(IN BRIEF) E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are collaborating to create a vast public charging network for electric commercial vehicles across Europe, featuring approximately 400 charging points at 170 locations. With 125 sites planned in Germany alone, this initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged E.ON, electric trucks, Europe, Leonhard Birnbaum, MAN Truck & Bus, partnership, Public Charging Network, Sukhjinder Singh, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Covestro is championing the circular economy by integrating sustainable design principles into product development. Recognizing the significant environmental impact of product design, Covestro leverages its expertise in high-performance materials to guide customers in adopting circular design practices. Their … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines is celebrating its 90th anniversary at the Farnborough International Airshow with a focus on revolutionary propulsion technologies. Highlighting innovations aimed at zero-emission flight, MTU will showcase its Water-Enhanced Turbofan (WET) and Flying Fuel Cell™ (FFC) … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Symrise is celebrating its 70-year legacy of sun protection innovation as part of its “150 shades of innovation” campaign, honoring the 150th anniversary of its founding father Wilhelm Haarmann’s first patent. The company has pioneered advancements in UV … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 70 Years, Ev Suess, INNOVATION, leadership, Sun Protection, sustainability, Symrise, Timothy Kenny, Wilhelm Haarmann
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the capabilities of its near-production eActros 600 prototypes on typical long-distance routes. The eActros 600 features an aerodynamic ProCabin, powerful acceleration, smooth driving, and advanced recuperation systems, alongside safety technologies like Predictive Powertrain Control … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Just – Evotec Biologics and Sandoz have expanded their strategic partnership to advance the development and commercial manufacturing of biosimilars. This enhanced collaboration includes additional biosimilars in Sandoz’s pipeline and ensures long-term supply through Just – Evotec Biologics’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Biosimilar Development, Dr. Matthias Evers, Evotec, France, Just – Evotec Biologics, partnership, Sandoz, Supply Security, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Germany aims for climate neutrality by 2045, focusing on transforming heating systems in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne. E.ON’s latest data highlights the prevalence of district heating and the adoption of heat pumps, alongside challenges … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2045 goal, Berlin, buildings, climate neutrality, CO2 emissions, CO2 reduction, Cologne, decarbonization, digital energy management systems, digital tools, district heating, E.ON, E.ON heat map, energy efficiency, energy solutions, financial benefits, fossil fuel heating systems, gas, German government, Germany, Hamburg, heat pumps, heat transition, heating plans, heating technologies, local authorities, major cities, Marc Spieker, Munich, oil, primary energy consumption, private homeowners, renovation, renovation rates, RWTH Aachen University, sustainability, sustainable heating plans., transparency, urban centers
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has attained the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating with an impressive score of 80 points, placing it among the top one percent of over 73,000 companies globally assessed. This recognition marks a significant advancement from Silver in 2021 … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Circularity, continuous improvement, decarbonization, DEGREE framework, EcoVadis, EcoVadis assessment, energy efficiency, Environment, ESG targets, ethics, Eva Riesenhuber, Global Head of Sustainability, Global Reporting Initiative, global sustainability, GRI standards, ILO conventions, International Labour Organization, international standards, ISO 26000, labor and human rights, performance analysis, Platinum medal, resource efficiency, Siemens, societal impact, sustainability rating, sustainable procurement, technology company, UN Global Compact Principles
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has renewed its lease agreement with BSH Hausgeräte GmbH for a 52,000 sqm logistics property in Nauen, Brandenburg, Germany. This renewal includes a Green Lease clause, committing both parties to resource conservation and energy optimization, thus contributing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bosch Group, Brandenburg, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, climate protection, competitive pricing, comprehensive solutions, Country Manager Germany, economic growth, economic hub, energy consumption, energy optimization, Germany, Green Lease clause, lease agreement, Logicor, logistics, logistics property, Moritz Heißenberg, natural resources, Nauen, resource conservation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens AG, strategic value, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract with Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) to implement a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system on Berlin’s U5 and U8 metro lines. The Trainguard MT CBTC solution will enable semi-automated operations by 2029 on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automated train operations, Berlin metro, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, BVG, CBTC, Communications-Based Train Control, digital signaling, emergency braking, freight, GoA2, Grade of Automation 2, intelligent mobility solutions mass transit, Michael Peter, rail infrastructure, Siemens Mobility, train control system, Trainguard MT, U5 metro line, U8 metro line
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl have entered a partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of graphite produced at Graphit Kropfmühl’s Hauzenberg site by at least 25% using renewable energy certificates. This reduced-carbon graphite will be used in BASF’s Neopor® … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged AMG Critical Materials NV, AMG's Enabled CO2 Reduction Portfolio, BASF, BASF Renewable Energy GmbH, carbon footprint, climate protection, CO2 abatement targets, CO2 emissions reduction, ECO2RP, EU taxonomy, Germany, Global Direct Procurement Plastic Additives, GoO, Graphit Kropfmühl, graphite production, Guarantees of Origin, Hauzenberg, Horatio Evers, insulation products, Neopor, Net zero emissions, Renewable Energy Certificates, renewable power, sustainability, Thomas Junker, Yong Liu
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, in collaboration with Teach First Deutschland and GermanDream, has introduced “Dialog Leben,” a project aimed at promoting democratic values in schools situated in less privileged areas. The initiative focuses on “dialogues on values,” where students engage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Germany, Society
Tagged 000 young people, 590, antisemitism, CSR education program, democratic values, Deutsche Bank, Dialog Leben, dialogue, digital storytelling, discrimination, Equal opportunities, extremism, Freedom, GermanDream, GermanDream training, Holocaust education, less privileged areas, Marion Schmidt, pluralism, political education, Populism, racism, SCHOOLS, social inequality, Teach First Deutschland, Teach First fellows, tolerance, workshops, ZWEITZEUGEN e.V.
(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group showcased a range of innovative fire protection solutions at this year’s FeuerTrutz exhibition held at the Nuremberg exhibition center from June 26th to 27th. Drawing an international audience of approximately 6,300 visitors from 44 countries, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SWU Verkehr, serving Ulm and Neu-Ulm, has introduced the first two out of 14 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility. These electric articulated buses, equipped with advanced NMC3 batteries for enhanced energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler Buses, eCitaro G Buses, Johannes Stingl, Klaus Eder, Martin Ansbacher, Mercedes-Benz, Neu-Ulm, partnership, Ralf Gummersbach, sustainability, SWU Verkehr, Till Oberwörder, Ulm
(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has achieved C5 attestation (Type 1) for its cloud services in Germany, complying with the rigorous standards set by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Effective from May 31, 2024, an independent auditing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged C5 Attestation, Cloud services, CompuGroup Medical (CGM), Germany, Michael Rauch
(IN BRIEF) MWB AG, a German company specializing in luxury watch trading across the DACH region, celebrated a significant achievement today as it commenced trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange’s direct market plus segment. With NuWays AG acting as underwriter … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Germany, Leon Schelske, MWB AG, NuWays AG, partnership, SMEs, Vienna Stock Exchange Listing, Wiener Börse AG
(IN BRIEF) Yann d’Hervé has been appointed to lead Evonik’s Health Care business line starting July 1st, transitioning from his previous role as Head of Care Solutions within the Nutrition & Care division. With extensive experience spanning various global leadership … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged appointment, Evonik, Health Care Business, leadership, Yann d'Hervé
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged automotive materials technology, Automotive Sector, BASF, cost-effective, crash safety, Enabler Technology category, impact absorber, Mercedes-Benz, polyamide particle foam, recyclability, SPE Automotive Awards 2024, Ultramid® Expand
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and SLR Giesserei are collaborating on a district heating system at the KS Gleitlager site in St. Leon-Rot, expected to save up to 800 tonnes of CO2 annually. The system will utilize waste heat from the foundry, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is recalling certain trucks and buses with Euro 6c engines (D2676LF51-53 and D2676LOH35-37) for inspection due to potential engine damage and fire risks. The recall affects vehicles manufactured between November 2016 and August 2019. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Euro 6c Engines, Fire Risk, MAN Truck & Bus, Recall, safety
(IN BRIEF) The TUM Entrepreneurship Day celebrated Munich’s innovation ecosystem, highlighting achievements of local start-ups. Reverion won the TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award for its high-efficiency biogas power plant. Finalists included Planet A Foods, with a sustainable chocolate alternative, and RobCo, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Dr. Gerhard Kramer, INNOVATION, Innovative Start-ups, local industry, Munich, partnership, Planet A Foods, Prestigious Awards, Prof. Alexander Pretschner, Reverion, RobCo, Stephan Herrmann, Technical University of Munich (TUM), TUM Entrepreneurship Day
(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 105 MW order from LEAG for the Forst-Briesnig II wind energy project in Germany’s Lausitz region. The project, set on a former brown coal mining area, will include 17 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Dominique Guillou, EP Corporate Group, Forst-Briesnig II Project, Germany, Jens Kück, LEAG, partnership, sustainability, Thorsten Kramer, Tomáš David, Vestas, wind turbine
(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 114 MW contract from SAB WindTeam for the Ahlum-Dettum wind project in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of 17 V162-6.2 MW and two V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, along … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlum-Dettum Project, Denmark, Germany, Lars Niebuhr, partnership, SAB WindTeam GmbH, Sulai Fahimi, sustainability, Vestas, wind turbine
(IN BRIEF) A joint report commissioned by E.ON and Thüga, conducted by the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI), assesses the strategic placement of electrolyzers across Germany to support the energy transition. The study identifies regions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Christoph Ullmer, E.ON, electrolyzers, energy transition, Gabriel Clemens, Germany, Thüga
(IN BRIEF) KUKA and Swisslog recently highlighted advancements in AI integration for robotics and logistics during a virtual press conference. KUKA showcased an AI chatbot simplifying robot programming through voice commands, while Swisslog presented ItemPiQ, an AI-driven robot enhancing product … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, automation, KUKA, logistics, Niklas Goddemeier, partnership, robotics, Roland Ritter, sustainability, Swisslog, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched its Validation Council to independently oversee target validation decisions globally, ensuring impartiality and expertise in greenhouse gas accounting. Fallight Xu from TÜV Rheinland Greater China has been appointed as a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Climate Accountability, Fallight Xu, leadership, partnership, SBTi, sustainability, TÜV Rheinland, Validation Council
(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have established a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This alliance aims to develop a new European engine for future military helicopters by 2040, focusing on enhancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cédric Goubet, EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance), European Military Helicopter Engine, France, François Delattre, Michael Schreyögg, MTU, partnership, Safran, Thomas Hitschler
(IN BRIEF) Christian Schiel, a former Voith engineer, was posthumously inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame for his pioneering contributions to paper machine technology. Recognized for innovations like the fabric press and flexible-nip presses, Schiel’s career spanned … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Christian Schiel, Hall of Fame, innovations, Michael MacGregor, paper industry, paper machine technology, Ron Crotogino, Voith
(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce has released the initial findings from its “Online Shopper Trends Report 2024,” based on a survey of 12,000 consumers from 24 countries. The report reveals a significant shift toward using smartphones as the primary shopping tool, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eurofins Agro Testing Wageningen has partnered with trinamiX to transform forage analysis by developing technology that allows for immediate on-site testing, eliminating the need for laboratory sample sending. This collaboration leverages Eurofins’ extensive analytical experience and global lab … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Eurofins, Forage Analysis, Hans Martin, Nils Mohmeyer, partnership, sustainability, technology, trinamiX
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has received acclaim for its automotive paint, ZENOMENON, which was honored at the Red Dot Award: Product Design. This award, recognizing outstanding design quality, was given to ZENOMENON for its innovative approach in the “Materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Award, BASF, Cypris Materials, Innovative Automotive Paint Design, leadership, Mark Gutjahr, partnership, red dot award, sustainability, ZENOMENON
(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a prominent provider of industrial production services, was honored with an Excellent award by Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) at their Annual Supplier Business Meeting Dinner and Award Ceremony. The event took place on June 3rd … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Don Kennon, Leadec, leadership, partnership, Production Services, Robert Young, Toyota
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched the AIROC™ CYW5591x Connected Microcontroller (MCU) product family, featuring Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.4, to create efficient and compact IoT devices. This new MCU family supports rapid development with Infineon’s ModusToolbox™ … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged AIROC CYW5591x, alpha customers, Arm Cortex M33, AzureWave, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, Bluetooth stack, Cloud, Connected Microcontroller, connectivity, development, GPIO, Industrial, Infineon Technologies AG, IoT devices, Linux host drivers, low-power solutions, Masatomo Hashimoto, Mason Lin, Matter software, MCU, ModusToolbox, Murata, Patrick Lin, Peripherals, RTOS, SECURITY, Sivaram Trikutam, smart home, USI, wearables, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, wireless performance
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €1.2 billion loan to support the construction of the Thor wind farm in the Danish North Sea, developed by RWE. The 1.1 GW wind farm, consisting of 72 turbines, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg
Tagged 1.1 Gigawatt, 2040, 72 wind turbines, Belgium, Danish North Sea, Denmark, Energinet, European Investment Bank, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holstebro, Ireland, Michael Müller, net zero carbon emissions, Netherlands, Nicola Beer, North Sea Energy Cooperation, Norway, RWE, Siemens Gamesa, Thor wind farm, Thorsminde, €1.2 billion loan
(IN BRIEF) EnBW and LevertonHELM have successfully collaborated on a project to produce high-purity lithium carbonate using direct lithium extraction (DLE) from thermal water at EnBW’s geothermal power plant in Bruchsal, Germany. LevertonHELM processed the extracted lithium chloride solution to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bart Vanden Bossche, Dr. Thomas Kölbel, electromobility, EnBW, Laura Herrmann, LevertonHELM, partnership, Stephen Elgueta Wallis, sustainability, Sustainable Lithium Production
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has integrated ChatGPT, an advanced AI tool, into its latest vehicle models to enhance the functionality of its IDA online voice assistant. This integration allows drivers to interact with their vehicles using natural language, expanding beyond traditional … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure have achieved a significant milestone with the installation of the first wind turbine at the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany. Once completed, this 913 MW project will be Germany’s largest offshore … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm, Felix Gschnell, Germany, Jordi Francesch, Nuveen Infrastructure, partnership, Peter Obling, sustainability, turbine, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has announced the commencement of the sixth edition of the Quarry Life Award, a global competition spanning over 15 countries. With a prize pool of €300,000, the award invites researchers, students, communities, NGOs, and nature enthusiasts … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, biodiversity, BirdLife International, Dr Nicola Kimm, Heidelberg Materials, partnership, Sixth Quarry Life Award, sustainability, Sustainable Quarry Management
(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC, a division of ZF Group based in Alfdorf, Germany, has introduced advanced dual contour airbag technology aimed at enhancing safety in automated driving scenarios. The dual contour airbag adjusts its size and inflation pressure based on … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged automated driving, Dual Contour Airbag, Harald Lutz, safety, ZF, ZF LIFETEC
(IN BRIEF) Merck and The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) are collaborating to advance Parkinson’s disease research using Merck’s SMCxPRO® immunoassay technology. This initiative aims to detect biomarkers indicating cell dysfunction in PD patients, enhancing research into new treatment options … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Innovative Biomarker Technology, Jean-Charles Wirth, Merck, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Nicole Polinski, Parkinson's Research, partnership, SMCxPRO® immunoassay technology, sustainability
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