Category Archives: Czech Republic

Press Releases & News from Czech Republic distributed via EuropaWire

Production milestone at ŠKODA Vrchlabí plant: The 4th million DQ200 automatic direct-shift gearbox produced

 Four million DQ200 automatic direct-shift gearboxes manufactured since October 2012 Capacity at the Vrchlabí site is 2,300 transmissions a day State-of-the-art component plant is consistently looking to Industry 4.0 technologies (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, … Read the full press release

First official design sketches of the new ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO

Fourth-generation FABIA continues the tradition of sporty lifestyle variants Sporty exterior with numerous black elements and unique MONTE CARLO skirts Sporty interior design with red accents and carbon-style elements (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 2-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one … Read the full press release

Primeros bocetos de diseño oficiales del nuevo ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO

El FABIA de cuarta generación continúa la tradición de las variantes de estilo de vida deportivo Exterior deportivo con numerosos elementos negros y exclusivos faldones MONTE CARLO Diseño interior deportivo con detalles en rojo y elementos estilo carbono. (COMUNICADO DE … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO verwendet Wolle in Kombination mit recyceltem Polyester für die Sitzbezüge aller Elektrofahrzeuge ŠKODA ENYAQ iV

ŠKODA AUTO setzt konsequent auf Nachhaltigkeit entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette Automobilhersteller arbeitet mit Zulieferern und der Wissenschaft an innovativen Werkstoffen, die dann in der Serienproduktion zum Einsatz kommen Das Video zeigt, wie die Sitzbezüge für den ENYAQ iV aus Wolle … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO to use wool combined with recycled polyester for the seat covers of all of its ŠKODA ENYAQ iV electric vehicles

ŠKODA AUTO consistently focuses on sustainability along the entire value chain Car manufacturer works with suppliers and the scientific community on innovative materials which are then used in series production Video reveals how the seat covers for the ENYAQ iV … Read the full press release

Harry Bannatyne to lead Client Relations at CTP, EU’s largest owner, developer and manager of logistics and industrial real estate by gross lettable area

(PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 11-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CTP, the EU’s largest listed logistics and industrial parks developer and operator by gross lettable area, has announced the appointment of Harry Bannatyne as its Group Head of Client Relations. The position will … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO and IT holding Etnetera Group form a joint venture for the delivery of the next-generation software for the era of electromobility

ŠKODA AUTO launches joint venture Green:Code with IT holding Etnetera Group Green:Code’s goal: To optimise the user experience for ŠKODA customers and to deliver next-generation software for the era of electromobility The new company will be hiring up to 200 … Read the full press release

Allianz Real Estate forms a new joint venture with VGP, a pan-European player in the high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate space

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ MUNICH/ ANTWERPEN, 4-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group, one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide, has announced that Allianz Real Estate, while acting on behalf of several Allianz group companies, has formed a new 50/50 … Read the full press release

The 8th ŠKODA student car named AFRIQ reflecting the legendary Dakar Rally in Africa and ŠKODA AUTO’s responsibility for all Volkswagen Group activities in North Africa

Name commemorates the legendary Dakar Rally and highlights ŠKODA AUTO’s responsibility for all Volkswagen Group activities in North Africa 25 Vocational School students team up with ŠKODA Motorsport to develop rally version of ŠKODA KAMIQ ŠKODA AFRIQ is 4.36 metres … Read the full press release

Eco Rating, the new labelling scheme that rates the environmental impact of new smartphones, sees more manufacturers joining its scheme and expands globally

Consumer mobile phone labelling scheme launched in 24 European countries by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone now set to expand globally Fairphone, Realme and vivo join Eco Rating, now 15 manufacturers in total More than 150 mobile … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO’s digitalisation, MQB and MEB vehicles parallel production part of the recognitions the automaker received at AUTOBEST in Barcelona

Europe’s largest independent automotive jury recognises ŠKODA AUTO’s successful development in international markets and innovative concepts in production November 2020 awards ceremony postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic Award winners honoured last Thursday evening in Barcelona (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESKAV, 4-Oct-2021 … Read the full press release

The eighth ŠKODA student car project begins giving vocational students a chance to build their own dream car

25 ŠKODA vocational students have started to work on the ŠKODA student car Annual ŠKODA Academy project has been an important part of training since 2014 Apprentices gain broad understanding of all departments at ŠKODA AUTO (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, … Read the full press release

Chinese and South American customers order back pressure valves from Rheinmetall worth €37 million

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 17-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced it has secured two important orders for back pressure valves for commercial vehicles. A well-known engine manufacturer from China has … Read the full press release

HRAIME Talent, a company that brings together Science, Tech, the Recruiting Art and Business Responsibility

(PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 10-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, the HRAIME Talent ventures launch in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to transform the entire Internet into an employers’ recruitment platform. Leveraging advanced HR Tech and Ad Tech solutions that help … Read the full press release

Skanska to build highway section between Staré Město – Moravský Písek in Czech Republic for EUR 77M

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 19-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational construction and development company Skanska announces that it has signed a EUR 77M (SEK 780M) worth contract with National Highway Authority of the Czech Republic for the construction of a highway section … Read the full press release

Tour de France 2021 trophies for the winners made by ŠKODA Design inspired by Bohemian crystal art

This year’s Tour de France trophy reflects what cycling is all about: Nature, ecology and clean energy Striking design inspired by Bohemian crystal art ŠKODA Design has been creating the Tour de France winners’ trophies since 2011 ŠKODA AUTO official … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav starts the production of the 4th generation ŠKODA FABIA based on VW’s MQB-A0 platform

ŠKODA AUTO has invested 110 million euros in modifying its production lines Fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA is based on Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0 platform More than 4.5 million units delivered since the first-generation model was introduced in 1999 Small car from the … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO Sustainability Report 2019/2020: recycling of all disposable waste; CO2-neutral production at Vrchlabí; unbureaucratic help in combating COVID-19

Clearly defined sustainability targets are an integral part of ŠKODA AUTO’s corporate strategy Environment: Material or thermal recycling of all disposable waste generated in the production process; CO2-neutral production at the Vrchlabí site. Social responsibility: Comprehensive measures to support relief … Read the full press release

EBRD appoints Elisabetta Falcetti as the new Head for Poland

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announces the appointment of Elisabetta Falcetti as the new Head in in central Europe and the Baltic states (CEB). EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso has formally introduced … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO names Roland Villinger as head of Corporate and Product Strategy

Roland Villinger will have responsibility for the newly created area of ‘Corporate and Product Strategy’ at ŠKODA AUTO as of 1 June 2021 ‘Corporate Development and Digitalisation’ and ‘Product Strategy and Modular Toolkit Management’ departments to be merged Previous Head … Read the full press release