PR Hub – Newsletter for August 5, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Hoeft & Wessel AG Boosts Sales Revenues in the Second Quarter of 2010
Order Books Well Filled
HANNOVER, Germany, August 5, 2010 – During the second quarter of 2010, the Hoeft & Wessel Group generated EUR
23.2 million in sales revenues. Compared with the same period of the previous
year, this represents a slight increase of 2.5 per cent (2009 Q2: EUR 22.6
million), and a marked increase by 46 per [...]
Philippine National Bank Expands its Treasury Business With Misys solution
Misys Opics Plus Solution to Manage Growth and Minimise Risk
LONDON, August 5, 2010 – Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and
services company, today announced that Philippine National Bank (PNB) has
agreed to implement Misys Opics Plus 3.0, Opics Risk Plus and Eagleye to
drive efficiencies as it expands its treasury business. The integrated
solution will [...]
JetBrains, Industrial Logic Marry Agile Tools and Training
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, August 5, 2010 – Today JetBrains(R), makers of productivity tools for expert developers,
announced a partnership with Industrial Logic, market leading provider of
Agile eLearning, training and coaching.
The partnership will involve co-marketing and future integration plans
between Industrial Logic's eLearning suite and market leading tools from
JetBrains like ReSharper and IntelliJ [...]
NelsonHall Rates Sonata’s Consulting-Led Approach to Testing and its Vertical Specific Offerings as Key Differentiators in the Industry
MIDDLESEX, England and BANGALORE, India, August 5, 2010 – NelsonHall, the leading analyst and advisory firm, in its
latest report, has highlighted several specificities which differentiate
Sonata Software (www.sonata-software.com), from other similar-sized IT
services providers based out of India. Among these are Sonata's offerings for
verticals such as Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL), Life Sciences
and Manufacturing, and its [...]
Unilever – Half-year & Q2 2010 Results Interview With CEO
LONDON, August 5, 2010 – In a video interview with financial broadcaster www.cantos.com,
Unilever CEO Paul Polman outlines the company's position at the half-year. He
highlights growth in operating margin and volumes driven by innovation across
markets. While the operating environment remains tough in Western Europe and
North America, performance in emerging markets is strong and the company [...]
Barclays CEO John Varley Interviewed on First Half Results 2010
LONDON, August 5, 2010 – UK banking group Barclays performs strongly against a backdrop of subdued
economic activity helped by falling impairment charges, according to Group
CEO John Varley. He also points to gross new lending in the UK, in the first
half, of GBP18 billion as evidence that the bank is "wide open for business."
[...]
BBA Aviation – First Half Results Interview With CEO
LONDON, August 5, 2010 – BBA Aviation, the FTSE 250 flight services and aftermarket support
company, announced a 17 per cent increase in underlying pre-tax profits to
GBP45.1m in the first half, following eight months of continuing improvement
in the business and general aviation markets.
In an interview on www.cantos.com, Simon Pryce, CEO, said [...]
Honeywell Receives European Commission Approval to Acquire Sperian Protection
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, August 5, 2010 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has received approval from the
European Commission for its pending all cash tender offer to acquire the
shares of Sperian Protection for euro 117 (dividend attached) per Sperian
Protection share, which opened on July 12, 2010.
The completion of the [...]
DQE and Nickelodeon India Announce Their First Local Animation Production
HYDERABAD, India, August 5, 2010 – DQE, a leading animation, gaming, live action entertainment production
and distribution company, today announces that the Group has signed a co
finance and production agreement with Nick India, India's fastest growing
kids channel and a part of Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, to produce a local
animated series for children.
[...]
Three is the Magic Number
Alexander Mann Solutions Tops the Global Recruitment Process Outsourcing Industry for Third Year Running
LONDON, August 5, 2010 – Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) has today announced that, for the third
year in succession, the company has been named as the Global Market Leader by
HR and outsourcing magazine, HRO Today, in its annual 'Baker's Dozen Customer
Satisfaction Survey', [...]
MI6 Lured Rudolf Hess to Scotland in May 1941, Claims New Book
NORTHAMPTON, England, August 5, 2010 – An important new book, 'Rudolf Hess: The British Illusion of Peace' has
been published (www.rudolfhessbook.com), detailing the events in the
months leading up to the May 1941 flight into Scotland. The actual sequence
of events commenced 70 years ago on 31st August 1940.
This book contains thoroughly researched [...]
Endeavour Announces Second Quarter 2010 Financial and Operational Results
HOUSTON, August 5, 2010 – — Agreement to drill UK West Rochelle area
— Expansion of UK Cygnus field
— Success in US gas shale portfolio
Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE-Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
reported discretionary cash flow for the second quarter of 2010 was US$11.2
million [...]
Fraport Interim Report – First Half 2010: Fraport Raises Forecasts for 2010
EBITDA Developing Better Than Expected – Frankfurt Airport Expects 3 to 4 Percent Passenger Growth
FRANKFURT, Germany, August 5, 2010 – The Fraport Group looks back on a successful first half of
fiscal year 2010, with approximately EUR1.02 billion in sales revenue.
Despite a multi-day standstill of flight operations at its Frankfurt Airport
(FRA) home base due to [...]
John Fowler, Oracle Executive Vice President, Server and Storage Systems, to Outline Systems Product Strategy
Keynote at Next-Generation Data Center Event to be Webcast
Redwood Shores, CA – April 4, 2010
News Facts
At an August 10 event at the Four Seasons in Palo Alto, John Fowler, Oracle Executive Vice President, Server and Storage Systems, plans to outline the product strategy for Oracle’s systems business. As part [...]
New Report: Greens, Unions & Industry Appear to be Colluding to Introduce Green Protectionism
Impact will be increase in consumer prices, harm to developing world producers
MELBOURNE, Australia, August 5, 2010 – "Efforts by vested-interest unions, industry and green groups to
introduce trade restrictions on toilet tissue will drive up the cost of
living for ordinary Australians," said Tim Wilson, Director of the
Intellectual Property and Free trade Unit at the Institute [...]
Boston Marks Launches Credit Unions Visa Prepaid Card
Issued on behalf of https://www.BostonMarks.co.uk
ALTRINCHAM, England, August 5, 2010 – Prepaid card specialist, Boston Marks ( www.BostonMarks.co.uk ),
is further extending its Credit Unions prepaid card portfolio, with the
announcement that it can now offer a Visa prepaid card programme facilitated
by the well established and highly respected Corn??r Banca of Switzerland.
Boston Marks believes it has the [...]
Radio Listening Breaks Record for Second Quarter to Reach all Time High of 46.8 Million Listeners
LONDON, August 5, 2010 -
– Digital radio listening share up 17% year on year
– Digital radio listening weekly reach up 11% year on year
– DAB ownership up 7.6% year on year to over 18 million adults
Radio listening in [...]
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results
HOUSTON, August 4, 2010 – Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer
of styrenic block copolymers, announces improved financial results for the
quarter ended June 30, 2010.
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2010 SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
– Sales volume increased 21% year-on-year [...]
Alternative Petroleum Technologies Enters Phase II of Agreement With Port of Los Angeles
LUXEMBOURG, August 4, 2010 – Alternative Petroleum Technologies S.A. ("APT") announced today that it
completed an important element in the second phase of its agreement with the
Port of Los Angeles by concluding a third-party emission evaluation of its
emulsified biodiesel fuel. APT's proprietary fuel is being used in
conjunction with the Technology Advancement Program, an initiative of [...]
Results of Pilot Study Published in Journal Music and Medicine Reveal The Listening Program Helps Children With Down Syndrome Improve Speech Skills
OGDEN, Utah, August 4, 2010 – Advanced Brain Technologies today announced results demonstrating that a
modified music program followed for ten weeks, improved speech skills in
children with Down syndrome. The results of the study, conducted in
Nottingham, United Kingdom, were published Monday, in an early online before
print version of the article scheduled to appear in the [...]