Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Siemens Groups Launch €200K Relief Effort with Matched Employee Donations for Earthquake Victims

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers AG have each donated €100,000 for immediate earthquake relief in Myanmar and Thailand, and have initiated an internal donation drive where every euro contributed by employees will be matched. This aid, distributed through … Read the full press release

Busch Group Unveils Innovative Semiconductor Solutions at SEMICON Korea 2025

(IN BRIEF) At SEMICON Korea 2025, the Busch Group presented its wide-ranging portfolio for the semiconductor industry. Visitors explored innovative vacuum pumps, contamination management, leak detection, and gas abatement solutions through engaging displays, including a unique 3D-printed semiconductor fab model. … Read the full press release

Green Financing Fuels Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Container Vessels for Sustainable Shipping

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 35 million in financing for the construction of two environmentally friendly, 1,200 TEU container feeder ships for Langh Ship, a Finnish shipping company. The ships are equipped with a highly efficient two-stroke, slow-speed … Read the full press release

Revolutionising Factory Redesign: Hexagon Unveils Rapid Digital Twin Service

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a groundbreaking Digital Factory solution offered as a service, enabling rapid factory digitisation through highly accurate laser scanning technology. The service, which reduces scan times from weeks to hours, provides manufacturers with immediate access to … Read the full press release

Alcura France Receives Firm Acquisition Bid for Its Homecare Division Amid Strategic Business Focus

(IN BRIEF) Alcura France, a fully owned subsidiary of Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, has received a firm acquisition proposal for its home healthcare services division (PSAD) from Santé Cie Group, a key European provider of homecare and ambulatory services. … Read the full press release

PUMA Unveils Innovative West End Flagship to Redefine Retail Experience in Europe

(IN BRIEF) PUMA is set to open its first European flagship store in London’s West End in Autumn 2025, strategically located near Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station. The 24,000 square-foot venue will offer an immersive, interactive experience that blends … Read the full press release

Nordex Secures Landmark Nordic Orders with OX2 to Propel Finland’s Wind Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swedish renewable energy company OX2 placed two significant orders with the Nordex Group for 70 N175/6.X wind turbines, marking the first use of this new turbine model in the Nordic region. The orders, which come with a 35-year … Read the full press release

Banking Alliance Paves the Way for a Robust EU Clean Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) NORD/LB and the EIB have launched a significant financing partnership to boost the transition to clean energy within the European Union. The collaboration will fund new small and medium-sized renewable energy projects, with targeted investments in photovoltaic systems, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Arocs Fleet Boosts Germany’s Highway Operations in Berlin-Brandenburg Handover

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center Berlin-Brandenburg, under René Rudelt’s leadership, handed over two Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks to Michaela Kuban of Autobahn GmbH, part of a 51 three-axle truck delivery to German highway maintenance offices, with 58 four-axle trucks … Read the full press release

CECONOMY Secures €900M Green Credit Line to Bolster Sustainable Financial Strategy

(IN BRIEF) CECONOMY AG, the parent of MediaMarktSaturn, has secured a new €900 million ESG-linked revolving credit facility, replacing earlier unused credit lines that acted solely as a liquidity reserve. This three-year facility, extendable by two additional years, ties its … Read the full press release

International Defense Leaders Converge to Explore Next-Generation Mobile Artillery Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin recently hosted an international summit in Europe as part of their Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) program. The event, attended by military leaders, industry experts, and defense professionals from 14 nations, focused on … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils AI-Infused Open Automation Platform to Transform Industrial Operations

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric will unveil its latest innovations at Hannover Messe 2025, demonstrating how open, software-defined automation and AI-enhanced solutions are transforming the industrial sector. The company’s showcase, themed “Shaping the Future with Technology,” emphasizes the integration of automation, … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN Unveils Modern Administration Hub for Dresden with Sustainable Design

(IN BRIEF) The new Stadtforum Dresden, built by ZÜBLIN and Dreßler Bau GmbH for KID Kommunale Immobilien Dresden GmbH & Co. KG, has been unveiled as a modern administration center that brings together various municipal departments and offers workspaces for … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Appoints Sunil Pandita to Lead Planning & Design and Digital Twin Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group announced the appointment of Sunil Pandita as the new Chief Division Officer for its Planning & Design Division, as well as the head of the Digital Twin Business Unit. With over 25 years of experience … Read the full press release

Industry Titans Unite: 7,000-Expert Group Set to Revolutionize AI-Infused Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Accenture have launched the Accenture Siemens Business Group at Hannover Messe 2025, a major new initiative that brings together over 7,000 manufacturing and IT professionals to drive the development of software-defined products and factories. The group … Read the full press release

RWE Partners with NBIM in €1.4 Billion Deal to Boost Offshore Wind Capacity in Germany and Denmark

(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with Norges Bank Investment Management to transfer a 49% stake in its Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects, valued at approximately €1.4 billion. RWE will remain responsible for the projects’ construction and ongoing operations. The … Read the full press release

Voith Paper Welcomes Andreas Batzer as CFO to Drive Financial Innovation and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Andreas Batzer was named the new CFO and management board member of Voith Paper in March 2025, reporting directly to President & CEO Andreas Endters. Replacing Ralf Sorg—who now serves solely as President Projects—Batzer is responsible for leading … Read the full press release

Zeekr 001 Achieves Unmatched Electric Safety and Performance with Continental PremiumContact 6

(IN BRIEF) Continental has secured original equipment approval for its PremiumContact 6 tires in a 22-inch size, now featured on the Zeekr 001 electric sedan from Chinese automaker Zeekr. Designed for high safety and dynamic handling, these summer tires deliver … Read the full press release

Digital Defense Reinvented: Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics Unite for Next-Gen Military Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on integrating advanced robotics and AI into Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks’ military vehicle platforms, specifically targeting the Unimog and Zetros series. Utilizing ARX Robotics’ Mithra OS, … Read the full press release

Electrifying Education: KlimaWandelBus Brings Climate Change Awareness on the Move

(IN BRIEF) The KlimaWandelBus project has introduced a uniquely designed Mercedes‑Benz electric bus into regular service within the Teutoburg Forest/Egge Hills Nature Park. Handed over to key transport companies during a high-profile event on 27 March 2025, the bus is … Read the full press release