Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Pioneering CO2-Optimization: Siemens and BayWa Pilot Joint Green Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and BayWa AG have joined forces in a pilot project to advance CO2-optimized industrial production. The partnership combines Sigreen, Siemens’ emissions management software, with BayWa Carbon Connect, BayWa’s software for emissions offsetting. The collaboration aims to provide … Read the full press release

Global Factory Service Specialist Leadec Expands in Western France with New Packaging Handling Center

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a global service specialist for factories, has established a new company in Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou, Western France. The company has rented a factory building of over 12,000 m2 to create a packaging handling center for a commercial vehicle manufacturer. … Read the full press release

Telecom Giants Unite to Launch Global Telco AI Alliance for Customer Experience Revolution

(IN BRIEF) Leading telecommunications companies SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, e&, and Singtel have joined forces to create the Global Telco AI Alliance. The alliance aims to leverage AI technology to enhance customer experiences and revolutionize global citizens’ lives. The telcos … Read the full press release

Telekom Launches ‘Against Hate on the Net’ Initiative to Combat Hate Speech and Promote Digital Solidarity

(IN BRIEF) Telekom is launching its initiative “Against hate on the Net” with a new spot on the International Action Day for Victims of Hate Crime. The spot urges people to take action against hate speech on the internet by … Read the full press release

MSC Subsidiary MEDWAY Belgium Expands Rail Fleet with Siemens’ Vectron Locomotives for European Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) MSC’s subsidiary MEDWAY Belgium NV has placed an order for 15 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The locomotives will be used for cross-border freight transport in Europe and to supplement container transport in serving the eastern hinterland … Read the full press release

Volkswagen and Audi Forge Strategic Partnerships with Chinese Automakers to Accelerate E-Mobility Expansion in China

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is expanding its presence in the fast-growing e-mobility market in China through strategic cooperations with local automakers. The VW brand has signed a technological framework agreement with XPENG for joint development of two electric models in … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Reports Robust Growth in Unit Sales and Revenue, Achieves Return Targets in H1 2023

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, a commercial vehicles manufacturer, reported strong performance in the first half of the year. Unit sales increased by 61% to 56,173 new vehicles, with sales revenue reaching €7.0 billion, a 41% year-on-year increase. The … Read the full press release

Germany’s Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck Commits €2 Billion to thyssenkrupp’s Green Steel Project tkH2Steel

(IN BRIEF) Robert Habeck, Germany’s Vice-Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, pledges around two billion euros in funding to thyssenkrupp Steel’s “tkH2Steel” decarbonization project. The joint effort with the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia aims to revolutionize … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Partners with Blau-Gelben Kreuz to Aid Children in Chernivtsi, Ukraine with €20,000 Donation

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG, a global corporation from Düsseldorf, has pledged €20,000 to aid displaced families and children in Chernivtsi, a partner city of Düsseldorf. The donation will be channeled through the German NGO, Blau-Gelben Kreuz / Deutsch-Ukrainischer Verein e.V. … Read the full press release

autoTicket GmbH Finalizes Settlement Agreement with Germany, Receives EUR 243 Million Payment

(IN BRIEF) On July 5, 2023, autoTicket GmbH, a joint venture of Kapsch TrafficCom AG and CTS Eventim AG Co. KGaA, reached a settlement agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany to end arbitration proceedings related to the termination of … Read the full press release

RWE Raises Earnings Outlook for 2023 on Strong First-Half Performance in International Power Generation

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a German energy company, has raised its earnings forecast for fiscal year 2023 based on strong operational performance in the first half of the year. The increase in earnings is primarily attributed to international power generation in … Read the full press release

DHL Group Expands E-commerce Footprint with Acquisition of MNG Kargo in Turkey’s Thriving Market

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has agreed to acquire 100% of Turkish parcel delivery company MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries, aiming to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing Turkish parcel and e-commerce market. … Read the full press release

BASF’s Ultrason® P 3010 Enables Durable Milk Meter Sensors for Accurate Milk Quality Control in Smart Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic, Ultrason® P 3010, is being used by milkrite | InterPuls, a leading dairy equipment company, to manufacture durable milk meter sensors. These sensors are used for reliable and accurate milk quality control in the milking … Read the full press release

T-Systems Partners with IQM Quantum Computers to Offer Cloud Access to Quantum Systems for Enterprise Customers

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems has partnered with IQM Quantum Computers to offer its enterprise customers cloud access to IQM’s quantum systems. This expansion to a “multicloud” quantum landscape allows T-Systems customers to develop and train on IQM’s quantum infrastructure, potentially solving … Read the full press release

Allianz Unifies Global Commercial Insurance Business as ‘Allianz Commercial,’ Introduces New Regional Structure

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance businesses of local Allianz entities will now trade under the name “Allianz Commercial” as a single go-to-market business. This new global model offers insurance solutions for mid-sized businesses, … Read the full press release

MAHLE Aims to Lead in E-Mobility as System Champion, Introduces Innovative Electric Motor Technology Kit

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, an international technology group, aims to position itself as the system champion in e-mobility, according to Arnd Franz, Chairman of the MAHLE Management Board and CEO. The company presented a new technology kit for electric motors that … Read the full press release

Infineon Introduces CoolSiC MOSFETs for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Power Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its silicon carbide (SiC) CoolSiC™ MOSFET 650 V in TO leadless (TOLL) packaging to address the growing demand for energy efficiency in the digitalization and electro-mobility era. These SiC MOSFETs are optimized for … Read the full press release

Audi Sport Gears Up for 2024 Dakar Rally with Test and Baja Aragón Competition

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport is preparing for the 2024 Dakar Rally with a test in Spain and participation in the Baja Aragón competition. Three Audi RS Q e-tron cars will be driven by pairs of drivers in the event. The … Read the full press release

Banijay Unveils Rebrand of BLAB to Banijay Media Germany, Emphasizing Creative and Marketing Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Banijay, a prominent media and entertainment company, has rebranded its creative and marketing agency Banijay Live Artist Brand (BLAB) to Banijay Media Germany. The company will now operate under three pillars: House of Brands, House of Likes, and … Read the full press release

Digital X and DMEXCO Unite to Create Europe’s Premier Digital Hotspot

(IN BRIEF) Digital X, the world exhibition of digitalization, is set to return to Cologne on September 20 and 21, 2023. The event will feature over two million square meters of event space, five stages, and a marketplace, with more … Read the full press release