Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Wellicious to Exhibit at the 2011 GREENshowroom in Berlin, 6th to 8th of July 20 …
London, United Kingdom (14 June, 2011) - Wellicious, a leading provider of sophisticated yoga clothing, Pilates clothing and loungewear, announce their participation at 2011's GREENshowroom exhibition.
GREENshowroom is renowned as an unconventional trade fair with a focus on the promotion of green credentials in the fashion manufacturing industry. The showroom was created by designers for designers buyers, and will take place this year in the luxurious Adlon hotel suites in…
Axis Bank Offers Online Loan Application Facility on its Website
Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector Bank, in a bid to provide convenient solutions to its Home Loan & Car Loan seeking customers has launched an on-line application interface on its website axisbank.com. The interface is powered by BankBazaar.com. Upon successful submission of on-line application form, the customer service representative of Axis Bank will reach out to the customer within 2 working days, for further processing.
Speaking on the occasion…
Treasury Wine Estates takes Oliver Wight IBP global
Oliver Wight Integrated Business Planning (IBP) has given Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) newfound visibility and control over its Australian operation, resulting in substantial efficiencies and savings. As a result, the IBP (advanced S&OP) programme is now being rolled out to the rest of the world.
Only nine months in to the Australian IBP programme, TWE experienced real financial benefits. “We were able to spot a supply shortfall in a niche…
IFIBAF signs collaboration agreement with Dubai Dar Al Sharia
Dubai based Dar Al Sharia which is the leading provider of Shariah services in the region has signed a collaboration agreement with the Frankfurt based Institute for Islamic Banking and Finance (IFIBAF).
The relationship between these two organizations originates from a highly success Islamic Finance Trade Mission to Europe conducted by Dubai Exports, an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development. The Islamic Finance Trade Mission sought to increase…
Editage participated in the 54th Annual CSE meeting and won the "2011 Best Poste …
Editage was an exhibitor at the recent 54th Annual Council of Science Editors (CSE) meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. We were represented by Donald Samulack, PhD, and Sandi McIntyre from the U.S. office and by Daniel Rosario and Yukti Bharwani from the head office. The attendees included approximately 350 journal publishers, authors, researchers, and editing organizations. Editage showcased its capabilities in editing and journal/author support.
The theme of the meeting was "Making…
Victoria Plumb Introduces PayPal Payments
Hull, United Kingdom (21 June, 2011) - Victoria Plumb, a leading UK online luxury retailer of bathroom furniture and accessories, announce that from 7th June 2011 they will be introducing PayPal payments on their website.
Victoria Plumb is passionate about designer bathroom furniture which can cater to both modern and traditional homes. Victoria Plumb continually strive to provide their customers with the finest bathroom furniture ranges on the market, which…
Victoria Plumb Featured in PeriodIdeas.com Magazine
Hull, United Kingdom (21 June, 2011) - Victoria Plumb, a leading UK online luxury retailer of bathroom furniture and accessories, recently featured in PeriodIdeas.com magazine July 2011issue.
Victoria Plumb is a leading provider of contemporary bathroom furniture which is available in a variety of styles and colours. Whether a customer is looking for bathroom furniture for their traditional or modern home, they are sure to find the finest bathroom suites…
CSR24 and TAM® now sync to free up agents’ time for more customer service
WINDSOR, CT-- June 2011– WINDSOR, CT – June 22, 2011 – As more independent insurance agents accommodate customers who want direct access to their own policy information and insurance forms, a new automated function makes it easy for agents to track and report on all activities initiated by policyholders.
Artizan Internet Services today announced availability of Artizan-TAM SyncSM, the feature that automatically records activity from Artizan’s customer access solution, CSR24®,…
IndiaMART.com Backs Pack Plus South 2011
*Pack Plus South 2011 is one of the most awaited trade events in printing & packaging industry
*IndiaMART.com associates with the coveted trade show for 2nd time in a row as the Title Sponsor
*To connect large base of suppliers with buyers in the buoyant packaging industry
New Delhi, 25th June, 2011: The packaging industry has maintained a consistent growth pattern over the past few years, especially in the southern region of India.…
Financial Symmetry Promotes Heather Gudac to Operations Manager
Upon graduation from NC State University with a B.S. in Business Management, Finance, Heather joined Financial Symmetry, Inc. (FSI) as their Operations Specialist and Office Manager in 2008.
Raleigh, NC - June 23, 2011 -- Financial Symmetry, Inc., a locally-owned, fee-only financial planning and investment management firms, has recently promoted Heather Gudac to Operations Manager.
Upon graduation from NC State University with a B.S. in Business Management, Finance, Heather joined Financial Symmetry,…
Amigo Power Operated Vehicles/Scooters Shipping to Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia
Bridgeport, Mich., June 24, 2011 – Bridgeport, Mich. based Amigo Mobility International, Inc. received an order for 99 Amigo POV/scooters from the largest pharmaceutical company in the Middle East, Al-Nahdi Medical Co, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. “Amigo’s abilities to customize finalized the purchase,” said Kamal Abu Ashour, spokesperson for Al-Nahdi Medical.
The Amigos will be rented for use inside the Grand Mosque for a Muslim’s “Hajj” or pilgrimage, which is…
Dallas Attorneys William Munck and Leon Carter of Munck Carter Featured in Texas …
DALLAS – The Dallas technology firm Munck Carter LLP is proud to announce that attorneys William A. Munck and E. Leon Carter have been honored among the state’s top lawyers in the 2011 edition of Texas’ Best Lawyers.
Mr. Munck earned selection to the prestigious Texas’ Best Lawyers list in the areas of copyright, patent and trademark law, as well as for intellectual property litigation generally and patent litigation particularly. …
Confidence and ISMM qualifications for NEET young people’s group
A group of unemployed young people in Bedfordshire have not only improved their job prospects and their overall confidence levels but have achieved a professional business qualification as well. The young people – who were all ‘not in education, employment or training’ (NEETs) - were taking part in a three month long, part-time, course which was run by Eureka Youth CIC on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council to help address…
Innovative Young Guns Scoop Top Business Award
An innovative estate agency which ‘broke the mould’ by replacing commission for their sales staff with rewards for delivering the best customer service has won South London Business of the Year, 2011.
Young London won the prestigious Business of the Year trophy at the South London Business Awards, which were held in association with HSBC and organised by South London Business. The company had already had a big night, scooping…
Bristol’s Arch House Deli announced as the South West’s Deli of the Year
Arch House Deli has been awarded the title of top delicatessen in the South West and is now up for the title of Deli Of The Year 2011.
The judges, a panel of experts from the food industry including buyers, retailers and journalists, got very hot under the collar judging over 120 delis (from a total of over 400 nominations) and the regional finalists were finally announced on 17th…
Book Marketing Strategist Offers Book Marketing Training And Advice to Authors A …
Marketing strategist Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group believes that book publishing and book marketing models must and will change, morphing into a new model that will take today's social environment as its basis. However, he also believes that, though the specific methods employed to market books will also change, the basics of successful marketing will not change.
Book marketing strategist Don McCauley offers book marketing training to authors…
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Sales KPIs of 2010
June 21, 2011, Melbourne, Australia – smartKPIs.com, the world’s largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Sales force effectiveness and Sales pipeline management KPIs dominate the ‘Top 25 Sales KPIs of 2010’ report. The report presents in detail KPIs such as: ‘% Sales growth in stores open at least 12 months’, ’% Closing ratio’, and ‘$ Revenue per successful call’, among other KPI examples reviewed…
Clariant initiates squeeze-out process for Süd-Chemie
Muttenz, 24 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has initiated the squeeze-out procedure to acquire all of the remaining shares of Süd-Chemie AG from minority shareholders according to the German Public Company Act (“Aktiengesetz” § 327a).
After expiry of the mandatory public offer on June 14, Clariant now owns 11 679 449 shares of Süd-Chemie AG, corresponding to 98.64% of the share…
US P3 Forum 2011: Politicians Pitch NIB, but P3 Industry is Still Skeptical
By Vince Calio
The US P3 industry liked the idea of a National Infrastructure Bank (NIB), but expressed doubts as it heard pitches from Obama Administration officials and Congressional representatives over the four proposals for a bank that have been submitted. That was the sentiment during the two-day Seventh Annual US P3 Infrastructure Forum organized by InfraAmericas in New York City last week.
Heidi Crebo-Redicker, International Finance and Economics Chief for…
Enventure Awarded Alternate Component Sourcing Contract for Robotics Company
NH, U.S.A. (10 June, 2011) - Enventure Technology Services, a leading engineering services and compliance data services provider to global corporations, has been granted a contract by a leading manufacturer of industrial robots and modular manufacturing systems, to source alternate components for single source parts and other high risk parts.
As part of this project, Enventure will be required to identify Form, Fit and Function equivalent alternate parts. This…
The construction of a new school in Mozambique is nearing completion
The construction of a new school at the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park is in full swing. The complex of three buildings will become an educational place for African children that are living in the vicinity of Mavue, Mozambique.
The entire school development project is part of the “Community Development Program” where the main mission is to improve the overall quality of life for the people living in this area. “The construction of…
Chic Teak Support Local Communities at Annual Events
Basingstoke, United Kingdom (14 June, 2011) - Chic Teak, a leading supplier of outdoor garden furniture, assist local communities at fundraising events by donating their teak benches and garden furniture for auction.
In the last fortnight, Chic Teak has sponsored a table at a local charity ball and donated a bench for the auction. The organisers were very pleased with the money raised as a result, and Chic Teak is delighted…
The Chalet Experience Offer Summer Activity Packages
Isle of Man, United Kingdom (08 April, 2011) – The Chalet Experience, an internet-based advertiser of independently-owned ski chalets, announce a range of all inclusive summer activity packages at their ski resort in Les Gets.
The Chalet Experience is a leading provider of chalet holidays, and offers a variety of ski resort packages in France. With resorts in Les Gets, Samoens, Les Carroz, St. Jean D’Aulps, La Plagne, Meribel, St.…
Project Management Firm DPPM Entering the Bay Area
San Francisco – June 27, 2011 – Dennis Potts Project Management, LLC, a full-service project management firm, is expanding its practice to the Bay Area. The firm has announced a new office in downtown San Francisco which will provide services to clients in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The office will have its official launch on July 5th.
DPPM’s new office is headed by industry veteran Stefan Rubendall. Rubendall,…
Safran Group to Standardize on Apriso for Global Manufacturing Operations Manage …
Leading aerospace and defense manufacturer will utilize Apriso to better standardize their manufacturing operations for enhanced performance and efficiency
LONG BEACH, CA – June 23, 2011 – Apriso, a leading provider of manufacturing software solutions, today announced Safran, the world’s oldest aircraft engine manufacturer and leading global aerospace and defense manufacturer, has made a decision to standardize on Apriso’s FlexNet as their enterprise platform for manufacturing operations management. Apriso will complement…
E&T Plastics Celebrates its 65th Anniversary
This year, E&T Plastics is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its founding in 1946. Over six and a half decades, E&T has grown from its humble origins to become one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States.
Sixty-five years ago, Sidney Erman and Rudolf Thal combined their business acumen and their initials to create E&T Plastics. Both were refugees of Nazi Germany. In its early years,…
EDGEMERE NAMES AARON DENOVELLIS ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Edgemere senior living community has named Aaron DeNovellis associate executive director. The announcement was made by John Falldine, managing director of Edgemere.
“Aaron brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the importance of quality of life to his role as associate executive director,” said Falldine. “His strong leadership abilities, extensive health care experience and dedication to residents will ensure that the level of service at Edgemere…
Speakers Corner Proudly Presents Innovation Speakers
In a world where innovation is the central point upon which companies can seize new growth opportunities, create new markets and even transform industries, corporate events are the central stage for on which to grandstand innovation. Speakers Corner holds a catalogue of personalities who can imbue a passion and knowledge for the subject, including Zunaira Munir, Nick Jankel, Jane Young, Noreena Hertz and Steven Attenborough.
Innovation is not just about coming…
Bertrand Wealth Strategies Launches Interactive Website
Bertrand Wealth Strategies (BWS), a leading independent wealth management firm, is pleased to announce today the launch of their interactive corporate website, BertrandWealth.com, which is designed to stimulate discussion among investors and financial professionals. The firm focuses on customized portfolio solutions in specialty services utilizing Absolute Return strategies for individuals and small to mid-size businesses.
“We are proud to launch a digital platform that offers a wealth of information about…
CIOL.com Launches New Small and Medium Business Section
Information Technology News portal CIOL.com, a brand of CyberMedia Group, announces the full-fledged re-launch of Small and Medium Business page, SMBIT.IN.
The relaunched version of the SMBIT.IN is aimed at providing the latest Information Technology updates to the emerging as well as established Small and Medium Businesses in India.
The renovated website will cover the details on the latest software solutions by various IT companies to the burgeoning Indian SMB sectors. The…
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Portfolio Management KPIs of 2010
June 20, 2011, Melbourne, Australia – smartKPIs.com, the world’s largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Planning and Quality Performance KPIs dominate the “Top 25 Portfolio Management KPIs of 2010” report. The report presents in detail KPIs such as: “# Projects per project manager”,”# Milestones per project plan”, and “$ Average project budget size”, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. “Top…
Glass America Donates Funds after the 2011 Super Tornado Outbreak
Glass America made a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund on May 25th in response to the 2011 Super Outbreak. Operating as Auto Glass Service in Tennessee, Glass America is one of the largest independently-owned automobile glass replacement and repair companies in the nation.
Knoxville, TN, June 23, 2011 -- Glass America made a donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund on May 25th in response…
PELLA Certified Installation Contractor Offers Discounts on Installation
Philadelphia, PA (openpr) june 22, 2011 - PELLA Certified Installation Contractor, Admired Windows and Doors have announced discounts for the 2011 tax breaks. They shall provide discounts for people looking to install casements, awnings, sliding and other types of doors and windows. Besides full service installation, they also provide maintenance, and repairs.
“Pella windows and doors as we all know are synonymous with energy efficient products. These products come…
The Copy House introduces article writing services for effective SEO
The Copy House, one of India’s leading content writing agencies has introduced article writing services for effective SEO. These services are aimed at helping SEO companies and website owners achieve their SEO goals. The company comes with a vast knowledge of how users consume information on the Internet. This forms a strong base for its writing, to bring out articles that are not only well-written, but meaningful and engaging…
The Bar & Wine Show
The 12th edition of the Bar and Wine Show will be held on 28th and 29th June 2011, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. The show is one of the best of its kinds. The Bar and Wine Show will be organized by the RDP Group. As New York has a huge concentration of bars, clubs and restaurants in the world. Therefore, the success of the show…
William Craddock Appointed Examiner for 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality A …
Dr. William T. Craddock of Project Auditors LLC of Rancho Santa Margarita, California has been appointed by Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Director of the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the 2011 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Award, created by public law in 1987, is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive.
As…
Local IT Training Company Partners with Big Cat Rescue to Support and Promote th …
TechSherpas has partnered with the Big Cat Rescue to help increase education and awareness of the exploitation and abuse of exotic cats. Big Cat Rescue, located in Tampa, Fla., is the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated entirely to abused and abandoned big cats.
For every enrollment in a training course at TechSherpas, the student will receive a voucher for two free tickets to visit the Big Cat Rescue sanctuary.…
Geami Makes the Brown Box Beautiful at the Health and Beauty Expo
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 21, 2011) -- Geami, a producer of eco-friendly protective packaging materials (geami.com), will debut its new system for retailers during the New Product Showcase at the Health and Beauty Global Exposition & Conference. The event will be held June 28-30 in New York City. Geami’s GreenWrap product line and its newest selection of colors and branding options add luxury and sophistication inside the brown shipping box.
Industry professionals…
SimplyCast Creates Scholarships To Support Nova Scotia Students
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, June 22nd, 2011 - SimplyCast.com, a leader in multi-channel marketing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution for organizations worldwide, today announced it has created three annual scholarships that will help support the future leaders of tomorrow.
The scholarships are named after Mr. William Ritchie, SimplyCast's Chairman of the Board, Dr. Dawn Jutla, a professor in the Department of Finance, Information Systems, and Management Science at Saint Mary's University and Dr. Porter…
Turkey: Yet To Fulfil Its Ambition
On Sunday, June 12, Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) managed to retain its position as the country’s ruling party, and also increase its share of the vote to just under 50%. Not bad for a party that had been in power for over eight years. Things, therefore, appear bright for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s Prime Minister. He even has an ambitious infrastructure plan in place that includes building a…
Cancer Death Rate Declines Will Impact Long-Term Care Need
A steady decline in overall cancer death rates among America's aging adult population will create added stress on the long-term care needs of seniors.
Medical advances and better lifestyles among the aging population appears to have saved 898,000 deaths from cancer between 1990 and 2007. According to the latest statistics presented today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance http://www.aaltci.org, this is both good and bad news for the…
Apriso Continues Aerospace & Defense Expansion with Thales Optronique Order
Manufacturer selects Apriso to elevate visibility and control across manufacturing operations to improve process traceability and efficiency
LONG BEACH, CA — June 22, 2011 — Apriso, a leading provider of manufacturing software solutions, today announced Thales Optronique, a defense and security subsidiary of Thales Group that manufacturers reconnaissance pods and multi-application thermal cameras, has chosen to implement Apriso’s FlexNet as a Manufacturing Execution System.
An important objective for this project…
The Copy House introduces blog writing services for effective brand promotion
Blog writing services have been introduced by The Copy House, one of India’s leading providers of content writing services. These services are designed to help brand owners, individuals and SEO companies with brand promotion. As part of this service, The Copy House will write blogs posts that will engage users, encourage a loyal following of readers and enhance user engagement with the brand. The company has a team of blog…
Cooper Matthews Comment on Silentnight seeking a Company Voluntary Arrangement
Leeds, United Kingdom (13 June 2011) – Silentnight, one of the UK’s most successful bed manufacturers, have been forced to seek a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) after the company’s growing debts led to banks refusing to renew their existing loans.
Silentnight’s chief executive claims that the company continues to make profits and generate cash, but that pension liabilities dating back to acquisitions made during the 1980s and 90s have rendered…
Muratec strengthens its presence in India
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Muratec strengthens its presence in India
Meiban Engineering Technologies inaugurates its first tech centre in Bangalore
Bangalore, June 22, 2011: Muratec, a Japan based company started in 1935, offers better cost performance system solutions, is strengthening its presence in India through its associate company – Meiban Engineering Technologies. With the inauguration of the latest tech center in Bangalore, Muratec is eyeing a larger share of the Indian market…
Prepaid MasterCard as Mobile Payment solution
Xpensum AG provide a unique and innovative card product solution for the European market offering functionalities enabling businesses and consumers 24/7/365 payment and transaction services - anytime, anywhere. We can offer real-time payment transaction services, notifications and real-time account information, whether in the high-street or online, from the comfort of your sofa, the train or in the shop. Reloading your card, make a payment or transfer funds has never been…
MeinSchreibservice.de introduces its new competence centre Medical & Pharmaceuti …
Cape Town, 22 June 2011 – The online writing and translation agency MeinSchreibservice.de has adopted a new organisational structure; the company has been divided into eight special competence centres according to both project type and clients’ needs.
Thanks to the rapid growth of the organisation and the need to specialise assignments according to client needs, the writing and translation agency MeinSchreibservice.de has been divided into eight specialised competence centres: Market Research,…
Eco Vision Awarded Patent for Home Compostable Eco Jar Package
U.S. Patent Office grants patent to Eco Vision for the Eco Jar fully home compostable paper-based package. The company is actively seeking licensees worldwide. The Eco Jar has already received a major industry packaging award.
Crescent City, CA, June 22, 2011 -- Eco Vision announced today that the company’s founders have assigned their patent for the home compostable Eco Jar package to the company. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark…
Amazon promises 5,000 jobs in Texas in exchange for waiver on sales tax, RetailC …
Pasadena, CA, June 21, 2011 – Amazon.com is in negotiations with the Texas government for a deal which could see the state gain 5,000 jobs and $300 million in investments in the next three years.
But in exchange, Amazon is demanding an exemption from collecting tax on its online sales to Texas residents for four and half years. The exemption is similar to what it had demanded in South Carolina…
Redfish Technology Named a 2011 Leading Executive Search Firm
Redfish Technology has been recognized as one of the top Executive Search Firms of the United States. The Leading Providers, published in the June 27th, 2011 edition of the Forbes “Investment Guide”, features the best recruiting companies.
Leading Providers, a leading marketing and information services firm, notes that there are more than 7,500 executive search firms and staffing agencies in the United States. So that you don’t have to, Leading Providers…
