Financial Highlights Group revenue for the quarter of EUR 675,000 (1Q12: EUR 438,000), an increase by 54% compared to the same period last year, and following the quarterly seasonality cycles expected for the period. The Group continues to demonstrate quarterly revenue growth – organically and through acquisitions – of a quarterly 27% compound average growth …
Month: May 2013
Sun, sea, sail and save with Stena Line this summer
Save over €1,200* when you travel to Europe with Ireland’s leading ferry company IRELAND’S leading ferry company is giving Irish holidaymakers even more reason to book its Landbridge fare to Europe this summer with the opportunity to save over €1,200*. In a price comparison carried out by Stena Line for a family of four going …
Inatech’s Optimizer takes the guesswork out of fuel procurement to deliver proven cost savings worth tens of millions of dollars
June 04 2013 – Inatech, the global cloud-enabled software and IT services company, is launching its Optimizer that adds smart decision making for fuel purchasing to its already ‘game-changing’ ShipTECH cloud-based management solution for the entire fuel procurement process. Optimizer helps ship operators take the guesswork out of their fuel purchasing decisions by providing real-time guidance …
Get the best views of the total solar eclipse in March 2015 with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines!
A total solar eclipse is one of the most awe-inspiring natural spectacles in the world, and one of the most difficult to view; it occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, entirely obscuring the Sun and blocking all direct sunlight, turning daylight into complete darkness. A sensational full solar eclipse is …
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral makes maiden call at Haugesund, Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest Balmoral has made her inaugural call at Haugesund, Norway, as part of a ten-night L1303 ‘Norwegian Experience’ cruise. The town of Haugesund celebrated the opening of its new Cruise Terminal with the arrival of Fred. Olsen’s flagship. With its proud Norwegian heritage, Balmoral’s ‘Norwegian Experience’ itinerary has special resonance for …
Fundraiser on 1000 Mile Cycle Challenge for Kent’s Disabled Children!
Chris Beale is currently on a fundraising cycle which started on Wednesday, 22nd May in aid of David’s Day, a unique day out for children with disabilities in Kent. Kent charity, Royal British Legion Industries, set up David’s Day in memory of David Rowlands MBE, a former Director of RBLI. David had two passions in …
Madame Butterfly. A cubist painting of the famous lady portrayed in Puccini’s opera.
Mas.s has portrayed the famous character in Puccini’s opera. Sharp in contrast, colourful in presentation, unpredictable and mysterious in composition and full of love, all presented in the portrait. This painting (20×24 inch Oil on canvas) is among more then 30 other paintings and will be shown at his one day solo show in Alexander House, …
TV naturalist and broadcaster, Tony Soper, joins a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Canaries cruise
The beautiful Canary Islands, with their sub-tropical climate, are home to a colourful array of plants and animals, and many of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests enjoy visiting these delightful islands. In Autumn 2013, a cruise focusing on the natural wonders of the Canaries – Boudicca’s 12-night D1323 ‘Madeira & the Canaries’ cruise, ex Belfast …
Spain carbonates market at a standstill due to poor economic situation
The Spain carbonates market is suggested to have grown in terms of value sales to a total of around €2.3 billion by the end of 2012. CAGR growth in the industry registered less than 1% between 2008 and 2012, a direct impact of the poor economic situation in Spain. Volume growth in the off-trade sector …
Magma’s Brazil operation gains ISO 9001 certification
Magma Ceramics & Catalysts is delighted to announce that its manufacturing facility in Brazil has successfully gained ISO 9001:2008 certification. Accreditation for the site, located near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was gained following a number of audits conducted by BSI, who assessed the suitability and robustness of the company’s quality management system. Magma’s QHSE Manager, …
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines simplifies the evening dress code across its fleet
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that, with effect from 1st July 2013, it will be streamlining the various dress codes for its cruise guests in the evenings across its fleet of four ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch. Fred. Olsen will continue with its traditional ‘Black Tie’ ‘Formal Nights’ – usually three …
US weight management industry to grow slowly to $4.3 billion by 2017
The US weight management industry is suggested to have reached value of over $4 billion by the end of 2012, growing at a CAGR growth rate of only 1% between 2008 and 2012. This slow growth is expected to continue in the coming years, with a new study forecasting 1% year-on-year growth between 2012 and …
ALLIANZ LAUNCHES A NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN TO MAKE THE BRAND A HOUSEHOLD NAME
Allianz Insurance is the driving force behind a brand building advertising campaign designed to make Allianz a household name in the UK. The first phase of the campaign will begin on 1 June and will include a range of outdoor poster advertising formats as well as national press adverts and an increase in online advertising …
Taking the everyday and mixing it up
Presenting common objects and tools in a new context is the subject of a new exhibition at Bury Art Museum. Greek-born artist Evangelia Spiliopoulou presents “Of Time And” at the Moss Street venue from 15 June to 14 September. In her series of digital Office Drawings, made with Microsoft Word Office software, she creates graphs …
EDM Remix Contest Presented by Clubstream and Sugar Bytes
Sweden-based record label Clubstream and audio software plugin developer Sugar Bytes from Germany have come together for an EDM remix contest featuring the hit single “You Fall Down” from on-the-rise production team and U.S. radio duo Rubicon 7. Read the press release as PDF. The contest opens on June 1st and the deadline for all …
“Learn Anything…Fast!” – Meet author Josh Kaufman with breakfast Tuesday 4th June
So what would you like to learn? How to paint a great portrait, launch a business, play piano or even fly an airplane? The only thing holding you back is the time and effort it will take. But there is a way to go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing well – with just 20 hours …
NCC starts construction of Matinkylä Metro Center in Espoo, Finland
NCC is to start construction of a shopping mall and a public transport hub in Matinkylä, Espoo, in the Greater Helsinki area. The shopping mall project will be carried out in a 50/50 joint venture between NCC and Citycon. The total order value is SEK 1 017 million and the orders will be registered in …
Rugby aims to topple Football from the pop charts
While association football has long tradition in embracing the supporters song Rugby has never had a single notable supporters song, despite a culture that embraces bawdy songs, rousing anthems and male voice choirs. That is about to change according to the people behind ‘The Voice of a Thousand Men’ an unofficial supporters song written for …
Inatech launches cloud-based fuel procurement technology platform
Inatech, the global cloud-enabled software and IT services company,launched its Shiptech Shipping solution for the cloud. The solution offers shipping and cruise companies a ‘game-changing’ real-time management solution that will help them enhance their fuel procurement process, reduce fuel costs and effectively manage risk. The cloud version is easy to integrate (and scale) with other …
Reece’s creamery wins four at Royal Bath and West show
Arla’s Malpas Creamery is celebrating today after an outstanding performance at this year’s Royal Bath and West Show. The creamery picked up a total of4 awards for its delicious Cheshire, proving it to be in a class of its own. Competing against cheeses from 28 countries, Malpas-based Reece’s Creamery claimed a gold, a silver and …