Agendia Opens CLIA-Registered U.S. Genomics LaboratoryHUNTINGTON BEACH, California and AMSTERDAM - Agendia Increases U.S. Footprint with Domestic Executive Team and Operations SDCmaterials, Inc. Opens Manufacturing FacilityTEMPE, Arizona - SDCmaterials, Inc. today announced the opening of their first High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. The facility is located in the Schwarzheide Chemical Park, which currently houses 15 different small and large companies. Through the arrangement, SDCmaterials was able to lease commercial space and use established manufacturing infrastructure. The plant encompasses production capacity for the fabrication, dispersion, and integration of SDCmaterials’ advanced nano-materials into products for automotive catalysts, chemical catalysts, and advanced ceramic applications. If used solely for the production of automotive catalysts, the facility has the capacity to produce catalysts for up to five million catalytic converters per year. Wared Logistics Wins Major Contracts in SyriaJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Wared Transport Provides Specialized Truckload Transportation Services Cigital Establishes a European Operation to Expand Its Presence in a Growing Global MarketDULLES, Virginia - Cigital, the largest consulting firm specializing in software security and quality, announced today that it has acquired the European consulting, assessment and training operations of Security Innovation. This acquisition will broaden Cigital’s reach and expand its capability to support trans-Atlantic clients more completely. Iridium in Regulatory Compliance Process to Enter Russian MarketBETHESDA, Maryland and MOSCOW - Iridium To Exhibit At Sviaz-Expocomm And Host Seminar With Russian Ministry Of Communications Stream Global Services Expands Operations Into Cairo, EgyptBOSTON - Stream Global Services, Inc., (AMEX: OOO), is pleased to announce the opening of its newest solution center in Cairo, Egypt. Our newest facility, with a capacity for more than 700 seats, enables Stream to expand its multilingual support offerings to accommodate our strong business growth. As a recognized top outsourcing destination, businesses are attracted to Egypt because of its central location between EMEA and North America and its economic and political stability. eTelecare Enters the South African Call Centre MarketSCOTTSDALE, Arizona - eTelecare Global Solutions (PSE: ETEL), a leading provider of complex business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, has completed the purchase of the Phone House Group, a subsidiary of Carphone Warehouse. eTelecare is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies with 15 contact centres employing over 14 000 people across the US, Philippines, Nicaragua and now South Africa. Patrick Lor Selected as Fotolia President, North AmericaNEW YORK - Former iStockPhoto Co-Founder Tapped to Head Up Rival Microstock Agency’s Operations in US The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Looks to Future European Growth With Establishment of New Belgian Bank EntityLONDON - The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV will be sixth largest bank in Belgium The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, the global leader in securities servicing and asset management, today announced it has established The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, a new banking entity that will be the lead European entity for a range of business activities, including global custody, global collateral management and depotbank. The Brattle Group Expands European Presence with the Addition of a New Madrid Office Led by Dr David RobinsonMADRID - The Brattle Group, a global economic consulting firm, announced today that it has expanded its international presence with the establishment of a new office in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid office will be led by Dr David Robinson, a principal of Brattle and an expert in competition, regulation and corporate strategy in energy and other regulated industries. Calamos Asset Management, Inc. to Establish London Presence, Appoints Vincenzo Falbo as Senior Vice President and Director, InternationalNAPERVILLE, Illinois - Calamos Asset Management announced that it will establish a London presence and has named Vincenzo Falbo senior vice president and director, international. Trident Space & Defense, LLC Opens European OfficeTORRANCE, California - Trident Space & Defense has opened a European Office in Fareham, UK, to provide program management, engineering and customer support for its European customers, as well as increasing its ability to source European manufactured components. Globus Medical Announces International ExpansionAUDUBON, Pennsylvania - Globus Medical, Inc., the largest privately held spinal implant manufacturer in the world, today announced the continuing expansion of its international operations and the appointment of Glenn Kenney to Senior Vice President of International and Corporate Programs. Globus has secured CE Marks for over 30 products across its broad portfolio, including six non-fusion products. Diversified Agency Services Network Launches TogoRun(TM), A New Global Healthcare Communications AgencyNEW YORK - Firm Opens Doors with Offices in New York and London Diversified Agency Services (DAS) today announced the launch of TogoRun(TM), a global healthcare communications agency with offices in New York and London. TogoRun specializes in healthcare, pharmaceutical and consumer wellness public relations and public affairs; its client roster includes many of the world’s leading healthcare brands. IRIS Accountancy Practice Solutions Doubles Size of R&D InvestmentLONDON - Strengthens Focus on Quality Product Delivery Whilst Expanding Team to Meet Demands of Increased Legislative Change NTT Com Expanding Its Presence in Europe and IndiaTOKYO - NTT Communications (NTT Com) announced on April 27 that following the establishment of NTT Communications Russia LLC in Moscow, Russia this past January, the wholly owned subsidiary will now set up a branch office in St. Petersburg, and, in addition, two other NTT Com subsidiaries will respectively set up branches in Brussels, Belgium and Neemrana, India, all within the current business quarter. Ricoh Expands its Managed Print Services for a Smarter and More Efficient OfficeLONDON - Ricoh Europe (www.ricoh-europe.com) is offering businesses increased opportunities to achieve cost savings, increase productivity and reduce environmental impact, with the expansion of its Managed Print Services. The enhanced services are available as a global or local implementation and stand out in the market by offering a full lifecycle approach to document management. The holistic solution can be embedded into the workflow of an organisation to meet its unique and specific needs. It includes consultancy, hardware, software, maintenance, management services, office solutions and document process outsourcing throughout the entire document lifecycle. Accumetrics, Inc. Announces United Kingdom Distribution Agreement With ELITech UK LimitedSAN DIEGO - Accumetrics, Inc. announces today an exclusive distribution agreement with ELITech UK Limited for distribution of the VerifyNow System in the United Kingdom. The distribution agreement marks the beginning of several new distribution channels for the Company as it expands its reach both in scope and geography. ELITech UK will concentrate its efforts on reaching customers in surgery suites and catheterization labs within UK hospitals and other medical centers. The Pierre to Re-Open June 1, 2009NEW YORK - $100 Million Renovation Features Luxurious Guestrooms, Marble Baths & Redesigned Public Areas That Include First US Location for Noted London Restaurant, Le Caprice at The Pierre Crown Groundbreaking in SlovakiaPHILADELPHIA - New Beverage Can Plant Underway Supports Customer Demand in Central and Eastern Europe Walkers Expands Funds Team in Jersey OfficeST. HELIER, Jersey - Expansion in Response to Demand for Specialist Fund Expertise Walkers, the global offshore law firm of choice for leading financial market participants and international law firms has expanded in Jersey with the addition of two highly qualified attorneys from its London office to meet the increased demand for specialist expertise related to private equity and hedge funds work in the jurisdiction. Ian Gobin has been named the new Head of Private Equity for Jersey and Charles Lee joins Walkers’ Jersey investment funds team. TripAdvisor Launches in ChinaNEWTON, Massachusetts - Daodao.com to Serve Chinese Travelers both Domestically and Abroad; TripAdvisor Domains also Launched to Serve Portuguese-, Swedish- and Dutch-speaking Travelers Belgian Mobile Marketing Platform Pumbby Expands to France, Targets UK NextOVERIJSE, Belgium - After a Year of Solid Growth With Over 100 Campaigns for Top Brands in its Home Market, Pumbby Opens an Office in Paris. Next on the List: UK Bizanga Expands European PresencePARIS - Moves EMEA Headquarters Into New Offices in Paris to Accommodate Growth Bizanga, the global company behind the most scalable and full-featured email and message processing platform, today announced that it is expanding its EMEA headquarters to accommodate its growth in the region. With sustained demand from current and new customers, Bizanga is consolidating and expanding its currently distributed offices into one location in the historic heart of Paris. Champions Biotechnology, Inc. Establishes UK Subsidiary and Retains General Manager to Expand Its Personalized Oncology BusinessBALTIMORE - Champions Biotechnology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSBR), a company engaged in the development of advanced preclinical platforms and tumor specific data to enhance the value of oncology drugs, has established a UK subsidiary, Champions Biotechnology UK Ltd. (CBUK), to expand its personalized oncology business. Guy Malchi has been appointed General Manager of the UK subsidiary, which will also have a branch in Israel. Futurex Opens New European Office in Bristol, England and Names Roland Allen, Director of Sales - InternationalBULVERDE, Texas - Futurex, an innovator in hardware data encryption security solutions, announces the opening of an office in Bristol, England and the addition of Roland Allen to serve as Futurex’s Director of Sales - International. Carefx Expands International Presence with New Office in LondonCHICAGO - Carefx’s Fusionfx allows UK hospital clinicians to experience clinically relevant views of patient information from across disparate information systems VICTORY RECORDS Signs OTEP to Recording, Merchandising and Publishing DealCHICAGO - ‘Smash The Control Machine’ in stores August 18th, 2009 VICTORY RECORDS has signed Los Angeles recording artist OTEP. OTEP’s all encompassing musical approach coupled with her shaman like artistic qualities and other creative musings have lead to over half a million albums sold over the course of three studio albums. Singer, songwriter, renegade Otep Shamaya describes the band’s music as … “a total and complete mutiny on the senses. We are a fusion band by nature, inspired by many styles and tones from a variety of musical genres- rock, punk, metal, hip-hop, spoken word, jazz and classic rock. We never allow the antiquated limits of a genre confine or restrict us. Our music is universal and does not belong nor can it be contained in a nice, neat, little box.” Dow Jones VentureSource Adds New Data on European VC-Backed Companies & Their InvestorsNEW YORK and LONDON - Database Extends Global Lead in Venture Capital Research with New Data on More Than 7,700 Financings; Expands European & Early-stage Coverage RISI Opens Office in Helsinki, FinlandBRUSSELS - RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry, today announced the opening of a new office in Helsinki, Finland. The office will serve as an information base for RISI’s Nordic clients as well as complement RISI’s suite of global forest industry information products. Consistent Growth Leads to Expansion of Atrion’s Global Organization and Delivery CapacityMONTREAL - Atrion International announces that it has augmented its product Strategas Research Partners Launches Geneva OfficeNEW YORK and GENEVA - Company Expands European Coverage with Swiss Headquarters Strategas Research Partners, a pre-eminent independent research firm Plexus Announces Modest Expansion in United KingdomKELSO, Scotland - Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq: PLXS), announced today that it intends to enter Coates Announces Key Element of Proposed Joint Effort with ChinaWALL TOWNSHIP, New Jersey - Coates International, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: COTE) — After reviewing Walkers Expands Singapore Team to Meet Anticipated Increase in Distressed Funds WorkSINGAPORE - Walkers, the global offshore law firm of choice for leading financial |