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        "bodyText": "Skip to content About us Heritage Services and Facilities Media Careers Contacts PT About us Heritage Services and Facilities Media Careers Contacts PT Contacts PT Contacts PT Making space a global endeavour Founded in 2004, Active Space Technologies specializes in advanced engineering solutions for the space, aeronautics, nuclear fusion and defence sectors. From concept to qualification, we deliver high-precision electromechanical systems, structures and thermal subsystems that support some of the world’s most demanding missions. With 20 years of experience, Active Space Technologies provides cutting-edge electromechanical solutions for the space, aeronautics and nuclear industries. We propel the future of exploration and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. Our Mission Deliver specialised mechanical and electronic engineering for extreme environments, providing fully integrated systems from design to manufacturing and AIT. Through precision and multidisciplinary expertise, we ensure mission success and the long-term reliability of space, defence, nuclear and industrial programmes. Our Vision Become a European reference in high-value opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems for demanding applications. Driven by technical excellence and innovation, we aim to set industry benchmarks while supporting scientific, industrial and defence missions worldwide, guided by the spirit of “Making Space a Global Endeavour”. Our Values Ethics & Responsibility; Excellence & Trust; Transparency & Rigor; Cooperation & Sharing; Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Partners Heritage EnVision SRS (Subsurface Radar System Sounder) Mechanical Tubes & Fittings – Design, Manufacturing, and AIT Study Venus’s surface, atmosphere, and interior to understand why Earth and Venus envolved so differently despite similar size and composition. Name EnVision (ESA Venus Orbiter) Customer 2024 - on ongoing Mission SENER Mass ESA Launch Date 20251225 Launch Site 2031 (planned) Launcher Ariane 6 Orbit Venus elliptical polar orbit (-220-540 km altitude) ITER Demostrate the scientific and technological feasibility of nuclear fusion as a large-scale, carbon-free energy source by creating and controlling a sustained burning plasma. Morbi varius neque condimentum, pharetra dolor et, elementum velit. Integer bibendum lacinia magna, a fermentum tortor. Maecenas pharetra magna quis metus pretium, id laoreet orci fringilla. Morbi varius neque condimentum, pharetra dolor et, elementum velit. Integer bibendum lacinia magna. Name Info Customer Info Mission Info Mass Info Launch Date 20251225 Launch Site Info Launcher Info Orbit Info Copernicus HPCM CIMR: Mechanical Frame Skelleton – Co-Engineering, Manufacturing and Assembly Mechanical Frame Assembly – Integration CHIME: CSS Support Brackets and Connector Brackets – Co-Design and Manufacturing LSTM: Platform Machined Parts – Manufacturing Platform integration MGSE – Design. Manufacturing, and AIT Part of the Copernicus High-Priority Candidate Missions, providing advanced enviromental, climatic and atmospheric data. CIMR measures sea-surface temperature, ice concentration and salinity; CHIME delivers hyperspectral imaging for land and vegetation monitoring; LSTM provides thermal infrared observations for agricultural and water-use applications. Name Copernicus HPCM (High-Priority Candidate Missions) Customer EnVision (ESA Venus Orbiter) Mission CIMR: OHB-I CHIME: OHB LSTM: APCO Mass Info Launch Date 20251225 Launch Site Guiana Space Centre, Kourou (French Guiana) Launcher Ariane 6 Orbit SSO(~600–830 km depending on satellite) Heritage EnVision 2024 Study Venus’s surface, atmosphere, and interior to understand why Earth and Venus evolved so differently despite similar size and composition. EnVision SRS (Subsurface Radar System Sounder) Mechanical Tubes & Fittings – Design, Manufacturing, and AIT Study Venus’s surface, atmosphere, and interior to understand why Earth and Venus evolved so differently despite similar size and composition. Name EnVision (ESA Venus Orbiter) Start 2024 End on going Agency ESA AST Prime SENER Domain Space institutional Copernicus HPCM 2022 Part of the Copernicus High-Priority Candidate Missions, providing advanced enviromental, climatic and atmospheric data. CIMR measures sea-surface temperature, ice concentration and salinity; CHIME delivers hyperspectral imaging for land and vegetation monitoring; LSTM provides thermal infrared observations for agricultural and water-use applications. Copernicus HPCM CIMR: Mechanical Frame Skelleton – Co-Engineering, Manufacturing and Assembly Mechanical Frame Assembly – Integration CHIME: CSS Support Brackets and Connector Brackets – Co-Design and Manufacturing LSTM: Platform Machined Parts – Manufacturing Platform integration MGSE – Design. Manufacturing, and AIT Part of the Copernicus High-Priority Candidate Missions, providing advanced enviromental, climatic and atmospheric data. CIMR measures sea-surface temperature, ice concentration and salinity; CHIME delivers hyperspectral imaging for land and vegetation monitoring; LSTM provides thermal infrared observations for agricultural and water-use applications. Name Copernicus HPCM (High-Priority Candidate Missions) Start 2022 End on going Agency ESA AST Prime CIMR: OHB-I CHIME: OHB LSTM: APCO Domain Space institutional AWS 2021 Improve weather forecasting in the Arctic by provinding frquent microwave observation of cloud and surface conditions. AWS Flight Platform Structure – CM + SM + PFM – Design, Manufacturing and AIT MGSE for AIT campaign – Design, Manufacturing and AIT Improve weather forecasting in the Arctic by provinding frquent microwave observation of cloud and surface conditions. Name AWS (Arctic Weather Satellite) Start 2021 End 2024 Agency ESA AST Prime OHB Sweden Domain Space institutional Previous Next EnVision 2024 Study Venus’s surface, atmosphere, and interior to understand why Earth and Venus evolved so differently despite similar size and composition. EnVision SRS (Subsurface Radar System Sounder) Mechanical Tubes & Fittings – Design, Manufacturing, and AIT Study Venus’s surface, atmosphere, and interior to understand why Earth and Venus evolved so differently despite similar size and composition. Name EnVision (ESA Venus Orbiter) Start 2024 End on going Agency ESA AST Prime SENER Domain Space institutional Previous Next Services & Facilities We design, manufacture and test complex systems in-house, offering fully integrated engineering services. Mechanical Design Engineering From requirement to upper-level integration, we deliver precise mechanical designs and the procedures needed to bring them into reality. Structural Engineering Structural and dynamic analysis (FEA, modal, vibration) to ensure mechanical integrity under launch and operational conditions. Electronics Engineering Development of power systems, harnesses and control electronics for mission-critical applications. Machining & AIT Precision machining, assembly, integration and testing of space hardware, complete with qualification and exportable documentation. Electronics Lab Design, prototyping and testing of electronic systems, including harness integration and functional verification. Cleanroom The ISO 7 cleanroom includes high-value assets like TVAC facilities, ensuring components are assembled and tested under strict cleanliness and space-simulated conditions. Follow our latest updates PLATO mission passes vibration tests with AST contribution January 16, 2026 PLATO mission passes vibration tests with AST contribution January 16, 2026 ESA’s PLATO mission has successfully passed its vibration tests, moving closer to its operation phase. The mission will identify and characterize planetary systems, with a focus on rocky planets orbiting Sun-like stars. Active Space Technologies contributed to PLATO through several engineering and manufacturing elements, including the Camera Thermal Control System EGSE, Service Module machined parts, the SVM Optical Bench Assembly, the COM K-Band EGSE Adapter and the K-Band and S-Band communication subsystem containers. Read more here AST contribution to Arctic Weather Satellit supports EPS-Sterna programme January 13, 2026 AST contribution to Arctic Weather Satellit supports EPS-Sterna programme January 13, 2026 Active Space Technologies contributed to the Arctic Weather Satellite (AWS), the precursor mission to Europe’s next-generation EPS-Sterna polar satellite constellation. AST delivered the flight platform structure (CM, SM and PFM) and the MGSE for the AIT campaign, covering design, manufacturing, integration and support to launch and in-orbit operations. EPS-Sterna has now been approved and is planned to begin launches in 2029, enhancing Europe’s weather forecasting and climate monitoring capabilities. Read more here New Aerospace Engineering degree to open in Coimbra next year November 25, 2025 New Aerospace Engineering degree to open in Coimbra next year November 25, 2025 University of Coimbra will launch a new Aerospace Engineering degree in the 2026/2027 academic year, with Active Space Technologies involved since its inception. The company joined the advisory panel responsible for defining the curriculum, contributing its practical expertise in areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and space systems. This collaboration will continue throughout the implementation of the program, strengthening the connection between the University and aerospace sector. BepiColombo Mission Celebrates 7 Years in Space November 20, 2025 BepiColombo Mission Celebrates 7 Years in Space November 20, 2025 The BepiColombo mission celebrated seven years in space. Active Space Technologies contributed key components to this joint ESA–JAXA effort, namely the MSASI (Mercury Sodium Atmospheric Spectral Imager) aboard the Japanese orbiter (MMO), and the MGA Boom (Medium Gain Antenna Boom) for the European orbiter (MPO), developed in collaboration with SENER. As the spacecraft prepares for orbital insertion around Mercury in 2026, the mission continues to deliver important progress in the study of one of the Solar System’s most challenging planetary environments. Active Space Technologies participates in Space Tech Expo 2025 October 24, 2025 Active Space Technologies participates in Space Tech Expo 2025 October 24, 2025 Active Space Technologies participated in Space Tech Expo 2025, held from 18 to 20 November in Bremen. Throughout the event, General Manager Filipe Castanheira joined the AED Cluster Portugal booth (C09), engaging with industry leaders and partners in three days dedicated to space technology, innovation and international collaboration. Active Space Technologies at Inovação@UC October 9, 2025 Active Space Technologies at Inovação@UC October 9, 2025 Active Space Technologies participated in Inovação@UC 2025, an event organized by the University of Coimbra edicated to innovation and applied research. The 5 th edition highlighted topics such as Space, Quantum Computing, Advanced Material and Sustainability, presenting projects that demonstrate how scientific and technological development can create impact across multiple sectors. Coimbra Invest Summit 2025 – Diário de Coimbra coverage July 3, 2025 Coimbra Invest Summit 2025 – Diário de Coimbra coverage July 3, 2025 During the Coimbra Invest Summit 2025, Filipe Martins Castanheira spoke with Diário de Coimbra about Active Space Technologies and the role of engineering developed in Coimbra within the space sector. The interview highlighted the company’s contribution to technological development at both regional and national levels. Watch the full video interview here Active Space Technologies featured on RTP1’s “Portugal em Direto” July 3, 2025 Active Space Technologies featured on RTP1’s “Portugal em Direto” July 3, 2025 Active Space Technologies was featured in an RTP1 segment broadcast on Portugal em Direto, covering the Coimbra Invest Summit. The report included a brief interview with Filipe Castanheira and footage from AST’s facilities, highlighting precision machining work carried out in-house. The feature provided national visibility to Coimbra’s technological ecosystem and the role of AST in advancing engineering within the European space sector. Careers Come work with us! Position Title Location Type of contract Description Web Developer Coimbra Termo Incerto Morbi varius neque condimentum, pharetra dolor et, elementum velit. Integer bibendum lacinia magna, a fermentum tortor. Maecenas pharetra magna quis metus pretium, id laoreet orci fringillaadad adaf afasf. Integer bibendum lacinia magna, a fermentum tortor. Maecenas pharetra magna quis metus pretium, id laoreet orci fringilla. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Integer bibendum lacinia magna, a fermentum tortor. Maecenas pharetra magna quis metus pretium, id laoreet orci fringilla. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Coimbra Termo Incerto Candidatar-se Título da Posição Localização Tipo de Contrato Morbi varius neque condimentum, pharetra dolor et, elementum velit. Integer bibendum lacinia magna, a fermentum tortor. Maecenas pharetra magna quis metus pretium, id laoreet orci fringilla. Integer bibendum lacinia magna, a fermentum tortor. Maecenas pharetra magna quis metus pretium, id laoreet orci fringilla. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Morbi varius neque condimentum. Integer bibendum lacinia magna, a fermentum tortor. 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      "pdfText": "I t is the world’s largest market and European businesses often set the global standard. Since the inception of the EU, what has brought European nations together is economics – or business – rather than politics. When another country becomes a member state, it is more like a corporate merger than a political manoeuvre. As a result of such strength in the global arena, there are bound to be remarkable business success stories. And in the mature markets of Europe, this success is now going beyond mere profit and balance sheets. With every successive year of the European Business Awards, there is a greater corporate focus on a more ‘soft’ approach to business. More than ever, this year’s applicants are keen to talk of their corporate social responsibility programmes; their sustainability; their ethical approach to business and their creativity in ensuring staff stay motivated and focused. Operating in the Euro-zone comes with its challenges, one of which is the constant encroachment of regulation. As businesses from new member states face the challenge of spreading their operations across Europe, they also have to face the difficulties associated with ensuring they meet the regulator’s requirements. “With that in mind, applying for a European Business Award is a chance to examine your business practices, ethics and the like, ahead of regulatory demands. We have increasingly noticed that companies are using the Awards as a way to benchmark themselves against the best in Europe,” says Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards. While European regulation creates a level SETTING THE GLOBAL STANDARD Special Partner Advertising Feature THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS 08 PAGE S2: • The Atradius Growth Strategy of the Year Award • The sponsors at the heart of the EBA PAGE S3: • The Business Innovation of the Year Award • A bright business future PAGE S4: • The Business Leader of the Year Award •Q&A with José María Aznar PAGE S5: • The CMS Business of the Year Award PAGE S6: • The Société Générale Award for Customer Focus PAGE S7: • The Award for Corporate Sustainability PAGE S8: • The RSM International Entrepreneur of the Year Award playing field, some commentators have suggested that these regulations stifle business on the global stage. Not necessarily, says Tripp. “It might be true that European regulation stifles competition, but as growing economies around the world mature, the burden of regulation in these markets increases accordingly, which over time works to level the playing field globally. So in a way, European companies operating effectively and efficiently within the framework of tough regulation in Europe now are increasingly well placed to do business internationally.” Part of the European dream from a corporate perspective must be winning a European Business Award. Competitors face a gruelling judging process, and face an impressive panel of pan-European experts, from the fields of business, politics and academia. This year saw entries from almost every sector of European business, with 25 of the 27 EU member states represented. Chairman of the Judges, Philip Forrest, said: “Particularly encouraging to see was the quality of entries from companies operating out of the new EU member states. Many of these businesses are being run by the younger generation of entrepreneurs, whose vigour and enthusiasm for success is surely a sign that their economies can look forward to a successful future. “Despite forecasts of economic downturn, many of the newer member economies reported steady economic improvement, with falling unemployment and high levels of optimism for the future.” Billions of euros are being pumped into new member states to bolster their economies. The benefits are already tangible – not only in terms of increased regional stability, but also in terms of rapid economic growth - a strategy that already paid off in Ireland, Spain and Portugal, for example. Innovation remains at the heart of European business success. In the environment described, with increasing competition from new member states, the need to adhere to new regulations and an increase in the need for a more socially and environmentally responsible approach to business, innovation is a key driver. Innovation and entrepreneurship go hand in hand – and both are rewarded at the European Business Awards. Former Bulgarian President Petar Stoyanov, who served on The CMS European Business of the Year Award judging panel, said: “This event inspires and stimulates European business to reach exacting criteria, where not only annual turnover and sales count, but also factors with high social importance – such as employer/worker relations, and relationships with customers and suppliers – what we define as business ethics. “As a representative of south eastern Europe, I would like to point out that the European Business Awards are of extreme importance for the developing economies of the new EU member countries. The awards encourage ‘new’ European business players to continuously improve their indexes and practices. European business and consumers can only benefit from that.” Former Romanian President, Emil Constantinescu, who sits on the panel for the European Business Award’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award, said he has noticed a shift in ethics from profit-motivated business models to a more socially and environmentally aware model. “This new ‘soft power’ will transform technological progress into innovation. It is no longer hi-tech but hi-touch. Success in this new economy is not based only on reducing costs but rather, requires creating higher value through branding, differentiating style and design. “I must also emphasise how impressed I was by the courage, progress and success of entrepreneurs from Poland and Slovakia; former state communist economies whose difficulties I used to know so well,” he concluded. The European Union can be described as the most confident economic power in the world, now enjoying the most highly evolved form of federal style governance SPONSORED BY EUROPEAN MEDIA PARTNER T his award goes to the organisation which best demonstrates an organic growth strategy, (rather than growth based purely on merger and acquisition activ- ity); and one that has achieved outstanding levels of sales, profit and market share improvement. A sound business strategy and a great prod- uct are rendered meaningless unless there is growth – tangible, sustainable growth.And this year’s entrants stand as testament to some of the booming economies we are seeing across Europe: turnovers in the hundreds of millions, even billions of Euros; phenomenal employ- ment rates, and rapid expansion into new territories. With an average growth rate of over 151% over the last three years, these companies truly represent the entrepreneurial spirit of the EU. Phil Murray, CEO of Ruban d’Honneur recipient Petrotechnics, said: “The European Business Awards are very prestigious. The excitement that everybody gets is tremendous. It’s very professionally run. The judges are excellent, but can be a little bit intimidating. You know that if you do get through, then you have survived a grilling from some of the best.” Photel Zrt. (Teleperformance Hungary) Hungary-based Photel is a leading provider of outsourced contact centre and CRM services. Now entering its fifth year of business, Photel has seen a phenomenal growth in turnover for the four years from 2002 to 2006, and a rapid increase in the number of staff employed. The company ranks 58th in the 2006 Europe 500 – Entrepreneurs for growth and has been tipped with a ‘Hot Growth’ Award from Business Week. Bank of Cyprus Group Bank of Cyprus saw turnover of EUR906.6m in 2006, and is the leading Cypriot bank. It is developing its presence in Greece, as well as beginning to establish a global footprint. From 2004 to 2006, its consolidated profits after tax have almost quadrupled, while return on equity improved from 7.1% in 2004 to 21.7% in 2006. Its revenues for Cypriot operations alone increased by 56% over the 2004-06 period. It has the highest market gain share in Cyprus over recent years. Q-Cells AG Q-Cells is now the world's second largest producer of mono- and multi-crystalline silicon wafer-based solar cells, starting from humble beginnings in 1999. It is enjoying an annual growth rate of 130% p.a., faster than the market and its competitors. Since commencing production in 2001, Q-Cells has grown rapidly and now employs more than 1000 people at its facility in Germany.Q-Cells is also developing additional technologies through partnerships. Kenmore Property Group Commercial property and development company Kenmore has seen rapid expansion of its business in recent years. It has developed from a UK- centric trading property company to a co-investing international fund manager. In the last 18 months, the company has increased its total portfolio by more than 100%, increased its European portfolio by 400%. It has also opened six new offices, moved successfully into new markets in Finland and the Middle East, and is still expanding. Vion N.V. International foodstuffs company Vion has production and sales branches in every continent. Its turnover has grown from EUR762m in 2002 to EUR7,413m in 2006. Turnover, number of employees and number of operating companies have tripled in the last five years. Vion is listed among the top three food companies in the Netherlands and the top 25 globally. Since 2005, Vion has migrated from a meat processing company into one of the biggest players in the meat industry. Petrotechnics Limited IT solutions and consultancy provider to the hazardous process industries; Petrotechnics has developed market dominance in the UK in its field, and is expanding globally with its solutions now used by some 28,000 users worldwide. The company has seen a 65% profit growth in the last two years, with staff numbers tripling over the same period. The company’s expertise has been rewarded with five industry awards. Infosys Infosys delivers consultancy and IT services to global clients, and was among the pioneers of offshore outsourcing of software services. In 1995, the India-headquarted company had one office in the UK. It now has 16 offices across EMEA, and 15,000 people are involved in servicing its European client base. 2007 revenues were 50% greater than those of 2006. The last three years brought an organic 60% CAGR, while 43% of revenues come from services developed since 2003. CPL Resources Ltd Recruitment and HR solutions provider CPL Resources is Ireland’s largest organisation in its field. It is listed as one of Ireland’s Top 50 Companies to Work For, and is one of Europe’s fastest growing companies. In 1989, the company was a two-person start-up, but has grown both organically, and as a result of acquisitions and by market expansion. The five years prior to 2007 saw compound growth of more than 50% p.a. in turnover. Wood Mackenzie Group Limited Research and knowledge-based consultancy provider to the energy and life sciences sector, Wood Mackenzie, has increased its workforce three fold in the last six years, since a management-led buy out of the firm in 2001. Energy clients now number 1200, an increase from 300 just one year ago, while revenue has grown from EUR69m in 2005 to EUR110m in 2007, a compound growth rate of 21% p.a. since 1988. Revenue has grown every year since 1988. Loyalty Partner GmbH This company is best known for launching PAYBACK, the first, and most successful multi- partner loyalty scheme in Germany. It also provides CRM consultancy and design, customer process management and IT services. Since launch in 2000, the scheme has attracted in excess of 250,000 members. The company plans to extend the scheme into Eastern Europe, then further afield. The company has experienced year-on-year sales growth, and 2006 turnover was EUR159m. With companies in this category coming from all corners of the EU and all extensively involved in international operations, it proves that a good growth strategy is not hindered by location. Hungary’s Photel, in just five years of busi- ness in the outsourced contact centre industry, has enjoyed phenomenal growth. Bank of Cyprus has quadrupled its post-tax profits from 2004 to 2006. German solar cell manufacturer Q-Cell has an annual growth rate of 130%, while UK- based Kenmore Property Group now has a European fund portfolio that has increased by 400% in the last 18 months. Dutch food group Vion has seen its turnover, number of employees and number of trading companies triple since 2003. Scottish company Petrotechnics has enjoyed a 65% profit growth in just two years. Since 2005, IT service provider Infosys has expanded its European operations with great drive; it has opened 16 European offices; employs 15,000 people in the region, and profits have grown by 50% year-on-year between 2006 and 2007. Ireland’s CPL has enjoyed a CAGR of 50% in turnover from 2002; while the UK’s Wood Mackenzie has quadrupled its client base in the last 12 months and seen revenue growth every year since 1988. Finally, Germany’s Loyalty Partner GMBH has seen year-on-year sales growth since inception in the year 2000. These companies’outstanding performance is worth recognition, and stand as proof that regardless of industry sector, with sound busi- ness acumen and strong vision, in modern Europe corporate success is always achiev- able. The Atradius Growth Strategy of the Year Award The sponsors at the heart of the EBA Sound business strategies and great products are meaningless without a growth strategy European Business Awards - Special Partner Advertising Feature SPONSORED BY RUBAN D'HONNEUR WINNERS THE ATRADIUS GROWTH STRATEGY OF THE YEAR AWARD Atradius is delighted to sponsor the Growth Strategy of the Year Award and is proud to be associated with the European Business awards. We wish all the Ruban d’Honneur winners continued success throughout 2008. Dr Peter Ingenlath, Deputy Chairman, Atradius “ ” The European Business Awards are clearly a complex and major undertaking to organise. The Awards exist because a number of forward thinking and progres- sive companies believe it is important to promote and showcase enterprise and en- trepreneurship in Europe. CMS, Société Générale, Atradius, and RSM International all realise a strong Eu- ropean business community is vital to the overall well being of the citizens of Eu- rope. They all support this belief with ac- tion - by putting financial and intellectual resources behind the programme. Sponsors need to have a European or global outlook, and, as Adrian Tripp, Eu- ropean Business Awards CEO puts it: “In seeking sponsors we were keen to work with partners that understood and would be of assistance to the fast growing, interna- tionally-minded businesses that feature prominently throughout the Awards. “In this regard, we could not have done better; all of them are highly experienced and well versed at helping growing organ- isations expand internationally. “CMS is one of the most innovative, ca- pable and interesting law firms in the world. Société Générale is a banking group with a well earned reputation for working with aspiring organisations to facilitate growth. “Atradius is a leading global commercial risk insurer, whose in-depth knowledge of markets has helped ambitious businesses move into new territories, and RSM Inter- national is one of the world’s top ten ac- countancy and advisory practices; and a recognised leader in helping ambitious businesses grow.” With the support of these organizations the European Business Awards have become a respected business barometer and benchmark of excellence. If your organisation is interested in becoming a sponsorship partner contact the European Business Awards team on +44 (0) 207 234 3530. From right , Judges: Goran Radman, Chairman SE Europe Microsoft and Dr. Oliver Christ, Director of SAP Research Switzerland The Business Innovation of the Year Award A bright business future Recognition and reward of those with the strength of vision to create, grow and develop innovations in European business Become a part of Europe's most prestigious business awards European Business Awards - Special Partner Advertising Feature T o be presented with the Business Inno- vation of The Year Award, companies in this category must demonstrate an unbeatable ability to create, grow and develop innovations or processes that tangi- bly improve the commercial performance or prospects of their organisations. Already in the final line-up of Ruban d’Honneur recipients for its energy saving shipping solution, Beluga Shipping caught the judges’ eyes. Spokesman Verena Frank, Head of Department & Corporate Business, said: “The European Business Awards is the perfect vehicle for extraordinary young entre- preneurs and their companies to promote their innovative ideas and approaches to busi- ness, on a pan-European scale.” Ruban d’Honneur holder BT Technology Systems, the UK-based communications solutions and services provider, presented its innovation in the form of its 21st century net- work (21CN), a five year multi-billion pound network transformation programme. Spokesman, Joe Kelly, communications director for Wholesale and 21CN, said: “Taking part in the Innovation category of the European Business Awards represents a rare chance for the wider community to recognise what we are all trying to achieve - which is to be successful, be innovative and be different.” The sheer depth and variety of entrants is impressive. This year has seen the contest whittled down to ten companies, who feel they deserve the title of Business Innovation of the Year for projects as diverse as staff empowerment programmes and Internet- controlled home security systems. Innovation is one of the three pillars of the European Business Awards, alongside excel- lence and ethics, and for good reason. Without the continuing high levels of inno- vation showcased at the Awards Programme every year there would be little chance for pan-European business to promote their thought leadership and their originality; and in revealing their innovative business ideas and practices, it is hoped that others are encouraged to be bolder in business. The final word on this category can per- haps go to Daniel Muzyka, of the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, who once said: \"A focus on cost- cutting and efficiency has helped many organizations weather a downturn, but this approach will ultimately render them obso- lete. Only the constant pursuit of innovation can ensure long-term success.” D o you have what it takes to enter the 2009 European Business Awards? Do you think your organisation could do better than this year’s winners? Would your business practices stand up to the scrutiny of a panel of expert judges, and could you see your business setting the pan- European standards for excellence, for sustainability, for customer focus? In just a few short months, the European Business Awards 2009 will be opened to entrants, so you can have the chance of pit- ting your business against the crème de la crème of European enterprise. As Phil Forrest, Chairman of the Judges, puts it: “If your organisation can demon- strate professionalism and excellence against the benchmark of the EBA judging process, the business is probably in good shape to continue growing, and ready to face the challenges of modern European business competition.” Bearing this in mind, entering the Awards is a useful opportunity to do some internal ‘housekeeping’. The application process may reveal problem areas, or highlight just how successful your organisation is. If you are successful you will join the elite band of just 70 companies a year across the whole of Europe that will receive the highly regarded Ruban d’Honneur. The European Business Awards exist to showcase, promote and inspire business success for the economic prosperity of Europe. Ruban d’Honneur recipients are the standard bearers of best practice, inno- vation and success in European business. They are Europe’s business elite. Does your organisation have what it takes to join this exclusive club? RUBAN D'HONNEUR WINNERS THE BUSINESS INNOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARD Beluga Shipping GmbH German shipping company Beluga Shipping specialises in the movement of heavy and oversized cargoes via the oceans. Its 47 state-of-the-art purpose built vessels service major clients globally. The company achieved EUR260.9m in turnover for 2006. Beluga is behind the world’s first part-wind powered vessel in the history of commercial shipping. The MV ‘Beluga Skysails’ employs an innovative towing kite system, saving fuel and reducing emissions, and should be seen in use in 2008. Lietuvos Draudimas Leituvos Draudimas is the leading insurance company in Lithuania, with 45% penetration and 26.6% market growth. It is part of the largest global insurance group, RoyalSunAlliance, which voted the company the best in the group for 2007. Lietuvos Draudimas believes its innovation lies in its sales system, as well as its process re-engineering programme. It has also implemented innovative back office re-engineering and new sales processes. Sykes Global Services EMEA Scottish contact centre company, Sykes EMEA operates across Europe and Africa. Turnover is in excess of $500m, and the group has more than 40 operating centres in 20 countries, supporting more than 100 multinational companies. Its proprietary CRM Connector system is the basis of its innovation. It is a software system which allows multiple management systems to be merged, bringing cost and time efficiencies, transparency and staff empowerment to its client base. Intamac Systems Ltd This company provides pioneering automated monitoring, messaging and control services for the ‘connected home.’ Intamac has developed new ways to network and integrate products via the internet to deliver a range of innovative value- added services to the connected home market. Intamac has developed a tailor-made platform for its clients, which includes the development of the world’s first self-install broadband home security system with UK-based telecommunications provider, BT. The company is persuing an aggressive international growth strategy. Openet Ltd Openet is an Ireland-based event processing and transaction management software company. Its innovation lies in its shift from product-based to solution-based development, moving away from explaining technology to listening to, and solving, customer pain points. The company saw turnover of EUR29.7m in 2006, and employs 230 staff. Its solution suite allows telecommunication service providers to implement real-time charging across large user bases, and brings time and cost efficiencies, as well as increased reliability. Daimler AG German car manufacturer and financial service provider Daimler provides premium passenger vehicles and is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. It is active in most countries, with a 2006 turnover of EUR151bn. Daimler prides itself on innovation, filing around 4,700 patents every year. This year, it views its biggest innovation as the global ‘MobileKids’initiative, a road safety campaign designed to educate children about the common dangers of road travel and crossing. AVG Technologies Czech Republic-based security software developers, AVG Technologies, provide internet security solutions for home and business markets globally, providing its products to customers in 170 countries, localised in 15 different languages. It sees its innovation as staff empowerment – with a relatively small team of 325 people, the company puts strong emphasis on individual professional competency. It also follows the ideal that internet safety is more important than ‘hard selling’ of its products. BT BT is a global provider of communications solutions and services, operating in 170 countries. BT is innovating with the roll out of its 21st century network (21CN), its five year multi-billion pound network transformation programme, coupled with its financial rewards for staff who make a ‘distinctive For more information: visit www.businessawardseurope.com or call +44 (0)20 7234 3535 individual contribution’ to its innovation process. BT’s 21CN programme has also led to the formation of Consult 21, the largest voluntary consultation forum of its kind worldwide. Deutsche Post World Net This German transport and logistics firm includes DHL and Postbank, which together offer tailored, customer-focused solutions for the management and transportation of goods, information and payments. Through its DHL Innovation Center, the company is bringing pilots and knowledge sharing on tomorrow’s technology today, through partnerships with industry and research organisations. Early results show that innovation and process optimisation in logistics can reduce environmental load. DHL recently launched GOGREEN, enabling parcel deliveries to be sent carbon neutral. Amadeus Spanish travel technology solutions provider Amadeus is a leader in providing solutions to manage the distribution and selling of travel services. It is the leading supplier of IT solutions to the travel industry, with 89,000 travel agencies and 29,000 airlines employing its systems. Amadeus’ innovative ‘Meta-Pricer’ enables airlines to more effectively and cost-effectively manage and maximise their distribution of web-site based pricing information gathered by search engines. T he European Business Awards has the voluntary services of distinguished business and political experts who serve as judges and on a Strategic Advisory Panel. The involvement of such key individu- als allows the Programme to draw upon their collective business knowledge and wisdom to further strengthen the worth of the Awards for all participants. The 11-strong panel also looks at how to disseminate the programme’s find- ings to an even wider audience. José María Aznar is one of the 11 strategic Advisory Panel members. Born in Madrid in 1953, he served as Spain’s Prime Minister from 1996 to 2004. Throughout his two terms as Prime Minis- ter, he spearheaded economic and social reform. Thanks to various liberalisation processes and the introduction of measures to promote competition, along with budgetary controls, rationalised public spending and tax reductions, almost five million jobs were cre- ated in Spain. The nation’s average income increased from 78% to 87% of the average income of the European Union. He is a strong supporter of the European Union's commit- ment to freedoms and economic reform. He forms part of the committees of various organisations, including the committee for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative and the International Committee for Democracy in Cuba (ICDC). He is Executive President of FAES (The Foundation for Social Studies and Analysis); a Distinguished Scholar at the University of Georgetown where he leads seminars on con- temporary European politics at the Edmund A. Walsh School; and he sits on numerous corpo- rate boards. He took time out from this busy interna- tional schedule to answer a few questions regarding business in Europe. EBA: How do you see the business climate in Europe at present? José María Aznar: I think that Europe is not doing well, and prospects are not good as well. There are many challenges: structural reforms in the labour market, pension systems, education, taxation, alongside the issues of lib- eralisation and competition. But the problem does not lie with monetary policy or the ECB. EBA: As a great proponent of economic and social reform in your own country, what advice can you give to new member states from Eastern Europe? José María Aznar: To continue with poli- cies of economic reform. They are performing well because they believe in economic free- dom. EBA: Would you describe the EU as a good example of where politics and business have combined and work well together, or does Brussels interfere too much with the prevailing laissez-faire economic models? José María Aznar: Brussels has done very good things, such as the original Bolkenstein Directive, [the arguably controversial Services Directive, a piece of legislation that seeks to open Europe's service sector to more competi- tion], and bad things, such as not playing an active role in ensuring free movement of cap- ital within the EU. EBA: How important do you think it is for European businesses to show a commitment to corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the environment? Can good practice in this area go hand in hand with good profits? José María Aznar: Yes indeed. Profit and good practice are fully compatible. But I believe in corporate social responsibility as a free decision of companies, not as an obliga- tion resulting from government decisions. EBA: During the European Business Awards, you will be presenting the Business Leader of the Year Award. What qualities do you expect the winner to have? José María Aznar: I expect them to be a strong leader with a strong commitment to Western values and principles. EBA: What is your opinion of the European Business Awards? José María Aznar: I have the highest opin- ion. It is a great initiative to promote the values and principles we believe in: liberty, democ- racy, freedom of speech, open markets and open societies. European Business Awards - Special Partner Advertising Feature T his special award is only given to truly outstanding individuals, and entry is by nomination only. The judging panel is tasked with the challenge of looking for the most impres- sive individual, who best demonstrates the exceptional leadership and vision needed to run large pan-European and global con- cerns. But how are these extraordinary people chosen? Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards, explained: “Ruban d’Honneur recipients are selected through research by our internal team who spend many months, every year, studying Euro- pean business. As part of that process they look for business leaders that exhibit inno- vation, financial success and business ethics in the leadership of their corpora- tions. Interestingly, it is not always the usual suspects that you would expect to see from the very biggest companies in Europe that always make the list.” The people chosen here control billions of euros worth of business every year, employ hundreds of thousands of people across Europe and take decisions that have global implications. This list of business leaders is made up of people truly at the top of their game. Sir Terry P. Leahy, Chief Executive, Tesco PLC, has driven this UK-based lead- ing supermarket’s business with his renowned tough leadership style for over a decade, during which time he has taken the group from a well respected UK player to a major international force in retailing - all the more impressive when you consider that much of the expansion has been achieved through organic growth. Barbara J. Beck, Executive Vice Presi- dent - EMEA Operations, Manpower Inc, oversees this, the company’s largest busi- ness unit. Her strong entrepreneurial acumen has been credited as one of the major reasons for the company’s revenue leap to $7 billion per year. Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, President and CEO, Nokia, has had a 28-year career with this telecommunications giant; during which time his straight, honest leadership drive and vision have seem him undertake positions of increasing responsibility within the organisation. He was appointed President and CEO in 2006, since which time he is pushing the company into a more ‘globalised’ style of management. Matthias Oppermann, Managing Direc- tor, SGS Société Générale de Surveillance Holding (Deutschland) GmbH, has ener- getically spearheaded this company’s success since he sold his previous company to SGS in a merger, in 2004. Paul Walsh, Chief Executive, Diageo plc, is the man behind the success of this world- leading premium drinks brand. His 26 year’s experience in the industry and his renowned direct, firm leadership style has helped him turn the company into the world’s biggest drinks company. He has been outspoken in support of entrepreneur- ship and responsible alcohol consumption. Mats Jansson, President and CEO, SAS Group, has a reputation for straight for- ward, clear leadership, with a strong focus on customers and employee relations. He is energetic and motivated, and this has reaped obvious dividends in his manage- ment of the SAS Group, where he has been at the helm since January 2007. Jean-Philippe Thierry, Chairman and CEO, AGF, brings a variety of dynamic leadership skills gained across France’s insurance industries to his position with AGF, the second-largest insurance group in France, with a market share of more than 8%. He is Chairman of the F.F.S.A.A. (Fédération Française des Sociétés Anonymes d'Assurance) and Vice-Chair- man of the F.F.S.A. (Fédération Française des Sociétés d'Assurances). As CEO of Fortis, I was both honoured and delighted to be awarded the title of European Business Leader of the Year in the 2007 awards. I feel particularly privileged to have been nominated by a community of distinguished and well-respected business people. In an extremely competitive global market, it is important to recognise the dynamic entrepreneurship of European companies. That's why I place the highest value on this accolade, from an internationally respected and rigorously judged competition. The Business Leader of the Year Award Strong leadership needed to face challenges in Europe Rewarding those business leaders who show proven vision, innovation, financial success and strong business ethics Q&A with JOSÉ MARÍA AZNAR - Former Prime Minister of Spain and honorary Chairman of the Partido Popular party Jean-Paul Votron, CEO Fortis and winner of The Business Leader of the Year Award 2007 “ ” THE BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2008 Mats Jansson President and CEO SAS Group Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo President and CEO of Nokia Barbara J. Beck Manpower Inc. President - EMEA Operations Jean-Philippe Thierry Chairman and CEO of AGF Sir Terry Leahy Chief Executive,Tesco PLC Paul S Walsh Chief Executive, Diageo plc Matthias Oppermann Managing Director of SGS (Deutschland) GmbH T he overall winner in this category- must show innovation; good ethics; strong business acumen backed by exceptional results; impeccable balance sheets, and market leadership. Judges also look at strategy, future growth plans and the company’s workforce. What’s interesting about this category is that business size, age or sector is not a fac- tor. Pan-European entities of all shapes and sizes are free to compete, which leads to some interesting entrants. This year’s finalists include a Polish bank, a Dutch sustainable energy provider and an Irish recruitment company. While the sheer variety of businesses may make Bank Pekao S.A. Pekao SA is a Polish bank offering services to individual and corporate customers. Pekao is undergoing a merger with another Polish bank, Bank BPH SA, which will make it the largest bank in Poland, in terms of assets. Pekao has a heightened sense of CSR, being one of the largest contributors to charity in Poland. In 2006, this rapidly growing financial group saw a profit hike of some 16.6% over 2005. First quarter results for 2007 showed a 20.6% rise over the same period in 2006. Annual turnover is EUR1,205.2m. Wood Mackenzie Group Limited Scotland-based Wood Mackenzie provides research and consulting services to virtually every major player in the energy and life science sectors, as well as national governments and government agencies globally. Its highly respected services influence and add value to both sectors. Its web-enabled products can be accessed 24/7 buy any client, anywhere in the world. Revenue has grown at a compound rate of 21% pa since 1988, with profits improving every year since Wood Mackenzie became an independent company in 2001. Annual turnover is EUR110m. Kenmore Property Group Commercial property investment and development company Kenmore operates across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. The last two years have seen the company rapidly develop its business from a UK- centric property trading model into a co-investing international fund management company. 2006 saw the company increase profits by 124% and provide a total return on shareholder funds of 57%. Six new offices have been opened in the last 18 months and staff levels increased by 100%. SES Astra, S.A. Luxembourg-headquartered satellite services provider SES Astra has 72.4% market share of digital satellite TV households across Europe, via its ASTRA satellite system. The company has been instrumental in the progression of HDTV services, and also launched a pioneering open, neutral satellite system called entavio in Germany in late 2007, to further develop digital TV in that market. Its internet access and network services are provided to governments, large corporations, SMEs and individuals. Annual turnover is EUR895.6m. Econcern B.V. Econcern is a global sustainable energy provider, based in The Netherlands. In 2006, this relatively new company in a new market saw its profits jump by a factor of 6.5 to EUR43.5m. It now operates 28 offices in 16 countries. The company is building 5th largest photovoltaic solar system in the world, in Murcia. Its offshore wind farm will be the furthest and deepest offshore development in the world. It is also pioneering seawater-fuelled air conditioning systems in the Caribbean. Annual turnover is EUR500m. CPL Resources Ltd Since inception 18 years ago, Ireland-based CPL Resources has shown exceptional financial results and sales growth. Pre-tax profit for the year ending June 30, 2007 rose by 82% year-on-year to EUR19.3m. CPL is the only recruitment agency in Ireland to be listed on the London and Dublin stock exchanges. The company places 15,000 temporary and contract candidates every year, alongside 6,500 permanent placements. Annual turnover is EUR195.5m. Wood Group Scotland-headquartered energy services company Wood Group employs 20,000 people in 44 countries. 2006 saw record results – revenues grew some 26% and EBITA grew 44% to $215.1m. International sales have increased by 50% in the last three years. The group is a global leader in oil and gas engineering design, production support, pumps, wellheads and valves and aftermarket services for industrial gas turbines. Whessoe Oil & Gas Ltd Whessoe provides engineering and construction services to the oil and gas sector globally, specialising in storage and handling of LNG, cryogenic gases and petroleum products. Since formation in 2004, Whessoe has doubled its workforce, and grown into a major global competitor, increasing market share from 1% in 2004 to 6% in 2006. Shareholder’s initial investments were returned within 12 months, and its first two years of business saw sales turnover grow from less than £15m to £157m. Beluga Shipping GmbH Beluga Shipping is part of the world-leading project and heavy-lift carrying Beluga Group. As more large equipment is needed around the world, the only viable way of transporting giant items such as turbines, power plants and windmills is via the ocean. Beluga Shipping capitalises on this need, with 47 specialised cargo ships in its fleet. The MV Beluga Sky Sails is the first ship in the history of commercial shipping to be co-powered by wind energy. Annual turnover is approximately EUR260.9m. the judges’ task interesting, it certainly doesn’t make it any easier. Former President of Bulgaria Petar Stoyanov, one of the judges in this cate- gory, perhaps summed up the difficulties presented to the panel, when asked to sin- gle out the Ruban d’Honneur recipients who particularly impressed him: “The Pol- ish bank Pekao – because it was the only eastern European company, and for its impressive financial results and its brave financial expansion in Eastern Europe. The John Wood Group, Kenmore Property Group and CPL – for their wonderful results and financial indices. SES Astra – for the superb up-to-date satellite technol- ogy that has impressed all of the panel. Beluga Group and Econcern – for their responsible approach to environmental pro- tection. Whessoe and Wood McKenzie – for their business success and brave inno- vative approach.” Overall Chairman of the European Busi- ness Award judges, Philip Forrest said: “It can be both an onerous and honourable task to be invited to judge The CMS Business of the Year Award. The judges have to make sure this award really does go to the crème de la crème of European enterprises as the winner is perceived immediately as a Euro- pean, if not global, benchmark for best business practice. Therefore it is always a decision that is never taken lightly.” Collectively in the last year alone these businesses have added over € 1.5 billion in turnover to their operations and increased their profits by over € 500 million. “It is the amazing agility and litheness of these relatively large organisations that makes them truly impressive. It enables them to move quickly and prosper in new markets and product segments acting in a way which is normally only the preserve of far smaller organisations,” said Robert Derry-Evans, CMS Executive Partner Unfortunately, only one of the recipients of the Ruban d’Honneur can leave with the ultimate accolade of The CMS Business of the Year Award. However, all deserve the title. CMS is delighted to be the sponsor for the second year in succession of the European Business of the Year Award. Within the European business community each of the finalists is a leader in its field, and has shown business excellence, impressive financial growth and technical or strategic innovation. We are proud to be associated, via the European Business Awards 2008, with organisations demonstrating attention to client and customer needs that we believe is the hallmark of the service which CMS itself offers in the European legal services sector. The CMS Business of the Year Award The CMS Business of the Year Award reflects all the qualities which constitute good business in Europe today. In a word: Excellence SPONSORED BY Petar Stoyanov, Former President of Bulgaria Robert Derry-Evans, CMS Executive Partner RUBAN D'HONNEUR WINNERS THE CMS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD “ ” European Business Awards - Special Partner Advertising Feature Robert Derry-Evans, CMS Executive Partner I t’s a very common claim in modern business that the customer is at the heart of the business. Marketing slogans employing the word ‘customer’ are all too familiar. And while customer relationship management moved from a buzzword to a business strategy many years ago, this cate- gory sets out to discover which enterprises really do put the customer first. With a tough panel of judges, organisa- tions here face a gruelling application procedure to prove they are indeed focusing their business around their public. However the judging panel also wanted to see evi- dence of how these strategies and practices have lead to healthy balance sheets. From truck companies to organic food growers, this category, like so many of the Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd Isuzu Truck (UK) is the UK distributor of Japan- based vehicle manufacturer, Isuzu. Through a network of 65 independent agent networks, the company markets, distributes and supports Isuzu truck products across Great Britain. A management buy-out two years ago means the company is 15% owned by Isuzu Japan, and 85% owned by the UK workforce. Its mission statement is to make Isuzu the first truly customer-facing truck manufacturer in the UK. Loyalty Partner GmbH Customer management services and solutions provider, Loyalty Partner, operates PAYBACK, Germany’s most successful multi-partner loyalty programme, with more than 30 million customers regularly using the system. The company attributes the success of the scheme to the fact that all its features are developed on the basis of actual customer requirements and wishes; the latest iteration being the PAYBACK Plus card. This innovative new product incorporates a payment function developed in response to customer demand. Dell Corporation Limited Most recent winner of the National Business Awards for Scotland, Dell is a leading global IT systems and services company, featuring at no.25 on the Fortune 500. Dell’s business is based around a ‘direct-model’ – the company speaks to three million customers every day, worldwide. The customer is at the centre of its business, and Dell believes its ability to receive direct, unfiltered customer feedback is the foundation of its success. Genset plc Wales-based GenSet is a major supplier to the British and European construction equipment rental industries, providing portable generators, welders and lighting towers, for example. GenSet is considered best supplier by many of its customers, and it believes this is down to its customer focus. GenSet’s 50 staff help train customer staff, provide engineers, premises, and carry out joint marketing campaigns, while its customer base remains loyal and willing to test, and bring to market, prototype equipment. Aarstiderne Danish organic food grower and supplier, Aarstiderne, provides consumers with organic raw ingredients and recipes. Started by a farmer and a chef for a few local people, the company strongly views its 45,000 customers as part of its business. The company takes part in markets, street kitchens, roadshows, and answers 3000 emails and 4000 telephone calls every week, as well as welcoming 70,000 people every year to its three farms. Goetz-Gebaeudemanagement RSL GmbH & Co KG Goetz provides building management services, such as cleaning, and a range of services for hospitals and care homes, including collection and delivery services and patient escort services. It also provides building security, catering, environmental and gardening services. Putting the customer first, for Goetz, means leveraging its wide-ranging services to suit client needs - providing a one-stop shop. It has more than 5,000 satisfied clients it has serviced for between five and ten years. Air Berlin Plc Air Berlin operates in the highly competitive European scheduled aviation sector, where it has managed to create its own segment, providing a leading high quality service while maintaining competitively low fares. The airline has launched a number of customer-focused initiatives to achieve its 47.3% sales growth year on year, including in flight catering, facilities and price differentiators. It plans to expand its flight network globally and improve its business class provision. Easynet Limited UK-based international network management and hosting company Easynet has shifted focus in the last 18 months from being sales-led to a customer focus. Its clients include Ford, Paperchase and Kellogg Italia. In the last year, the company has achieved zero customer churn. Decisions are customer driven, and new products are developed at the customer's behest. Consulting Company SDG This Lithuanian company offers business consultancy in the field of occupational health and safety. Its ambit includes labour relations, workplace health and safety issues, occupational risk survey and assessment, training and legal consultancy. It has opened many offices since inception in 2002, aiming to get closer to customers. Around 80% of its employees deal directly with its customers, providing a range of 40 different services, based on listening to customer needs. Deutsche Telekom Kundenservice GmbH Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile Deutschland) provides mobile telephony services across Germany, and is the leader in a highly competitive national sector. The customer is its focal point, in terms of appropriate products and services, security, network coverage and pricing. The company has defined – and aims to adhere to - six promises based on customer expectations, including processing times and ability to reach customer services, as part of a group-wide customer-focused quality offensive. others, attracted companies from a variety of sectors. All of the Ruban d’Honneur recipients in this category proved that if your product proposition is good, and you focus on delivering exceptional service to your clients, then your level of repeat and refer- ral business increases significantly, leading to increased financial rewards. Spokesman for category sponsor Chris- tian Celin, acting regional head, Société Générale Corporate and Investment Bank- ing, who also sits on the judging panel in this category, said: “All the applications have been of the highest level and the pre- sentations very good. The companies involved are very enthusiastic and commit- ted. Of course, the presentations were of such a high standard that it makes it very difficult to choose a winner. Every com- pany presented something different and it has been enlightening for me to attend.” It is clear that receiving the accolade and going through the judging process has been a valuable and rewarding process for the Ruban d’Honneur recipients. Charles Quinn, Director and General Manager of Dell Scotland, felt applying for this category of the European Business Awards has been “a very exciting and rewarding investment of our time.” Josh Llewellyn of construction equip- ment supplier GenSet said his “whole company is thrilled - they think it’s a great honour and a great privilege to be involved.” For us, as sponsors, the European Business Awards represent a unique opportunity. We are committed to a customer focus in Europe, so sponsorship of this award fits with our group values – which are team spirit, professionalism and innovation – three key areas which we use to serve our customers and grow our business. The Société Générale Award for Customer Focus Celebrating the success of companies which prove they really do put the customer first SPONSORED BY Right: Alexander Goetz, managing director Goetz- Gebaeudemanagement RSL GmbH & Co KG Left: From left, Annette Hartvig Larsen, CEO and Ernst Eskildsen, director of customer relations, from Aarstiderne A/S RUBAN D'HONNEUR WINNERS THE SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE AWARD FOR CUSTOMER FOCUS European Business Awards - Special Partner Advertising Feature “ ” Christian Celin, Regional Head, Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking T his Award goes to the enterprise which, put simply, can demonstrate a tangible, company-wide commitment to corpo- rate sustainability. There needs to be a clearly expressed and widely communicated strategy; mainly focus- ing on risk prevention methods from a commercial, environmental, governance and social development perspective above and beyond legislative requirements. Certainly, corporate sustainability is of increasing importance, as companies not only develop heightened ethics and a desire to help the environment, the communities in which they operate and society at large, but also because stakeholders and the public have come to expect enterprise to act in a more socially responsible way. Of course, cynics might suggest a commit- ment to CSR does wonders for public relations; and while that’s partly true, the European Business Awards application proce- dure weeds out the companies that are not truly committed to sustainable practices at the first hurdle. You would expect big corporate hitters to be keen to make a play for this award; and indeed, they are here, as you can see from the list below. What’s great, as with many other categories, is that smaller players are also in the running. It is encouraging to see SMEs and even start-ups are beginning or running their businesses with good corporate sustain- ability entrenched in the ethics from day one. The judges will be looking for responsible business practices, which have positive impacts in the workplace, the market, the environment and the community. What is clear is that the Ruban d’Honneur recipients in this category are not businesses where CSR is considered a matter of ticking boxes - these companies have sustainability and corporate governance as part of the DNA of their business. European Business Awards - Special Partner Advertising Feature Acciona S.A Spanish multi-national business group Acciona is a pioneer in contributing to social welfare and sustainable development through its business. It is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, and the S&P Global Clean Energy Index, among others. It has actively reduced its climate footprint, under a climate change strategy. It has reduced emissions in its services and products - transport, building, waste management and power generation services – which account for 79% of emissions worldwide. Enel SpA Italy’s largest electric utility and the second largest natural gas producer, Enel, owns operations globally, and operates under the ethos that creation of shareholder value cannot exclude the pursuit of environmental and social objectives. Since 2003 it has produced annual sustainability reports, and it has a place on the major international sustainability indexes, including the DJSI, ASPI and FTSE4Good. Adnams Brewer and Leisure Retailer UK-based brewery and leisure retailer Adnams is an environmentally conscious business, with responsible corporate management embedded in the organisation. It is the first brewery to hold the GoodCorporation’s Ethical Business Practice Award. It aims to have the most positive environmental impact possible, while developing good relations with the surrounding community. An internal campaign encourages staff to consider how individual actions can save energy, and staff take part in regular environment-focused ‘ideas forums’. McDonald's Europe Ltd Quick service restaurant chain, McDonalds, operates almost 6,400 restaurants across 40 European countries. Recently, it has shifted its focus from a risk-management based approach to environment and CSR, to a long term vision of sustainability under the statement ‘from doing less harm to doing more good.’ The group has had a Europe-wide Environmental Management Programme in place since 1999. It focuses on good customer and employee experience; building brand transparency and preserving local relevance. Allianz SE German-based integrated financial services provider, Allianz, has had a group-wide sustainable development policy in place for a decade. Apart from ensuring its own operations follow the principles of SD, Allianz has developed transferable expertise - such as the financing and consulting on a renewable energy project for Dresdner Bank. It has partnerships with organisations such as WWF and the Climate Core Group to help raise awareness, and a dedicated SD information website. Procter & Gamble Procter & Gamble is the name behind a number of internationally recognised consumer goods brands, including healthcare, beauty, foodstuffs and personal grooming. It is a purpose-driven company; that purpose is now embedded with sustainability. P&G is committed to ‘improving consumer’s lives now and for generations to come’. It has been a member of the DJSI since its inception, and has a CSR initiative for children, Live, Learn and Thrive. Dexia SA France-based universal banking and public/project finance company Dexia has pioneered sustainable development in banking, having a strategy for the last decade. It is a leading player in financing renewable energy projects, European leader of the ISR market, and has the largest microfinance commercial fund in the world. On top of paying heed to its social and environmental responsibility, Dexia contributes a positive impetus via its products and the sectors in which it invests. Carrefour Group French retail giant Carrefour is the number one retailer in Europe, second worldwide, with 12,547 stores across 29 countries in 2006. The company has a dedicated internal organisation to deal with sustainability, launched in 2000. It provides eco- labelled, organic and GMO-free products to name a few. In 2001, the Group adhered to the Global Compact, and signed an agreement with the UNI in 2002, in respect of labour rights in each country. TNT Express Netherlands-based TNT Express is a world-leading business to business express delivery company, delivering 217m consignments and 4.7b kilos to more than 200 countries using its network of 1200 locations. TNT Express believes in employee pride, shareholder value and sharing responsibility for the world. It entered the DJSI as industry leader in 2006, and in 2007 is now ‘super sector leader’. Since partnering with the UN World Food Programme, TNT has contributed EUR32.3m. SCC – Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, S.A. Portuguese beverage company SCC, is the nation’s second largest brewer, and market leader in bottled water. In 2003, it was acquired by Scottish and Newcastle, one of the world’s largest drinks companies. It sees sustainable development as a strategic pillar of development. It has a staff-wide performance scheme, a responsible drinking education programme, supports local welfare organisations and aims to minimise environmental damage via its environmental management system. RUBAN D'HONNEUR WINNERS THE AWARD FOR CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY The Award for Corporate Sustainability Ethical business practices that go above and beyond legislative requirements European Business Awards in figures • The 70 Ruban d'Honneur recipients employ more than three million people worldwide • Combined annual turnover of Ruban d'Honneur winners is greater than EUR776 billion • During the last two years, these organisations have added more than EUR88 billion to their turnovers • Some 3630 man hours – or 453 working days - of effort have been put into judging the Awards To Register Your Interest, contact: the European Business Awards Entry Department: today to register your interest: Telephone: + 44 (0) 20 7234 3535 Email: eba@key20media.com Or visit www.businessawardseurope.com FIND OUT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A WINNER! REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN ENTERING THE EUROPEAN BUSINESS AWARDS 2009 This limited edition DVD features a documentary series of 12 short films on winners of the Ruban d’Honneur. Each film in the series features one company and explores the secrets of their success. It includes valuable insights into what makes exceptional rather than ordinary companies. Companies featured: • Allianz SA • Dexia • Vion N.V. • Aarstiderne • Goetz-Gebaeudemanagement RSL GmbH & Co KG • Consulting Company SDG • Deutsche Telekom Kundenservice GmbH • Grisoft S.R.O • Wood Group • Bank of Cyprus Group • ACE Enterprise Slovakia Ltd • Econcern The European Business Awards DVD BEFORE APRIL 30, 2008 AND RECEIVE",
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A componente de interface da ferramen- ta permite trabalhar, essencialmente, em quatro workspaces distintos: • Geom é trico: cria çã o da geometria do instrumento ou sat é lite; • Visualiza çã o: visualiza çã o da geome - tria ou atitude do sat é lite em ó rbita; • Radia çã o: c á lculo de factores de vista e fluxos ambientais (solares e planet á rios); • Modelo t é rmico: interface com o programa de c á lculo ESATAN. Uma vez finalizado o modelo geom é - trico-matem á tico utiliza-se o plug- in ESATAN ( ESA Thermal Analyser Network ) para defini çã o das condi - çõ es de fronteira e par â metros de controlo do modelo. O modelo termo- matem á tico assim definido é utilizado pelo ESATAN no c á lculo das tempe - raturas e fluxos t é rmicos (resultantes do balan ç o t é rmico). ESATAN A ferramenta ESATAN consiste, essencialmente, no p ó s-processa - mento e an á lise do modelo ESA - RAD. O ESATAN permite o c á lculo de transfer ê ncia de calor por radia çã o, convec çã o e radia çã o, contempla mudan ç as de fase, condensa çã o e ebuli çã o, e suporta modelos em regime estacion á rio ou transeunte. O ESATAN utiliza o m é todo lumped parameter , tamb é m conhecido por diferen ç as finitas. Neste m é todo o instrumento ou sat é lite é discretizado em n ó dulos interligados por um sis - tema ou rede de condutores de calor, por analogia a um circuito el é ctrico. Essa rede é transformada pelo pro - grama numa matriz de in é rcia, que é posteriormente resolvida tendo em vista uma solu çã o estacion á ria ou transeunte. A solu çã o do problema ESATAN pode ser visualizado no ESARAD, cujo GUI funciona tanto como pr é - como p ó s-processador do modelo t é rmico. O problema t é rmico no espa ç o As cargas t é rmicas e estruturais a que qualquer componente est á sujeito condicionam a sua integridade e tempo de vida. Esta depend ê ncia é tanto mais importante em aplica çõ es espaciais, na medida em que estes tipos de miss õ es s ã o extremamente dependentes da fiabilidade dos com - ponentes e instrumentos. Isto é , os instrumentos espaciais s ã o sujeitos a um historial de carga t é rmica exi - gente e t ê m de apresentar um tempo de vida m í nimo bem definido, sob pena de se desbaratar uma miss ã o de custos extremamente elevados e sem possibilidades de repara çã o em ó rbita. No entanto, as condi çõ es de fronteira a considerar em projecto de compo - nentes espaciais, lan ç adores ou sat é - lites s ã o bastante espec í ficas quando P Organização do modelo Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) em forma de árvore e visualização no GUI do ESARAD Definição de parâmetros orbitais Órbita de um satélite com movimentos relativos Mecânica | ESARAD/ES ATAN Junho/Julho 200 6 | CADProject | 47 comparadas com aplica çõ es terres - tres. Deste modo, torna-se essencial determinar as fontes internas e exter - nas de calor num sat é lite. O calor proveniente do ambiente espacial é na maioria dos casos a radia çã o solar e a planet á ria. A radia çã o incidente num sat é lite é proveniente de 3 fon - tes distintas. A distribui çã o espectral da radia çã o solar pode ser considerada constante no sistema solar e corresponde apro - ximadamente à emiss ã o de corpo negro a 5800 K. A radia çã o incidente por unidade de á rea normal em sat é li - tes em ó rbita da Terra é de aproxima - damente 1371 W/m 2 . J á no planeta Merc ú rio a radia çã o solar é cerca de 1 ordem de grandeza superior. A radia çã o proveniente da Terra é tamb é m muito importante, sendo esta a soma da radia çã o emitida (IR, infra-vermelha) e da radia çã o solar reflectida. A radia çã o emitida pela terra corresponde, em m é dia, à radia - çã o de corpo negro entre 218 e 288 K. A radia çã o reflectida é fun çã o do albedo da terra, que se define como sendo a frac çã o de radia çã o solar incidente reflectida. O albedo da terra é aproximadamente 0,34. Frequentemente os sat é lites est ã o expostos a ciclos t é rmicos entre picos de condi çõ es extremas: eclipse, onde o equil í brio t é rmico com o espa ç o pode baixar a temperatura a menos de -100 º C, e exposi çã o solar directa, que provoca temperaturas que podem ser superiores a 150 º C. Se, ainda assim, estes ciclos n ã o repre - sentam um desafio extremo na sua modela çã o, j á os fluxos solares e pla - net á rios e o seu papel preponderante, colocam novos desafios no c á lculo da distribui çã o de temperaturas. A densidade da atmosfera terrestre é muito reduzida nas altitudes t í pi - cas em que orbitam os sat é lites. Este quase v á cuo origina diversos proble - mas na concep çã o e fabrico de sat é - lites. Mas do ponto de vista t é rmico, o principal problema é que nestas con - di çõ es o ú nico modo de transfer ê ncia de calor entre o sistema e o exterior é a radia çã o, visto que as condi çõ es muito pr ó ximas do v á cuo, eliminam a possibilidade de dissipa çã o de calor por convec çã o. Assim, a radia çã o é muito importante na concep çã o de sistemas espaciais e deve ser alvo de uma an á lise o mais rigorosa poss í vel. A radia çã o é tamb é m o ú nico meio de transfer ê ncia de calor para o exterior, pelo que o equil í brio t é rmico resulta do balan ç o entre o calor emitido por radia çã o para o exterior e a soma dos calores absorvidos e gerados interna - mente. Transfer ê ncia de calor por radia çã o A simula çã o da radia çã o exige fer - ramentas de c á lculo ou sub-rotinas que usualmente n ã o s ã o utilizadas em projecto de pe ç as mec â nicas. O desafio de determinar os facto - res de forma, e desta forma as tro - cas de calor por radia çã o e os fluxos absorvidos, entre duas superf í cies é uma tarefa muito complicada. Espe - cialmente se a posi çã o e orienta çã o relativa das duas superf í cies variar continuamente, como é o caso dum sat é lite em ó rbita. É portanto neces - s á rio recorrer a m é todos num é ricos para o c á lculo dos factores de forma. Estes podem-se basear em t é cnicas como a dupla integra çã o num é rica, m é todos de projec çã o e m é todos de Monte Carlo ( ray-tracing ). Existem j á no mercado alguns softwares que permitem determinar os factores de forma. Um dos mais usados e reco - nhecidos, no sector espacial a n í vel europeu, é o ESARAD. Os m é todos Lumped parameter e Elementos Finitos Devido à complexidade dos com - ponentes e das condi çõ es a que se encontram sujeitos, os m é todos num é ricos computacionais t ê m espe - cial relev â ncia e s ã o vastamente utiliza - dos em an á lises t é rmicas de compo - nentes espaciais. As principais raz õ es para a sua utiliza çã o ser ã o a redu çã o do tempo de desenvolvimento neces - s á rio e a conten çã o de custos em processos iterativos de testes. Existem dois m é todos principais utilizados em an á lises t é rmicas de componentes espaciais: o m é todo lumped parameter e o m é todo dos elementos finitos. O m é todo lumped parameter é carac - terizado por: − Assump çã o fundamental: n ó s iso - t é rmicos numa malha t é rmica (ana - logia el é ctrica); − Elevada flexibilidade e controlo (fisi - camente mais intuitivo visto que gera uma matriz de in é rcia apenas de elementos positivos); − Mais adequado para problemas em que predomina a radia çã o pois a determina çã o de fluxos de calor é o factor mais relevante. Por outro lado, o m é todo dos ele - mentos finitos caracteriza-se por: − Necessidade de construir uma malha para a geometria em causa; − Mais usado em problemas em que predomina a condu çã o uma vez que o campo de temperaturas é o factor mais relevante; - Maior n í vel de automa çã o nos soft- wares actuais. − Se bem implementado, os resulta - dos s ã o mais exactos. O primeiro m é todo é amplamente usado no seio da ESA, essencial - mente devido à precis ã o da modela - çã o de trocas de calor por radia çã o e pelo facto de produzir matrizes de in é rcia de elementos positivos. A matriz nessa forma permite uma intui - çã o e controlo maior sobre o modelo t é rmico. Aliados ao facto de produzi - rem resultados satisfat ó rios e prova - Propriedades ópticas das superfícies do ATV dos em v á rias miss õ es espaciais, h á uma grande reserva da comunidade dos engenheiros t é rmicos espaciais em aderir a m é todos de elementos finitos, visto que estes ainda n ã o dis - ponibilizam meios eficazes de mode - la çã o de trocas de calor complexas por radia çã o. Mecânica | ESARAD/ES ATAN 48 | CADProject | Junho/Julho 2006 Funcionalidades do ESARAD A ferramenta ESARAD permite a uti - liza çã o de geometrias primitivas e opera çõ es booleanas simples. No entanto, n ã o existe, ainda, um m ó dulo eficaz para importa çã o de modelos CAD. Esta lacuna exige a constru çã o paralela de um modelo mec â nico de elementos finitos e de um modelo t é r - mico lumped parameter . Para um c á lculo mais exacto das tro - cas de calor por radia çã o, o software suporta propriedades ó pticas depen - dentes dos comprimentos de ondas infra-vermelhas e ultra-violeta e consi - dera reflect â ncia especular e difusa. O ESARAD proporciona, ent ã o, um conjunto de solu çõ es para an á lise t é rmica de sat é lites e instrumenta çã o espacial. As principais funcionalida - des oferecidas s ã o: - Modela çã o avan ç ada de geometrias 3D, incluindo opera çõ es booleanas funcionalidades permite disponibi - lizar uma nova vers ã o em intervalos de aproximadamente um ano, garan - tindo o cumprimento dos exigentes requisitos da ind ú stria. O ESATAN proporciona ainda diver - sos plug-ins para casos espec í ficos de modela çã o espacial, incluindo: - � FHTS ( Fluid Heat Transport System , transporte de calor por fluidos); - Uma extens ã o ao ESATAN standard que permite calcular a solu çã o 1D de redes de tubagens de fluido em paralelo com a solu çã o t é rmica. Permite ainda o c á lculo de press õ es transeuntes em an á lises de uma fase ou bi-f á sicas; - ABLAT – c á lculo de processos ablativos, por exemplo re-entradas atmosf é ricas, inclui um interface gr á fico X11/Motif, e uma lingua - gem espec í fica para a defini çã o do modelo geom é trico de abla çã o. Desenvolvimentos futuros Apesar das potencialidades dos m é todos lumped parameter , existem algumas funcionalidades que est ã o agora a ser desenvolvidas, de modo a aproximar este m é todo à versatili - dade CAD dos m é todos elementos finitos. Exemplos destes desenvolvi - mentos s ã o: - Importa çã o/exporta çã o de mode - los geom é tricos para MSC.Patran e Catia; - C á lculo de deforma çõ es termo- el á sticas; - C á lculo automatizado da matriz de in é rcia; - Suporte de controladores PID, ele - mentos Peltier , etc. Modelação por elementos finitos e lumped parameter de uma bomba de fluído (em diferentes fases de desenvolvimento) e conjuntos com movimentos relati - vos e tracking ; - M é todo ray-tracing para an á lise r á pida de factores de vista e fluxos ambientais. - C á lculo de transfer ê ncia de calor por radia çã o difusa e especular e por transmissibilidade; - Pr é - e p ó s-processamento para o software l í der do mercado espacial em an á lises t é rmicas, o ESATAN; - Interface moderna e f á cil de usar; - Linguagem potente e flex í vel. - An á lise de transfer ê ncia de calor nos espectros UV e IR; - M ú ltiplos casos radiativos para cada modelo geom é trico; - Possibilidade de usar livrarias do sis - tema ou definidas pelo utilizador; - Manuais on-line e sistemas de apoio ao utilizador. 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