Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Infineon Showcases Cutting-Edge Solutions for Green and Digital Transformation at PCIM Europe 2024

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG is set to unveil its latest semiconductor, software, and tooling solutions at PCIM Europe 2024, focusing on driving decarbonization and digitalization. The showcase will highlight Infineon’s extensive power electronics portfolio, covering silicon (Si), silicon carbide … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Expands Presence in German Private Banking Market with HAL Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO announces its agreement with Fosun International to acquire Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe (HAL), a prominent German private bank, positioning Bethmann Bank, ABN AMRO’s private banking arm, as one of the largest providers of banking services for affluent … Read the full press release

sewts: Innovating Robotics in Laundry and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) Munich-based start-up sewts is revolutionizing industrial processes with AI-powered robots adept at handling materials with dynamic shapes, particularly textiles. Founded by graduates of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), sewts initially focused on automating tasks in industrial laundries, … Read the full press release

RWE Ventures into Australian Battery Storage: Limondale BESS to Pave the Way for Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading player in global renewables, has announced its investment decision to construct Australia’s inaugural eight-hour lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) adjacent to its Limondale Solar Farm in New South Wales. With a capacity of over … Read the full press release

Infineon Expands SiC MOSFETs for AI Servers Amid Rising Power Demands

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG unveils its new CoolSiC™ MOSFET 400 V family, an extension of SiC MOSFETs to voltages below 650 V, catering to the escalating power requirements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) processors in server power supplies (PSUs). With … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Introduces Green Finance Framework for Sustainable Investments

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials unveils a Green Finance Framework aimed at supporting the ongoing transformation and decarbonisation of the building materials sector. Aligned with leading market practices and standards, the framework facilitates the issuance of Green Bonds to finance sustainable … Read the full press release

Moody’s Elevates TAG Immobilien AG to Investment Grade Amid Strong Performance

(IN BRIEF) Moody’s, the international rating agency, has upgraded TAG Immobilien AG’s long-term credit rating to ‘investment grade, Baa3, outlook stable,’ citing the company’s robust operational performance and disciplined financial strategy amidst challenging market conditions driven by escalating interest rates. … Read the full press release

RWE Initiates Nordseecluster: Pioneering Offshore Wind Project to Catalyze Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards bolstering Germany’s energy transition and contributing to global decarbonization efforts, RWE has announced the commencement of its Nordseecluster project. This groundbreaking initiative entails the construction of offshore wind farms with a cumulative capacity … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Major NATO Order for Artillery Ammunition

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall announces a significant order from a NATO customer for the supply of artillery ammunition, totaling nearly €300 million. The order includes tens of thousands of artillery shells and hundreds of thousands of propellant charge modules, with deliveries … Read the full press release

Bechtle Recognized as Best Managed Company, Setting Benchmark for Strategic Vision and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG receives acclaim at the prestigious Best Managed Companies Awards, hosted by Deloitte Private, UBS, FAZ, and BDI, for its exceptional leadership and role-model status in shaping the future through strategic vision, innovation, and forward-thinking management culture. … Read the full press release

PUMA Collaborates with Lost Management Cities for Retro GV Special Sneaker Revival

(IN BRIEF) PUMA partners with Seoul-based Lost Management Cities to reintroduce the iconic 2024 GV Special sneaker from PUMA’s archives. Inspired by ‘80s tennis culture, Lost Management Cities infuses the silhouette with a playful color scheme, incorporating hand-finished details like … Read the full press release

Dürr Delivers Milestone Painting Robot for Audi’s Electric Vehicle Line

(IN BRIEF) Dürr, a leading mechanical and plant engineering company, reached a significant milestone by producing its 18,000th painting robot for Audi in Ingolstadt. The EcoRP L033i robot, equipped with Dürr’s latest EcoBell4 atomizer featuring 4-main-needle technology, will be installed … Read the full press release

DHL’s Decades-Long Parcel Revolution: From Post Offices to High-Tech Hubs

(IN BRIEF) Thirty years ago, Deutsche Post embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor, constructing 33 cutting-edge parcel centers across Germany, revolutionizing the country’s parcel logistics landscape. The centers, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, streamlined operations, drastically reducing parcel handling times and improving … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and OSE Immunotherapeutics Forge New Paths in Disease Treatment Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and OSE Immunotherapeutics announce a significant expansion of their partnership, introducing two novel projects to develop pioneering treatments alongside their ongoing anti-SIRPα immuno-oncology initiatives. The expansion includes broadening therapeutic evaluations to encompass cardiovascular-renal-metabolic (CRM) diseases and … Read the full press release

HUGO BOSS Unveils HUGO BOSS XP: A Cutting-Edge Customer Loyalty Program

(IN BRIEF) HUGO BOSS introduces HUGO BOSS XP, a groundbreaking omnichannel membership program designed to revolutionize customer engagement and loyalty. Leveraging innovative technologies, including blockchain-supported elements, the program seamlessly integrates traditional loyalty features with Web3 functionalities like NFTs. With a … Read the full press release

GEA Revolutionizes Bakery Industry with Plug & Play Oven Installation Service

(IN BRIEF) GEA, a key player in the bakery industry, introduces a game-changing solution to streamline oven installations. Through their Plug & Play service, GEA preassembles modules at their facility in Verona, Italy, significantly reducing installation time and production downtime … Read the full press release

RWE Gas Storage West Initiates Market Survey for Future Hydrogen Storage Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE Gas Storage West has launched an initial market survey to gauge future demand for hydrogen storage until June 2024, targeting hydrogen producers, users, industrial companies, and traders. Recognizing hydrogen’s pivotal role in the energy transition, the company … Read the full press release

Symrise Unveils Cutting-Edge Fragrance Technologies at Detex 2024 in Amman

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a leading fragrance company, is set to showcase its latest fragrance technologies at Detex 2024 in Amman, Jordan. The trade fair serves as a platform for Symrise to engage with regional partners and unveil innovations like SuperBloom® … Read the full press release

Evonik’s Sustainable Remediation Efforts Awarded Bronze at German Brownfield Award® 2024

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, in collaboration with AECOM and Sensatec, is employing its EHC® Reagent to remediate groundwater contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at the Pioneer Park urban development site in Hanau. The former military barracks site, undergoing transformation into … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils Catapult™ AI NN Software for Neural Network Accelerator Synthesis

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software introduces Catapult™ AI NN software, a cutting-edge solution for High-Level Synthesis (HLS) of neural network accelerators on Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and System-on-a-chip (SoCs). Developed in collaboration with leading contributors to hls4ml and Fermilab, … Read the full press release

PUMA Unveils ULTRA 5: A Futuristic Speed Machine for Football

(IN BRIEF) PUMA introduces the ULTRA 5, a groundbreaking football boot set to revolutionize speed and performance on the pitch. Engineered with insights from motorsport and collaborations with Formula One teams, the ULTRA 5 features a SPEEDSYSTEM carbon outsole and … Read the full press release

Vossloh Expands into Swedish Rail Infrastructure Market with Acquisition of Scandinavian Track Group

(IN BRIEF) Vossloh, a leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Scandinavian Track Group (STG), a renowned provider of rail track maintenance services in Sweden. With a focus on switches, maintenance, welding services, and inspection … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Boosts Cultural and Creative Sectors with InvestEU Agreements

(IN BRIEF) At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Commission announced agreements aimed at bolstering SMEs and small mid-caps in Europe’s cultural and creative sectors. These agreements, supported by the InvestEU programme, involve … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Achieves Full ResponsibleSteel Certification Across European Sites, Leading Sustainable Steel Production in the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading manufacturer in sustainable stainless steel, has secured the ResponsibleSteel certification for all its production facilities in Europe, making it the first Nordic company to earn this accolade for all seven of its sites across Finland, … Read the full press release

Lebohang Kganye Wins Prestigious £30,000 Photography Prize for Innovative Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) Lebohang Kganye has been awarded the esteemed £30,000 photography prize for her groundbreaking exhibition “Haufi nyana? I’ve come to take you home” at Foam, Amsterdam. Combining various artistic mediums, Kganye’s work delves into personal and familial histories in … Read the full press release

Qatar Free Zones Authority and Evonik Join Forces for Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Evonik, a leading specialty chemicals company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Qatar Economic Forum to explore investment opportunities focused on sustainable energy transition solutions. The agreement aims to … Read the full press release

LBBW Mumbai Office Marks 25 Years of Facilitating German-Indian Business Ties

(IN BRIEF) LBBW celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Mumbai representative office, which has been instrumental in supporting German companies entering the Indian market and facilitating local business activities. Mumbai’s strategic location and vibrant business environment have contributed to the … Read the full press release

Fresenius AGM: Shareholders Overwhelmingly Back #FutureFresenius Agenda

(IN BRIEF) At the Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt am Main, shareholders of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA overwhelmingly approved proposals from the General Partner and the Supervisory Board. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Wolfgang Kirsch, commended Fresenius’ resilience amidst … Read the full press release

Siltronic Portland Unveils Cutting-Edge Solar Field, Embracing Sustainable Future

(IN BRIEF) Siltronic Portland proudly announces the inauguration of its advanced solar field, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. CFO Claudia Schmitt emphasizes sustainability as a core value, aligning with Siltronic AG’s ambitious climate action plan to … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT AG Annual General Meeting Garners Overwhelming Shareholder Approval

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT AG’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Wappenhalle in Munich, witnessed significant shareholder representation with 78.36% of share capital present. All agenda items received strong endorsement, including the approval of a dividend distribution of EUR 0.40 per … Read the full press release

TAKKT AG Shareholders Endorse Dividend, Appoint New Supervisory Board Members

(IN BRIEF) TAKKT AG’s 25th Shareholders’ Meeting, held virtually, saw unanimous approval of agenda items including a dividend payout of EUR 1.00 per share. CEO Maria Zesch outlined strategic progress, emphasizing resilience and future growth targets. Departing Supervisory Board members … Read the full press release

Telekom Germany Concludes Record-Breaking Collective Agreement After Intense Negotiations

(IN BRIEF) Following five days of rigorous negotiations, Telekom Germany has finalized a groundbreaking collective agreement affecting approximately 58,000 employees, apprentices, and dual students. The agreement, which marks the highest negotiation outcome in the company’s history, includes substantial benefits for … Read the full press release

Uniper Expands Renewable Portfolio with Acquisition of 20.4 MW Photovoltaic Project in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Uniper has entered into a share purchase agreement with Photon Energy Group for the acquisition of a 20.4 MW photovoltaic project in northeastern Poland, expected to close by the end of 2024. The move aligns with Uniper’s strategy … Read the full press release

PUMA and Borussia Dortmund Unveil Timeless 2024/25 Home Kit with Sustainability Focus

(IN BRIEF) PUMA and Borussia Dortmund have launched the 2024/25 Home kit, paying homage to the club’s rich heritage while incorporating modern design elements. The classic Black & Yellow kit features a sleek pinstripe flair, symbolizing Dortmund’s enduring legacy and … Read the full press release

LANXESS Launches Biosecurity Solutions App for Livestock Protection

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, has introduced a new app designed for farmers and veterinarians to bolster biosecurity measures and safeguard livestock during disease outbreaks. The LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions app offers tailored functions including a product finder, push … Read the full press release

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Forge Joint Venture for Software-Defined Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have announced a preliminary agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture aimed at leading the digital transformation to software-defined heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The joint venture, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, will develop a common … Read the full press release

Transforming Robotics: Prof. Majid Khadiv’s Quest for Autonomous Humanoid Robots

(IN BRIEF) In a pioneering effort to advance robotics, Professor Majid Khadiv, TUM’s Professor of AI Planning in Dynamic Environments, is spearheading the development of ‘Automan’, an autonomous humanoid robot capable of undertaking dangerous or repetitive tasks. With a vision … Read the full press release

BASF’s Basotect® G+ Enhances Acoustic Comfort at BMW’s Leipzig Plant

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® G+ is making waves at BMW Group’s Leipzig site, where it’s being utilized for acoustic damping in a preparation area within the body paint shop. The installation of Basotect® panels on walls and ceilings … Read the full press release

EIB and Deutsche Bank Team Up to Fuel Climate-Friendly Housing in Germany

(IN BRIEF) In a collaborative effort to promote climate-friendly housing initiatives in Germany, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Bank have forged an agreement. Valued at over €600 million, the program will provide discounted mortgages to individuals seeking to … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures €7.7 Million Funding for Hydrogen and Electrification Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Technology group Rheinmetall has secured substantial subsidies totaling around €7.7 million from the German federal government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia for the development of innovative hydrogen and electrification solutions. These projects, in collaboration with industry and … Read the full press release