Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Symrise Wins Top Honors in BSB Environment Awards for Eco-Conscious Cosmetic Collections

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has received double recognition at the 2023 BSB Environment Awards by claiming first-place awards in both the ‘Processes’ and ‘Functionals and Recipients’ categories. The accolades were bestowed upon Symrise for its remarkable SymFrequency® collection, featuring sustainable extraction … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Boeing Extend 25-Year Partnership to Strengthen Aerospace Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Boeing have agreed to extend their long-term partnership, which has been ongoing since 1998. Under the contract extension, thyssenkrupp Aerospace, a part of thyssenkrupp Materials Services, will continue to provide supply chain management services, supply … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Strengthens Industry Position with 15th Pressurized Refining System for Insulation Boards

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a global technology group, will supply a pressurized refining system to Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH’s Meppen mill in Germany. This system will enable the production of wood-based insulation products and marks ANDRITZ’s 15th insulation board production line … Read the full press release

Merck’s Evobrutinib Shows Long-Term Efficacy and Improved Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Revealing Potential RMS Treatment Advancements

(IN BRIEF) Merck has presented new data on evobrutinib, an investigational BTK inhibitor, at the 9th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS congress. The data from an ongoing Phase II open-label extension study of evobrutinib in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) show sustained … Read the full press release

BASF Partners with Asahi Kasei’s ROICA Division to Produce Sustainable Stretch Fibers for Apparel

(IN BRIEF) BASF is supplying its biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB) to Asahi Kasei’s ROICA Division to produce sustainable stretch fibers under the ROICA™ brand. This collaboration aims to support the launch of a new sustainable apparel collection and achieve … Read the full press release

Merck’s MAVENCLAD Shows Sustained Reduction in Neuronal Injury for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, has revealed new findings from the MAVENCLAD® (cladribine tablets) MAGNIFY-MS study at the 9th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS meeting in Milan. The study demonstrated that patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) experienced a … Read the full press release

ECE and Thalia Collaborate on Cutting-Edge Facility in Marl Business Park

(IN BRIEF) ECE and Thalia are collaborating on a EUR 100 million project to create an innovative commercial and production site in Marl. Thalia, a leading German omni-channel bookseller, aims to expand its capabilities through this venture, which will involve … Read the full press release

Bayer Invests $250 Million in Berkeley Cell Therapy Plant for Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has invested $250 million in a new cell therapy production plant in Berkeley, California, USA. This investment aims to support the production of materials for clinical trials and potential commercial launches of BlueRock Therapeutics’ bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01), an … Read the full press release

STARK Group Expands Its Civil Engineering Presence with New Branch in Thuringia

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group is expanding its presence in central Germany with the opening of a new branch in Löbichau, Thuringia. This expansion is led by the company’s civil engineering specialist, Muffenrohr, and marks its 47th branch in Germany out … Read the full press release

RWE Innovates Sustainability in Wind Power with Orkoien Onshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading energy company, has taken a pioneering step in promoting sustainability in wind power with its Orkoien onshore wind project near Pamplona, Spain. Over 14 months, RWE constructed a 5.7-megawatt onshore wind turbine while testing two … Read the full press release

Hexagon’s LocLab Launches Cloud Platform for 3D Digital Twins Powered by HxDR

(IN BRIEF) LocLab, a part of Hexagon, has unveiled LocLab Cloud, a cloud-based platform powered by HxDR, designed to provide a secure end-to-end solution for 3D digital twins. This platform enables the management and monitoring of digital twin models and … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Showcases PATH Autonomous Kit for Vehicle Autonomy at AUSA Expo

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is highlighting its PATH Autonomous Kit (A-Kit) at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, demonstrating its capability to transform various vehicle platforms into autonomous vehicles. The system is being showcased on an M5 Ripsaw RCV equipped with … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Showcases Cutting-Edge Military Technologies at AUSA Annual Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and its partners are set to unveil a range of advanced military technologies at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, held in Washington, DC from October 9-11. These innovations include the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype with enhanced … Read the full press release

Neste, ISCC, and DHL Collaborate to Enhance Transparency in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Emission Reduction Reporting

(IN BRIEF) Neste, ISCC, and DHL Group have partnered to develop and pilot the ISCC Credit Transfer System, a registry-based system that enables transparent and credible reporting of emission reductions achieved through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The … Read the full press release

DHL Group Completes Acquisition of Turkish Parcel Delivery Company MNG Kargo, Boosting E-commerce Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has successfully finalized its acquisition of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries, following approvals from the Turkish Competition Authority and the Turkish Information and Communications Technologies Authority. MNG Kargo, a … Read the full press release

BASF Celebrates 25 Years of ecoflex® Biopolymer, Pioneering Sustainability in Plastics

(IN BRIEF) BASF marks the 25th anniversary of ecoflex® (PBAT: polybutylene adipate terephthalate), the world’s first biodegradable and certified compostable polymer introduced to the plastics market in 1998. Over the years, ecoflex® has gained trust and recognition for its consistent … Read the full press release

Umicore and Volkswagen-Backed PowerCo Unveil IONWAY: A Game-Changing Battery Material Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) Umicore and Volkswagen Group-backed battery company PowerCo have officially launched their groundbreaking collaboration named IONWAY. This Brussels-based joint venture is focused on large-scale industrial production of CAM (Cathode Active Materials) and pCAM (Precursor Cathode Active Materials) in Europe, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Collaborates with Mönchehaus Museum to Showcase Kaiserring Awardees Yuri Albert and Vadim Zakharov’s Influential Artwork

(IN BRIEF) The Volkswagen Group is proud to support the annual Kaiserring exhibition in Goslar, featuring the works of the 2023 Kaiserring awardees, Yuri Albert and Vadim Zakharov. This collaboration underscores Volkswagen’s commitment to promoting culture and the arts in … Read the full press release

Symrise Boosts Strategic Stake in Kobo Products to 49%, Expanding Collaboration in Cosmetics

(IN BRIEF) Symrise AG has increased its stake in Kobo Products Inc., a US-based pigment and powder specialist, to 49%. This expanded partnership aims to strengthen their collaboration in mineral UV filters and decorative cosmetics. It also includes plans to … Read the full press release

Merck Partners with UN on Vital Training Course for Family Carers During European Carers Day

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, has entered into a collaboration with the United Nations’ Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA) to offer a training course aimed at equipping family carers with essential skills. The course comprises five … Read the full press release