Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Henkel Unveils Recyclable Heat Seal Coating to Drive Sustainable, Safe Packaging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite Liofol HS 2819 RE, a fully recyclable heat seal coating designed for primary and secondary packaging that meets high safety standards and supports eco-friendly packaging initiatives. The coating, formulated with harmless ingredients and free … Read the full press release

Cornelissen Transport Accelerates Electrification with MAN Order for 27 Advanced Electric Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Dutch logistics firm Cornelissen Transport has placed an order for 27 electric trucks from MAN, including 25 eTGX tractor units with GM cabins and 2 eTGS trucks, primarily to support supermarket deliveries. The move, led by Peter Leegstraten, … Read the full press release

K+S Supervisory Board Unveils Leadership Shake-Up as Dr. Kreimeyer Steps Down

(IN BRIEF) K+S Aktiengesellschaft’s Supervisory Board has announced that Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer will not seek reappointment when his mandate expires at the Annual General Meeting on May 14, 2025. His decade-long tenure has significantly influenced the company’s strategic direction, including … Read the full press release

EnBW Initiates Submarine Cabling for He Dreiht, Advancing Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) EnBW has initiated the installation of the first of 64 submarine cables for the He Dreiht offshore wind farm, connecting its 64 turbines with 100 kilometers of cable. Executed by Seaway7 using two installation vessels, the project involves … Read the full press release

OTTO Headquarters Transformation Delivers Cutting-Edge Workspaces and Striking Atrium Design

(IN BRIEF) Since April 2024, 1,600 OTTO employees have thrived in a newly transformed headquarters in Hamburg-Bramfeld, which features a striking 38-metre-high atrium designed by akyol kamps. The repurposed former logistics building now spans nine floors and a basement over … Read the full press release

Infineon Accelerates Edge AI with NVIDIA TAO on PSOC™ Edge MCUs

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has integrated NVIDIA TAO models into its PSOC Edge MCU family to accelerate the deployment of AI at the edge. This new integration, powered by Arm Cortex-M55 processors and the Ethos-U55 microNPU, simplifies the creation … Read the full press release

DB Schenker and Mercedes-Benz Set a New Record in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker and Mercedes-Benz have set a new industry benchmark by finalizing the largest-ever order of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, amounting to roughly 13,000 tons. This significant purchase is expected to cut CO2e emissions by 40,000 tons for Mercedes-Benz … Read the full press release

Continental’s Korbach Plant Secures ISCC PLUS Certification, Paving the Way for a Sustainable Tire Future

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s Korbach tire facility in Hanover has earned the ISCC PLUS certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable production by rigorously documenting and tracking the use of renewable and recycled materials. By implementing a mass balance approach, the company … Read the full press release

LANXESS Introduces Breakthrough Resin for Superior PFAS Removal in Water Treatment

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has launched Lewatit MDS TP 108, a cutting-edge ion exchange resin specifically designed to remove short-chain PFAS from water. The new resin, which targets the smallest and most challenging PFAS compounds, offers nearly twice the service life … Read the full press release

BASF Coatings and NIO Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Electric Vehicle Coatings

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings and NIO have signed a Letter of Intent to establish a long-term strategic partnership focused on enhancing automotive exterior coatings for NIO’s electric vehicles. The agreement outlines a framework for annual strategic dialogues, covering market development, … Read the full press release

Axiom Space Leverages Siemens Xcelerator for Agile, Cost-Efficient Space Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Axiom Space has adopted Siemens Xcelerator to modernize its development of next-generation space infrastructure. The integration of this advanced software will streamline the entire process—from design and manufacturing to testing—by utilizing digital threads and twins. This shift to … Read the full press release

Zalando Secures 90% Stake in ABOUT YOU, Sets Squeeze-Out Plan for Minority Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Zalando SE has acquired more than 90% of ABOUT YOU Holding SE’s share capital through its public takeover offer, with the acceptance period ending on 6 March 2025 and final results set to be published on 11 March … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Validates SJEF Solar’s Emission Data in Pioneering ISO Certification Initiative

(IN BRIEF) On February 28, TÜV Rheinland Greater China confirmed SJEF Solar’s organizational greenhouse gas emissions and the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of its N-type TOPCon solar cells through a thorough ISO-standard verification process that involved document reviews, interviews, and on-site … Read the full press release

KUKA Powers First AI-Driven Robotic Restaurant at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Redefining Food Service

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has contributed to the launch of the world’s first robot-operated restaurant with artificial intelligence (AI) at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The SELF restaurant uses a KUKA robotic arm and advanced machine vision to autonomously manage and … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Develop 100x Faster Method to Cut Energy Consumption in AI Neural Network Training

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have developed a new method for training neural networks that is 100 times faster and more energy-efficient than traditional iterative approaches. By using probabilities instead of iterative adjustments, the method reduces … Read the full press release

INERATEC Secures €70 Million in Funding to Scale Up Sustainable e-Fuel Production for Aviation and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) INERATEC secures €40 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank and €30 million in grants from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to expand its e-Fuel production capacity. The funding supports the development of Europe’s largest sustainable e-Fuel plant … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Group Unveils 2024 Sustainability Report Integrating Vitesco Merger Data, Achieves Top CDP Ratings 

(IN BRIEF) The Schaeffler Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Statement as part of its Annual Report, fully aligning with EU CSRD and ESRS standards. This marks the first time the report integrates data from the recent merger with Vitesco … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Secures Landmark Saudi Order to Power Off-Grid Surveillance with Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has landed its first order in Saudi Arabia by signing a contract with RESTART Limited Company for EFOY Pro methanol fuel cells and accessories, designed to power off-grid CCTV and public safety monitoring systems. After … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Road Tire Line with Grand Prix TR for Everyday and Endurance Riders

(IN BRIEF) In this announcement, Continental presents the Grand Prix TR as an affordable yet high-performing road tire, featuring tubeless-ready technology, a robust 4-ply design, and the BlackChili compound for optimized grip and efficiency. Positioned in the endurance category, it … Read the full press release

Infineon’s PSOC™ 4 MCU Family Unveils Multi-Sense Capabilities for Advanced Sensing and HMI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has expanded its PSOC™ 4 microcontroller family with new Multi-Sense capabilities, incorporating inductive and liquid sensing technology. The PSOC 4000T, featuring Infineon’s fifth-generation CAPSENSE technology, offers a powerful combination of capacitive and inductive sensing for diverse … Read the full press release