Ferring’s follicle-stimulating hormone is in development with a companion diagnostic test from Roche to help improve the clinical management of infertility treatment
SAINT-PREX & ROTKREUZ, Switzerland. - Tuesday, June 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Roche have announced a collaboration to combine diagnostic testing technology from Roche with Ferring’s human cell line derived recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone (human rFSH), a gonadotrophin currently in phase III development. This combination is intended to make it possible for healthcare professionals to personalise infertility treatment to a woman’s specific needs.
Under the terms of the worldwide agreement, Roche will work with Ferring and its global phase III programme to qualify, validate, document and seek regulatory approval for a companion diagnostic test to be used in combination with Ferring’s human rFSH.
Currently under development with Ferring’s human rFSH, the fully-automated Elecsys® AMH assay from Roche aims to assess anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels, a measure of a woman’s ovarian reserve and also of her ovarian response to infertility treatment with gonadotrophin. With this information, doctors will be better able to deliver a personalised dose of Ferring’s human rFSH based on the woman’s AMH level. Unlike manual AMH testing that can take up to several hours to produce results, the fully automated Elecsys AMH test determines hormone levels in 18 minutes, making it appropriate for routine clinical use.1
“The ability to tailor a specific dose of gonadotrophin based on a woman’s personal AMH level would represent a major step forward in fertility management,” said Pascal Danglas, MD, Executive Vice President, Clinical and Product Development at Ferring. “This collaboration demonstrates Ferring’s commitment to researching and developing innovative treatment options for infertility.”
Personalised dosing according to a woman’s AMH level, if successful, may improve the predictability of infertility treatment and, as a result, lower the potential burden of treatment for women seeking to conceive through assisted reproductive technology.
“As a leader in personalised healthcare we are expanding this approach to ever more areas of unmet medical need such as infertility and women’s health. In collaboration with Ferring, we are excited to play a pioneering role in individualising fertility management while continuing to invest in medically differentiated tests,” said Jean-Claude Gottraux, Head of Roche Professional Diagnostics.
This unique approach in personalised medicine may provide an improved option for couples seeking to conceive through in vitro fertilization.
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About the phase III clinical study
A multinational clinical phase III comparative study is already underway to confirm the efficacy and safety of Ferring’s human cell line derived rFSH in a personalised treatment regimen based on the woman’s AMH levels. The ESTHER (Evidence-based Stimulation Trial with Human rFSH in Europe and Rest of World) programme will enrol 1150 patients from 11 countries and from over 30 sites during 2014 and 2015. Additional studies are planned for US, Japan, China and other parts of Asia.
About Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group active in global markets. The company identifies, develops and markets innovative products in the areas of reproductive health, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and orthopaedics. Ferring has its own operating subsidiaries in 55 countries and markets its products in more than 100 countries. To learn more about Ferring or its products please visit www.ferring.com.
About Roche
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is a leader in research-focused healthcare with combined strengths in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and neuroscience. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Roche’s personalised healthcare strategy aims at providing medicines and diagnostics that enable tangible improvements in the health, quality of life and survival of patients. Founded in 1896, Roche has been making important contributions to global health for more than a century. Twenty-four medicines developed by Roche are included in the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and chemotherapy.
In 2013 the Roche Group employed over 85,000 people worldwide, invested 8.7 billion Swiss francs in R&D and posted sales of 46.8 billion Swiss francs. Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan. For more information, please visit www.roche.com.
1 Gassner D, Jung R: First fully automated immunoassay for anti-Müllerian hormone. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2014 Mar 13. pii: /j/cclm.ahead-of-print/cclm-2014-0022/cclm-2014-0022.xml. doi: 10.1515/cclm-2014-0022. [Epub ahead of print]
Contacts
For more information
Ferring Pharmaceuticals:
Patrick Gorman
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Tel: +41 (0) 58 301 00 53
patrick.gorman@ferring.com
Roche:
Dr Daniel Fleiter
Roche Diagnostics International Ltd
Tel: +41 (0) 41 798 5990
daniel.fleiter@roche.com
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
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One in Ten Cigarettes Consumed in the EU in 2013 Were Illegal; Dramatic Rise in Consumption of ‘Illicit Whites’
New KPMG Study for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International
LONDON - Tuesday, June 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- One in every ten cigarettes consumed in the European Union in 2013 were illicit, 33% of which were “illicit whites”, an emerging type of illegal, branded cigarettes manufactured for the sole purpose of being smuggled, according to a KPMG study published today. At these levels, EU governments lost approximately €10.9 billion to the illegal market.
KPMG found that while the number of “illicit whites” consumed increased by 15% compared to 2012, overall, the illegal trade of cigarettes in the EU stabilized, declining slightly from a record high of 11.1% in 2012 to 10.5% in 2013. This stabilization was due to a significant decrease in contraband cigarettes, legal cigarettes typically smuggled from low tax countries to high tax countries, as industry, governments and law enforcement increased efforts to curtail this illegal activity.
“Our latest research on the illegal tobacco market found that while there was positive news on the decreased trade in contraband tobacco products overall across the EU, there are other trends that are cause for concern, including the continued increase in the number of ‘illicit whites’ being consumed. Our report also carries a warning to some countries where large volumes of illegal tobacco are being smoked,” comments Robin Cartwright, Partner KPMG.
KPMG found the highest illegal trade incidence levels for 2013 in Latvia (28.8%), Lithuania (27.1%), Ireland (21.1%), Estonia (18.6%) and Bulgaria (18.2%).
The highest volumes of illegal cigarettes were consumed in Germany and France with 11.3 billion and 9.6 billion illegal cigarettes, respectively, and Poland and Greece where “illicit whites” accounted for 9.1% and 12.2% of consumption respectively.
Other key findings include:
Overall, 58.6 billion illegal cigarettes were consumed in the EU; this is equivalent to the total legal cigarette markets of Spain and Portugal combined and represents a total tax revenue loss of €10.9 billion;
In 2013, 10.5% of all cigarettes consumed in the EU were illegal, compared to 11.1% in 2012 and 10.4% in 2011;
The prevalence of contraband – which excludes “illicit whites” and counterfeit – dropped significantly by 26.7% to 35.6 billion cigarettes;
“Illicit whites” reached a record high of 19.6 billion cigarettes, from virtually zero in 2006; and
The highest “illicit white” volumes for 2013 were measured in Poland (4.0 billion), Greece (2.8 billion), Spain (2.5 billion), Bulgaria (1.6 billion) and Germany (1.4 billion).
Despite the overall decline in the illegal market in 2013, the EU’s black market for tobacco remains a significant source of revenue loss for governments and a resilient competitor to the legitimate manufacturers and trade. This illegal activity not only comes at a financial cost, but it fosters criminality in local communities. British American Tobacco plc (BAT), Imperial Tobacco Group plc (Imperial), Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) continue to devote significant resources to combat this problem – above the requirements set out in their Cooperation Agreements with the European Commission – underpinned by the conviction that effective solutions require solid cooperation between governments, law enforcement agencies, manufacturers and retailers.
For the first time since its inception in 2006, KPMG’s study was commissioned by all four major tobacco manufacturers operating in the EU – BAT, Imperial, JTI and PMI. This allowed KPMG access to a wider set of data sources, which further refined and improved the completeness of the analysis. Prior to 2013, the study was commissioned by PMI as part of the company’s commitments under its Cooperation Agreement with the European Commission.
The 2013 KPMG study on the illegal cigarette consumption in the EU is available on KPMG’s website: http://www.kpmg.com/uk/projectsun2014
Notes to editors
KPMG SUN 2013 defines “illicit whites” as cigarettes that are usually produced legally in one country/market, primarily for smuggling. While they may also be exported legally from some countries, they are smuggled across borders during their transit to their final destination market where they have limited or no legal distribution and are sold without payment of tax.
KPMG Study on the illicit cigarette consumption in the EU:
KPMG has conducted this study every year since 2006, as part of the Cooperation Agreement between Philip Morris International, the European Commission and the EU Member States. For the first time in 2013, the study was commissioned by all four major tobacco manufacturers – British American Tobacco plc (BAT), Imperial Tobacco plc (Imperial), Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI).
About British American Tobacco plc:
British American Tobacco is a global tobacco Group with brands sold in more than 200 markets.
It employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has over 200 brands in its portfolio, with its cigarettes chosen by one in eight of the world’s one billion smokers. Alongside offering tobacco products, British American Tobacco is committed to offering safer nicotine alternatives to adult smokers. As such, it was the first tobacco company to launch an e-cigarette in the UK.
www.bat.com
About Imperial Tobacco Group plc:
Imperial Tobacco is an international fast moving consumer goods company with a long track record of creating value for our shareholders. Our diverse market footprint spans more than 160 countries worldwide and we’re proud to have developed a comprehensive global portfolio of brands with strong positions in all the main tobacco categories.
Our cigarette brands are among the most popular in the world and we have established ourselves as the global leader in fine cut tobacco and papers. We also have exclusive rights to sell all luxury Cuban cigars and have a dynamic range of smokeless tobacco brands. For more information please visit: www.imperial-tobacco.com
About JTI:
JTI, a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies, is a leading international tobacco manufacturer. It markets world-renowned brands such as Camel, Winston and Mevius (Mild Seven). Other global brands include Benson & Hedges, Silk Cut, Sobranie, Glamour and LD. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and about 27,000 employees worldwide, JTI has operations in more than 120 countries. Its core revenue in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, was USD 12.3 billion. For more information, visit www.jti.com.
About Philip Morris International Inc.:
Philip Morris International Inc. is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world's top 15 international brands, including Marlboro, the number one cigarette brand worldwide. PMI's products are sold in more than 180 markets. In 2013, the company held an estimated 15.7% share of the total international cigarette market outside of the U.S., or 28.2% excluding the People's Republic of China and the U.S. For more information, see www.pmi.com.
About KPMG:
KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and operates from 22 offices across the UK with approximately 11,500 partners and staff. The UK firm recorded a turnover of £1.8 billion in the year ended September 2013. KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. It operates in 155 countries and has 155,000 professionals working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
Contacts
BAT Press Office
Will Hill / Annie Brown
+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 (24 hours)
Imperial Tobacco Press Office
Simon Evans/Iain Watkins
+44 (0) 117 963 6636
JTI Press Office
E: jti.press.office@jti.com
T: +41 22 703 0291
PMI Press Office
E: media@pmi.com
T: +41 58 242 4500
KPMG press office:
+44 20 7694 8773
LONDON - Tuesday, June 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- One in every ten cigarettes consumed in the European Union in 2013 were illicit, 33% of which were “illicit whites”, an emerging type of illegal, branded cigarettes manufactured for the sole purpose of being smuggled, according to a KPMG study published today. At these levels, EU governments lost approximately €10.9 billion to the illegal market.
KPMG found that while the number of “illicit whites” consumed increased by 15% compared to 2012, overall, the illegal trade of cigarettes in the EU stabilized, declining slightly from a record high of 11.1% in 2012 to 10.5% in 2013. This stabilization was due to a significant decrease in contraband cigarettes, legal cigarettes typically smuggled from low tax countries to high tax countries, as industry, governments and law enforcement increased efforts to curtail this illegal activity.
“Our latest research on the illegal tobacco market found that while there was positive news on the decreased trade in contraband tobacco products overall across the EU, there are other trends that are cause for concern, including the continued increase in the number of ‘illicit whites’ being consumed. Our report also carries a warning to some countries where large volumes of illegal tobacco are being smoked,” comments Robin Cartwright, Partner KPMG.
KPMG found the highest illegal trade incidence levels for 2013 in Latvia (28.8%), Lithuania (27.1%), Ireland (21.1%), Estonia (18.6%) and Bulgaria (18.2%).
The highest volumes of illegal cigarettes were consumed in Germany and France with 11.3 billion and 9.6 billion illegal cigarettes, respectively, and Poland and Greece where “illicit whites” accounted for 9.1% and 12.2% of consumption respectively.
Other key findings include:
Overall, 58.6 billion illegal cigarettes were consumed in the EU; this is equivalent to the total legal cigarette markets of Spain and Portugal combined and represents a total tax revenue loss of €10.9 billion;
In 2013, 10.5% of all cigarettes consumed in the EU were illegal, compared to 11.1% in 2012 and 10.4% in 2011;
The prevalence of contraband – which excludes “illicit whites” and counterfeit – dropped significantly by 26.7% to 35.6 billion cigarettes;
“Illicit whites” reached a record high of 19.6 billion cigarettes, from virtually zero in 2006; and
The highest “illicit white” volumes for 2013 were measured in Poland (4.0 billion), Greece (2.8 billion), Spain (2.5 billion), Bulgaria (1.6 billion) and Germany (1.4 billion).
Despite the overall decline in the illegal market in 2013, the EU’s black market for tobacco remains a significant source of revenue loss for governments and a resilient competitor to the legitimate manufacturers and trade. This illegal activity not only comes at a financial cost, but it fosters criminality in local communities. British American Tobacco plc (BAT), Imperial Tobacco Group plc (Imperial), Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) continue to devote significant resources to combat this problem – above the requirements set out in their Cooperation Agreements with the European Commission – underpinned by the conviction that effective solutions require solid cooperation between governments, law enforcement agencies, manufacturers and retailers.
For the first time since its inception in 2006, KPMG’s study was commissioned by all four major tobacco manufacturers operating in the EU – BAT, Imperial, JTI and PMI. This allowed KPMG access to a wider set of data sources, which further refined and improved the completeness of the analysis. Prior to 2013, the study was commissioned by PMI as part of the company’s commitments under its Cooperation Agreement with the European Commission.
The 2013 KPMG study on the illegal cigarette consumption in the EU is available on KPMG’s website: http://www.kpmg.com/uk/projectsun2014
Notes to editors
KPMG SUN 2013 defines “illicit whites” as cigarettes that are usually produced legally in one country/market, primarily for smuggling. While they may also be exported legally from some countries, they are smuggled across borders during their transit to their final destination market where they have limited or no legal distribution and are sold without payment of tax.
KPMG Study on the illicit cigarette consumption in the EU:
KPMG has conducted this study every year since 2006, as part of the Cooperation Agreement between Philip Morris International, the European Commission and the EU Member States. For the first time in 2013, the study was commissioned by all four major tobacco manufacturers – British American Tobacco plc (BAT), Imperial Tobacco plc (Imperial), Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI).
About British American Tobacco plc:
British American Tobacco is a global tobacco Group with brands sold in more than 200 markets.
It employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has over 200 brands in its portfolio, with its cigarettes chosen by one in eight of the world’s one billion smokers. Alongside offering tobacco products, British American Tobacco is committed to offering safer nicotine alternatives to adult smokers. As such, it was the first tobacco company to launch an e-cigarette in the UK.
www.bat.com
About Imperial Tobacco Group plc:
Imperial Tobacco is an international fast moving consumer goods company with a long track record of creating value for our shareholders. Our diverse market footprint spans more than 160 countries worldwide and we’re proud to have developed a comprehensive global portfolio of brands with strong positions in all the main tobacco categories.
Our cigarette brands are among the most popular in the world and we have established ourselves as the global leader in fine cut tobacco and papers. We also have exclusive rights to sell all luxury Cuban cigars and have a dynamic range of smokeless tobacco brands. For more information please visit: www.imperial-tobacco.com
About JTI:
JTI, a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies, is a leading international tobacco manufacturer. It markets world-renowned brands such as Camel, Winston and Mevius (Mild Seven). Other global brands include Benson & Hedges, Silk Cut, Sobranie, Glamour and LD. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and about 27,000 employees worldwide, JTI has operations in more than 120 countries. Its core revenue in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, was USD 12.3 billion. For more information, visit www.jti.com.
About Philip Morris International Inc.:
Philip Morris International Inc. is the leading international tobacco company, with seven of the world's top 15 international brands, including Marlboro, the number one cigarette brand worldwide. PMI's products are sold in more than 180 markets. In 2013, the company held an estimated 15.7% share of the total international cigarette market outside of the U.S., or 28.2% excluding the People's Republic of China and the U.S. For more information, see www.pmi.com.
About KPMG:
KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and operates from 22 offices across the UK with approximately 11,500 partners and staff. The UK firm recorded a turnover of £1.8 billion in the year ended September 2013. KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. It operates in 155 countries and has 155,000 professionals working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
Contacts
BAT Press Office
Will Hill / Annie Brown
+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 (24 hours)
Imperial Tobacco Press Office
Simon Evans/Iain Watkins
+44 (0) 117 963 6636
JTI Press Office
E: jti.press.office@jti.com
T: +41 22 703 0291
PMI Press Office
E: media@pmi.com
T: +41 58 242 4500
KPMG press office:
+44 20 7694 8773
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UK Society for Trenchless Technologies (UKSTT) Awards ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ to Liam MacFarlane of Wessex Water Services Limited
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Monday, June 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
‘Holistic Approach to Infiltration and Inflow Exclusion’ Highlights Electro Scan Project of Wessex Water’s In-house Construction Arm, Wessex Engineering and Construction Services
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electro Scan Inc. today announced that Mr. Liam MacFarlane, Critical Sewers Engineer, Wessex Engineering and Construction Services (WECS), Wessex Water’s in-house construction arm, was selected as the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award recipient presented by the UK Society for Trenchless Technologies (UKSTT). The award was based on Liam MacFarlane’s technical paper ‘Holistic Approach to Infiltration and Inflow Exclusion’ highlighting an Electro Scan project.
The prestigious award was presented at UKSTT’s 20th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony held in Birmingham, England in May 2014.
The ‘Young Engineer’ award is presented to the engineer -- under 30 years of age -- who best demonstrates their contribution to the field of Trenchless Technology based on evidence of an understanding of Trenchless Technology, the individual’s contribution made, the quality of submission, and the candidate’s vision for the future of trenchless technology.
“I am proud to be selected for this distinguished award,” states Liam MacFarlane, Critical Sewers Engineer. “I could not have achieved this honor without the help of the team at Wessex Water and Julian Britton, Rehabilitation Manager.”
Liam MacFarlane joined Wessex Water in 2008 in the WECS trainee development programme, providing invaluable experience in all phase of project delivery, including optioneering, design, construction, commissioning, and handover. In 2010, Mr. MacFarlane was appointed Critical Sewers Engineer at Wessex Water, responsible for the project management and delivery of sewer renovation projects that specialize in trenchless installations. Mr. MacFarlane earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the West England in 2013.
“My involvement with Electro Scan started in 2013 with several kilometers of surveys in the Southwest of England,” stated Liam MacFarlane. “We robustly trialed the Electro Scan technology identifying several improvements to the hardware and working closely with Electro Scan’s onsite team.”
Continued Liam MacFarlane, “Electro Scan was very successful in Mark, Somerset, England where forty-three (43) sewers were identified as the most critical assets with an infiltration rate of 12 litres per second (190.2 gallons per minute) or 1000m3 litres per day (273,900 gallons per day), costing the company over £120,000 ($180,000) per annum in operational expenditure.”
“With the UK’s Environmental Agency expectation to have every £1 cost of flood defense expenditure deliver £8 of benefit, all capital expenditures must bring best value,” stated Mr. MacFarlane. “As seen in our Somerset trials during the recent winter flooding, we were able to document the comparative cost/benefit. Prior to using Electro Scan we didn’t have the analytical tools to effectively use epoxy sealed CIPP, as CCTV surveys were inconclusive. With Electro Scan, I can now demonstrate to my clients a conservative cost/benefit of at least £10-15; especially in geological areas where groundwater-induced hydraulic lithology threatens the stability of adjacent buildings.”
“We are honored to play a small part in Liam MacFarlane’s success,” commented Chuck Hansen, Chairman, Electro Scan. “We look forward to watching Mr. MacFarlane’s leadership in using technology to accelerate the pace of change in the field of civil engineering.”
During the last seven years, Wessex Water Services Limited has seen four of its engineers win the UKSTT’s prestigious Young Engineer award. In addition to Liam MacFarlane’s selection this year, previous Wessex Water award recipients included Alex Aulds (2012), Leanne Ford (2010), and James Kitching (2008).
About Wessex Water Services Limited
Wessex Water Services Limited (“Wessex Water”) treats 475 million litres a day (125 MGD) of sewage from 2.7 million customers, managing more than 30,000 km (18,641 miles) of sewer, 405 sewage treatment works, 1,003 combined sewer overflows, and 1,515 pumping stations. Wessex Water also supplies 284 million litres of water a day (75 MGD) to 1.3 million people through a network of 110 water treatment works and 11,500 km (7,146 miles) of water main. In May 2002, Wessex Water was acquired by YTL Power International of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
About Electro Scan
Electro Scan Inc. is a global leader in delivering pipeline defect detection instrumentation, in addition to mobile & cloud computing applications that meet the technological needs of leading sewer and water utilities, worldwide. Its products represent game-changing technology that precisely locates and measures (i.e. GPM, LPS) defect flows in pipes and certifies post-rehabilitation pipe renewals. Electro Scan finds defects most often missed by legacy inspection techniques, often re-prioritizing capital and operating expenditures. Privately-held, the company’s headquarters are located in Sacramento, California, USA, with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Electro Scan (Europe) Limited, located in Dublin, Ireland.
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Contacts
Electro Scan Inc.
Janine Mullinix, 916-779-0660
info@electroscan.com
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‘Holistic Approach to Infiltration and Inflow Exclusion’ Highlights Electro Scan Project of Wessex Water’s In-house Construction Arm, Wessex Engineering and Construction Services
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electro Scan Inc. today announced that Mr. Liam MacFarlane, Critical Sewers Engineer, Wessex Engineering and Construction Services (WECS), Wessex Water’s in-house construction arm, was selected as the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award recipient presented by the UK Society for Trenchless Technologies (UKSTT). The award was based on Liam MacFarlane’s technical paper ‘Holistic Approach to Infiltration and Inflow Exclusion’ highlighting an Electro Scan project.
The prestigious award was presented at UKSTT’s 20th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony held in Birmingham, England in May 2014.
The ‘Young Engineer’ award is presented to the engineer -- under 30 years of age -- who best demonstrates their contribution to the field of Trenchless Technology based on evidence of an understanding of Trenchless Technology, the individual’s contribution made, the quality of submission, and the candidate’s vision for the future of trenchless technology.
“I am proud to be selected for this distinguished award,” states Liam MacFarlane, Critical Sewers Engineer. “I could not have achieved this honor without the help of the team at Wessex Water and Julian Britton, Rehabilitation Manager.”
Liam MacFarlane joined Wessex Water in 2008 in the WECS trainee development programme, providing invaluable experience in all phase of project delivery, including optioneering, design, construction, commissioning, and handover. In 2010, Mr. MacFarlane was appointed Critical Sewers Engineer at Wessex Water, responsible for the project management and delivery of sewer renovation projects that specialize in trenchless installations. Mr. MacFarlane earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the West England in 2013.
“My involvement with Electro Scan started in 2013 with several kilometers of surveys in the Southwest of England,” stated Liam MacFarlane. “We robustly trialed the Electro Scan technology identifying several improvements to the hardware and working closely with Electro Scan’s onsite team.”
Continued Liam MacFarlane, “Electro Scan was very successful in Mark, Somerset, England where forty-three (43) sewers were identified as the most critical assets with an infiltration rate of 12 litres per second (190.2 gallons per minute) or 1000m3 litres per day (273,900 gallons per day), costing the company over £120,000 ($180,000) per annum in operational expenditure.”
“With the UK’s Environmental Agency expectation to have every £1 cost of flood defense expenditure deliver £8 of benefit, all capital expenditures must bring best value,” stated Mr. MacFarlane. “As seen in our Somerset trials during the recent winter flooding, we were able to document the comparative cost/benefit. Prior to using Electro Scan we didn’t have the analytical tools to effectively use epoxy sealed CIPP, as CCTV surveys were inconclusive. With Electro Scan, I can now demonstrate to my clients a conservative cost/benefit of at least £10-15; especially in geological areas where groundwater-induced hydraulic lithology threatens the stability of adjacent buildings.”
“We are honored to play a small part in Liam MacFarlane’s success,” commented Chuck Hansen, Chairman, Electro Scan. “We look forward to watching Mr. MacFarlane’s leadership in using technology to accelerate the pace of change in the field of civil engineering.”
During the last seven years, Wessex Water Services Limited has seen four of its engineers win the UKSTT’s prestigious Young Engineer award. In addition to Liam MacFarlane’s selection this year, previous Wessex Water award recipients included Alex Aulds (2012), Leanne Ford (2010), and James Kitching (2008).
About Wessex Water Services Limited
Wessex Water Services Limited (“Wessex Water”) treats 475 million litres a day (125 MGD) of sewage from 2.7 million customers, managing more than 30,000 km (18,641 miles) of sewer, 405 sewage treatment works, 1,003 combined sewer overflows, and 1,515 pumping stations. Wessex Water also supplies 284 million litres of water a day (75 MGD) to 1.3 million people through a network of 110 water treatment works and 11,500 km (7,146 miles) of water main. In May 2002, Wessex Water was acquired by YTL Power International of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
About Electro Scan
Electro Scan Inc. is a global leader in delivering pipeline defect detection instrumentation, in addition to mobile & cloud computing applications that meet the technological needs of leading sewer and water utilities, worldwide. Its products represent game-changing technology that precisely locates and measures (i.e. GPM, LPS) defect flows in pipes and certifies post-rehabilitation pipe renewals. Electro Scan finds defects most often missed by legacy inspection techniques, often re-prioritizing capital and operating expenditures. Privately-held, the company’s headquarters are located in Sacramento, California, USA, with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Electro Scan (Europe) Limited, located in Dublin, Ireland.
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Contacts
Electro Scan Inc.
Janine Mullinix, 916-779-0660
info@electroscan.com
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Monday, June 23, 2014
Growth: Stronger Than You Think
GENEVA - Monday, June 23rd 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global economic performance has been weaker than expected; nevertheless, financial markets were relatively unfazed by these developments, as central banks’ policies remain highly accommodative. “After having seen weak growth in the first quarter, we’re staying positive on the economic outlook and expect more solid activity, buoyed by good news”, says Patrice Gautry, Chief Economist at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP). The trend towards risk assets – especially equities – is still there thanks to recoveries in both growth and earnings. With this in mind, the scenario set out at the end of 2013 remains valid and should crystallise over the coming quarters.
Accelerated world growth The economic recovery is set to firm up; growth is improving in the United States and Europe is out of recession. Beyond the cyclical upturn, the key factors for a durable recovery are being put in place thanks to corporate investment and more solid domestic demand in developed countries. “A new productivity cycle should start to appear, feeding growth over the next few years”, predicts Gautry. The United States has resumed its place as leader of the pack at both economic and industrial levels, as well as in terms of the financial markets.
Some emerging countries – notably China – are changing their growth models, which will act as a drag on activity in the short term, but this action is set to be positive in the medium term. We remain confident that the authorities in China will make sure that this transition will happen without any major impact on world growth.
Equity bias remains in place “The scenario of a rise in US long rates and a steepening of the curve has not come about”, stresses Jean-Sylvain Perrig, UBP’s Chief Investment Officer. The fall in long rates – which came as a surprise to several investors – is, in our opinion, the result of three major phenomena: an unwinding of strong short positions on long bonds; disappointing economic activity in the first quarter; and the US Federal Reserve taking a stance that was more accommodative than expected.
“It should be remembered that this trend does not call our scenario into question: this sees a rise in rates stimulated by stronger growth in developed countries”, continues Perrig. In this framework, corporate debt continues to be favoured, particularly the high-yield segment and the external debt of emerging countries, given that carry trade is still attractive, even if the expected returns are lower than a year ago; short durations are therefore recommended in such an environment.
Equities remain the asset class of choice. Their higher valuation levels (in absolute terms) do not seem to be a constraint at this stage given the upturn in earnings, the recovery in economic activity in developed countries and the high price of bonds. “It is true that, since the beginning of 2014, we have been seeing a sector rotation out of growth assets and into defensives; nonetheless, we remain convinced that innovation is still a central theme in both the medium and long term”, concludes Perrig. Further, the number of mergers and acquisitions, coupled with share buy-back schemes should continue to support equity markets.
Consequently, themes such as innovation (especially US growth stocks), and the EU and its periphery, are still to be favoured. Emerging markets are offering relatively low valuations, but any potential improvement in company margins remains highly uncertain given their low levels of commitment to boosting productivity. For this reason, we are maintaining our bias towards the major stock markets in developed economies.
About Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) UBP is one of Switzerland’s leading private banks, and is among the best-capitalised, with a Tier I ratio of 29%. The Bank is specialised in the field of wealth management for both private and institutional clients. It is based in Geneva and employs about 1,350 people in some twenty locations worldwide; it held CHF 87.7 billion (USD 98.6 billion) in assets under management as at 31 December 2013. www.ubp.com
Contacts
Union Bancaire Privée
Jérôme Koechlin, Tel. +41 58 819 26 40
Head of Corporate Communications
jko@ubp.ch
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/11416/en
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global economic performance has been weaker than expected; nevertheless, financial markets were relatively unfazed by these developments, as central banks’ policies remain highly accommodative. “After having seen weak growth in the first quarter, we’re staying positive on the economic outlook and expect more solid activity, buoyed by good news”, says Patrice Gautry, Chief Economist at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP). The trend towards risk assets – especially equities – is still there thanks to recoveries in both growth and earnings. With this in mind, the scenario set out at the end of 2013 remains valid and should crystallise over the coming quarters.
Accelerated world growth The economic recovery is set to firm up; growth is improving in the United States and Europe is out of recession. Beyond the cyclical upturn, the key factors for a durable recovery are being put in place thanks to corporate investment and more solid domestic demand in developed countries. “A new productivity cycle should start to appear, feeding growth over the next few years”, predicts Gautry. The United States has resumed its place as leader of the pack at both economic and industrial levels, as well as in terms of the financial markets.
Some emerging countries – notably China – are changing their growth models, which will act as a drag on activity in the short term, but this action is set to be positive in the medium term. We remain confident that the authorities in China will make sure that this transition will happen without any major impact on world growth.
Equity bias remains in place “The scenario of a rise in US long rates and a steepening of the curve has not come about”, stresses Jean-Sylvain Perrig, UBP’s Chief Investment Officer. The fall in long rates – which came as a surprise to several investors – is, in our opinion, the result of three major phenomena: an unwinding of strong short positions on long bonds; disappointing economic activity in the first quarter; and the US Federal Reserve taking a stance that was more accommodative than expected.
“It should be remembered that this trend does not call our scenario into question: this sees a rise in rates stimulated by stronger growth in developed countries”, continues Perrig. In this framework, corporate debt continues to be favoured, particularly the high-yield segment and the external debt of emerging countries, given that carry trade is still attractive, even if the expected returns are lower than a year ago; short durations are therefore recommended in such an environment.
Equities remain the asset class of choice. Their higher valuation levels (in absolute terms) do not seem to be a constraint at this stage given the upturn in earnings, the recovery in economic activity in developed countries and the high price of bonds. “It is true that, since the beginning of 2014, we have been seeing a sector rotation out of growth assets and into defensives; nonetheless, we remain convinced that innovation is still a central theme in both the medium and long term”, concludes Perrig. Further, the number of mergers and acquisitions, coupled with share buy-back schemes should continue to support equity markets.
Consequently, themes such as innovation (especially US growth stocks), and the EU and its periphery, are still to be favoured. Emerging markets are offering relatively low valuations, but any potential improvement in company margins remains highly uncertain given their low levels of commitment to boosting productivity. For this reason, we are maintaining our bias towards the major stock markets in developed economies.
About Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) UBP is one of Switzerland’s leading private banks, and is among the best-capitalised, with a Tier I ratio of 29%. The Bank is specialised in the field of wealth management for both private and institutional clients. It is based in Geneva and employs about 1,350 people in some twenty locations worldwide; it held CHF 87.7 billion (USD 98.6 billion) in assets under management as at 31 December 2013. www.ubp.com
Contacts
Union Bancaire Privée
Jérôme Koechlin, Tel. +41 58 819 26 40
Head of Corporate Communications
jko@ubp.ch
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/11416/en
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JICA and Sony to Jointly Host Public Viewing in Côte d'Ivoire during the 2014 FIFA World Cup™
--- Connecting the local community with dreams and passion for football ---
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Thursday, June 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Japan International Cooperation Agency ("JICA") and Sony Corporation ("Sony") today announced that they will jointly host public viewing events in Côte d'Ivoire during the 2014 FIFA World CupTM, at which Côte d'Ivoire will be an Africa representative. Côte d'Ivoire is one of the world’s leading football nations, and is set to face Japan in the countries’ opening match of the 2014 FIFA World CupTM, which kicks off on June 12th.
During the 2014 FIFA World CupTM, 12 public viewing events are planned to be held among local communities in Abidjan (14th – 19th June), Yamoussoukro (21st – 24th June), and Bouake (26th – 30th June), and are expected to attract approximately 8,000 participants. JICA and Sony will be harnessing their respective expertise and working together to deliver an unforgettable experience to the people of Côte d'Ivoire of embracing the shared passion of football as one.
JICA believes that football has the power to uplift and give hope to the people of Côte d'Ivoire, and that football has always been the source of hope that enables people to envisage peace and reintegration. In December 2005, when Côte d'Ivoire secured a place in the FIFA World Cup of the following year; the players sat down at the pitch and appealed for peace towards their fellow nationals. In 2011, at the end of the crisis, the Government of Côte d'Ivoire established the “Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission,” to which the Ivorian football superstar Didier Drogba was invited as a member. JICA supports this effort of “social cohesion” by assisting the restoration of public trust at the community level and the integration of the country's division between the North and the South.
Sony has been engaging in various efforts around the world to support children and communities facing social issues such as poverty and conflict, together with partners such as international organizations and NGOs. Furthermore, from a business perspective, Africa is a region of growing importance, where delivering enjoyment through football in order to enhance Sony's presence and engage with local communities is also a key marketing initiative.
This series of free, outdoor public viewing events will be held within communities including those without access to electricity and rarely have the opportunity to enjoy television due to the lack of infrastructure, and are intended to mainly attract children and young people. At the venues, audio and video equipment provided by Sony will be used to project football matches in hi-definition on 200-inch screens.
With the support of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)*[1], of which Sony is an Official Partner, the public viewings will show live or recorded Côte d'Ivoire matches from this year's FIFA World CupTM as well as major Côte d'Ivoire team games from the past. Sony will also be providing its own power supply system to deliver power to areas without electricity, leveraging its olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate rechargeable batteries and control technology for energy storage module systems to power the screenings. Sony’s audio and video equipment such as its SHAKE Home Audio system – developed with inputs from African consumers and perfect for outdoor events – will also be used to enhance the screenings*[2], while Sony engineers will provide on-site technical support.
In the public viewing events, JICA, as a part of its technical cooperation projects, will organize a series of programs such as quizzes and plays, aiming to promote social cohesion, in which the local youths and children, the leaders of the next generation, will play the lead roles. Moreover, friendly matches between the “mixed” teams combining members across different social groups are also to be arranged in order to re-build the bond between them.
For Sony, a company committed to inspiring and fulfilling the curiosity of people around the world, these public viewing events are an opportunity to enhance its brand recognition, showcase its latest products such as the 4K TV line-up and innovative audio systems to generate interest in its products among local communities, while at the same time cultivating the dreams and passion of the people of Côte d'Ivoire by delivering their national team's performances to communities across the country. Sony will also be conducting workshops for children to demonstrate how electricity is created. On the other hand, JICA intends to accelerate its effort in supporting the country's social cohesion and the rebuilding of the communities which experienced conflicts and division, with the help of Sony's high-skill technology and the uplifting power that football can bring to the people.
-Ends-
About Sony Middle East and Africa
Sony Middle East and Africa FZE is a 100% subsidiary of Sony Corporation and is the regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa regions. The company is engaged in the business of Sony Consumer Electronics, Data media, Recording Media and Energy (Batteries and Storage media), Mobile Electronics (Car Audio) and Computer Entertainment (PlayStation) products in more than 50 countries in the region.
Apart from stock operations in the Jebel Ali Free Zone Establishment in Dubai, Sony leads the execution of various logistics, sales, marketing, advertising and customer services activities through its business partners and a network of 483 accredited third party service centres in the region.
For more information on Sony’s products and services in the Middle East and Africa region, please visit www.sony-mea.com
[1] Sony is an Official FIFA Partner from 2007 to 2014.
[2] The public viewing system incorporates various Sony products, including the VPL-FHZ55 video projector, AWS-750 live production solution, SHAKE Home Audio system, VAIO® Pro 13 personal computer, DWZ-M70 digital wireless vocal/speech set and SRG-300HW pan/tilt/zoom camera.
Contacts
Sony Middle East and Africa FZE
Neil D’Sylva
Tel: (971)-4-8815488
Email: Neil.Dsylva@ap.sony.com
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Thursday, June 19th 2014 [ME NewsWire]
The Japan International Cooperation Agency ("JICA") and Sony Corporation ("Sony") today announced that they will jointly host public viewing events in Côte d'Ivoire during the 2014 FIFA World CupTM, at which Côte d'Ivoire will be an Africa representative. Côte d'Ivoire is one of the world’s leading football nations, and is set to face Japan in the countries’ opening match of the 2014 FIFA World CupTM, which kicks off on June 12th.
During the 2014 FIFA World CupTM, 12 public viewing events are planned to be held among local communities in Abidjan (14th – 19th June), Yamoussoukro (21st – 24th June), and Bouake (26th – 30th June), and are expected to attract approximately 8,000 participants. JICA and Sony will be harnessing their respective expertise and working together to deliver an unforgettable experience to the people of Côte d'Ivoire of embracing the shared passion of football as one.
JICA believes that football has the power to uplift and give hope to the people of Côte d'Ivoire, and that football has always been the source of hope that enables people to envisage peace and reintegration. In December 2005, when Côte d'Ivoire secured a place in the FIFA World Cup of the following year; the players sat down at the pitch and appealed for peace towards their fellow nationals. In 2011, at the end of the crisis, the Government of Côte d'Ivoire established the “Dialogue, Truth and Reconciliation Commission,” to which the Ivorian football superstar Didier Drogba was invited as a member. JICA supports this effort of “social cohesion” by assisting the restoration of public trust at the community level and the integration of the country's division between the North and the South.
Sony has been engaging in various efforts around the world to support children and communities facing social issues such as poverty and conflict, together with partners such as international organizations and NGOs. Furthermore, from a business perspective, Africa is a region of growing importance, where delivering enjoyment through football in order to enhance Sony's presence and engage with local communities is also a key marketing initiative.
This series of free, outdoor public viewing events will be held within communities including those without access to electricity and rarely have the opportunity to enjoy television due to the lack of infrastructure, and are intended to mainly attract children and young people. At the venues, audio and video equipment provided by Sony will be used to project football matches in hi-definition on 200-inch screens.
With the support of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)*[1], of which Sony is an Official Partner, the public viewings will show live or recorded Côte d'Ivoire matches from this year's FIFA World CupTM as well as major Côte d'Ivoire team games from the past. Sony will also be providing its own power supply system to deliver power to areas without electricity, leveraging its olivine-type lithium-ion iron phosphate rechargeable batteries and control technology for energy storage module systems to power the screenings. Sony’s audio and video equipment such as its SHAKE Home Audio system – developed with inputs from African consumers and perfect for outdoor events – will also be used to enhance the screenings*[2], while Sony engineers will provide on-site technical support.
In the public viewing events, JICA, as a part of its technical cooperation projects, will organize a series of programs such as quizzes and plays, aiming to promote social cohesion, in which the local youths and children, the leaders of the next generation, will play the lead roles. Moreover, friendly matches between the “mixed” teams combining members across different social groups are also to be arranged in order to re-build the bond between them.
For Sony, a company committed to inspiring and fulfilling the curiosity of people around the world, these public viewing events are an opportunity to enhance its brand recognition, showcase its latest products such as the 4K TV line-up and innovative audio systems to generate interest in its products among local communities, while at the same time cultivating the dreams and passion of the people of Côte d'Ivoire by delivering their national team's performances to communities across the country. Sony will also be conducting workshops for children to demonstrate how electricity is created. On the other hand, JICA intends to accelerate its effort in supporting the country's social cohesion and the rebuilding of the communities which experienced conflicts and division, with the help of Sony's high-skill technology and the uplifting power that football can bring to the people.
-Ends-
About Sony Middle East and Africa
Sony Middle East and Africa FZE is a 100% subsidiary of Sony Corporation and is the regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa regions. The company is engaged in the business of Sony Consumer Electronics, Data media, Recording Media and Energy (Batteries and Storage media), Mobile Electronics (Car Audio) and Computer Entertainment (PlayStation) products in more than 50 countries in the region.
Apart from stock operations in the Jebel Ali Free Zone Establishment in Dubai, Sony leads the execution of various logistics, sales, marketing, advertising and customer services activities through its business partners and a network of 483 accredited third party service centres in the region.
For more information on Sony’s products and services in the Middle East and Africa region, please visit www.sony-mea.com
[1] Sony is an Official FIFA Partner from 2007 to 2014.
[2] The public viewing system incorporates various Sony products, including the VPL-FHZ55 video projector, AWS-750 live production solution, SHAKE Home Audio system, VAIO® Pro 13 personal computer, DWZ-M70 digital wireless vocal/speech set and SRG-300HW pan/tilt/zoom camera.
Contacts
Sony Middle East and Africa FZE
Neil D’Sylva
Tel: (971)-4-8815488
Email: Neil.Dsylva@ap.sony.com
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Schlumberger Hosts 2014 Investor Conference
HOUSTON. - Saturday, June 21st 2014 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE) Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) announced today that it is hosting its 2014 Investor Conference on June 24 and 25, 2014.
Executive management presentations will be available on the company’s website at www.slb.com/InvestorConference2014 for each day, starting at approximately 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on June 24 and approximately 9:00 am ET on June 25.
Paal Kibsgaard, Chief Executive Officer, will present on Wednesday, June 25, beginning at approximately 11:00 am ET, at which time he will discuss business outlook and other items. A conference call and live audio webcast of the CEO’s address, including a Q&A session, will be available in listen-only mode beginning at approximately 11:00 am ET. A transcript of the Q&A session will be available at www.slb.com/irwebcast on June 26.
To access the conference call, listeners should contact the Conference Call Operator at +1-877-312-9395 within North America or +1-970-315-0456 outside of North America approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, and provide the access code 59589668. Following the end of the event, a replay will be available until July 24, 2014, and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056 within North America or +1-404-537-3406 outside of North America, and giving the access code 59589668.
The live audio webcast will be broadcast simultaneously at www.slb.com/irwebcast on a listen-only basis. Listeners should log in 15 minutes prior to the start of the CEO’s address to test their browsers and register for the webcast. Following the end of the event, a replay will be available at the same website.
About Schlumberger
Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing approximately 126,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in more than 85 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry’s widest range of products and services from exploration through production.
Schlumberger Limited has principal offices in Paris, Houston and The Hague, and reported revenues from continuing operations of $45.27 billion in 2013. For more information, visit www.slb.com.
Contacts
Schlumberger Limited
Simon Farrant, Vice President Investor Relations
Joy V. Domingo, Manager of Investor Relations
Office +1 (713) 375 3535
investor-relations@slb.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/11406/en
(BUSINESS WIRE) Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) announced today that it is hosting its 2014 Investor Conference on June 24 and 25, 2014.
Executive management presentations will be available on the company’s website at www.slb.com/InvestorConference2014 for each day, starting at approximately 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on June 24 and approximately 9:00 am ET on June 25.
Paal Kibsgaard, Chief Executive Officer, will present on Wednesday, June 25, beginning at approximately 11:00 am ET, at which time he will discuss business outlook and other items. A conference call and live audio webcast of the CEO’s address, including a Q&A session, will be available in listen-only mode beginning at approximately 11:00 am ET. A transcript of the Q&A session will be available at www.slb.com/irwebcast on June 26.
To access the conference call, listeners should contact the Conference Call Operator at +1-877-312-9395 within North America or +1-970-315-0456 outside of North America approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, and provide the access code 59589668. Following the end of the event, a replay will be available until July 24, 2014, and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056 within North America or +1-404-537-3406 outside of North America, and giving the access code 59589668.
The live audio webcast will be broadcast simultaneously at www.slb.com/irwebcast on a listen-only basis. Listeners should log in 15 minutes prior to the start of the CEO’s address to test their browsers and register for the webcast. Following the end of the event, a replay will be available at the same website.
About Schlumberger
Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing approximately 126,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in more than 85 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry’s widest range of products and services from exploration through production.
Schlumberger Limited has principal offices in Paris, Houston and The Hague, and reported revenues from continuing operations of $45.27 billion in 2013. For more information, visit www.slb.com.
Contacts
Schlumberger Limited
Simon Farrant, Vice President Investor Relations
Joy V. Domingo, Manager of Investor Relations
Office +1 (713) 375 3535
investor-relations@slb.com
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/11406/en
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Global Invacom: New tvLINK™ HD Coax and WiFi Products Cost-Effectively Upgrade SD Sports Bars and Digital Signage Networks to HD
InfoComm 2014
ME NewsWire/ Business Wire
LONDON - Saturday, June 21st 2014
Global Invacom (Singapore STX.ST), a leading innovator and manufacturer of technology to the global satellite industry, has launched tvLINK™ HD which uses unique patent pending technology enabling fast and cost-effective upgrading of existing coaxial cable systems. Multiple HD displays can be driven from a single HDMI source, like a satellite set top box. A multiroom 802.11n WiFi version is available for new wireless installations and for extending coax systems.
“Our global tvLINK™ HD coax and wireless products enable SD to HD upgrades without the need to replace in situ coaxial cabling with expensive HDMI or Fast Ethernet cabling - minimising disruption to venues with constant consumer traffic,” said Ian Walsh, VP business development at Global Invacom. “The rapid proliferation of large screen HDTVs in Sports Bar and Digital Signage venues and consumer demand for HD quality video makes upgrading an essential business decision.”
“The tvLINK™ HD and Provision CE products mark the introduction of our multiroom and multiscreen video distribution products for business and residential markets,” said Tony Taylor, Global Invacom’s Chairman and CEO. “These fit well with our satellite TV and fibre optic video distribution products that we manufacture and supply to operators, distributors and OEMs around the world.”
Global Invacom will be available for meetings with installers and distributors at InfoComm 2014, Las Vegas, USA (16-19 June 2014).
About Global Invacom Group Limited
Global Invacom Group Limited (“Global Invacom”) is the result of a reverse takeover of UK-based satellite equipment company - Global Invacom Holdings Limited, by SGX-ST listed Radiance Group Limited.
As a result of the merger, Global Invacom is now a fully integrated satellite equipment provider listed on the SGX Mainboard, with five manufacturing plants across China, Malaysia and UK, providing electronics manufacturing services in satellite communications, TV peripherals, computer peripherals, medical, and consumer electronics industries. It is also one of seven companies in the world involved in R&D, design and supply of satellite components and products to large-scale satellite broadcasters to offer a full range of LNB receivers, transmitters, switches and video distribution components. Its customers include satellite broadcasters such as BSkyB of the UK and DISH Network of the US.
Contacts
Global Invacom
Ian Walsh
VP Business Development
ian.walsh@globalinvacom.com
+44-7785-251869
Maggi Fox Consultancy
Maggi Fox
maggi@maggi-fox.co.uk
+44-7770-754811
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/11399/en
ME NewsWire/ Business Wire
LONDON - Saturday, June 21st 2014
Global Invacom (Singapore STX.ST), a leading innovator and manufacturer of technology to the global satellite industry, has launched tvLINK™ HD which uses unique patent pending technology enabling fast and cost-effective upgrading of existing coaxial cable systems. Multiple HD displays can be driven from a single HDMI source, like a satellite set top box. A multiroom 802.11n WiFi version is available for new wireless installations and for extending coax systems.
“Our global tvLINK™ HD coax and wireless products enable SD to HD upgrades without the need to replace in situ coaxial cabling with expensive HDMI or Fast Ethernet cabling - minimising disruption to venues with constant consumer traffic,” said Ian Walsh, VP business development at Global Invacom. “The rapid proliferation of large screen HDTVs in Sports Bar and Digital Signage venues and consumer demand for HD quality video makes upgrading an essential business decision.”
“The tvLINK™ HD and Provision CE products mark the introduction of our multiroom and multiscreen video distribution products for business and residential markets,” said Tony Taylor, Global Invacom’s Chairman and CEO. “These fit well with our satellite TV and fibre optic video distribution products that we manufacture and supply to operators, distributors and OEMs around the world.”
Global Invacom will be available for meetings with installers and distributors at InfoComm 2014, Las Vegas, USA (16-19 June 2014).
About Global Invacom Group Limited
Global Invacom Group Limited (“Global Invacom”) is the result of a reverse takeover of UK-based satellite equipment company - Global Invacom Holdings Limited, by SGX-ST listed Radiance Group Limited.
As a result of the merger, Global Invacom is now a fully integrated satellite equipment provider listed on the SGX Mainboard, with five manufacturing plants across China, Malaysia and UK, providing electronics manufacturing services in satellite communications, TV peripherals, computer peripherals, medical, and consumer electronics industries. It is also one of seven companies in the world involved in R&D, design and supply of satellite components and products to large-scale satellite broadcasters to offer a full range of LNB receivers, transmitters, switches and video distribution components. Its customers include satellite broadcasters such as BSkyB of the UK and DISH Network of the US.
Contacts
Global Invacom
Ian Walsh
VP Business Development
ian.walsh@globalinvacom.com
+44-7785-251869
Maggi Fox Consultancy
Maggi Fox
maggi@maggi-fox.co.uk
+44-7770-754811
Permalink: http://www.me-newswire.net/news/11399/en
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