Bern (ots) - The BKW Group (BKW) completed another step in the field of sustainability by creating a structured system of sustainability management. This includes setting measurable targets, taking concrete measures and institutionalising the process throughout the organisation. The principle of sustainable development has long been enshrined in the mission statement and strategy of BKW. In 2010, BKW refined and further ...
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (ots) - New data presented at the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, show the efficacy of the 2nd generation 5-HT3 receptor antagonist alone and in combination with aprepitant New data on the 2nd generation 5-HT3 receptor antagonist palonosetron, in the ...
Bern (ots) - Cost reductions due to efficiencies in the grid area have enabled BKW Energy Ltd (BKW) to lower its prices by an average of 3.2% as from 1 October 2011. The adjustments vary depending on the customer groups. For households, the average reduction is 6%, and for business customers between 2.5% and 5%. BKW is also reducing the surcharge for certified solar power to 63 cents per kWh. The 2012 prices were adjusted ...
Bank Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd
Zurich (ots) - Bank Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd has been ranked 19th, out of 162 banks reporting, based on net profit. In terms of gross profit, the position of Bank Hapoalim Switzerland has improved by two levels. These rankings are based on the 2010 Economic Figures report published by the Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland. This achievement follows closely ...
Bern (ots) - The BKW FMB Energie AG (NKW) is shutting down and withdrawing from the power grid the Mühleberg Nuclear Power Station (KKM) tomorrow, fully five weeks before the start of the scheduled annual inspection in order to implement measures to safeguard the cooling water extraction. After the routine measures have been completed in September BKW plans to ...
Geneva (ots) - Financiers and Traders have voted Cotecna the Best Collateral Manager of the year at the 2011 annual Trade Finance Awards. Cotecna, one of the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) companies, was recognized for its ability to identify the changing trends and anticipate tomorrow's trade and supply chain finance requirements. It confirms the success of Cotecna's attention to trade ...
Yverdon-Les-Bains (ots) - Funds will finance the release of new backup and restore software and growth of the sales organization Bacula Systems®, the world's leading provider of commercial open source backup and restore software, announced today that it has completed its CHF 4.5 million (over US$5 million) ...
Geneva (ots) - As one of the anchor investors, Mercuria Energy Group is pleased to participate in the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Post-2012 Carbon Facility that has now become operational. The aim of the fund is to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, extend carbon markets, and increase access to finance for projects that promote environmentally friendly ...
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) continues the implementation of its Private Banking division's strategic plan by appointing Alan Mudie as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of UBP Private Banking. Previously, Mr Mudie was CIO at BNP Paribas International Private Bank and also held various ...
Lausanne (ots) - Gaznat SA held its 4th AGM on May 30, 2011. In 2010, the consolidated turnover reached 557 million francs (+10.6%) representing a sales volume of 11.36 billion kilowatt-hours (+18.4%). Natural gas is seen as a quickly mobilisable, safe and flexible alternative now that the progressive phasing out of nuclear power is under consideration. The Chairman ...
Zug (ots) - NovaShunt AG has launched a new corporate identity and product branding to support its goal of leadership in the area of fluid management within the body. The company will now operate as Sequana Medical AG ( www.sequanamedical.com ) as it prepares for the upcoming launch of the ALFApump System in Europe. "There were a number of compelling reasons to rebrand ...
Bern (ots) - BKW FMB Energy Ltd (BKW) has acquired another two wind farms in Italy from Fortore Energia S.p.A. The acquisition strengthens BKW's position as a producer of wind power. The two find farms, Buglia (20 MW) and Ripacandida (42 MW), are located in Italy's windiest region, Apulia, and collectively produce around 95 Gigawatt hours of electricity a year. BKW has acquired these wind farms as part of its move to ...
Zurich (ots) - Swiss-based PR agency Shepard Fox Communications has won the PR account for Location Promotion of Switzerland in Germany assigned by the Swiss Trade and Investment Promotion Agency. The PR mission is to promote investment in Switzerland by German entrepreneurs, companies and investors. The Swiss Trade and Investment Promotion Agency is part of Osec, the ...
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - WISeKey is in Paris at the e-G8 Forum, discussing the "Right to Disappear" initiative and WISeID Personal Data Protector. Since Carlos Moreira appeared on CNBC last month discussing privacy on the Internet, WISeID has been receiving unprecedented attention. WISeID also debuted on the ...
Lugano, Switzerland/Sandpoint, ID (ots) - Helsinn Group makes an equity investment for a minority interest in Thorne Research, Inc. and plans to jointly commercialize nutritional supplement products with initial focus on meeting the needs of people living with cancer Helsinn Group a rapidly growing pharmaceutical ...
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - WISeKey announces the arrival of Gary Shainberg in the newly established role of Chief Digital & Innovation Officer to lead the eSecurity company into new global markets. Gary Shainberg joins WISeKey after serving as Vice President, Global Technology & Innovation Support at BT. Since 1997, Gary was involved in the design, development, and ...
Ittigen / Berne, Switzerland (ots) - Pevion Biotech AG today announced that Jean-Paul Prieels has joined its Board of Directors. Until January 2011, Dr. Prieels was Senior Vice President Research and Development at GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals. Jean-Paul Prieels joined GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals in 1987 as Associate ...
Lausanne (ots) - Curation website to create a daily Twitter newspaper for HBO's new drama series Game of Thrones, enabling fans to receive updates, discover like-minded followers and new content Paper.li announced today that it is partnering with HBO to deliver a daily, branded newspaper to fans of the network's new series, Game of Thrones ( ...
World Engineers' Convention (WEC) 2011
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - An energy supply producing only a small amount of CO2 is feasible and financially viable. This is shown by the Call from Geneva of the World Engineers' Convention (WEC) 2011. Engineers from all over the world are invited to discuss the theses. "It is the engineers who render the technology available to the world's population and enable us all to optimally use the ever scarcer resources. ...
Bern (ots) - BKW FMB Energy Ltd (BKW) takes note of the decision by the Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) in mid-April 2011 in favour of reducing the chargeable operating costs for the BKW distribution grid by CHF 15 million per year. For the 4th quarter of the current financial year, when the reduction will first take effect, this means a reduction of around CHF 4 million. BKW accepts this decision and will create ...
Bern (ots) - BKW FMB Energy Ltd (BKW) has launched a review of its corporate strategy in the wake of the events in Japan. The review will cover an analysis of various options and time frames for replacing Mühleberg nuclear power plant, and examine their feasibility and financing options. The most sustainable domestic variant, with a high proportion of renewable energies, can only be achieved if Mühleberg nuclear power ...
Geneva/New York (ots) - Simon Hobbs spoke with WISeKey CEO Carlos Moreira yesterday about protecting personal data. Discussing "the right to disappear," Simon Hobbs asked founder Moreira about WISeKey's encryption technology which offers governments, companies, and individuals services that protect data, ...
Lugano, Switzerland/Tokyo, Japan (ots) - License Agreement for Japan on Potential New Therapy in the Prevention of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) Helsinn Group of Switzerland and Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Japanese licensee of Helsinn's second generation 5-HT3 receptor antagonist palonosetron, announce today the signing on April 12, of a licensing agreement granting Taiho the development and ...
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - WISeKey is revolutionizing the luxury world by protecting brands such as Hublot, Dior and Chris & Cris with its patented Digital Brand Protection Solutions. A completely new way of protecting luxury brands whilst fighting counterfeiting, boosting sales, providing a private social network for brand fanatics and offering a lifelong bond with ...
Airolux AG | Plant Switzerland
Bilten, Switzerland (ots) - A sensation at the award of the prestigious 2011 Edison Best New Product AwardsTM in New York: Airolux wins the silver award with its revolutionary invention. The prize was awarded for the innovative Air0Pack® dispenser technology "plastic instead of metal, air instead of propellant gas". A great honour for a great invention: The Edison ...
Geneva, Switzerland (ots) - WISeKey, a leading eSecurity company, announces Tim Bloechl, former Managing Director for Worldwide Public Safety & National Security at Microsoft, has joined WISeKey to lead its global public sector business. Before joining Microsoft Partner WISeKey, Mr. Bloechl was Microsoft's first senior executive, chief strategist and spokesperson for ...
Basel (ots) - The majority of the direct descendants of company founder Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche have decided to continue the shareholder pooling agreement existing since 1948 with a modified shareholder composition. A charitable foundation established by pool members has been admitted to the pool. Maja Oeri has decided to leave the pool. The pool therefore now has 45,01 % of the votes in Roche but will ensure ...
Geneva (ots) - WISeKey announced the appointment of Cristina Valls-Taberner Muls as a member of its Advisory Board, as part of the new approach of the company to bring leading young entrepreneurs to work at its advisory board. The committee, chaired by Carlos Moreira, WISeKey founder and CEO, provides advice to ...
Geneva (ots) - For the seventh consecutive year on the occasion of BaselWorld, digital luxury company IC-Agency unveils the results of the WorldWatchReport, an exclusive market research study that deciphers the demand related to 25 luxury watch brands (1) expressed by consumers located in 10 key markets (2). Based on the analysis of hundreds of millions of searches (3) ...