Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Covestro Unveils Breakthrough in Green Chemical Production: Bio-Based Aniline Marks Milestone in Circular Economy Drive

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has inaugurated a groundbreaking pilot plant at its Leverkusen site, heralding a significant leap in chemical production. This innovative facility is set to produce aniline—a crucial chemical component—solely from plant biomass, departing from traditional petroleum-based methods. Aniline … Read the full press release

Germany’s OAL Subsea Pipeline Ready for Gas Feed-in After ABL’s Survey Completion

(IN BRIEF) ABL, a global energy and marine consultancy, has completed the marine warranty survey for Germany’s Ostsee Anbindungsleitung (OAL) subsea pipeline project. The pipeline, spanning 50 kilometers, connects the LNG terminal in Mukran to the German pipeline network in … Read the full press release

Siemens Appoints Todd Weatherby as CEO of Advanta, Bolstering Digital Transformation Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Todd Weatherby, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the technology sector, has been named as the Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Advanta, effective March 1, 2024. With a background encompassing leadership roles at renowned technology companies like … Read the full press release

Pike Solar Project by JUWI Marks Major Leap in Colorado’s Renewable Energy Landscape

(IN BRIEF) JUWI, a subsidiary of MVV, has completed the construction of the Pike Solar project in Colorado, the largest PV project in its history, generating 223.6 megawatts. The solar park will supply energy to Colorado Springs Utilities under a … Read the full press release

Advancing Gender Equality: Henkel Presents Third Edition of Martha Schwarzkopf Award

(IN BRIEF) Henkel is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science,” aimed at empowering female scientists in the field. This prestigious award, named after Martha Schwarzkopf, recognizes outstanding contributions … Read the full press release

Fetch.ai Foundation Welcomes Deutsche Telekom as First Corporate Partner for AI Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has entered a groundbreaking partnership with the Fetch.ai Foundation, becoming the first corporate partner to collaborate on advancing AI and Web3 technologies within the Fetch.ai network. The Fetch.ai Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Bosch and … Read the full press release

Vredeveld Group Revolutionizes Fleet Management with Continental’s ContiConnect Digital Tire Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) The Vredeveld Group, a leading logistics company in the Netherlands, has implemented Continental’s ContiConnect digital tire monitoring technology across its modern fleet, resulting in significant improvements in fleet efficiency, fuel consumption, and carbon emissions reduction. With a fleet … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Breaks Ground on New Ammunition Factory to Bolster Germany’s Defence

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG is undertaking a significant strategic initiative to enhance Germany’s national security preparedness by constructing a new ammunition factory, “Werk Niedersachsen,” at its Unterlüß site in Lower Saxony. This factory, with an investment volume of around €300 … Read the full press release

Capra Robotics Enhances Autonomous Mobile Robots with Telekom IoT Services and Precise Positioning Solution

(IN BRIEF) Capra Robotics, a Danish leader in autonomous robotics, partners with Deutsche Telekom and Swift Navigation to enhance the capabilities of its mobile robots. Leveraging Telekom’s IoT network and Swift’s precise positioning technology, Capra ensures seamless connectivity and accurate … Read the full press release

SAP SE Nominates Pekka Ala-Pietilä as Designated Successor to Chairman Hasso Plattner

(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of SAP SE has put forward Mr. Pekka Ala-Pietilä as a nominee for election to the Supervisory Board and proposed him as the designated successor to Chairman Prof. Dr. Hasso Plattner. This move comes as … Read the full press release

WACKER Earns Top Climate Change Rating in CDP’s Annual Sustainability Assessment

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has achieved an exceptional milestone by securing the highest rating of A in the Climate Change category of the CDP’s annual sustainability assessment, reaffirming its leadership in climate protection. This recognition underscores WACKER’s commitment to environmental stewardship … Read the full press release

PARC, Foster + Partners, Kvadrat Acoustics, and Lindner Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Redefine Architectural Ceilings Market

(IN BRIEF) PARC, in collaboration with Foster + Partners, Kvadrat Acoustics, and Lindner Group, is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping the architectural ceilings market with innovative design standards and sustainable practices. The strategic alliance leverages the Lindner … Read the full press release

Evonik and Uniper Launch TORTE Project to Harness Industrial Waste Heat for District Heating

(IN BRIEF) Evonik and Uniper have initiated the Technical Options for Thermal Energy Recovery (TORTE) project in Gelsenkirchen as part of Evonik’s broader sustainability initiative, the ‘Herne Green Deal’, aimed at transforming the Herne chemical site. The TORTE project will … Read the full press release

German Navy Extends Contract with ARGE F125 for Frigate Support, Ensuring Operational Readiness

(IN BRIEF) The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has prolonged the contract with ARGE F125 for technical-logistical support (TLB) of the F125 frigate class, encompassing four ships and a testing/training center in Wilhelmshaven, until … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Drone Project Delivers Medicine and More to Remote Villages

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s innovative drone project in collaboration with partners like Wingcopter and Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences has expanded to include medicine delivery in addition to groceries to residents of remote villages around Michelstadt, Germany. Through the ‘LieferMichel’ platform, … Read the full press release

BASF Initiates Divestment from Xinjiang Joint Ventures Amid Sustainability Strategy Shift

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in line with its global strategy for 1,4-butanediol (BDO), commenced the process to divest its shares from joint venture companies in Korla, China, due to environmental concerns and evolving market dynamics. The decision follows an assessment of … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo: Four Decades of Innovation in Camping Adventures

(IN BRIEF) Since its inception in 1984, the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo camper has been synonymous with family holidays and adventurous journeys, continuously setting standards in the camping segment. Evolving from its origins with the “Bremer Transporter” to the current V-Class … Read the full press release

Continental’s AIBA Facility Marks Milestone with Over a Million Test Drives

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s cutting-edge tire braking test facility, the Automated Indoor Braking Analyzer (AIBA), has achieved a significant milestone, completing over a million test drives since its inception in 2012. The AIBA facility, renowned for its fully automated, climate-controlled environment, … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches Flame Retardant 3D Printing Resin for Aerospace and Automotive Industries

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has introduced a new photopolymer resin, INFINAM® FR 4100L, specifically designed for DLP 3D printers, offering both flame retardancy and mechanical durability when cured. With a UL 94 flame retardancy rating of V-0 at 3mm thickness, the … Read the full press release

RWE and PPC Partner to Propel Greek Energy Transition with Massive Solar Projects

(IN BRIEF) RWE and PPC, in collaboration through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A., are accelerating Greece’s energy transition by investing in solar projects with a collective capacity of nearly 1 gigawatt. The final investment decision has been made … Read the full press release