Tag «North America»

Indian startup and indie gaming studio Toonheart releases Hoppu, exclusive Blackberry First!

Hyderabad, India – Hyderabad based Indie Gaming studio Toonheart, have released their latest game Hoppu, exclusively for BlackBerry users across the world.  The BlackBerry exclusive app was launched on 19th March (released on 27th March as per BlackBerry World) and is available for all BlackBerry users on BlackBerry World. Hoppu, is a recent example of the …

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America stepping up cooperation with the Triumph Group

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America has again stepped up its cooperation with the Triumph Group, Inc. The Triumph Group, Inc., headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in manufacturing and overhauling aerospace structures, systems and components.A new contract extending over several years will mean that ThyssenKrupp´s aerospace specialist, ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America, is taking over …

GfK – marked rise in Q3 income and cash flow

Nuremberg, 14 November 2013 – In the third quarter of 2013, the GfK Group’s income and the cash flow rose significantly: Adjusted operating income climbed 12.5 percent to €49.9 million, the cash flow from operating activities increased from €48.1 million to €92.8 million. In the first nine months of 2013, sales were slightly up by …

8th virtual steelmaking challenge for students and young professional announced

Alacero-Santiago, Chile. September 10th, 2013. Last August 27th. Alacero, the Latin American Steel Association, invites students and young industry professionals of Latin America to participate of the 8th Virtual Steelmaking Challenge organized by Steeluniversity. Every year since 2005 Steeluniversity, the educational web portal focused on steel and sponsored by worldsteel, the association that represents most steelmakers from around …

ThyssenKrupp Elevator strengthens its position in North America

Acquisition of Edmonds Elevator, Inc. in USA ThyssenKrupp Elevator has acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc. The US company, founded in 1875, provides elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services. “The acquisition continues our international growth strategy and strengthens our service business in the USA,” said Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG. …

Statement by The Cold Finished Steel Bar Institute Entered Into House Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing Record

Washington, D.C. March 21, 2013) On behalf of The Cold Finished Steel Bar Institute, Chairman C. Davis Nelson submitted a statement to the United States House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, in connection with today’s subcommittee hearing entitled “Our Nation of Builders: The Strength of Steel.” This was the second in a series …

Rio Tinto impairments and management changes

Rio Tinto expects to recognise a non-cash impairment charge of approximately US$14 billion (post tax) in its 2012 full year results. These impairments include an amount of approximately US$3 billion relating to Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM), as well as reductions in the carrying values of Rio Tinto’s aluminium assets (mostly Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) …

Rio Tinto Finance plc prices Euro and Sterling fixed rate notes

Rio Tinto has priced EUR 1.25 billion and GBP 500 million of fixed rate notes under its European Debt Issuance Programme. The notes will be issued by Rio Tinto Finance plc and will be unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited. The Euro denominated offering comprises (i) long 7-year notes …