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Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Sunday, March 26th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 200 megawatt (MW) second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The project reflects a new era in the excellence and leadership of the UAE, as it increases the share of clean and renewable energy. The inauguration coincided with the International Day of Happiness.

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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Inaugurates 200MW Second Phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

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Second Phase

The 200MW second phase 2 of the solar park is the largest and first project of its kind in the region’s solar energy sector, based on the IPP model. The project was i ... Read more »

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland-Tuesday, March 21st 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today the CE marking of noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) measurements for the Rad-97™ Pulse CO-Oximeter® and connectivity hub. Rad-97 offers Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion™ SET® pulse oximetry and upgradeable rainbow® noninvasive blood constituent monitoring technology in a compact standalone monitor configuration which can also collect and remotely transmit data from connected devices.

Rad-97 with NIBP enables clinicians to measure arterial blood pressure for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, with three measurement modes: spot-check, automatic interval (which measures blood pressure routinely, at a desired interval), and stat interval (which continually measures blood pressure for a desired duration). An integrated port allows clinicians to connect a blood pressure cuff inflation hose directly to Rad-97, and is c ... Read more »

ATLANTA -Friday, March 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

Creates New Chief Growth Officer Role

Elevates Innovation and Information Technology Functions

Three Senior Functional Leaders Announce Retirements

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Coca-Cola Company today announced a number of senior leadership appointments to drive its ongoing transformation into a growth-oriented, consumer-centered, total beverage company. Key changes, which will be effective when President and COO James Quincey becomes Chief Executive Officer on May 1, include:

    Combining Global Marketing, Customer and Commercial Leadership, and Strategy into one combined function under the leadership of a new Chief Growth Officer to drive growth across five strategic beverage categories.
    Appointing a Chief Innovation Officer to elevate Global Research & Development into a standalone innovation function reporting directly to the CEO. This rep ... Read more »

 New Position Will Further Strengthen Hilton’s Leadership in Innovation and Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences

MCLEAN, Va. -Saturday, March 25th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton (NYSE:HLT) has named Jonathan (Jon) Witter as Chief Customer Officer. In this newly created role, he will oversee the Global Brands, Marketing, Loyalty & Partnerships, IT and Strategy teams.

Witter has extensive background in these functional areas, most recently serving as President of Retail and Direct Banking at Capital One Financial Corporation. He will report to Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, and serve as a member of the executive committee.

“Jon has built an incredibly strong reputation throughout his career for constantly driving innovation, being a deeply strategic thinker and keeping the customer front and center at all times,” said Nassetta. “He will be integral to ensuring that at every stage ... Read more »

 100 Thousand Solar Lanterns Project has achieved over 80,000 donations in total

JOHANNESBURG-Saturday, March 25th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Since 2012, Panasonic Corporation has been working on the 100 Thousand Solar Lanterns Project, a project that aims to donate a total of 100 thousand solar lanterns to the world's non-electrified areas by 2018, which is the centennial of Panasonic's foundation. As part of the effort, the company donated a total of 1,584 solar lanterns for the first time to three nonprofit organizations (NGOs) working in the three countries of the Republic of South Africa, Kingdom of Swaziland, and Kingdom of Lesotho. Today, a donation ceremony was held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa.

The donation ceremony, held by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa, was attended by government officials from the Republic of South Africa and Shigeyuki Hiroki, Ambassador of Japan in the Re ... Read more »

PHILADELPHIA -Saturday, March 25th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chemtura Corporation (NYSE: CHMT) (EURONEXT: CHMT) has announced today that effective April 1, 2017 or as contracts allow, as a result of the continued escalation of costs it will increase prices globally for the following Petroleum Additives products. This is necessary to sustain Chemtura’s ability to provide high quality products, service levels and innovative offerings. Chemtura representatives will be in contact with customers to provide more specific information.

Detergents: Calcinate®, Hybase®, Lobase®, Calcium Sulfonate Greases, Esters

Phosphate Esters: Durad®, Reolube®

Chemtura Corporation, with 2016 sales of $1.7 billion, is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals. Additional information concerning Chemtura is available at www.chemtura.com.

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Chemtura Corporation
Sergio Coleoni, Global Asset Manage ... Read more »

 Participates in Multi-Vendor EANTC Showcase at MPLS + SDN + NFV World Congress in Paris

MILAN -Friday, March 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SIAE MICROELETTRONICA, a leading supplier and innovator of licensed microwave and millimeter-wave solutions announced today its successful completion of IP/MPLS interoperability testing and participation in interoperability showcase organized by EANTC this week at MPLS + SDN + NFV World Congress in Paris, France.

As part of the EANTC interoperability tests taken place in earlier in February, SIAE MICROELETTRONICA has successfully completed interoperability with 3rd party solutions on Bandwidth Notification, Phase/Time Synchronization and Layer3 Microwave MPLS-based services and IP resilience scenarios.

The MPLS-based services were validated between SIAE MICROELETTRONICA Layer3 microwave and those of Aviat Networks and Ericsson, as well as with standalone routers from some of the industry& ... Read more »

 A popular tool for musicians for over 20 years, Music Maker is now available for free for the first time. 

BERLIN-Friday, March 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MAGIX proudly announces the latest version of Music Maker. Having provided the ideal creative workspace for digital music creation on the PC platform for over 20 years, this new version of Music Maker is now absolutely free for everyone. Perfect for musicians just getting started as well as professional musicians, Music Maker provides all the tools needed to record, produce, and share your music. MAGIX is rolling out this fully-functional version completely free and ready for download at magix.com.

Record. Produce. Share.

Based on a modular design and an intuitive workflow, Music Maker makes it easy to record, arrange, mix, produce and share your music. Record external instruments and vocals, add and arrange loop-based musical elements, record and playback MIDI informatio ... Read more »

LONDON-Friday, March 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Michael Kors (NYSE:KORS), a global luxury fashion brand, is pleased to announce a host of new products and initiatives designed to further the growth and excitement generated by last fall’s launch of MICHAEL KORS ACCESS, the brand’s line of smartwatches and activity trackers.

“It’s clear to me that the future of fashion will combine great design, personal style and innovative technology,” says Michael Kors, “and the amazing response to MICHAEL KORS ACCESS has confirmed that that future is now. We’re thrilled to be able to offer this next generation of smartwatches and hybrids.”

Of special note:

    THE INTRODUCTION OF TWO NEW TOUCHSCREEN SMARTWATCHES:
    THE SOFIE, FOR WOMEN, AND THE GRAYSON, FOR MEN
    These additions to the smartwatch line feature updated software, ... Read more »

 Turn up the dark to raise awareness of climate change, conserve energy and have a chance to win a five-night stay in Iceland

MCLEAN, Va.-Friday, March 24th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the launch of a global social media contest celebrating Earth Hour (8:30p.m.-9:30p.m. on March 25) – the worldwide movement for the planet organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

(Graphic: Business Wire)

Building on the core theme of Earth Hour – turning off the lights for an hour to save energy – contestants are invited to submit a photo and caption showing how they celebrated the event. The grand prize includes travel and accommodation, including a five-night stay at the spectacular Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre in Iceland. The winner will enjoy the destination’s proximity to the Arctic Circle, as well as its vivid landscapes and natural wonders such as the Northern ... Read more »