Organic Grower Eef Maassen and Top Class Restaurant “Kaatje bij de Sluis” Join Forces to Promote Tasty Organic TomatoesWADDINXVEEN, The Netherlands - As of this week the faces of organic grower Eef Maassen and entrepreneurs Peter Postma and Harald Hovenkamp (top chef and host at the renowned “Kaatje bij de Sluis” restaurant in Blokzijl) can be found on the new and unique “bonbon” style carton boxes filled with organic “Piccolo” tomatoes. Tauw is Training Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to Clean up PesticidesDEVENTER, The Netherlands - Tauw has been commissioned by the World Bank to be a consultant in how to approach old pesticides and organic contaminations that are difficult to decompose (POPs) in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The consultants at Tauw will take care of the transfer of knowledge about drawing up an inventory and how to deal with the old storage places of these toxic substances. The contract was signed on June 3. Murata: Robot Unicyclist’s First Visit to EuropeHOOFDDORP, Netherlands - Unicycling robot MURATA GIRL will visit Europe for the very first time from her home in Japan to perform at the ARS Electronica Centre in Linz, Austria from June 20. She will perform alongside her cousin, cycling robot MURATA BOY, at demonstrations at the ARS Electronica Centre and in Linz’s main square. MURATA BOY will also accompany young cyclists around an obstacle course on the ARS Electronica Centre’s main deck. Glybera(TM) Shows Long-Term Health BenefitsAMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, announced today new data showing that a one-time administration of its lead product GlyberaTM results in significant long-term health benefits. Long-term follow-up data from two clinical trials show that one administration with GlyberaTM brings significant and clinically important reduction in acute pancreatitis in lipoprotein lipase deficient patients. Recurrent acute pancreatitis is the most debilitating complication of lipoprotein lipase deficiency (LPLD) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. These data were presented at the International Symposium on Atherosclerosis in Boston, one on the most prestigious conferences on arterial disease well-attended by expert physicians. Crucial Victory in Spain for Dutch Brewery Bavaria in Trademark BattleLIESHOUT, The Netherlands - The Spanish Supreme Court has put an end to the trademark conflict between the Dutch brewery Bavaria and the Bayerischer Brauerbund. After 10 years of litigation Bavaria has finally won this battle. This victory in Spain follows on Bavaria’s recent victory in Australia. ProFibrix Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial of its Lead Topical Hemostat Product Fibrocaps(TM)SEATTLE, Washington, and LEIDEN, The Netherlands - ProFibrix B.V. today announced the start of the company’s Phase II clinical trial for Fibrocaps(TM), the company’s lead topical Hemostat product, with the successful treatment of the first patients for mild to moderate bleeding during liver surgery. ProFibrix expects to complete the study before the end of 2009. /C O R R E C T I O N — Elsevier/AMSTERDAM - In the news release, “Elsevier Honored as “The Most Influential Publisher of the Last 100 Years in BioMedicine and the Life Sciences” by the Special Libraries Association” issued on 17 Jun 2009 12:21 GMT, by Elsevier over PR Newswire, the original was transmitted without the corresponding journal and society links. Elsevier Honored as “The Most Influential Publisher of the Last 100 Years in BioMedicine and the Life Sciences” by the Special Libraries AssociationAMSTERDAM - SLA Centennial Observance Chooses 20 Elsevier Journals Among 100 Most Influential Journals in Past Century Multiplay Service Packages Gain Ground in North America and Europe, Pyramid Research FindsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - More than half of North American households subscribe to multiplay bundles of telecom and media services, making North America the most penetrated region in the world for multiplay subscriptions, according to the recently released Multiplay Services Forecast from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). ARCADIS Launches Another Large Landfill Gas Project in BrazilAMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consultancy, design and engineering company, announced the opening of the third large landfill gas (LFG) plant near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, named Novo Gramacho. The opening coincided with the celebration of the International Environmental Day. The new plant will consolidate the leading market position of Biogas, a company in which ARCADIS Logos holds 33%. In 2004, Biogas opened the Bandeirantes landfill gas project, followed by the Sao Joao project in 2007, both near Sao Paulo. Scientific Research Makes Connection Between People MeasureableUTRECHT, Netherlands - The largest worldwide investigation into connection, carried out in 14 countries among 10,000 respondents, indicates that strongly connected people have more enjoyment in their life and work. They are not only happier, but also more successful. Strongly connected people know better what they want in life, and also how they can achieve it. The investigation, carried out by &intoconnection, proves that connection has an enormous positive influence on people’s lives. &intoconnection is therefore starting a worldwide campaign on 21 June to inspire people to connect themselves with others. Verwater Builds Storage Terminal for 1.000.000 m3 Crude Oil in MalaysiaHOOGVLIET, The Netherlands - Today, investment company Lenstar signed a contract at Verwater Group Headquarters in Hoogvliet, for the build of a new tank farm in Kedah, Malaysia. Shiv Grewal, Chairman of the UK based Lenstar Investment Ltd and Managing Director of Lenstar Mohammad Munir Malik, both put their signature to the 220 million euro agreement. The project will take less than 36 months to complete. Ticket Service Nederland, Paradiso and Melkweg Announce Multi-Year Ticketing ExtensionAMSTERDAM - Ticket Service Nederland, a Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:TKTM) operating business, Paradiso corporation and Melkweg corporation today announced a multi-year extension of their more than decade-long ticketing partnership. The agreement extends Ticketmaster’s exclusive ticketing for Paradiso and Melkweg (Milkyway) for all Events taking place in these Music Venues. Both multi-purpose Venues are situated in the very centre of Amsterdam and are renowned worldwide for their ambiance supplying the ultimate live Music experience for over 1.000.000 enthusiastic visitors yearly. Paris Dates for CPhI Worldwide 2010MAARSSEN, Netherlands - CPhI Worldwide returns to Paris for 2010 when, with ICSE, PMEC and BioPh, the world’s leading pharma services industry event will be staged at Paris-Nord Villepinte on Tuesday 5 - Thursday 7 October. This is a week earlier than the 2009 event in Madrid, but close to the dates of the last staging in Paris, in 2006. The Universal Truth of Women EmpowermentAMERSFOORT, The Netherlands - Oikocredit has Unveiled the Initial Results of an International Women Empowerment Study Court in Rotterdam Confirms NMA FineNIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands - In the appeal procedure the court in Rotterdam has confirmed the fine of 7,9 million euros for Ballast Nedam as imposed by the NMA (Netherlands Competition Authority). From 3G to LTE: Radio Access Networks Will Drive Mobile Revenue Growth in Latin America, Finds PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Radio access networks will evolve to provide solid platforms for new services and applications, making mobile broadband the main driver of revenue growth for mobile operators in Latin America, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). WHO and EFA Call for Global Action on Chronic Respiratory DiseaseROME - Call to Reduce the Four Million Deaths Annually, From a Condition Responsible for More Fatalities Globally Than AIDS[1] ASPIDER Solutions Provides MVNE Capabilities to Vodafone IrelandBOSTON, Massachusetts and WOERDEN, The Netherlands - ASPIDER Solutions today announced a partnership with Vodafone Ireland to enable solutions for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). ASPIDER Solutions will provide process, technology and systems that allow MVNOs to provide branded mobile services. Japan Pharma Events Rise to Market ChallengeMAARSSEN, Netherlands - CPhI Japan - with ICSE Japan and P-MEC Japan - marked its seventh anniversary in April with robust numbers and positive feedback, against the most challenging business background in pharma services for several years. CCP CEO to Deliver Keynote Address at 2009 Game Developers Conference EuropeBERLIN - Hilmar Petursson to Inspire Continued Industry Growth in Europe Hilmar Petursson, Chief Executive Officer of CCP, one of the world’s largest independent game developers, will deliver a keynote address at the 2009 Game Developers Conference Europe entitled, “CCP: Winning the War”. GDC Europe will take place August 17-19, 2009 at Cologne Congress Center East in Cologne, Germany, bringing together top talent from across the globe to meet, exchange ideas and showcase some of the recent advances in video games and supporting technology. AEGON to Update Market on Strategy ProgressTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - AEGON will host a two-day conference for financial analysts and investors in London on June 9 and 10 during which CEO Alex Wynaendts will provide an update on the execution of AEGON’s strategy and the measures the company is taking to counter the effects of the global financial crisis. Crisis Lures European Traveller Into TrainUTRECHT, The Netherlands - Strong Increase of InterRail Passengers Continues More and more European travellers are hopping on the train this year during their holiday. While the number of flights are decreasing due to the economic crisis, the number of InterRail passengers throughout Europe has risen again in the passed few months, with the traditional summer rush yet to start. 2009 Game Developers Conference Europe Partners With European Games Developer FederationBERLIN - The Game Developers Conference(R) Europe today announced its alliance with Europe’s trade body of game developers, the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF). The EGDF unites the game development industries of eleven European countries committed to technological development and economic stimulation. Together with the EGDF, GDC Europe will present content focused trend-setting developments and political issues facing European game developers today. Alongside more than 80 sessions, the results of this new cooperation will be seen at Europe’s premier developer event, taking place August 17-19 at the Cologne Congress East Center in Cologne, Germany. Members of the EGDF will receive additional benefits through this alliance, which includes a 100 Euro discount on conference passes to GDC Europe. Bundling Strategies, Broadband Penetration will Shield Europe’s IPTV Service Adoption in Economic Downturn, says PyramidCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The ongoing economic downturn will impact IPTV adoption and service revenue growth differently across Europe during the next year due to varied broadband penetration levels, the availability of cheaper alternatives, and telcos’ response to competition, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). All the Information you Need for a Day Out - Provided Through Space Tech on Your MobileNOORDIJK, The Netherlands - Novel Mobile Service AllAroundMe Uses Smart Navigation Technology to Provide Personalised Information on Shopping, Dining and Events - Wherever you are Bull SAS and ffA (Foster Findlay Associates Ltd) Have Entered Into a Partnership Agreement to Deliver ffA GPU-enabled 3D Seismic Analysis Software to the Oil and Gas Community on Bull High Performance Computing SystemsAMSTERDAM - Seismic interpreters are facing a growing amount of data to interpret and the demands for computational tools to underpin the 3D seismic interpretation process throughout the E&P workflow have never been more apparent. Through use of ffA’s high performance computational software, a data driven approach to 3D seismic interpretation can provide the step change in productivity required for geoscientists to fully exploit their data and deliver more accurate interpretations of the subsurface, improved understanding of uncertainty and better quantification of risk. Mobile Video Service Subscriptions to Grow Five-Fold by 2014, Pyramid Research SaysCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - The global number of users paying for mobile video services will grow five-fold from 2008 to 2014, surpassing 534 million, with a substantial proportion of mobile net additions coming from emerging markets, according to the latest report by Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Mammoet’s Innovative Deep Water Salvage Operation in CanadaSCHIEDAM, The Netherlands - Mammoet Salvage recently recovered a fuel truck loaded with diesel and a cabinet containing lube oil from Robson Bight near Vancouver Island in Canada. The challenging project, in a water depth of 360 meters, was completed on time and well within budget. Mobileye and Visteon to Collaborate on the Development of Advanced Lighting Control StrategiesAMSTERDAM - Mobileye N.V. announced today an agreement with Visteon Corporation whereby the two companies will jointly develop strategies and technologies that will control tomorrow’s smart headlamp systems. Growing use of Mobileye on-board camera systems makes it possible to feed information to Visteon’s smart headlamp systems, expanding the possibilities of such systems. One specific application of the combined technologies may include automatically switching between high and low headlight beams. Additionally, other more advanced lighting control strategies are expected, which allow the driver better viewing with longer-range capabilities. Mobile Capex Holding Firm in AME Despite Down Economy, Pyramid Research SaysCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Strong subscriber growth and sustained levels of revenue in Africa and the Middle East will encourage mobile operators to carry on with their capex plans for 2009 and 2010, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com). Dutch Medical Equipment Producer Nucletron Strengthens Leading Position in Cancer Radiation Therapy MarketVEENENDAAL, The Netherlands - Nucletron BV, the innovative cancer radiation solutions company, today announced the creation of an exclusive partnership and plan to merge with sector peer Isodose Control BV for an undisclosed sum. The two companies, headquartered in Veenendaal and Ede, the Netherlands, are complementary and the combination will strengthen Nucletron’s position as global leader in the market for high-precision radiation therapy equipment and software, or brachytherapy. AEGON to Withdraw From the Group Risk Market in the United KingdomTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - As part of its ongoing portfolio review, and consistent with its strategy to reallocate capital to businesses with higher growth and return prospects, AEGON will withdraw from the Group Risk market in the United Kingdom, effective today. Bridgewater Systems Continues Global WiMAX MomentumAMSTERDAM - New Customer Wins Through Successful Reseller Agreement With Alvarion Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, today announced that it is continuing to extend its global market leadership in WiMAX(TM) through its successful global reseller agreement with Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR), the world’s leading provider of WiMAX(TM) and wireless broadband solutions. Attention All Students! Eurail Group Launches Exciting Worldwide PartnershipUTRECHT, The Netherlands - ISIC Card Holders get 2 Free Travel Days on the Eurail Select Pass |
