Belgian data center firm LCL Data Centers has powered up three wind turbines in Belgium with a combined capacity of 6.9MW which cost an estimated €13 million ($13.64 million) Each turbine will have a capacity of 2.3MW and will contribute to LCL’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 said: “One of the KPIs that we included in our first sustainability report was to produce 40 percent of the energy we consume by 2030 LCL wants to link energy generation to its production The power from the turbines will be fed directly into the grid aligning with LCL’s strategy of building new generation rather than purchasing existing capacity through long-term supply agreements LCL links its climate neutrality to its commitment to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) The SBTi initiative targets a 42 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a commitment to offset the remaining emissions through sustainable projects such as replacing diesel fuels with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) In October 2022, LCL announced its first HVO deployment at LCL Brussels-West in Aalst where the company invested in six new 2.25MVA generators Last year, LCL completed the expansion of a solar park at the LCL Wallonia One data center in Gembloux The expansion added 1,300 photovoltaic panels to the existing 2,000 increasing the park's overall capacity from 1MW to 1.6MW and covering 10 percent of the data center's energy needs LCL said that it hopes to deploy heat recovery technology on the site to potentially use excess heat from Wallonia One to warm nearby facilities LCL currently operates five data centers in the Belgian market. Last April, the company announced a €30 million ($32.6m) investment into the expansion of its Brussels-North facility The company said the design of its new facility has been certified as Tier III by Uptime Institute The facility will also prioritize sustainability with the data center operator upgrading cooling installations and considering alternative cooling methods Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here after he crashed his car into a landscape wall at a home in Elm Grove on Feb Peter Kontich was cited for driving too fast for conditions first-offense OWI and resisting a chemical test.  2 in the 1100 block of Lone Tree Road His Infinity was found on top of a landscape wall according to an Elm Grove Police Facebook post The driver's breath had a strong odor of intoxicants he spoke with slurred speech and had visible facial injuries When the driver was performing field sobriety exercises he told the officer all he did was drive into a snow bank the post said. The man refused to provide a breath test He later claimed he lost his Rolex watch with a diamond bezel Officers later checked the area of the crash and recovered the Rolex Branded content | Kontich is located in the province of Antwerp and has been the hometown of EKO MotorWear for almost 30 years EKO MotorWear started as a small player to find its way into a niche of the after-market motorcycle landscape: motorcycle clothing sales people were always on the road and the customer portfolio was mainly built up via markets and fairs the family business has the largest showroom in the country with more than 3000 m2 EKO MotorWear is also well known in the Benelux and knows many foreign motorcyclists who come to Kontich for a new motorcycle outfit or motorcycle equipment Perhaps the cozy cafeteria also has something to do with this but it is certain that the merit lies with the service and the professional advice of the motivated EKO team Both in the showroom and via the online shop EKO MotorWear offers a huge choice of complete outfits or different parts (helmets the very wide range is presented in a well-arranged manner Various top brands are presented in combination with the EKO private label G&F in order to arrive at the ideal and affordable product mix EKO MotorWear has suitable equipment for every kind of motorcycle and/or scooter rider Driving comfort and riding pleasure with the right motorcycle or scooter outfit are very important to the EKO team Every type of motorcyclist has its specific wishes and that is why EKO MotorWear listens carefully: the clothing with all the different protectors must fit like a glove Only then can safety and driving comfort be guaranteed the employees guide the customers to what they are looking for Constant training is therefore a must to keep up with the latest evolutions in motorcycle clothing their own private label was developed based on the experiences of customers Through this direct contact and regular communication with experienced motorcyclists a complete and well thought-out range was put together with a trendy look G&F Motorwear has a wide range of sizes for different persons have 3 to 5 different lengths per model: knee and hip protection are always positioned correctly EKO MotorWear also offers the right motorcycle backpacks saddlebags and tankbags for every type of motorcycle and motorcyclist there is a huge range of motorcycle and scooter accessories: from GPS holders to motorcycle protection covers from key rings to alarm locks and cleaning products You will find a complete overview both on the online webshop and in the store in Kontich Does the zipper of your motorcycle jacket or motorcycle pants no longer work Or are your trouser legs too short or too long At EKO MotorWear they take care of all repairs and/or adjustments After consultation in the store in Kontich a quotation is made based on the real situation You can also visit EKO MotorWear every day for an Ozone treatment of your helmet(s) and motorcycle outfit boots or clothing are hygienically treated and everything is completely deodorized and made bacteria-free safety and a trendy look at affordable prices EKO MotorWear offers you the perfect motorcycle outfit with professional advice a vision that has been used for years and appreciated by many customers EKO MotorWear BVShowroom: Singel 4c, 2550 Kontich (Belgium)Contact: Phone: +32 457 11 28 | vraag@eko-motorwear.beOpening hours:Monday – Friday: 09:00 > 18:00Saturday: 10:00 > 18:00Closed on Sundays a highly respected business leader with decades of experience with Tenneco and in the global aftermarket has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of the DRiV™ EMEA business He will be based in DRiV’s European headquarters in Kontich DRiV is one of the world’s premier partners to replacement parts distributors and wholesalers engine rebuilders and vehicle service and repair businesses The business offers an unparalleled portfolio of more than 30 elite brands DRiV employs more than 9,000 team members worldwide who began his career in 1996 as an aftermarket Territory Sales Manager for Tenneco has advanced through an impressive series of increasingly responsible positions over the past 28 years Additional executive roles have included Business Line Leader – Chassis; Executive Director “John has the ideal background to lead the DRiV EMEA team in accelerating product innovation and value creation for businesses and individuals at every level of the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarkets,” said DRiV President Chintan Sopariwala he understands the challenges and tremendous opportunities ahead for aftermarket businesses is laser focused on helping customers achieve new levels of success in every category we serve.” Perrin joins DRiV EMEA as the business rolls out several important initiatives including the launch of an all-new line of Wagner Sensors the introduction of comprehensive new product ranges under the Monroe and Walker brands and the deployment of leading-edge digital resources in support of engine professionals who rely on DRiV’s Engine Expertise brands – AE® and I look forward to helping our customers leverage the full value of our growing brand distribution and technical support capabilities,” Perrin said “Our commitment to customer-focused innovation is transforming every area of our business from research and product development to the way we package our products training and marketing support we provide to our business partners.” Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicle Visit www.tenneco.com to learn more CONTACT:         Simonetta EspositoGlobal CommunicationsTennecosesposito@driv.com         the page you were looking for could not be found The most comprehensive sci-tech news coverage on the web Type in a topic service or offering and then hit Enter to search BRUSSELS, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has acquired privately-held Hedera Consulting a company specializing in business advisory and data analytics services across a number of industry sectors The purchase further expands Cognizant's consulting business insight and digital transformation capabilities for clients in Belgium and the Netherlands The terms of the transaction were not disclosed Hedera Consulting works with leading brands across various industries Hedera's consultants and data scientists specialize in helping clients with growth strategy Hedera Consulting is now part of the Cognizant Consulting business unit "The most successful companies are the ones that reduce the time from informed insight to action," said Philip Lahey we are even better positioned to help clients define their strategy transform their businesses and gain insight and competitive advantage in their fast-changing  Our combined industry and local knowledge and experience will better enable our customers in the Belgian and Dutch markets to extract meaning from their data and use it to effectively shape their products companies are re-designing their business and IT operating models for the digital era," said Santosh Thomas "Hedera Consulting expands our ability to help these European clients create agile and digitally transformed enterprises that can act and react to the oceans of data for deeper customer insight and to innovate and exploit new business opportunities." is a consulting company specialized in growth strategy innovation and commercial excellence for clients across industries including financial services and utilities Hedera supports its clients with advice and transformation management Hedera started an additional business line focusing on analytics and data excellence Hedera is based in the Benelux with offices in Belgium and Netherlands and has served clients across the rest of Europe parent company of Western Power Sports (WPS) and All Balls Racing Group (ABRG) has acquired Bihr accessories and rider equipment for motorcycles Bihr is in 20 countries and wholesales 350 brands and 200,000+ SKUs to a network of more than 15,000 retail dealers “We seek to combine with highly successful and respected organizations making every acquisition a success and accelerating our growth to be the largest off-road aftermarket parts supplier in the world,” said John Mosunic “The combination of Bihr and Arrowhead creates a global leader in powersports with an undeniable value proposition for dealers.” joins Arrowhead Engineered Products as co-president of Europe and president of powersports Europe He will serve on Arrowhead’s executive committee “Bihr and Arrowhead create a company where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Piron “We are geared up to leverage our shared expertise to expand our offerings and customer reach.” Alcopa and the other shareholders invested in Bihr in 2010 and spearheaded the company’s European development from its origins in France “We have been the proud shareholders of Bihr for more than 10 years and are convinced that Arrowhead is now the ideal partner to carry on with the company’s growth,” said managing partner Damien Heymans said steadfast commitment to customer service and expanding portfolio of owned brands will be strong assets to Arrowhead We are convinced that both parties will intensely benefit from this acquisition,” said Axel Moorkens Bihr will continue to conduct business as usual operating and shipping from its current locations and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to 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In this house in the suburbs of Antwerp, weathering steel lamellae are in command. Inside as well as outside they define the spaces, they mark out the boundaries where needed and open again when suited. They glow in the rusty evening sun and give a twinkling show of shadows. They embrace and protect the environment of the residents of this extraordinary house. You can feel them everywhere. The concept of this house is based on the use of the Corten steel lamellae. It's not only used to design the building, but it also shapes the landscape and defines the interior. © Luc RoymansA far-reaching detailing was needed to enable the use of the lamellae as cladding (welded on a perforated plate) as the single lamellae around the garden (fixed on a invisible special structure) as the rusty floor around the ginkgo tree (chips from the waste of the perforated plates).Note: This project was originally published on 3 November You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Plasteurope.com is a business information platform for the European plastics industry It is part of KI Kunststoff Information and PIE Plastics Information Europe one of the leading content providers for the European plastics industry We offer daily updated business news and reports polymer prices and other services for the international plastics industry News | Polymer Prices | Suppliers Guide | Jobs | Register | Advertising stick to your last - a saying that we usually mean in a negative way We should rather stick to the things we are familiar with Much less often do we think of this as positive encouragement: we should reflect on our strengths and play to them This is precisely the concept pursued by the Van Uytsel Tuincentrum in Kontich and of the Van Uytsel family business in general has always been and still is: plants as far as the eye can see from the size of a cup to the height of a man green goods are the focal point of the entire store while the remaining assortment plays a clearly subordinate role The centre in northern Belgium was founded in 1976 by Jan and Frans Van Uytsel who are both still actively involved in the store "They both come from an agricultural background Frans is also still very well known and respected by the customers," reveals son Ben Van Uytsel in conversation with diy What started out as a small B2C flower nursery with sales has now grown into a modern garden centre with around 20,000 m² of retail area - it was only in 2021 that the building was extended from seven to eleven "arches" to create even more space for the wide range of plants the Van Uytsel can be divided into three areas On the left is the entrance area as well as an adjoining café - which opened back in 1996 - and a cut flower station which offers freshly made bouquets and arrangements as part of the range and prepares them according to customer wishes Also located there are a small pet assortment and plant pots - the self-defined motto at Van Uytsel is "Everything for home and garden" these sections in their entirety are insignificant when compared with the assortment of herbs vegetables and flowering plants for indoor use in the left wing The latter in particular visually dominate the area In the middle section there are - apart from decorative items - mainly green plants in abundance In the outer right section is the outdoor department: greenery flowering and fruit plants for outdoors await alongside the selection of trees and the soil range… Brico in BelgiumBrand times fiveThe Belgian DIY market leader Brico uses five size concepts from city stores to DIY project stores… high regulatory density: the Belgian market is considered … All FieldsNow a Benelux playerBelgian service provider All Fields works for manufacturers and retailers in the DIY sector DIY sets up in South AfricaThe Malaysian retail chain is preparing its market entry on the African continent  IPM EssenPlant Power at IPM ExpressThis year IPM Essen will be offering new formats on the subject of plants by | May 9 Bruker Presents SkyScan Micro-CT Product Line for 3D X-Ray Imaging in Materials Research and Preclinical Studies Bruker microCT presents its new product line of advanced high-resolution micro computed tomography (CT) systems for three-dimensional (3D) X-ray imaging following the recent acquisition of SkyScan N.V. Bruker microCT instruments can be configured for numerous applications in materials research and in the life sciences including in vivo preclinical animal imaging new devices such as micro-sensors and cardio-stimulators The Bruker microCT products can be equipped with sample stages for in-situ scanning under compression and tension The various product groups and products are described below in more detail    Compact and versatile Micro-CT imagers in which the sample is rotated between the X-ray source and the camera: •    The SkyScan 1172TM represents a new generation of micro-CT systems enabling both the sample stage and the X-ray camera to move automatically during magnification adjustment allows an unprecedented combination of spatial resolution sample size accommodation and scanning speed •    The SkyScan 1173 TM is a high-energy micro-CT scanner for large and dense objects It includes a newly developed 130kV X-ray source a flat panel sensor with special protection by a lead-glass fiber optic window for long lifetime under high energy X-ray exposure and a precision object manipulator for heavy objects with an embedded micro-positioning stage small footprint and maintenance-free operation make this micro-CT scanner an ideal solution for scientific research The scanner can run from any desktop or portable computer requiring just one USB port and FireWire input    High-resolution 3D scanners with submicron spatial resolution: •    The SkyScan 2011 TM system was introduced as the first revolutionary laboratory nano-CT scanner with spatial resolution in the range of a few hundreds of nanometers This spatial resolution in terms of volume is equal to or better than that of synchrotron tomography For the first time true sub-micron tomographic imaging is available in a laboratory instrument •    The SkyScan SEM-CT TM kit is a device that allows the generation of 3D images using any scanning electron microscope While a standard scanning electron microscope only images the sample surface the simple addition of a SkyScan SEM-CT opens full access to the third dimension of the material’s internal micro-world without sample cutting    Hyphenated 3D scanner which adds true 3D chemical XRF analysis capability to high-resolution micro-tomography: •    The SkyScan 2140 TM micro-CT/micro-XRF combines in one instrument a micro-CT scanner which provides high-resolution morphological information and absorption correction maps for chemical analysis with a full-field 3D micro-XRF scanner for reconstruction of the 3D chemical composition inside the sample    Advanced Micro-CT systems where the X-ray source and the camera are rotated around the object forin-vivo scanning of small laboratory animals like mice and rats as well as for ex-vivo scanning of other types of samples: •    The SkyScan 1176 TM is a state-of-the-art high-resolution low-dose X-Ray scanner for in-vivo 3D-reconstruction with detail detectability (voxel size) down to 9 microns inside small laboratory animals (rats It allows non-invasive reconstruction of any cross section through the animal body and conversion of reconstructed datasets into realistic 3D-images plus calculation of internal morphometric parameters •    The SkyScan 1178 TM is a high-throughput The animal bed holder is interchangeable for multimodality imaging with other imaging technologies like PET    All SkyScan micro-CT systems are equipped with the proprietary software package for 3D reconstruction 2D/3D image analysis and realistic 3D visualization: •    SkyScan NRecon TM high speed volumetric reconstruction software uses the set of acquired angular projections to create a set of virtual slices through the scanned object The GPU-accelerated reconstruction process can optionally be speeded up by a cluster of several computers connected by a gigabit network •    SkyScan Data Viewer TM software displays reconstructed results as a slice by slice movie or as three orthogonal sections centered at any selected point inside the reconstructed space with possibility to rotate and resample the dataset to any alternative orientation •    SkyScan CT-analyser TM (CT-An) software allows 2D and 3D quantitative analysis of reconstructed volumes flexible and programmable image processing tools allow a wide range of segmentation enhancement and measurement functions for analysis with flexibility to create batch processing by custom build task-lists and to create user plug-ins •    SkyScan CT-volume TM (CT-Vol) software provides flexible and rich in features with a wide range of options for 3D presentations of micro-CT results including surface rendering with the possibility to export into CAD programs •    SkyScan CT-Voxel TM (CT-Vox) software advances further 3D visualization capability offering a volume rendering 3D environment with transfer function to export 3D images to mobile devices like iPhone and iPad surface lighting adjustment plus maximum intensity projection (MIP) viewing combined with flexible cut and select tools Bruker microCT Kartuizersweg 3B B-2550 Kontich Belgium T: +32 3 8775705 [email protected] www.bruker.com/microct Sign up for our weekly newsletter and receive the latest science news directly to your inbox Sign up for our weekly newsletter and receive the latest science news OLEDWorks partners with BASF to introduce new OLED lighting technology with high efficiency and high flexibility Launch of Heinrich Hertz communication satellite is scheduled for 2021 Currently more than 40 companies and organizations are involved Premiere at Mercedes-Benz Trucks: Strong metal 3D printer version in original part quality for spare parts The innovative anti-false brinelling grease for hub bearing units from SKF reduces friction and wear significantly KSB introduced a new pneumatic actuator with tandem piston for valves with linear stem movement GE’s Water & Process Technologies upgrade a Chinese wastewater waterment plant Having really nailed his TT performance over the last two years and taken some very impressive road race results Liam O’Brien has now signed a contract with a new development squad set up by a World Tour team really confirmed his potential this year with 12th at junior Liège-Bastogne-Liège 4th in the TT and the overall at the Sint Martinusprijs Kontich UCI 2.1 stage race in Belgium and 11th in the junior TT at the World Road Championships in Glasgow And now he has signed a contract with Lidl Trek’s new development team; the Irish teenager among its first batch of eight new riders announced today The team will be registered at Continental level and will be based in Deinze where the Trek Factory Racing service course is located And accommodations will be made for the young riders including an option to stay at an apartment in Girona where they can enjoy pristine training roads The development team will be managed by Markel Irizar who has headed up Lidl-Trek’s talent scouting operation since retiring as a rider in 2019 “I’m gonna be the chain between the devo team and the World Tour team,” Irizar said “If (Lidl-Trek general manager) Luca (Guercilena) tells me do we have a super good climber?’ I can say ‘We have it.’ If he says ‘I need someone who can pull do you have a strong rider with 80 kilos who can pull for five hours?’ I can say ‘We have it.’ We need to have the resources that the team will need in the future “We need the performance and we want to win races But it’s super important that we need ambassadors of the values of the brands that are sponsoring the team,” Irizar added “I want riders that come ready to learn everything but we respect that there are others that aren’t so happy We need to know that we are here because of the fans.” We’re determined to make stickybottle.com much better for your enjoyment So become a ‘Stickybottle Supporter’ now from just €5 per month We’ve grown our audience significantly in recent years but the advertising market has become harder and harder each year In order to survive and 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four-day work week and hopes to inspire other businesses to do the same The company stressed that they will still have customer service teams available for their clients on Fridays The company generates annual revenue of nearly 290 million euros from just over 13,000 clients Their software generates payslips for millions of people in the Netherlands AFAS has won the Great Place to Work prize as the best employer in the Netherlands among businesses with over 250 staff members it also won the title of best employer in Europe AFAS currently employees 681 people at its four offices in Leusden and the Belgian city of Kontich "We are the first large company in the Netherlands to introduce the four-day working week in this way and we naturally realize that this is not feasible for every company But we hope this is the start of a movement about being an attractive employer and about a new vision on work," said AFAS CEO Bas van der Veldt in a statement The software firm brags that sick leave levels were below 2.5 percent last year The firm's workforce is currently made up primarily of men with women accounting for a third of the workforce The company said it is working towards a goal of even gender representation We seem to be in a rat race and don't always get to what really matters in life there is more time for this," said Van der Veldt It is important for us that we automate administrative work A man from Kontich (Antwerp Province) has been sentenced to 7 years in prison and remains under the supervision of the judicial authorities and a sentencing court for a further 10 years The 27-year-old had approached some 40 underage girls via the social media messaging app Snapchat He then pressurised them to forward nude images of themselves using a game He also met up with one 14-year-old girl and raped her possession of images of child sexual abuse In addition to the custodial sentence he will also have to pay the victims tens of thousands of euros in damages The court ruling spoke of "totally reprehensible acts" and the fact that the man again sought contact with minors while he was already under electronic surveillance in anticipation of his trial was also heavily condemned but the court considered that insufficient to ensure that he would not re-offend the man tried to obtain nude images of some 40 underage girls Participants in the game have to complete tasks to reach a higher level It all started pretty innocently by sending a picture of but gradually the assignments became more sexual He then asked girls to take nude pictures or perform sexual acts on themselves he threatened to come to their homes or make previously sent images public some 40 victims in Belgium and the Netherlands came into view The then 26-year-old man lied about his age and said that he too was a minor It did not stop with online games and threats "The accused agreed to meet a vulnerable 14-year-old victim In late 2020 he promised her four packets of cigarettes and had then come to the youth facility where she was staying He forced her to have unsafe sex in a vehicle in the car park in exchange for the cigarettes," the prosecutor said He returned to the youth facility several months later to give her sex toys She was forced to use them and take pictures of them the girl obeyed and provided him with photos After the girl worked up the courage to report it the accused was arrested in the summer of 2021 He spent about five weeks in jail and was then allowed to serve his pre-trial detention at home equipped with an electronic tag It was not long before the game on Snapchat started again and he requested nude photos In need of someone to talk too after reading this You can always contact Tele-Onthaal in English on the toll-free number 106 Young people can contact Awel on phone number 102 Are you or someone you know a possible victim of grooming Then call Child Focus toll-free on 116 000