Western Union Expansion Continues with WU.com Online Money Transfer Capabilities Launched in Four European Countries

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, today announced the launch of new transactional websites in Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovenia. With these new introductions, Western Union now has online transactional services in 33 countries, enabling consumers to send money to more than 200 countries and territories. “Western Union continues to expand its online transactional network worldwide,” said Khalid Fellahi, senior vice president and general manager, Western Union. “From this foundation, we believe we are very competitive, offering a strong value proposition and a global scale.”

ADM to Acquire Full Ownership of Black Sea Export Terminals

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire complete ownership of North Star Shipping and Minmetal, enhancing the companys European origination and transportation network through the addition of export facilities at the Romanian Port of Constanta on the Black Sea. North Star and Minmetal operate grain elevators and bulk commodity storage and warehousing as well as port services, stevedoring operations and a shipping agency at the mouth of the Danube River. ADM was previously a partner in both North Star and Minmetal.

Ecolab’s Apex Warewashing System Helps Restaurant and Foodservice Operators Throughout Europe Improve Results, Save Water and Energy

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has launched Apex, a warewashing system that will provide the cleaning results restaurant and foodservice operators throughout Europe expect, while reducing water and energy use.

Western Union Unveils New Education Initiative around UEFA Europa League to Deliver One Million School Days

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services and new Global Partner of the UEFA Europa League, and the Western Union Foundation, today announced they will turn every successful pass in this seasons competition into funding to support one days education for young people around the world.