VR Group

Large Rolling Stock Modernisation Project for VR FleetCare From SJ

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

The cooperation of the Finnish rail fleet maintenance company VR FleetCare with the Swedish railway operator SJ AB is evolving.

Key Points: 
  • The cooperation of the Finnish rail fleet maintenance company VR FleetCare with the Swedish railway operator SJ AB is evolving.
  • The agreement on rolling stock modernisation with SJ is a great opening for us in the Swedish rail fleet maintenance market.
  • The project we won also demonstrates our capabilities and the success of our international growth strategy,” says Otso Ikonen, CEO of VR FleetCare.
  • VR FleetCare's maintenance units already have a good framework for rolling stock projects, but new solutions are needed for the surface treatment of rolling stock and the transfer of foreign rolling stock on the Finnish railway network.

Helsinki Region Transport Authority Selects Conduent to Implement Next Generation Fare Collection System

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

GUILHERAND-GRANGES, FRANCE, and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced that Helsingin Seudun Liikenne (HSL), the Helsinki Region Transport Authority, has selected Conduent to implement a next-generation fare collection system across its network of buses, trams, trains, metros and ferries.

Key Points: 
  • GUILHERAND-GRANGES, FRANCE, and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced that Helsingin Seudun Liikenne (HSL), the Helsinki Region Transport Authority, has selected Conduent to implement a next-generation fare collection system across its network of buses, trams, trains, metros and ferries.
  • In 2021, there were a total of 238 million passenger boardings on HSLs public transport services.
  • The upgraded fare collection system ensures that tickets are valid across all modes of transportation in the HSL network.
  • Conduent is a trademark of Conduent Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Sun Capital Partners Affiliate Acquires TENAX

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

TENAX operates in a highly-fragmented market and is the global leader in its core markets, with a broad portfolio of products and an internationally-recognized brand.

Key Points: 
  • TENAX operates in a highly-fragmented market and is the global leader in its core markets, with a broad portfolio of products and an internationally-recognized brand.
  • The Sun Capital affiliate acquired a controlling stake in TENAX from the Bombana family who are reinvesting part of their proceeds from the sale.
  • I am pleased to welcome Sun Capital to the TENAX family, said Gino Bombana, President of TENAX.
  • Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation.

The eHealth Project RELIEF Selects Two Apps for the Self-Management of Chronic Pain

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

The field tests found little difference in the performance of the Epione and VR-Relief apps.

Key Points: 
  • The field tests found little difference in the performance of the Epione and VR-Relief apps.
  • The functionalities most highly rated by patients were the ability to monitor activities and sleeping patterns, and self-management maintenance techniques and training recommendations.
  • JAGGAER has acted as the coordinator of the project , with the different phases of the process managed through JAGGAERs eTendering platform.
  • Project Manager Ana Muiz Alonso presented an overview of the PCP project execution and results on behalf of JAGGAER.

VR announces $150,000 non-brokered flow-through private placement, and confirms a detailed gravity survey at its Hecla-Kilmer Cu-Au property in Ontario for next month

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Friday, February 12, 2021

VR is an emerging junior exploration company focused on greenfields opportunities in copper and gold (TSX.V: VRR; Frankfurt: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF).

Key Points: 
  • VR is an emerging junior exploration company focused on greenfields opportunities in copper and gold (TSX.V: VRR; Frankfurt: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF).
  • The diverse experience and proven track record of its Board in early-stage exploration and discovery is the foundation of VR.
  • VR is the continuance of 4 years of active exploration in Nevada by a Vancouver-based private exploration company.
  • VR owns its properties outright, and evaluates new opportunities on an ongoing basis, whether by staking or acquisition.

VR FleetCare Goes for Growth with Infor and Midport

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise: https://www.infor.com/en-gb/products/cloudsuite-industrial-enterprise

Key Points: 
  • Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise: https://www.infor.com/en-gb/products/cloudsuite-industrial-enterprise
    Implemented by local Infor partner and rail maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry specialist Midport Scandinavia, Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise will enable VR FleetCare to adapt to the regulatory changes in the Finnish passenger rail transport industry and enable the sale and delivery of services to multiple rail operators.
  • Strong, industry-specific references also featured heavily in the decisions made by VR FleetCare.
  • The ability of the Infor OS cloud platform to connect with third-party ERP and group financial software was an additional, vital factor.
  • "In many ways, VR FleetCare has found itself in the midst of a perfect storm," said Johan Made, Infor general manager for the Nordics.

VR Resources Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of $1.5 Million

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Friday, January 29, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR; FSE: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF) (the Company or VR) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (Financing) consisting of 5,134,933 units (Units) at a price of $0.30 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,540,480.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR; FSE: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF) (the Company or VR) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (Financing) consisting of 5,134,933 units (Units) at a price of $0.30 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,540,480.
  • Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of a common share purchase warrant.
  • The securities that were issued under the Financing are subject to a four month hold period under Canadian securities law.
  • VR will use the net proceeds of the Financing for mineral exploration on its properties in Ontario and Nevada, and for general administrative and corporate purposes.

VR Resources Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement

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Friday, January 15, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR; FSE: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF), the (Company), or (VR), is pleased to announce that the Company intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the Financing) of up to 5,000,000 units (the Units) at a price of $0.30 per Unit.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR; FSE: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF), the (Company), or (VR), is pleased to announce that the Company intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the Financing) of up to 5,000,000 units (the Units) at a price of $0.30 per Unit.
  • VR is an emerging junior exploration company focused on greenfields opportunities in copper and gold (TSX.V: VRR; Frankfurt: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF).
  • VR is the continuance of 4 years of active exploration in Nevada by a Vancouver-based private company.
  • The diverse experience and proven track record of its Board in early-stage exploration, discovery and M&A is the foundation of VR.

Metapurse Announces B.20, a Public Digital Art Project and NFT Bundle

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

The news succeeds the Metapurse public announcement on January 4th that shared they successfully acquired the twenty 1/1 Beeple artworks for ~$2.2m.

Key Points: 
  • The news succeeds the Metapurse public announcement on January 4th that shared they successfully acquired the twenty 1/1 Beeple artworks for ~$2.2m.
  • Significantly, B.20 is a unique NFT bundle that has never occurred before.
  • It allows token holders to own a share not just of valuable NFT art, but also of three custom VR museums.
  • The museums, created by VR architect studio Voxel Architects , have themselves become public works of art.

Stratus VR/AR Software Free for EPCs/AECs All 2021

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Monday, January 11, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kinemagic, the software company creating evolutionary VR and AR experiences for heavy industrial companies, announces today that Stratus, their premium product, will be available free to EPCs and AECs for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kinemagic, the software company creating evolutionary VR and AR experiences for heavy industrial companies, announces today that Stratus, their premium product, will be available free to EPCs and AECs for 2021.
  • Stratus is driving massive capital cost savings during project design.
  • Free Stratus access for EPCs and AECs begins January 11 and will extend throughout 2021.
  • Kinemagic, founded in 2017, creates evolutionary software programs for AR and VR experiences for heavy industrial companies and EPCs.