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DISTALZ, the research laboratory specialising in Alzheimer’s disease, which is based in the Lille region, has recently been certified as a Laboratory of Excellence by the French government.

Pellenc Selective Technologies (Pellenc ST), a manufacturer of optical-sorting machines for industrial and household waste, will take part in the Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition (RWM).

Sensiwave, the software solution developed by Conscio Technologies of France, has evolved into a fully integrated internal communications system.

Home Technology of France, a specialist in hi-tech, integrated home-automation systems, offers a smart home-management gateway that improves security and comfort in the home, while reducing energy use.

Over 25 businesses and organisations from the Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy regions of France will exhibit on the Northern France Rail pavilion at the INNOTRANS trade show in Berlin (Germany) from 18 to 21 September 2012.

For the first time, there will be a French Pavilion showcasing 10 participating companies at the London Textile Fair on 18 and 19 July 2012.

French-based web-technologies expert Kaliop has recently acquired Vision with Technology, a leading British provider of eZ Publish solutions, thus becoming the largest provider of dedicated eZ Publish solutions in Europe.

DBM Technology of France will attend Farnborough International Airshow (England) from 9 to 15 July 2012.

Francesca, a chain of pasta restaurants, has come to Baker Street, in central London, with the opening of its first restaurant in the UK.

France’s movie industry is prospering: in 2011, 272 approved films were produced, which is the highest number yet.