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Manas Petroleum signed Mongolian Oil Exploration Block Memorandum of Understanding
Baar (ots) - Manas Petroleum Corp. (OTC.BB: MNAP) has signed a MOU with a Mongolian company, Shunkhlai Energy, regarding petroleum exploration in block XXIII. Manas Petroleum has a right to purchase a 90% interest in the Mongolian company, which has won a bidding round for the block XXIII. Block ...
Un documentplusHalf yearly balance of Jungfraubahn Holding AG
We send you the letter to the shareholders of Jungfraubahn Holding AG including the half yearly balance: Dear Shareholders Interlaken (ots) - We welcomed 264'000 guests to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe in the first six months of the year (previous year 232'000). Due to this fact we were able to compensate the drop in sales from winter business by the middle of the year. At CHF 6.6 million, the semester result is ...
plusAriane Meynert Joins Swiss AmVac AG
Zug (ots) - As of September 1, 2007 Ariane Meynert is joining Swiss biotech company AmVac AG, Zug, as Managing Director in charge of investor and public relations. Management graduate Meynert comes from TOMORROW FOCUS AG in Munich, a Hubert Burda Medien AG Group company where she was in charge of developing investor and public relations for several years. She previously supervised, in the same function, the ...
plusLandmark building Metropol to reopen after two years of renovation work
Zurich (ots) - After nearly two years of renovation and restoration, Clariden Leu is opening the landmark building known as Metropol, which will become the bank's second prestigious office building in the heart of Zurich. Thanks to the building's new multi-purpose hall and the METROPOL restaurant, which is operated by Zurich based Kramer Gastronomie, much of the ...
plus4th European Conference "Tobacco or Health" 2007; Invitation to the Media Conference, 11th October, 2007, Congress Center, Basel
Basel (ots) - The 4th European Conference "Tobacco or Health" takes place in Basel from 11th-13th October, 2007. The conference is organized by the Swiss Cancer League together with the German Cancer Society on behalf of the Association of European Cancer Leagues. About 800 participants from over 60 countries ...
plusDavid Carson Design opens studio in Zurich
Zurich (ots) - Returning to the city where he enrolled in his first graphic design course, David Carson has opened a studio in Zurich. Described as the most influential graphic designer working today, Carson has decided to focus his work in Europe on serving agencies and clients alike with his often imitated, but never matched expertise in visual ...
Un documentplusStefan K. Kräuchi named head of Clariden Leu's Investment Funds and Alternative Investment Products
Zurich (ots) - As at November 1 of this year, Stefan K. Kräuchi will take over as Head of Investment Funds and Alternative Investment Products in Clariden Leu's Investment Products and Wealth Management Services division. In his new position, Stefan K. Kräuchi will report directly to Hans Nützi, who will ...
plusPieris validates the use of Anticalins® as ophthalmologic biotherapeutics
Freising-Weihenstephan, Germany (ots) - Pieris AG, a bio-pharmaceutical company developing Anticalins®, a novel class of targeted human protein therapeutics, today announced successful completion of a series of preclinical studies validating the use of Anticalins® in ophthalmologic disease. The studies reported by Pieris relate to PRS-055, an ...
plusTaking bookings at the Dolder Grand
Zurich (ots) - From today, rooms and banqueting premises are available for booking at the Dolder Grand. In spring 2008, Zurich will get one of its premier features back. Originally a "Curhaus" - health spa - , the Dolder Grand has transformed itself into a luxury-class city resort. International partners have undertaken the architecture, interior design and spa layout. The former Dolder Grand Hotel closed for ...
plusZurmont Madison Private Equity assumes majority stake in Röder Group
Zurich/Büdingen (ots) - Zurmont Madison Private Equity L.P. advised by Zurich-based Zurmont Madison Management AG has acquired a majority holding in the Röder Group headquartered in Büdingen/Germany; the Röder Group is renowned for its tent systems throughout the world. Thereby, the extraordinarily well-positioned company will receive additional industrial and ...
plusWISeKey announces strong growth of its Global Trusted Affiliate Network
Geneva, Switzerland and Dalian, China (ots) - Selected by the World Economic Forum as one of the top 500 mould-breaking companies New Champions, WISeKey is present at the Inaugural Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian China and announces today that new WISeKey Affiliates are now in the process of being established in Argentina, Benelux, Brazil, Chile, ...
plusu-blox to showcase advanced GPS and GALILEO chipset at Intel Developer Forum
San Francisco (ots) - u-blox America Inc., a worldwide leader in GNSS technology, including GPS and Galileo chipsets for mobile, battery-powered products, today announced its participation at the Intel Developer Forum to be held in San Francisco from September 18th-20th. u-blox will be showcasing its latest and most advanced chipset, u-blox5. With -160 dBm ...
plusNovozymes launches enzyme to reduce acrylamide in food
Dittingen, Switzerland (ots) - Researchers from Novozymes, the world leader in bio-innovations and bio-solutions have found a solution to reduce the level of acrylamide in food products such as cookies, crackers and snacks. Novozymes launches Acrylaway to reduce acrylamide which is formed when starchy foods are baked, fried or toasted at high temperatures. Acrylamide is under suspicion of causing cancer. Health ...
plusu-blox enhances GPS integration with EPSON Toyocom gyroscope in dead reckoning reference design
Thalwil, Switzerland, and Munich, Germany (ots) - u-blox, the leading Swiss provider of GPS receiver technology, has improved its groundbreaking GPS dead reckoning system by integrating a gyroscope sensor from Epson Toyocom, a leader in the design and manufacture of crystal-based electronic products, into the reference design for the product. The reference ...
plusClariden Leu simplifies management structure and announces key figures for first half-year of 2007
Zurich (ots) - As of October 1, 2007, Clariden Leu is simplifying its management structure and pooling its expertise in the investment products and services area in a newly-created division, Investment Products & Wealth Management Services. Hans ...
Un documentplusSuccessor to Walter Steuri as CEO of Jungfrau Railways
Interlaken (ots) - Jungfrau Railways are seeking a new CEO. An advertisement will appear in various Swiss newspapers on 17 and 18 August 2007. As has been known since 2006, Walter Steuri, CEO/Management Board Chairman of Jungfrau Railways will retire at the end of August 2008. The 62-year-old has worked for Jungfrau Railways since 1975, initially as head of finance and from 1994 as chairman of the six-member ...
plusSuccessful closing of Even Rx Properties.
Even Capital has today announced the successful launch of Even Rx Properties SCA. Geneva (ots) - The fund, an unlisted closed ended Luxembourg investment vehicle, has a target size of EUR 300 million. Its objective is to generate rental income and capital growth through investments in primary health care property in Germany and Switzerland. At first closing the fund has already had commitments for one-third of the ...
plusKardex reports significant increase in profitability in first half-year 2007
- Successful turnaround in operations - EBIT increase in both divisions - sustainable growth by concentrating on intrinsic strengths Zurich (ots) - In the first half of 2007, the Kardex Group achieved a turnaround in its operations, increasing its operating result by EUR 8.7 million. In the first six months of the current financial year, Kardex reported a ...
plusCapio Announces Acquisition of Unilabs
- Transaction creates a leading laboratory services group in Europe operating under the name "Unilabs" - Binding purchase agreement signed with Unilabs' majority shareholders to acquire 50.08% of the Unilabs voting rights and 38.10% of the capital - Intention to launch public tender offer at CHF 57.50 per Unilabs bearer Unanimous support of transaction by Unilabs Board of Directors ...
plusIEC International Electrotechnical Commission
UHV: New technology promises to help deliver future energy demands
Geneva (ots) - The leading experts in the field of Ultra High Voltage or UHV are to begin defining the technical and safety specifications for this promising new technology that is set to help deliver the world's increased electrical energy demands. Ultra High Voltage could offer a solution to the need for more electricity in a space-restricted world. Countries active in this technology include Brazil, Canada, China, ...
plusNew format for Switzerland's information portal
plusIEC International Electrotechnical Commission
Correction: Ultra high voltage - the future of electricity transmission
This news release replaces that of July 17,2007: Please note the corrected numbers in the first paragraph. Geneva (ots) - Studies in the USA indicate that the world's electrical consumption is set to rise to 30 000 billion kWh by 2030 from 15 400 billion kWh in 2006. Governments and utilities today need to plan to supply large amounts of electrical energy ...
plusViroblock SA receives First Round of Equity Funding
Plan-les-Ouates (ots) - Viroblock SA, a start-up dedicated to developing and commercializing a new generation of antiviral products, today announced that it has completed its first round of equity funding led by private investor Peter Pfister, Fongit Seed Invest SA, and Initiative Capital Romandie SA. Viroblock also announced that the newly appointed Board of Directors will consist of Peter Pfister (Chairman), ...
plusCognosense, a Swiss high-technology company, appoints Mr. Guowei Yuan, Vice President Sales, Greater China & Asia Pacific
Lausanne/Beijing (ots) - Erick Caron, concurrently, CEO of Cognosense SA and Chairman & CEO of its Chinese subsidiary, Cognosense (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr. Guowei Yuan effective July 16th, 2007, as Vice President Sales, r Greater China & Asia Pacific region. Mr. ...
plusHelsinn Healthcare SA Announces Aloxi sNDA for PONV accepted for review by U.S. FDA
PDUFA date of 4th March 4, 2008 established Lugano (ots) - Helsinn's Top Management today announced that the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Aloxi® (palonosetron hydrochloride) Injection for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting was accepted for filing by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Aloxi is approved by the FDA ...
plusSchaffner Group on track after first nine months of fiscal 2006/2007
Solid growth with EMC and power quality solutions Luterbach (ots) - The Schaffner Group, which specializes in the development, production and marketing of components for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and power quality, increased net sales in continuing operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2006/2007 by 24.0% to CHF 125.6 million (9-months 2005/2006: ...
plusISO: After the International Standard - now comes the ISO 14001 video clip
Geneva (ots) - ISO (International Organization for Standardization (www.iso.org) has launched a video clip on the International Standard ISO 14001, which is implemented in 138 countries. ISO Secretary-General Alan Bryden introduced the clip as one of a number of initiatives undertaken by ISO and its national members since last year to celebrate the 10th ...
plusChange of command at Swiss Interbank Clearing Ltd.
- Indication: A picture can be downloaded for free at: www.presseportal.ch/de/pm/100004479/ - Zurich (ots) - As of July 1, 2007, Martin Frick has taken over management of Swiss Interbank Clearing from André Bamat. He will also remain active as the CEO of Telekurs PayNet and will direct both group companies in the future. At the same time, Martin Frick will take a position on the executive board of the ...
plusVon Roll: Board of Directors Opposes Majority Representation of von Finck minority group of shareholders and Stockpile Capital Increase
Zurich (ots) - Successful strategy shall be continued - controlled growth generates sustainable value - further profitability increases - no controlling majority for a minority group of shareholders - no stockpile capital increase without specific purpose - adequate representation of von Finck group of ...
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