenge.co.uk/) knows what it is like to be
in the spotlight so she is perfectly placed to front the new Braun Silk-??pil
Xpressive Pro [...]
Frost & Sullivan: Reducing Emissions by Engine Downsizing – What are the Challenges?
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Emissions Reductions on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 3:00pm BST
LONDON, May 27, 2010 – Western European OEMs have been racing to develop smaller and more
efficient engines in order to meet the stringent emission norms set for 2012.
The legislation mandating limits on CO2 emissions from motor vehicles [...]
Shikun & Binui Announces First Quarter 2010 Results
Net Income Totaled NIS 107 Million, 22% Growth Compared With Q1 2009; Gross Margin of 20%; Operating Margin of 12.5%
RAMAT GAN, Israel, May 27, 2010 – Shikun & Binui Ltd. (TASE: SKBN.TA) ("Shikun & Binui" or the
"Company"), a member of the Arison Group and Israel's leading infrastructure
and real estate company, announced today its results [...]
Spin Doctors on Trial in New GCSE
OXFORD, England, May 27, 2010 – Rather than decide on future leaders by the colour of their tie, a new
GCSE exam unit will teach future voters to make a hard-headed analysis of
spoken language used in the media, including the carefully crafted rhetoric
peddled by political spin doctors.
From September the new OCR [...]