Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Siemens: “Discover the value of the Digital Enterprise for the bakery industry” at the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne

Trade fair slogan “Discover the value of the Digital Enterprise for the bakery industry” “Digital twin” boosts innovation speed and productivity MindSphere apps capture and analyze production and process KPIs NUREMBERG, 07-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens will be exhibiting at this … Read the full press release

Whirlpools World Spain opens biggest whirlpool bath showroom in the whole country

3000 Square Metres for Your Wellbeing Deißlingen-Lauffen, Germany, 07-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — More and more people appreciate the positive effects a whirlpool bath has on your body and mind. The healing power of water combined with comforting warmth and effective … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport announces Tommy Hilfiger as Official Apparel Partner

TOMMY HILFIGER to become the team’s Official Apparel Partner Multi-year partnership brings the TOMMY HILFIGER brand back to Formula One Brackley, UK, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport is delighted to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with Tommy Hilfiger, … Read the full press release

Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz announce new solution that covers the primary dimensions of cyber protection for businesses

Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz have announced a new cyber risk management solution for U.S. businesses, comprised of cyber resilience evaluation services from Aon, the most secure technology from Cisco and Apple, and options for enhanced cyber insurance coverage from … Read the full press release

Allianz strengthens its presence in the Sri Lankan life insurance industry with the acquisition of Janashakthi General Insurance Limited

Allianz, the global financial services leader, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Janashakthi Insurance PLC (“JINS”) to acquire 100 percent of its subsidiary Janashakthi General Insurance Limited (“JGIL”) for 16.4 billion Sri Lankan rupees (85.9 million euros).  … Read the full press release

Siemens welcomes Jim Hagemann Snabe as new Supervisory Board Chairman

Shareholders ratify acts of Managing and Supervisory Boards by large majorities Dividend proposal of €3.70 per share accepted MUNICH, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Jim Hagemann Snabe is the new Supervisory Board Chairman of Siemens AG. At today’s constituent meeting of … Read the full press release

MAHLE names Dr. Jörg Stratmann as new CEO and Chairman of the Management Board

The 48-year-old industrial engineer becomes the new CEO of the MAHLE Group as of February 1, 2018. Wolf-Henning Scheider leaves MAHLE on January 31, 2018. Succession arrangements and new appointments at the top-level management of the MAHLE Group implemented quickly … Read the full press release

RCH Group to Showcase Innovative Selling Solutions at EuroCIS

TREVISO, Italy, 05-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Technology plays a crucial role in the modern world of retail, affecting all areas of the sales cycle from inventory management right through to pricing and customer experience. EuroCIS is the leading trade fair for … Read the full press release

Henkel recognised its top suppliers’ best-in-class performance in 2017 at the 2018 American Cleaning Institute Annual Meeting and Industry Convention

Orlando, FL, USA, 01-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — For the 11th time, at the 2018 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention, from January 29th to February 2nd in Orlando, Florida, Henkel presented 15 awards to its top suppliers for their … Read the full press release

MeetingPackage.com Präsentiert einzigartiges Reservierungsportal für Meetings & Events

Helsinki, Finnland, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — MeetingPackage.com kündigt den Start seines einzigartigen Reservierungsportals für Meetings und Events an. Das Reservierungsportal ermöglicht den Online-Verkauf von Konferenzräumen und Dienstleistungen. Es wurde bereits bewiesen, dass es einen exponentiellen Anstieg von Bestätigungen der Angebotsanfragen gibt. Heutzutage sind … Read the full press release

Research team at the University of Freiburg mapped out the gene regulators in the DNA of human cardiac muscle cells

More than 100,000 switches FREIBURG, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Information for building cells is stored in our genetic material, otherwise known as DNA. It is here that you find all the blueprints for the more than 20,000 different proteins in the … Read the full press release

Arburg at Chinaplas 2018: Innovative technologies for Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, LSR processing

Industry trendsetter: Innovative technologies for Industry 4.0, injection moulding and additive manufacturing Extensive portfolio: Efficient plastics processing – from one-off parts to high-volume production Customer-oriented: Arburg is strong on service, consulting and individual solutions LOSSBURG, Germany, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With … Read the full press release

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class to debut in Amsterdam on 2 February 2018

STUTTGART/AMSTERDAM, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — There are just a few days to go: the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class celebrates its world premiere in Amsterdam on 2 February 2018. With Mercedes me media, anyone can be there live – wherever they are in the … Read the full press release

Geomarketing: GfK RegioGraph Online: access to information about the surroundings of a prospective location

New GfK online geomarketing application Bruchsal, Germany, 30-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GfK has developed a new, additional version of its geomarketing solution, RegioGraph. “RegioGraph Online” allows users simultaneous access via a web browser to information about the surroundings of a prospective … Read the full press release

Electrolux to acquire laundry rental solutions company operating in Germany and Austria

STOCKHOLM, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Electrolux today announced it has agreed to acquire Schneidereit GmbH, a supplier of laundry rental solutions for professional customers in Germany and Austria. Schneidereit GmbH solutions allow customers a carefree experience by supporting the product throughout … Read the full press release

Merck appoints Dirk Toepfer as new Chief Information Officer

Toepfer joins from Metro Group, where he served as Head of the IT service company Metro Systems DARMSTADT, 26-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that Dirk Toepfer will join the Group as the new … Read the full press release

ŠKODA OCTAVIA and ŠKODA KAROQ recognised at the ‘Best Cars 2018’ awards

ŠKODA OCTAVIA awarded best imported compact car for the 5th time in a row The new ŠKODA KAROQ is the best import car in the ‘compact SUV / off-road vehicle’ category ŠKODA OCTAVIA the brand’s bestseller worldwide with 419,000 deliveries … Read the full press release

Films announced for the Competition and Berlinale Special at The 68th Berlin International Film Festival

BERLIN, 24-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Another five films have been invited to take part in the Competition of the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. 23 of the 24 titles in the Competition have already been selected, 19 of the 24 films will be competing … Read the full press release

Voith expands merQbiz trading platform through partnership with American logistics provider C. H. Robinson

Voith expands merQbiz trading platform with integrated logistics solutions Customers now have direct access to integrated logistics services Heidenheim, Germany/Manhattan Beach, CA, USA, 24-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith continues to expand its digital agenda and extends the range of its trading … Read the full press release

Voith upgrades two hydropower plants in Sweden, making them more efficient and more environmentally compatible

New technology replaces 100-year-old turbines and power plant Graninge now generating double the amount of electricity Modernized Semla plant now more efficient and eco-friendly Fagersta/Sollefteå, Sweden, 24-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ —  There are a large number of hydropower plants in Europe … Read the full press release