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Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Alliance Life Sciences is a Sponsor at World Pharma Pricing and Market Access Congress 2018, Showcasing Data and Technology Solutions

World Pharma Pricing and Market Access Congress 2018 Business Design Centre, London United Kingdom SOMERSET, N.J. / LONDON, UK, 19-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Alliance Life Sciences, a leading global life sciences consulting, pricing data and technology provider, announced that it is … Read the full press release

Evonik’s insulation material CALOSTAT® named “Product of the year 2018” in the category “Passive Fire Protection”

Combination of outstanding fire protection and excellent thermal insulation wins over jury and readers Non-combustible, high-performance insulation material makes buildings safer and saves energy Hanau, Germany, 13-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Evonik’s high-performance insulation material CALOSTAT® has been named “Product of the … Read the full press release

Haier to use Covestro’s novel continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites for a state-of-the-art air conditioner

LEVERKUSEN, 13-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Haier, a world-leading brand of major household appliances, has launched a state-of-the-art air conditioner under its Casarte brand, utilizing Covestro’s novel continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites. These composites are used to house the air conditioning units, … Read the full press release

KfW Research: 2017 the most successful year of the euro area in a decade

KfW Research confirms growth forecast of 2.4% for 2018 Growth expected to slow to 2.1% in 2019 Political risks to the euro area business cycle have waned, spotlight is now on financial markets Frankfurt am Main, 09-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With … Read the full press release

Destatis: Germany export in January 2018 reached 107.1 billion euros; up 8.6% YoY

Exports, January 2018 107.1 billion euros –0.5% on the previous month (calendar and seasonally adjusted) +8.6% on the same month a year earlier Imports, January 2018 89.7 billion euros –0.5% on the previous month (calendar and seasonally adjusted) +6.7% on … Read the full press release

Destatis: labour costs per hour in Germany rose by 2.1% in 2017

Labour costs per hour worked, 4th quarter of 2017 • +0.4% on the previous quarter (seasonally and calendar adjusted) • +1.5% on the same quarter a year earlier (calendar adjusted) WIESBADEN, 09-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In Germany, labour costs per hour worked … Read the full press release

Bosch: parking and lane assist systems, as well as emergency braking systems are becoming increasingly popular

Parking assistance and emergency braking systems are at the top of the popularity scale Parking assistance systems are already being fitted as part of the standard equipment in most cars. In Germany, more than one in every three new passenger … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post DHL Group reports its profit climbed by 7.2% to EUR 3.74 billion in the 2017 financial year

EBIT increases by 7.2% to EUR 3.74 billion Group revenue up by 5.4% to EUR 60.4 billion Dividend increase to EUR 1.15 per share proposed Forecast for 2018: EBIT set to increase to about EUR 4.15 billion, EBIT target for … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom presents in Bonn the new mobile phone tariff with unlimited data volume for the German market

Deutsche Telekom expands mobile tariff portfolio with two new tariffs Genuine unlimited flat rate with infinite high-speed data volume in the new MagentaMobil XL tariff for 79.95 euros per month New MagentaMobil XS entry tariff supplements range at 19.95 euros/month BONN, 07-Mar-2018 … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom launches Germany’s first mobile phone tariff for business customers with unlimited data volume

Deutsche Telekom expands its mobile portfolio with a new tariff Genuine unlimited flat rate in the new Business Mobil XL Plus tariff for EUR 87.95 per month Provides and even better customer experience thanks to unlimited data volume and complete cost control … Read the full press release

World premiers for BMW at Geneva International Motor Show 2018: BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe, BMW X4, BMW X2, BMW M3 CS, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW i8 Roadster

World premiere for the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe: Study car offers a look ahead to the most alluring and exotic variant of the new BMW 8 Series. GENEVA, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Presskit updated with BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe. … Read the full press release

Pure&Crafted Festival takes a creative break in 2018 with the support of BMW Motorrad

After three successful and sold-out Berlin summer weekends, the Pure&Crafted Festival is taking a creative break in 2018. With the support of BMW Motorrad, the Pure&Crafted family is pursuing new international paths instead to seek out fresh inspiration, track down … Read the full press release

Siemens filed patent applications in Europe for 2,220 inventions in fiscal 2017; more than any other German company

Second place in the European Patent Office’s application rankings for 2017 About 19 percent more applications filed in Europe than in the prior year 7,450 inventions worldwide in fiscal 2017 – 34 inventions per day MUNICH, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: Longitudinal and lateral dynamics at the highest level

Fuel consumption combined: 11.2-9.1l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 256-209 g/km* (provisional data) AFFALTERBACH, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — More space, more power, more goose pimples – the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door model delivers driving experiences in new dimensions and extends the … Read the full press release

Hungarian state railway (MÀV) to purchase nine Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 423 road-railers to maintain its rail network

BUDAPEST/ STUTTGART, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hungarian state railway (MÀV) has decided to purchase nine Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 423 road-railers to maintain its rail network. Powered by the environmentally friendly Euro VI four-cylinder in-line engine OM 934 LA with an output of 170 kW (231 hp), … Read the full press release

50 Years of AMG exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museums on the Long Night of the Museums on 17 March 2018

Performers, poetry slam and the special exhibition “50 Years of AMG”: These are some of the highlights at the Mercedes-Benz Museums on the Long Night of the Museums on 17 March 2018. Plus there is the popular stargazing with Stuttgart’s Astronomical Association, … Read the full press release

Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept car: autonomous driving, control via augmented reality, artificial intelligence

Groundbreaking: the I.D. VIZZION concept car is a saloon for the era of electric and autonomous mobility Revolutionary: the fully-autonomous I.D. VIZZION can be controlled effortlessly via augmented reality, gestures and voice commands The I.D. VIZZION is coming: the car … Read the full press release

Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept study showcased in Geneva

Study is a realistic vision for a Volkswagen of the future Range of up to 650 kilometers allows long trips Production model to follow by 2022 at the latest Brand CEO Diess: “The I.D. VIZZION shows that we will not … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 34 billion in e-mobility, autonomous driving and digital networking of all road users by 2022

200 “Future Heads” from all over the Group are picturing urban mobility in the year 2030+ Cooperation with Kuka: “CarLa” is first mobile charging robot for electric automobiles Partnerships with cities are important incubator for individual mobility solutions MOIA shuttle … Read the full press release

Solmaz Altin to succeed George Sartorel as Regional CEO at Allianz Asia

George Sartorel has decided to retire in 2019; effective April 2018, he will become Chairman of the Allianz Asia Advisory Council MUNICH/ SINGAPORE, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Solmaz Altin (44), currently the Chief Digital Officer of Allianz, will join the Allianz Asia … Read the full press release