Chosen for innovative design of non-contact dispense valve

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Wednesday, April 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), has recently been honored with both the Golden Mousetrap Award and the Service Excellence Award (SEA). The Golden Mousetrap Award was presented for Nordson EFD’s Square WaveTM 745NC high speed, non-contact dispense valve for the photovoltaic (PV) industry, while the SEA recognized Nordson EFD for excellence in the crucial area of customer service.

The Square Wave 745NC was developed to apply controlled amounts of liquid flux to the narrow solder-coated metal ribbon that is used to connect adjoining PV wafers. Its accurate, controlled flux application prevents flux residue from collecting on light-absorbing cell surfaces, reducing their power-generating capability.

"This year marks 50 years of EFD commitment to developing innovative technologies that help our global custome ... Read more »

SHENZHEN, China - Wednesday, April 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation ("ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, today announced it has been ranked No. 2 in the world in WLAN access point shipments.

According to the March 19 Gartner-published, "Market Share: Enterprise WLAN Equipment, Worldwide, 4Q12 and 2012,” ZTE held No. 2 world market share in the WLAN "coordinated access point” category at 12 per cent after it shipped 1 million units during the year.

The rapid development of ZTE’s WLAN solution is a benefit of its long-term focus on R&D and in-depth understanding of customer requirements. The explosive growth of mobile Internet has aided the application of Wi-Fi from enterprise networks to carrier networks. In turn, China Mobile has defined WLAN as its fourth network. To date, more than 3.7 million APs ... Read more »

ATLANTA - Mercredi 24 Avril 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--SIPCO, LLC a le plaisir d'annoncer que SKF USA Inc., l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes de maintenance conditionnelle, est devenu membre du portefeuille de brevets Essential Wireless Mesh™ (« EWM ») en devenant titulaire d'une licence aux brevets EWM.

À propos de SIPCO, LLC

SIPCO est un innovateur de premier plan en réseau maillé et technologie connexe basé à Atlanta, en Géorgie. Fondée par le célèbre inventeur T. David Petite, la société SIPCO a développé des technologies autorisant une mise en réseau sans fil auto-organisatrice robuste et des technologies connexes appelées Wireless Mesh de pair avec IntusIQ. Wireless Mesh est utilisé dans des protocoles, tels que ZigBee, Z-Wave, IEEE 802.15.4, WirelessHART, le réseau maillé propriétaire et d’autres applications sans fil, telles que Smar ... Read more »

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Wednesday, April 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) could adversely affect Europe’s economy, resulting in up to 175,000 job losses and lost tax revenue of up to EUR 5 billion throughout Europe, according to a new study published by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.

The study, commissioned by Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM), and undertaken by Roland Berger, measures the potential economic impact of several of the proposals under consideration by the EU including standardizing the packaging and labeling of cigarettes and a ban on menthol and slim cigarettes. It concludes that these measures have the potential to reduce prices across the whole tobacco market and to fuel the illicit trade in tobacco products, resulting in significant job losses and reduction in tax revenues.

"The introduction of the new Tobacco Products Directive could significantly affect the Europea ... Read more »

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MISSISSAUGA, Canada - Wednesday, April 24th 2013

Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX:NRI), a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of products for the topical treatment of pain and Galderma Pharma, S.A. (Galderma), today announced the European launch of Pliaglis (lidocaine and tetracaine) Cream 7%/7%. Nuvo has licensed worldwide marketing rights for Pliaglis to Galderma, a global pharmaceutical company specialized in dermatology. Marketing licenses have been issued in 14 of the 16 European countries which are listed in the European Marketing Application for Pliaglis.

Pliaglis is a topical local anesthetic cream that uses Nuvo’s proprietary phase-changing technology to form a pliable peel on the skin when exposed to air. In the E.U. Pliaglis is indicated in adults to produce local dermal anaesthesia on intact skin prior to dermatological procedures.

Galderma launched Pliaglis in Argentina in 2011 and in the U.S. in ... Read more »

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MISSISSAUGA, Canada - Mercredi 24 Avril 2013

Nuvo Research Inc. (TSX:NRI), une société pharmaceutique spécialisée qui se consacre à l'élaboration d'un portefeuille de produits de traitement topique de la douleur, et Galderma Pharma, S.A. (Galderma) ont annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement, en Europe, de Pliaglis (lidocaïne et tetracaïne) Crème 7%/7%. Nuvo a accordé une autorisation à Galderma, une société pharmaceutique globale spécialisée en dermatologie, portant sur ses droits de commercialisation de Pliaglis. Des autorisations de marketing ont été délivrées dans 14 des 16 pays européens figurant dans la demande de commercialisation du Pliaglis en Europe.

Pliaglis est une crème anesthésique topique locale qui utilise la technologie exclusive de Nuvo pour former un masque souple sur la peau une fois en contact avec l'air. ... Read more »

GORD announces the region’s biggest exhibition for sustainable solutions in the built-environment

Doha,Qatar - Wednesday, April 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Gulf Organisation for Research and Development, (GORD), the authority for knowledge on sustainability in the MENA region announces Green Buildings Expo 2014 , the region’s biggest conference & exhibition for sustainable solutions in the built-environment. Green Buildings Expo will take place at the Doha Exhibition Centre, between 28 – 30 January 2014.

GORD is proud to announce IFP Qatar as the official organizer for Green Buildings Expo 2014. The event will provide a global platform for construction, infrastructure, engineering, education and research institutions to exchange products and ideas in the sustainability sphere to collaboratively address the specific needs of the region.

Green Buildings Expo 2014 consists of the following events:

    Sustainable Built Environment Confere ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar - Wednesday, April 24th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    Net profit of QR 131.5 million for the first quarter of 2013 is 8% higher than the same period of 2012
    Total assets at QR 34.4 billion, 28% higher than the first quarter of 2012
    Loans and advances grew by 8% during Q1 2013 and 20% comparing with Q1 2012 to reach QR 14Bn
    Net fee and commission income at QR 47.3 million, up 82% comparing with same period in 2012
    Earnings per share were at QR 0.37 by end of Q1 2013, 9% higher than the first quarter of 2012

al khaliji (KCBK), in Qatar, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2013, reporting a Net Profit of QR 131.5 million. This represents an increase of 8% over its financial results for the same quarter of last year.

Al khaliji France S.A.’s net profit was QR 17 million for Q1 2013, up by 53% compared to Q1 2012.

"al khaliji is startin ... Read more »

ATLANTA - Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SIPCO, LLC is pleased to announce that SKF USA Inc., a world-wide leader in condition monitoring systems, has become a proud member of the Essential Wireless Mesh™ ("EWM”) Patent Portfolio by taking a license to the EWM Patent Portfolio.

About SIPCO, LLC

SIPCO is a leading innovator of mesh networking and related technology based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded by renowned inventor T. David Petite, SIPCO developed technologies enabling robust self-organizing wireless networking and related technologies known as Wireless Mesh in conjunction with IntusIQ. Wireless Mesh is used in protocols such as ZigBee, Z-Wave, IEEE 802.15.4, WirelessHART and proprietary mesh network and in other wireless applications such as SmartGrid, building automation, industrial controls, network backhaul, smart vehicles, home appliances, home automation and entertainment, sensor monitoring, healthcare monitoring and Internet ser ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from DuBiotech, a free zone dedicated to facilitating and fostering the growth of the life sciences industry in the UAE, will attend this week’s BIO International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, to educate and inform American investors about Dubai’s thriving biotech sector.

Marwan Abdulaziz, Executive Director of DuBiotech will attend the Convention, the world’s largest biotechnology event, with the aim of drawing American attention to the vast potential of the emerging pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors in Dubai and the wider Gulf region.

At the Convention, DuBiotech’s team will meet with a number of leading and fast-growing US firms to showcase opportunities for investment. Mr Abdulaziz will also share first-hand information on the practicalities and ease of establishing a business or regional office within the Emirate.

According to GCC Pharmaceutical Industry Re ... Read more »