Daily Archives: 20, November 2013

France aid granted to ALSTOM and RATP joint subsidiary METROLAB is in line with EU State aid rules

Brussels, Belgium, 20-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has decided that aid granted by France to ALSTOM and the Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) – through their joint subsidiary METROLAB – for the implementation of the research and development (R&D) … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG GmbH unveiled the SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION built in limited run of just 350 units

The grand finale: the SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION brings an impressive era to an end in exclusive style. The FINAL EDITION model, built in a limited run of just 350 units, represents the last opportunity for customers to order … Read the full press release

ABB signed long-term service agreement (LTSA) with BG Group subsidiary QGC for maintenance of facilities at Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas

Agreement will help to improve plant productivity and availability at world’s first coal-seam gas project – Queensland Curtis LNG Zurich, Switzerland, 20-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with … Read the full press release

K+S Group released Q3 2013 results, lower revenues and earnings

Global potash market characterised by considerable uncertainty and by decreasing international potash prices in the quarter under review Potash and Magnesium Products business unit therefore with lower average price level Salt business sales volume a good 9% above the previous … Read the full press release

Daimler AG closed its strategic 12% investment in leading Chinese manufacturer BAIC Motor

Following green light from Chinese authorities: Official closing ceremony in Beijing for Daimler AG’s 12% stake in leading Chinese manufacturer BAIC Motor Daimler is first non-Chinese automotive company to acquire an interest in a Chinese OEM Dr. Dieter Zetsche: “Strategic … Read the full press release

Martin Hehemann verlässt UNIQA Group

Vienna, Austria, 20-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Martin Hehemann, 49 Jahre, verlässt die UNIQA Group. Hehemann hat den Bereich „Group Marketing & Communication“ geleitet und war für strategisches Marketing, die interne und externe Kommunikation sowie Investor Relations der Gruppe mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften in … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. moves into larger building as its R&D headquarters in Sunnyvale, California

Mercedes-Benz first automotive manufacturer in Silicon Valley: excellent partner network since almost 20 years Doubling of resources in the new headquarters in Sunnyvale in the next few years Advanced User Experience Design and Autonomous Driving are new focus areas in … Read the full press release

ABB’s North Asia head Claudio Facchin appointed Executive Committee Member responsible for Power Systems

Globally experienced ABB systems business leader takes helm of division in December Zurich, Switzerland, 20-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has appointed Claudio Facchin as Executive Committee member responsible for the Power Systems division, effective … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz opens its first ever passenger car engine-plant outside of Germany in Beijing, China

First ever Mercedes-Benz passenger car engine-plant outside of Germany Top-notch facility, built at Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation (BBAC) in only two years Hubertus Troska: “The investment of around 400 million euros demonstrates our commitment to serving our Chinese customers even … Read the full press release

Raiffeisen Zentralbank, Raiffeisen Bank International and subsidiaries consolidate their communication activities in newly built division Group Communications

Newly built division Group Communications bundles PR-activities of the RZB Group Management Board responsibility lies with RBI-CEO Karl Sevelda Ingrid Krenn-Ditz headed Public Relations of RBI so far Vienna, Austria, 20-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB), Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) … Read the full press release