Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Lower Saxony: The train of the future will be driven with hydrogen and will run completely emission-free

Joint Press Release Fuel cell trains replace diesel trains Alstom builds 14 Coradia iLint trains in Salzgitter for LNVG Linde provides for the hydrogen supply of the trains WOLFSBURG, 13-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — All parties involved in the contract signing in … Read the full press release

SAP: U.S. nonprofit GENYOUth the beneficiary of the inaugural Klaus Tschira Human Resources Innovation Award $10,000 prize

WALLDORF, 13-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that Shakti Jauhar, PepsiCo senior vice president of Global HR Operations and Shared Services, has selected GENYOUth, a leading U.S. nonprofit organization focused on elevating youth leadership to advance wellness in … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and MiNA Therapeutics partner on the development of novel compounds to treat fibrotic liver diseases

Collaboration and licensing agreement focused on investigating up to three targets and has a potential transactional value of up to EUR 307 million, excluding royalties Expands Boehringer Ingelheim’s comprehensive R&D programme in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrotic liver disease with … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim partners with the Cat Friendly Clinic programme in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia

The programme was set up by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), the veterinary division of the charity International Cat Care (ICC) Boehringer Ingelheim will promote the programme and develop informational tools and services to grow veterinarians’ and cat … Read the full press release

KUKA Systems received the Airbus Innovation Award at ceremony in Tianjin, China

AUGSBURG, 07-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA Systems received the Airbus Innovation Award. With this ‘best in class’ award, Europe’s largest aircraft manufacturer distinguished the innovative strength of the German-based company. On September 20th, Charlie Martin, Vice President Business Unit Aerospace of … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich (TUM): Nano-CT device that creates three-dimensional x-ray images at resolutions up to 100 nanometer

Novel imaging device creates high-resolution 3D-x-rays of tiny velvet worm legs MUNICH, 07-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Computer Tomography (CT) is a standard procedure in hospitals, but so far, the technology has not been suitable for imaging extremely small objects. In … Read the full press release

Bayer Scientific Magazine: “Targeting the causes of cancer” the cover story in the recently published 31st edition of “research”

Small molecules to treat cancer, Gene therapies for hereditary diseases, soil bacteria for better harvest yields and strategies to protect bees – the latest edition of research provides an exclusive insight into the current research projects at Bayer. All of … Read the full press release

ZEISS to acquire majority stake in the Optec Group

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, MOSCOW/Russia, 06-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS will strengthen its activities in Russia, the Ukraine, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Georgia by acquiring a majority stake in the Optec Group, – the long-standing sales and service partner responsible for … Read the full press release

ZEISS presents new generation of its proven high performance scanning electron microscope ZEISS EVO

Modular platform for intuitive operation, routine investigations and research applications JENA, Germany, 06-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS presents the new generation of its proven high performance scanning electron microscope (SEM): The new instruments of the ZEISS EVO family come with a … Read the full press release

Self-powered wireless Easyfit LED controls from EnOcean included in the DLC Qualified Product List (QPL)

This recognition by DLC is further confirmation of the cutting edge, highly efficient capabilities of self-powered wireless Easyfit controls. Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A., 03-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Self-powered, wireless Easyfit LED controls from EnOcean, world leader in energy harvesting wireless technology, … Read the full press release

Max Planck Institute: Lightwave controlled nanoscale electron acceleration sets the pace

Extremely short electron bunches are key to many new applications including ultrafast electron microscopy and table-top free-electron lasers. MÜNCHEN, 03-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A team of physicists from Rostock University, the Max Born Institute in Berlin, the Ludwig-Maxmilians-Universität Munich, and the … Read the full press release

Henkel further strengthen Hair Professional business with acquisition of Zotos International Inc.

Broaden portfolio with leading brands Further strengthen Hair Professional business Significantly expand position in key region North America Düsseldorf, Germany, 01-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Zotos International Inc., the North American Hair Professional business of Shiseido … Read the full press release

Henkel appoints Jens-Martin Schwärzler to its Management Board; will be responsible for Henkel Beauty Care

Change at Henkel Management Board Düsseldorf, Germany, 01-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Jens-Martin Schwärzler (54), currently Corporate Senior Vice President and responsible for Henkel’s Consumer Goods Business in North America, has been appointed to the Henkel Management Board effective November 1, 2017. … Read the full press release

Digital Shapers 2018 now open for applications

Working as peers on digital challenges – strategists, business visionaries, software developers, data scientists, and experience designers join forces to master the digital challenges that leading companies face – with the chance of winning coaching from digital leaders and up … Read the full press release

Global aluminium producer RUSAL to attend the 23rd Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Germany

UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUAL), a leading global aluminium producer, announces that it will be taking part in the 23rdConference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. MOSCOW, 30-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The two … Read the full press release

Iberdrola: 70 wind turbines installed on Wikinger offshore wind farm in German waters of the Baltic Sea

Adwen and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier executed the installation of the 70 wind turbines of type AD 5-135 With 350 megawatts (MW) installed capacity, Wikinger will be capable of supplying renewable electricity of around 20% of the demand of Mecklenburg Vorpommern … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp opens new production shop for steering components at its Schönebeck site in Saxony-Anhalt

Strategic expansion of steering production in Schönebeck continues Plant expansion creates 65 new jobs Modernization and digitization of production infrastructure generates competitive advantages ESSEN, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2017-10-25) thyssenkrupp opened a new production shop for steering components at … Read the full press release

ECE: Loom shopping center opens on October 26, 2017 in Bielefeld, Germany

Occupancy rate of 100 percent / 50 percent of the tenants will debut in the city HAMBURG, 26-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Bielefeld’s new downtown attraction celebrates its opening: Loom shopping center will open its doors on Thursday (October 26, 2017) at … Read the full press release

ECE and Allianz: New, modernized food court at Silesia City Center in Katowice, Poland

Attractive design, comfortable atmosphere, and a better quality of stay HAMBURG, 26-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Launch of the new food court at Silesia City Center: ECE and Allianz have opened the new, comprehensively modernized food court of the shopping center located … Read the full press release

Funds advised by Triton to acquire heat exchange products producer Rocore Group in US

Frankfurt (Germany)/Indianapolis (USA), 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) have signed an agreement to acquire Rocore Group, a leading US producer and supplier of heat exchange products. The business produces a variety of heat exchange products focussing on the … Read the full press release