Category Archives: Czech Republic

Press Releases & News from Czech Republic distributed via EuropaWire

Die ORLEN-Gruppe eröffnet ihre erste Wasserstofftankstelle in Prag, um umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff zu fördern

(IN KÜRZE) Die ORLEN-Gruppe hat eine neue Wasserstofftankstelle am Standort ORLEN Benzina in Prag in Betrieb genommen, die umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff für Pkw, Lkw und Busse in der Tschechischen Republik anbieten wird. Später in diesem Jahr wird die ORLEN-Gruppe auch Wasserstofftankstellen … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group launches its first hydrogen refuelling station in Prague to promote eco-friendly fuel

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has launched a new hydrogen refuelling station at the ORLEN Benzina facility in Prague, which will offer eco-friendly fuel for cars, trucks, and buses in the Czech Republic. Later this year, ORLEN Group will also introduce … Read the full press release

Prager Börse verabschiedet ESG-Berichtsrichtlinien für tschechische Unternehmen mit technischer Unterstützung der EBWE

(IN KÜRZE) Die Prager Börse hat mit technischer Unterstützung der Europäischen Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) und Unterstützung des TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund ihre ersten Umwelt-, Sozial- und Governance-Richtlinien (ESG) für tschechische Unternehmen eingeführt. Diese Leitlinien sollen Emittenten Klarheit … Read the full press release

Prague Stock Exchange Adopts ESG Reporting Guidelines for Czech Companies with EBRD’s Technical Assistance

(IN BRIEF) The Prague Stock Exchange has launched its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting guidelines for Czech companies with the technical assistance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and support from the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation … Read the full press release

Gli studenti di Skoda Vocational intraprendono il progetto Ninth Dream Car Design and Build

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Torna per la nona volta il progetto Student Car della Škoda Academy. Il progetto consente agli studenti professionali Škoda di progettare e costruire l’auto dei loro sogni, mettendo in mostra l’alto livello di formazione presso la scuola … Read the full press release

Skoda Vocational Students Embark on Ninth Dream Car Design and Build Project

(IN BRIEF) The Škoda Academy’s Student Car project is back for the ninth time. The project allows Škoda vocational students to design and build their dream car, showcasing the high level of training at the Škoda Vocational School. 29 vocational … Read the full press release

Skoda Auto adopta el mantenimiento predictivo a través del reconocimiento de imágenes basado en IA

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Skoda Auto ha implementado un sistema de reconocimiento de imágenes basado en IA llamado “Ojo Mágico” para monitorear su equipo de línea de montaje e identificar cualquier irregularidad que pueda requerir trabajo de mantenimiento. El sistema utiliza … Read the full press release

Skoda Auto adopts predictive maintenance through AI-based image recognition

(IN BRIEF) Skoda Auto has implemented an AI-based image recognition system called “Magic Eye” to monitor its assembly line equipment and identify any irregularities that may require maintenance work. The system uses cameras mounted on the overhead conveyor of the … Read the full press release

BEI e FEI sostengono lo sviluppo regionale e l’innovazione sostenibile nella Repubblica Ceca con un investimento di 1,85 miliardi di euro nel 2022

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Il gruppo della Banca europea per gli investimenti, composto dalla Banca europea per gli investimenti e dal Fondo europeo per gli investimenti, ha investito 1,85 miliardi di euro nella Repubblica ceca nel 2022 per sostenere lo sviluppo … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF support regional development and sustainable innovation in Czech Republic with €1.85B investment in 2022

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group, consisting of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, invested €1.85 billion in the Czech Republic in 2022 to support regional development, improve sustainable development and innovation in small and medium … Read the full press release

Flachglasindustrie auf Dekarbonisierung mit Saint-Gobain und AGC Collaboration eingestellt

(IN KÜRZE) Die führenden nachhaltigen Flachglashersteller AGC und Saint-Gobain haben eine Zusammenarbeit zur Entwicklung einer Pilotlinie für Flachglas angekündigt, die darauf abzielt, die direkten CO2-Emissionen erheblich zu reduzieren. Das Projekt umfasst die Umrüstung der AGC-Produktionslinie für gemustertes Glas in Barevka, … Read the full press release

Flat Glass Industry Set to Decarbonize with Saint-Gobain and AGC Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Leading sustainable flat glass manufacturers AGC and Saint-Gobain have announced a collaboration to design a pilot flat glass line aimed at significantly reducing direct CO2 emissions. The project involves refurbishing AGC’s patterned glass production line in Barevka, Czech … Read the full press release

Alstom migliora la sicurezza e la capacità dei treni in Repubblica Ceca e Slovacchia con un sistema di controllo e supervisione dei treni di livello 2 di ultima generazione

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Alstom, leader globale nella mobilità intelligente e sostenibile, ha ricevuto un ordine da ČD-Telematika per la fornitura del sistema europeo di controllo dei treni (ETCS) di livello 2 per 7 veicoli Pendolino della linea 680 e 66 … Read the full press release

Alstom to Enhance Train Safety and Capacity in Czech Republic and Slovakia with latest-generation Level 2 train control and supervision system

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has received an order from ČD-Telematika to supply European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 for 7 Pendolino vehicles of Line 680 and 66 electric vehicles of Line 471 … Read the full press release

Škoda Leverages the Metaverse to Expand its Reach to Younger Demographics

The VR platform is called Škodaverse and brings together the company’s WEB3 activities along with eMobility, Gaming and NFT Collectibles (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one of the world’s oldest car makers and Czech Republic … Read the full press release

Experience e-mobility and create a custom avatar in the Škodaverse, the new Metaverse project from Škoda Auto

(PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one of the world’s oldest car makers and Czech Republic largest private company part of Volkswagen Group, is taking a step into the future with its new project, the Škodaverse, in … Read the full press release

Experimente la movilidad eléctrica y cree un avatar personalizado en Škodaverse, el nuevo proyecto Metaverse de Škoda Auto

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, uno de los fabricantes de automóviles más antiguos del mundo y la empresa privada más grande de la República Checa que forma parte del Grupo Volkswagen, está dando un paso … Read the full press release

New gaming brand Lorgar seizes European market

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 3-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Lorgar, the new brand of high-performance accessories for gamers, introduces a portfolio of products for gaming with top-tier functionality at competitive prices. The expansive brand catalog includes a number of product categories: mice, … Read the full press release

Transmission production milestone for the production plant of ŠKODA AUTO in Vrchlabí, the Czech Republic

 Transmission production at the Vrchlabí plant started in October 2012 To date, more than four million DQ200 transmissions have been produced and are used throughout the Group Over 200 million euros have been invested in the site’s ongoing modernisation so … Read the full press release

Pietra miliare della produzione di trasmissioni per lo stabilimento di produzione di ŠKODA AUTO a Vrchlabí, Repubblica Ceca

La produzione di trasmissioni nello stabilimento di Vrchlabí è iniziata nell’ottobre 2012 Ad oggi sono più di quattro milioni le trasmissioni DQ200 prodotte e utilizzate in tutto il Gruppo Finora sono stati investiti oltre 200 milioni di euro nell’ammodernamento in … Read the full press release

Alexander Eisl to succeed Klaus Blüm as Head of Information Technology at ŠKODA AUTO as the automaker seeks to transform to a software-oriented company

The IT expert was most recently Senior Vice President of Information Systems at MAN Truck & Bus SE Alexander Eisl succeeds Klaus Blüm, who has held a new position in the Volkswagen Group since September ŠKODA AUTO is forging ahead … Read the full press release

Alexander Eisl wird Nachfolger von Klaus Blüm als Leiter der Informationstechnologie bei ŠKODA AUTO, da der Autohersteller die Transformation zu einem softwareorientierten Unternehmen anstrebt

Der IT-Experte war zuletzt Senior Vice President of Information Systems bei MAN Truck & Bus SE Alexander Eisl folgt auf Klaus Blüm, der seit September eine neue Position im Volkswagen Konzern bekleidet ŠKODA AUTO treibt den Wandel vom traditionellen Automobilhersteller … Read the full press release

EDF to sale its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT power plant in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), the world-leading nuclear operator, has announced the sale of its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator. The gas-fired … Read the full press release

EDF verkauft seine 50-prozentige Beteiligung am 870-MW-GuD-Kraftwerk Sloe in den Niederlanden an EPH, den tschechischen Strom- und Infrastrukturbetreiber

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), der weltweit führende Nuklearbetreiber, hat dies angekündigt den Verkauf seines 50-prozentigen Anteils am 870-MW-Kombikraftwerk Sloe in den Niederlanden an EPH, den tschechischen Strom- und Infrastrukturbetreiber. Das Gaskraftwerk wird gemeinsam mit Pzem, … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain helped rebuilt the tornado destroyed schools in Moravská Nová Ves, Czech Republic

(PRESS RELEASE) COURVEVOIE, France, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced its donation and support for the schools in Moravská Nová Ves (Czech Republic), destroyed by a tornado … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain half beim Wiederaufbau der vom Tornado zerstörten Schulen in Moravská Nová Ves, Tschechische Republik

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COURVEVOIE, France, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), ein französischer multinationaler Hersteller von Bau-, Hochleistungs- und andere Materialien, hat seine Spende und Unterstützung für die im Juni 2022 von einem Tornado zerstörten Schulen in Moravská Nová Ves (Tschechische … Read the full press release

A new, creativity-based educational method increases the ability to solve problems with young people, in the social field, or when building a team in the company

The Kinetic Method was developed by experts from 6 EU countries, who present it in the book The Kinetic Method – A Playbook for Solving Problems (PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 26-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — In the 21st century, creativity is a … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer to succeed Murat Aksel as Chairman of ŠKODA AUTO’s Supervisory Board

Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group , succeeds Murat Aksel, who is stepping down as Chairman but will remain a member of the Supervisory Board Schäfer: “ŠKODA … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer sucederá a Murat Aksel como presidente del Consejo de Supervisión de ŠKODA AUTO

Thomas Schäfer, presidente del Consejo de Administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars y director del grupo de marcas ‘Volume’, sucede a Murat Aksel, quien deja el cargo de presidente pero seguirá siendo miembro del Consejo de Supervisión Schäfer: “ŠKODA es una … Read the full press release

In den tschechischen Werken von ŠKODA AUTO werden wieder öffentliche Führungen angeboten

Nach über zwei Jahren ohne Besucher aufgrund der Pandemie öffnen die tschechischen Werke des Automobilherstellers ihre Türen wieder für die Öffentlichkeit. Führungen sind ideal für Familien mit Kindern ab zehn Jahren; Online-Buchung auf der Website des ŠKODA Museums (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MLADÁ … Read the full press release

Guided tours are again offered to the public at ŠKODA AUTO’s Czech plants

After over two years without visitors due to the pandemic, the car manufacturer’s Czech plants are reopening their doors to the public. Guided tours are ideal for families with children aged ten and over; online booking on the ŠKODA Museum … Read the full press release

Czech Republic joins EBRD Research Coverage Programme, the bank’s equity research programme for SMEs

EBRD extends equity research programme to the Czech Republic Programme supported by TaiwanBusiness – EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund Listed-sme.com now covers 21 mid-sized companies in 10 countries (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 24-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and … Read the full press release

Die Tschechische Republik tritt dem Research Coverage Programme der EBWE bei, dem Equity-Research-Programm der Bank für KMU

Die EBWE weitet das Aktienrechercheprogramm auf die Tschechische Republik aus Programm unterstützt von TaiwanBusiness – EBWE-Fonds für technische Zusammenarbeit Listed-sme.com deckt nun 21 mittelständische Unternehmen in 10 Ländern ab (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 24-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau … Read the full press release

Red Dot Award for striking design, spaciousness and balanced package for the new ŠKODA FABIA, the brand’s third award since 2008

ŠKODA FABIA wins Red Dot Award for the third time after 2008 and 2015 17th Red Dot Award in total for a ŠKODA model Sporty exterior and spacious interior impress the jury International experts evaluate multiple criteria, including functionality, ergonomics … Read the full press release

Red Dot Award per il design sorprendente, la spaziosità e il pacchetto equilibrato per la nuova ŠKODA FABIA, il terzo premio del marchio dal 2008

ŠKODA FABIA vince il Red Dot Award per la terza volta dopo il 2008 e il 2015 17° Red Dot Award in totale per un modello ŠKODA Esterno sportivo e interni spaziosi impressionano la giuria Esperti internazionali valutano molteplici criteri, … Read the full press release

Klaus Zellmer sucederá a Thomas Schäfer como nuevo CEO de ŠKODA AUTO

El actual director general, Thomas Schäfer, será nombrado presidente del consejo de administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars, se unirá al consejo de administración del grupo y se convertirá en director del grupo de la marca ‘Volume’ el 1 de julio … Read the full press release

Klaus Zellmer to succeed Thomas Schäfer as the new CEO of ŠKODA AUTO

Current CEO Thomas Schäfer will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, join the Group Board of Management and become Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group on 1 July 2022 Klaus Zellmer is currently the … Read the full press release

Changements à la direction de la marque Volkswagen et de ŠKODA AUTO

Schäfer est nommé nouveau PDG de la marque Volkswagen à compter du 1er juillet 2022 et rejoint le Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer nommé nouveau président du directoire de ŠKODA AUTO a. s. à compter du 1er juillet 2022 … Read the full press release

Leadership changes at Volkswagen brand and ŠKODA AUTO

Schäfer appointed new CEO of the Volkswagen brand effective July 1, 2022 and joins the Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer appointed new Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO a. s. effective July 1, 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Jalon de production à l’usine ŠKODA de Vrchlabí : le 4e million de boîtes de vitesses automatiques DQ200 produites

Quatre millions de boîtes de vitesses automatiques directes DQ200 fabriquées depuis octobre 2012 La capacité du site de Vrchlabí est de 2 300 transmissions par jour L’usine de composants à la pointe de la technologie se tourne constamment vers les … Read the full press release