Monthly Archives: May 2020

Sim racing: BMW drivers and sim racers share why the most expensive equipment does not necessarily guarantee the fastest lap times

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 8-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW drivers Philipp Eng (AUT) and Christian Krognes (NOR), and sim racers Laurin Heinrich (GER) and Alexander Voß (GER) have reviewed what is on offer as hardware required in sim racing and revealed … Read the full press release

Siemens Q2 FY 2020: robust quarter in the midsts of COVID-19 pandemic

Revenue was €14.2 billion, nearly level with the same quarter a year ago, as increases at Siemens Healthineers and Mobility offset a decline at Digital Industries; orders declined 8%, to €15.1 billion, on sharply lower volume from large orders at … Read the full press release

University of Zurich researchers announce novel immunotherapy against leukaemia

The new immunotherapy will be tested in humans as soon as possible (PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 8-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Zurich researchers have announced a study that is showing how hematopoietic stem cells from a healthy donor can help … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel’s entire KN PharmaChain air network receives first in the industry IATA CEIV Pharma re-certification

First-in-the-industry full network IATA CEIV re-certification Confirmation of the highest quality and safety of KN PharmaChain (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 8-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has announced, toghether with IATA, that it has set a benchmark with first-in-the-industry … Read the full press release

Savills part of yet another landmark M&A deal in the student accommodation sector on behalf of M3 Evergreen

M3 retains global rights to the Urbanest brand (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 7-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Global real estate services firm Savills plc has just announced it has advised M3 Capital Partners’ principal investment vehicle Evergreen on its deal for the … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement 1Q2020: €1 billion expense reduction thanks to the company’s COVID-19 action plan COPE started in February

Strong first quarter 2020 – result *) increases by 4% despite decline in revenue 2020 outlook uncertain – negative impact expected on revenue and result €1 billion cash savings – COVID-19 action plan COPE initiated in February Solid financial position … Read the full press release

ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program: Roche to present new data from clinical trials of approved and investigational medicines across 21 cancer types

First clinical data from tiragolumab, Roche’s novel anti-TIGIT cancer immunotherapy, in combination with Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) in patients with PD-L1-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Updated overall survival data for Alecensa® (alectinib), in people living with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive … Read the full press release

Leadec deepens its predictive maintenance expertise with the acquisition of IVG Göhringer

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 6-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leadec, a leading technical services provider for the automotive and manufacturing industries, is further expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of instrumentation technology specialist. From June 1, 2020, IVG Göhringer will join the group, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instructions on the 2019 share dividend payment

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 6-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Company would like to inform its shareholders and the market that, on 6 May 2020, were made available the detailed instructions regarding the payment of the dividend in gross amount of 0.65 … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial successfully resumes more than two thirds of its manufacturing operations around the world

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) announces resumption of manufacturing operations is proceeding according to plan, and observing all COVID-19 health and safety protocols on a global basis. Employee health and safety … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel’s 2020 AGM: all Board proposals approved by a large majority; Dr. Joerg Wolle re-elected as Chairman

Kuehne + Nagel International AG: 2020 AGM date remains unchanged; to be held on May 5 with no personal participation of shareholders

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 5-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading multinational logistics group Kuehne + Nagel International AG has announced it held its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM was organized in accordance with Art. 6a of the Swiss Ordinance on … Read the full press release

Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 27 – 30 Apr 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 4-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the ASF Regulation no. 5/2018 and art. 2 of the Commission Delegated Report (UE) 1052/2016, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market (Bucharest Stock Exchange “BVB”, Romanian Financial … Read the full press release

BBVA and the IMDEA Software Institute to explore application of advanced cryptographic techniques in the financial sector

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 4-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BBVA and the IMDEA Software Institute team up on the development of advanced cryptographic techniques. A joint framework to research the use of this technology in the development of digital solutions was created … Read the full press release

Vitesco Technologies wins “Brand Design” and “Digital” categories at the Automotive Brand Contest 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) REGENSBURG, 4-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vitesco Technologies took home two awards for its all-new brand identity. The company was declared the winner in both the “Brand Design” and “Digital” categories in the prestigious Automotive Brand Contest 2020 design … Read the full press release

Mono Solutions hires Chief Product Officer

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 4-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Mono Solutions has recruited Olivier Gerey-Bak as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and welcomes him as the newest member of the Executive Management team effective as of May 1, 2020. As part of Mono’s … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz gradually restarts production at its car plants; Extensive package of anti-infection measures implemented

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 1-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mercedes-Benz car plants in Untertürkheim, Berlin, Hamburg, Sindelfingen and Bremen have successfully restarted production after a phase of suspension of production and short-time work caused by the Covid-19- pandemic. On 20 April … Read the full press release

Karin Rådström succeeds Stefan Buchner as head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 1-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Daimler Truck AG appoints Karin Rådström as a Member of the Board of Management, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Trucks as of May 1, 2021. Karin succeeds Stefan Buchner, who has decided to retire after … Read the full press release