GOETTINGEN, Germany -Monday, April 3rd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] Sartorius acquires leading company for bioprocess data analytics software Successful completion of the acquisition of Essen BioScience Financial targets raised for fiscal 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sartorius (FWB:SRT), a leading international partner of the biopharmaceutical industry and research laboratories, today acquired through its subgroup Sartorius Stedim Biotech the company MKS Instruments AB (Umetrics) based in Malmö, Sweden. Umetrics is a leading specialist in data analytics software for modeling and optimizing biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes. Umetrics has already been cooperating with Sartorius for around five years and, in 2017, plans to generate full-year sales revenue of around U.S. $15 million and a significant double-digit operating profit margin. Sartorius purchased the company for U.S. $72.5 million from the U.S. MKS Instruments Group. Essen BioScience acquisition successfully clos ... Read more »

The region's leading maritime industry awards, officially launched today, are now in their fourth year. They will celebrate and reward the achievements of the best and brightest stars in the industry across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, from the shipping, ports and related maritime sectors, at a glamorous, high quality gala dinner in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Sunday, April 2nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] The Maritime Standard Awards (TMS Awards) 2017 will take place at the Atlantis Ballroom, Atlantis, The Palm on 23rd October this year. This is the fourth year in succession that the Awards and gala dinner, now established as the leading event of its type in the region, returns to this impressive, iconic venue, aiming to set the bar higher still. Trevor Pereira, managing director, says, “We have earned a deserved reputation for offering the very best in terms of the value and profile of the Awards and for the integrity of the judging process itself. But we cannot re ... Read more »

GEORGE TOWN, Îles Caïmans -Lundi 3 Avril 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) - Global-IP Cayman, l'entreprise innovante de communications par satellite ayant pour mission de fournir des services Internet rentables et des services à valeur ajoutée connexes pour l’Afrique subsaharienne, est ravie d'annoncer sa remarquable équipe de vente recrutée pour développer des partenaires de canal et offrir de nouveaux types de services de communications dans la région. L'équipe de vente est dirigée par Yaron Tchwella, Premier Vice-président du groupe, un cadre chevronné qui a occupé plusieurs postes de président et de PDG et qui jouit de nombreuses années de leadership et d'expérience en Afrique. L'équipe de vente est douée d’une expérience approfondie dans le travail sur les marchés africains avec une bonne connaissance des tendances de l'industrie et des conditions du marché. Ses dirigeants comprennent : Jean-Pierre Kabanda, Vice-président des Ventes et du Développement des Affaires, ancie ... Read more »

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -Tuesday, March 28th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global-IP Cayman, the innovative satellite communications company with the mission to bring cost-effective Internet and related value-added services to Sub-Saharan Africa, is pleased to announce its outstanding sales team brought on board to develop channel partners and offer new types of communications services in the region. The sales team is led by Senior Group Vice President, Yaron Tchwella, a seasoned executive who previously served in various president and CEO roles and brings many years of leadership and experience in Africa. The sales team has deep experience working in African markets with a keen awareness of the industry trends and market conditions. Its leaders include: Jean-Pierre Kabanda, Vice President Sales & Business Development, former VP Marketing and Sales for SES S.A., responsible for Africa and Middle East, with over 15 years in the communications industry. Alex Petropouli ... Read more »