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TOP STORIES
[EDIT: Eijsden, May 30]
There are a number of top stories in this issue. Some are hidden in longer stories, like the Meusinvest Newsletter and the Walloon Aerospace Report, which means that you have to click to get the whole story. Ongoing developments in ...[more]
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3000 CHEMELOT JOBS
[BIZ: Sittard-Geleen, May 30]
Jos Schneiders, DSM director responsible for Chemelot, is reported in an interview in a book called ‘De nieuwe provincie’ [The new province] to have said that DSM had assumed that the campus at Chemelot would produce 1500 to 2000...[more]
EUR 1BN FOR CLAUS PLANT
[BIZ/INFRA: Maasbracht, May 30]
The energy giant Essent is going to spend more than EUR 1bn on upgrading the Claus power plant in Maasbracht. It had already announced that it was going to increase the output from 1280 to 1840 MW. Emissions will also be reduced....[more]
SOLLAND SOLAR GETS PRIZE
[BIZ: The Hague, May 29]
Solland Solar Energy Holding BV, the pride and joy of Avantis, is one of the two winners of the King Willem I Prize 2008. The prize was awarded at the Theater Diligencia in The Hague. It won in the category for businesses employing fewer...[more]
MEUSEINVEST NEWS
[BIZ: Liège, May 27]
As we mentioned in an earlier letter, the former federal minister of employment Josly Piette has replaced Laurent Burton as the president of Meuse Invest. Other changes have been the arrival of five new senior members of staff: Xavier Geudens,...[more]
EL DORADO SUCCESS IN CANNES
[BIZ/LEI: Cannes, May 26]
A new film by the director Bouli Lanners from Kelmis, has won three prizes at the Cannes Film Festival. El Dorado is a second film by Lanners and will be on in Belgian cinemas from June 4. Production was judged in Cannes in the category...[more]
AUTOMOTIVE CONFERENCE
[BIZ: Maastricht, May 26]
On June 2, there will be an automotive conference in Eindhoven at the Evoluon. It will deal with a whole range of activities. From June 4–6 there will be a symposium on intelligent vehicles. On 7 June there will be an exhibition of...[more]
EXPORT DAY
[BIZ: Sittard, May 26]
The chambers of commerce for Belgium Limburg and North Brabrant and Dutch Limburg are organizing their seventh Export Day which will take place on June 10 in Sittard and will have workshops with practical information on sale and distribution...[more]
CHEMELOT EASIER ACCESS
[BIZ: Sittard-Geleen, May 26]
Access to companies on the Chemelot site was 16% easier than the year before, so the one-stop shop for Chemelot seems to be working. This allows organizations to coordinate their activities and the first assessment by the province...[more]
SECURITY OF ACCESS
[BIZ: Liège, May 26]
RFIDEA SA, a Liège company already a leader in traceability using RF ID, has been chosen by the organizer of the Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps to implement a global solution for access control for spectators at the Formula-1 grand prix...[more]
ENERGY SAVING 2008
[BIZ: Heinsberg, May 26]
The Heinsberg company Jürgen Hohnen GmbH, has again won the environmental engagement prize for 2008. The prize will be awarded on June 3 at a gala in Berlin. The company won the EUR 5,000 prize in 2003, and is a specialist in sanitary...[more]
CULINARY STYLE
[BIZ: St Gerlach, May 25]
For the second time Château St. Gerlach has focused on nutrition and local products at its summer event. They were joined by Holland Casino Valkenburg, Jaguar Demandt, Bang & Olufsen Maastricht, Hästens Store Maastricht, Arteaux Art...[more]
HIGH-SPEED TRAINS AND GROWTH
[BIZ/LOG: London, May 23]
High-speed trains stimulate economic growth in cities and regions where they are well connected, according to the results of a new study. Researchers analyzed a set of EU-funded investment projects across North West Europe that aimed ...[more]
MAA GLOBALIZATION INDEX
[BIZ/EDU: Maastricht, May 23]
Globalization moves at a different pace in different places; and, in order to get an idea of the development in different countries and to compare them, the International Center for Integrated Assessment and Sustainable Development...[more]
STAR-APIC’S MIDDLE EAST
[BIZ: Liège, May 23]
The countries of the Middle East and North Africa have been interested in GIS technology for many years and the STAR-APIC Group has many clients in this part of the world.To strengthen its links with customers in this area, STAR-APIC ...[more]
MRO AEROSPACE INNOVATES
[BIZ: Maastricht, May 23]
Interesting ideas in SMEs and the basis for cooperation and synergy at the maintenance and repair overhaul cluster at Maastricht–Aachen airport, have led to a first meeting at the airport and a workshop which is targeting a network...[more]
PARKSTAD BIZ PARKS
[BIZ: Parkstad, May 21]
Three business parks in Parkstad Limburg are being upgraded. They include: De Koumen, Strijthagen, and Lindelaufen Gewande. It means new asphalt, one-way traffic, checking the drains, using fiber optics and getting up to date. At Spekholzerheide, ...[more]
MONTEA EUR 200M PORTFOLIO
[BIZ: Brussels, May 20]
Montea, the logistical specialists in semi-industrial real estate, have achieved a net profit of EUR 1.7m in Q1, this is 17% up on last year. The value of its portfolio is EUR 166.8m, which is 45% more than last year. By the end of the...[more]
NEW KWANTUM MANAGEMENT
[BIZ: Maastricht, May 20]
The Managing Board of Macintosh Retail Group today announces that Kwantum and its managing director Mr P.A.E. Buitelaar have decided to terminate Mr Buitelaar’s employment contract by mutual agreement. For the present, Mr Buitelaar’s...[more]
MUEHLNER WITH TWO PORSCHES
[BIZ/LEI: Francorchamps/Monza, May 20]
The Spa-Francorchamps Belgium-based Mühlner Motorsport Team entered two Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S cars in the second round of the European FIA GT3 Championship.For the Monza race, the UK based Canadian Mark Thomas shared ...[more]
BIONERGA & GRONTMIJ
[BIZ: Houthalen-Helchteren, May 19]
The Belgium Limburg energy company Bionerga has signed a contract with the Dutch consultancy and engineering bureau Grontmij for a study for a new power plant that would process 300,000 tons of domestic waste annually. Grontmij...[more]
RECTICEL AND AMS
[BIZ/LIFE-SCI: Hasselt, May 19]
AMS (the Advanced Medical Solutions Group) and Recticel have announced that they have reached an agreement to form a Joint Venture relating to Corpura B.V., Recticel’s fully owned subsidiary.Corpura, established in 2004, as ...[more]
WALLOON AEROSPACE
[BIZ/SCI-TECH: Liège, May 19]
The Walloon aerospace cluster has come out with its new newsletter. Click the link below to find the source. Among the topics covered: missions to Mexico and Canada and a third call for projects to fall within the Walloon competitive...[more]
BUBBLING LIMBURG
[BIZ/GOV: Maastricht, May 19]
To prevent confusion about names, a new website has been introduced by A Wiertz HR services, see the link below. It’s concerned with projects and initiatives relating to knowledge and innovation to attract employment to the province,...[more]
AKM PRIZES
[BIZ/LIFE-SCI: Aachen, May 19]
The Aachen Center of Competence in Medical Technology (AKM e.V.) is awarding the AKM prize 2008 for contributions from the field of medical technology in combination with bio-sciences, preferably based on inter-disciplinary cooperation....[more]
SUPER ROOSTER
[BIZ: Liège, May 19]
In 2002, the department of animal production at the University of Liège’s highly distinguished veterinary school and a company called CoqArd SA were interested in animal production. In order to rediscover the old fashioned taste of chicken...[more]
SOLAR THRICE DEDUCTIBLE
[BIZ: Hasselt, May 19]
In Belgian Limburg if you install solar panels you get a tax break of EUR 3,440, but if you have an agreement with a supplier this can be included twice, or even three years in succession on your tax return. Solar panels are very popular...[more]
STARTING ABROAD
[BIZ/GOV: Maastricht, May 18]
To support exports, the Chamber of Commerce is introducing a program for startups abroad. An advisor at the chamber will look at the export options and help to setup an export plan. In addition, costs will be met for exploration...[more]
STUDIO BANANAS
[BIZ/LEI: Maastricht, May 17]
Studio Bananas is concerned with communication and creativity and it’s currently showing an exhibition of photographs entitled ‘Filling the Pockets’ and various series of headings involving chips and fried snacks in an imaginary...[more]
DELOS EUROPE
[BIZ: Herve, May 16]
The largest European solar energy project is nearing completion at the Carrefour logistical depot, near Avignon in France. Delos Europe, the Herve-based specialist in flexible PVC photovoltaic cells, covering 30,000 m2 of warehouse space....[more]
MITHRA INVESTS EUR 75M
[BIZ/LIFE-SCI: Liège, May 16]
Mithra, the specialists in women’s health, are developing a new infrastructure at Grâce-Hollogne (Odyssea Pharma), which will be on the old Lambert site, represent an investment of EUR 75m, employ 20, and be operational from September....[more]
AACHEN CAMPUS LATEST
[BIZ/EDU: Aachen, May 16]
Recent discussions in Aachen have given the green light to the new campus development program, mentioned in earlier issues of this journal. Whereas there had been some talk of two campuses, in the sense of the Seffent/Melaten campus...[more]
CONSTRUCTION DICTIONARY
[BIZ/EDU: Düsseldorf, May 16]
The cross-border learning and work project has produced a Dutch–German dictionary for the construction industry. It’s a compact and practical aid for Dutch construction workers on German building sites and can be used for communication...[more]
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OSTEND CARGOES TO LIEGE
[LOG: Liège, May 28]
Ostend Airport-based cargo airlines have been flying into Liège, since May 19, demonstrating Liège Airport’s flexibility. These flights have been coming to Liège during the maintenance/upgrading work on the runway at Ostend. The work is...[more]
TNT AND LHS
[LOG/BIZ:Liège, May 26]
There is concern on the part of TNT about competition from Liège Handling Services, a subsidiary of Liège airport and from Aviapartner, according to a story in La Libre Belgique. LHS was set up four months ago and negotiations are currently...[more]
NO BIO BUS
[LOG: Brussels, May 22]
The Flemish public transport company De Lijn is ceasing to use bio-diesel. The minister responsible Kathleen Van Brempt is responding to the increasing controversy about bio-fuels; and, only when there is certainty that bio-fuels can...[more]
TDG IN WELKENRAEDT
[LOG: Welkenraedt, May 16]
Following an investment of EUR 5,800,000, TDG’s trans-shipment center at its site in Welkenraedt, Belgium, opened its doors at the beginning of May 2008. The 10,000m2 extension to the site follows a period of considerable growth in...[more]
DUNKIRK VISITS LIEGE
[LOG: Liège, May 16]
A delegation from the Port of Dunkirk and the Dunkirk business community, led by Noël Juhere, the Dunkirk harbormaster, came to look at the Autonomous Port of Liège on May 16. The objective of the visit was to offer both ports, not only...[more]
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HASSELT HON DOCS
[EDU: Hasselt, May 28]
The University of Hasselt has awarded a number of honorary doctorates to: Axelle Red, the Hasselt-born, French-language singing star; Ingrid Daubechies, the Limburg mathematician and scientist who’s been a great help to the FBI; Pieter...[more]
“JOE” STIGLITZ HON DOC
[EDU: Liège, May 28]
Nobel Prize winner Joseph Eugene ‘Joe’ Stiglitz (1943) was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Liège on May 28. Professor Stiglitz is an American economist and a member of the Columbia University faculty. He is a recipient...[more]
LIEGE CULTURAL CAPITAL
[GOV: Liège, May 27]
The city of Liège is not going to put itself forward as the cultural capital for 2015. This was decided in the city council. An interested group had presented a petition in which more than 6,000 citizens were in favor. The city council based...[more]
INVESTING IN PEOPLE
[GOV/EDU: Maastricht, May 27]
MTB is a business in Maastricht, which tries to get people into the right place and they have a new platform called ‘IMMENS’ for socially responsible business. During the open day on May 31 it will be presented to the world....[more]
EFRD MILLIONS FOR LIEGE
[GOV/BIZ: Liège, May 23]
Laurence Wauters writes in La Meuse that the Province of Liège can expect investments of EUR 231m, deriving from the European fund for regional development. This will cover developments, including the Botanical Gardens, de l’Embarcadère,...[more]
MEUSE-RHINE AT JUELICH
[EDU: Hasselt, May 22]
On Thursday, May 29, there was a meeting at the Jülich Research Center for researchers from various tertiary institutions in Meuse-Rhine. This is an option for networking on a Euroregional research and development day. The meeting was...[more]
ROBOT LOVERS AGAIN
[EDU: Maastricht, May 21]
Maastricht University is hosting the world’s first conference devoted to the personal relationships that will develop between humans and robots in the coming decades. The conference will take place on June 12 and 13, 2008.
The...[more]
EDUCATIONAL COOPERATION
[EDU: Heerlen, May 21]
The Arcus College and Maastricht’s Higher Hotel School are developing a new educational model with Kenwerk, which is a center for the hospitality business. The new educational model will be developed by a unit specializing in the hospitality...[more]
HASSELT & GENK TOGETHER
[GOV: Hasselt, May 20]
In the Belgian Limburg newspaper, Het Belang van Limburg, the Mayor of Hasselt says that he’s been in politics for 20 years and has always been in favor of cooperation with Genk, a neighboring city and that he hopes the Genk city Council...[more]
SUSTAINABILITY/INNOVATION
[GOV/BIZ: Nieuwegein, May 18]
On June 5 in Nieuwegein there will be the fourth edition of Kansrijk, which is an event for sustainability and innovation. This year the focus will be on reduced emission mobility, climate-neutral construction, or a bio-based economy...[more]
CLIMATE-FRIENDLY SUBSIDIES
[GOV/BIZ: The Hague, May 18]
There is a Dutch subsidy program available for reduction in CO2 emissions known as ROB. Subsidy resources are EUR 1.25m and can be applied for from March 3 through October 15, 2008. Check the website....[more]
NATO NEWS
[GOV: Brunssum, May 16]
Remembering that NATO’s HQ is in Meuse-Rhine, we are passing on news reports as we receive them from the NATO authorities. In this case the story deals with a live submarine escape and rescue exercise to be held in the Northern Skagerrak...[more]
SUSTAINABILITY AGAIN
[GOV: Maastricht, May 16]
Limburg’s provincial government decided on May 13 to make EUR 186,000 available to support the program ‘Learning For Sustainable Development’. As a result of the success, the central government has decided to continue learning for a...[more]
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HAMSTRING INJURIES
[LIFE-SCI: Liège, May 28]
‘Strength Imbalances and Prevention of Hamstring Injury in Professional Soccer Players: A Prospective Study’ is a recent article published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine by the following Liège scholars with a colleague...[more]
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
[LIFE-SCI: Aachen, May 27]
There has been a consideration of the Vimecon side-fire laser beam and healing of atrial fibrillation at the Bio Club. The presentation was by Dr Kai Markus of Vimecon GmbHAbstract
Vimecon is a start-up company founded in 2005...[more]
OMS PROSTATE DIAGNOSIS
[LIFE-SCI: Liège, May 16]
OncoMethylome Sciences announced today that Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®) commercially launched an assay for prostate cancer including the detection of the methylation of the GST-Pi gene in tissue. This is the...[more]
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WWII EVENT IN ROERMOND
[LEI: Roermond, May 27]
From Friday 13 June through Sunday 15 the Santa Fe event will be held in Roermond for the fourth time. This is a major international spectacle in which the historic Santa Fe vehicle will play a major role. This is a presentation of 250...[more]
TRANCE MEETS CLASSICS
[LEI: Maastricht, May 27]
The Limburg Symphony Orchestra, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary, is inviting the whole of Limburg to five open-air concerts. They’re not only for Limburgers, but with Limburgers, and there is a special role for Trance DJ...[more]
IN THE MOOD
[LEI: Maastricht, May 24]
The Jack Million Band presented its new CD, In The Mood For Glenn Miller, at the Festi-Village in Maastricht. The band specializes in authentic big band music of the 30s through the 50s and has developed into one of the world’s best...[more]
WORLD FESTIVAL PARADE
[LEI: Brunssum, May 23]
Every four years Brunssum changes into a world stage for folklore, dance and song, and from July 3 to 12 the World Festival Parade will be in Brunssum again. The event is subsidized by the government, the province and the municipality....[more]
CRUISE-IN
[LEI: Brunssum, May 23]
Cruise-in is a unique event in Brunssum on June 1, with old American cars, tractors and a good deal more besides. Check the website for further details....[more]
WELLNESS IN THE EAST
[LEI: St. Vith, May 20]
Belgium’s Eastern cantons are offering a range of wellness destinations, with local cuisine, cycle paths and other types of physical activity, fun on rivers and lakes and, of course, the omnipresent culture. Go to Kelmis, Eupen, Raeren,...[more]
SCOTS WEEKEND
[LEI: Alden-Biesen, May 20]
There is to be a Scottish Weekend from September 12 to 14. It starts off with the Irish ‘four men and a dog’ and contains all sorts of other intriguing headings, presumably referring to music, such as ‘Wallop The Spot’. On Celtic...[more]
GREEN METROPOLIS
[LEI: Maasmechelen, May 20]
As part of the Green Metropolis project, which falls under EuRegionale 2008 program - in which Belgium and The Netherlands are involved - two tourist routes will be opened on June 8 in Maasmechelen. The Metropole route is for motor...[more]
IN MOTION
[LEI: Aachen, May 20]
On July 1, the In Motion project will start in Aachen in the eastern part of town. The subtitle is ‘Rhythm Is It’ and it is a theatre and dance program with the Berlin Philharmonic under Sir Simon Rattle and the choreographer Royston Maldoom....[more]
ST. BRIGID’S FOLK
[LEI: Noorbeek, May 16]
Sunday June 29, the St. Brigit Folk foundation in Noorbeek, is going to hold its first folk festival. It’s in the countryside, on a Sunday afternoon, it opens at 14:30 and ends at 20:15. The program includes:15:00 – 15:45: The Whitby ...[more]
PRELUDE FRANCOIS DUESBERG
[LEI: Liège, May 16]
Press conferences are held in the strangest of places and, in the case of outdoor events, this is not so surprising. However, a carriage gateway or porte-cochère is unusual, to say the least; and, with the well-known concern felt by French-speaking...[more]
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