Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

E.ON applauds German government on its new e-mobility funding program

New program announced by German government E.ON also plans to install public charging points in rural areas Düsseldorf, Germany, 17-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — “The German government’s new e-mobility funding program provides an important basis for further developing the charging infrastructure … Read the full press release

ZF strengthens leadership in steerable rear axles with production milestone of 100,000 Active Kinematics Control systems

The 100,000th AKC system (Active Kinematics Control) rolls off the line just four years after starting production of active rear axle steering. Production milestone strengthens ZF’s leadership in steerable rear axles, an increasingly common feature in passenger cars worldwide. AKC … Read the full press release

Mobility and Industry 4.0: ZF Friedrichshafen AG becomes new partner of STARTUP AUTOBAHN platform

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is new partner of the growing network platform STARTUP AUTOBAHN 13 start-ups of the innovation platform for mobility present first ideas at EXPO Day in Stuttgart Friedrichshafen/Stuttgart, 15-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — STARTUP AUTOBAHN was founded in May … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG CEO delivers keynote address at the CAR Symposium

Systems supplier ZF sees vehicle safety as an “enabler” for automotive megatrends Network integration will help to make “Vision Zero” possible Friedrichshafen/Bochum, 15-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — “Demands to vehicle safety are becoming increasingly complex due to new vehicle architectures and flexible … Read the full press release

International team of researchers identify the roles of the five regions of the prefrontal cortex play in decision-making

Research group offers new insights into the roles of different subareas in the prefrontal cortex FREIBERG, 14-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Whether the brain responds to an external stimulus or not depends significantly on the balance between areas of excitation and inhibition … Read the full press release

8 in 10 German SMEs are still not utilizing e-commerce

KfW study: only 16% of SMEs rely on e-commerce Share in total turnover is still low Retailers, wholesalers and young businesses are pioneers Frankfurt am Main, 14-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — E-commerce, the selling of products using online channels, still plays … Read the full press release

Leading European provider of cables and cable systems promises cost-savings for network operators and equipment suppliers

Innovative solution with NRZ modulation provides big savings potential for network operators FRIESOYTHE, 14-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — As one of the first manufacturers of QSFP copper cable systems, Leoni, the leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the … Read the full press release

Symrise announces new logistics centre in the Port of Hamburg

Holzminden, Germany, 13-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Goodman Group, a global leading owner, developer and manager of logistics real estate, is developing a new 12,700 sqm logistics centre in Altenwerder Freight Village in the Port of Hamburg. The facility is divided into two … Read the full press release

Wintershall to move its Russian branch office from Moscow to St. Petersburg

KASSEL, 13-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — From the Moskva to the Neva estuary: Wintershall is moving its Russian branch office, which currently has around 90 employees, from Moscow to St. Petersburg in August 2017. “Relocating Wintershall’s Russian branch office to St. Petersburg … Read the full press release

Leading OEMs Meet to Discuss Electrification and 48V Architectures in Europe

70+ high-level speakers from the battery industry’s top OEMs, manufacturers, and forecasters Three days of in-depth discussions of key topics affecting the battery industry How 48V architecture can help the automotive industry tackle emission targets How Europe’s battery industry can … Read the full press release

Dolce & Gabbana unveils historical musical illustrations in the new Alta Sartoria collection

Historical motifs from Verdi operas grace unique pieces of the new Alta Sartoria collection Gütersloh, Germany, 10-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dolce & Gabbana has expanded its collaboration with the Archivio Storico Ricordi in Milan and has incorporated numerous historical illustrations … Read the full press release

KfW Group reports strong demand for financing products in Germany for fiscal year 2016

KfW promotional business volume rises to EUR 81 billion (+2%) EUR 55.1 billion for domestic promotion Strong demand for the promotion of energy efficiency in the home (EUR 15.5 billion) and at companies (EUR 5.2 billion) Very good year in … Read the full press release

DEG to provide long-term loan to SREI Equipment Finance Ltd. to fund infrastructure and construction equipment requirement in India

USD 25 million for SREI Equipment Finance Limited Financing for infrastructure and construction equipment to small and medium-sized enterprises Long-standing partnership with SREI Group COLOGNE, 07-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The infrastructure sector is a major driver of the Indian economy. … Read the full press release

KfW Award for Housing and Construction to recognise top sustainable living projects; now on its 15th year

The deadline is 1 March 2017 KfW Award for Housing and Construction celebrates 15th anniversary Winners receive a total of EUR 30,000 This year’s motto: “Enlarge, extend, convert – creating and modernising efficient living space” Frankfurt am Main, 07-Feb-2017 — … Read the full press release

La Morella Nuts to launch organic and sustainable nuts in Cologne trade fair

New range of organic Mediterranean nuts that burst with authentic flavors and come in a diverse range of applications At ISM, la Morella Nuts announces the development of its sustainable nuts program to guarantee a future for the profession and … Read the full press release

No need for preservatives with the new chocolate and fruit fillings from Barry Callebaut

New fillings offer multisensory experiences boosting the taste of pralines, tablets and biscuits Fillings made without added vegetable fats or preservatives Chocolate fillings are solely made with Swiss chocolate ZURICH, 07-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the ISM … Read the full press release

EnBW approved wind farm projects with total capacity of around 200 Megawatts in Germany

Self-developed wind power projects with a capacity of around 200 Megawatts under construction / Expansion in 2017 primarily in the home market of Baden-Württemberg KARLSRUHE, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The intensive work carried out by EnBW in the development of … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp further expands in Hungary with plans for springs and stabilizers production facility in Debrecen

New production facility for springs and stabilizers to be built in Debrecen at a cost of around 35 million euros ESSEN, 03-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group thyssenkrupp plans to build a further automotive and components plant in Hungary. The … Read the full press release

Infront Germany announces management and structural changes

Dual leadership and new corporate structure at the German subsidiary of Infront Sports & Media FRANKFURT, 02-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Germany tackles the new year with a second Managing Director and a new corporate structure. Marco Sautner joins Reinhardt … Read the full press release