Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

LANXESS shifts Botlek production to low-emission electricity for benzoic acid and derivatives

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has transitioned production of benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, and sodium benzoate at its Botlek site in the Netherlands to operate fully on low-emission electricity, removing fossil fuels from the process. The move reduces the carbon footprint … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases 16 vehicles from past to present at the South German Historic Commercial Vehicle Meet

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks will present 16 vehicles at the South German Historic Commercial Vehicle Meet in Sinsheim on 20–21 September 2025. The line-up includes 14 vintage models from the brand’s Classic division, such as the L 5000, Unimog, and … Read the full press release

ZEISS nominated for German Future Prize 2025 with breakthrough SMILE and VISUMAX eye surgery technology

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology has been nominated for the German Future Prize 2025 for its development of SMILE® with VISUMAX®, a minimally invasive laser procedure for correcting refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The technology has been … Read the full press release

Continental showcases most advanced city bus tire yet at Busworld Europe with focus on e-mobility and sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, its most advanced city bus tire, at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels. Made with up to 60 percent renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials, the tire reduces rolling … Read the full press release

Sparkoz to showcase next-generation autonomous cleaning robots at CMS Berlin 2025

(IN BRIEF) Sparkoz Technology will unveil its latest autonomous cleaning solutions at CMS Berlin 2025, taking place from 23–26 September at the Berlin Exhibition Centre. At Hall 1.2, Stand 220, the company will showcase live demonstrations of its TN10-PRO with … Read the full press release

New Henkel repair pen enhances efficiency in confined aircraft areas with superior corrosion protection

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has released the compact Bonderite M-CR 1132 M AERO Pen, designed to make aircraft surface repairs in confined areas such as small fastener holes more efficient and precise. As a smaller version of the original … Read the full press release

Nokia and Deutsche Bahn launch first 1900 MHz 5G commercial railway network to accelerate FRMCS adoption

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Deutsche Bahn have launched the world’s first commercial 1900 MHz 5G radio network with a 5G Standalone core on live outdoor railway test tracks in Germany. The deployment marks a milestone in the transition from GSM-R … Read the full press release

Siemens expands collaboration with FIA, bringing digital twin technology to next-generation motorsport innovation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has become the Official Digital Twin Sponsor of the FIA and joined its Global Partnership Programme. Expanding FIA’s use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the collaboration enables digital design and aerodynamic optimization of Formula 1 through Formula … Read the full press release

BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel achieve up to 40% lower carbon footprint in Interpon architectural powder coatings through value chain collaboration

(IN BRIEF) BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel have reduced the carbon footprint of AkzoNobel’s Interpon D superdurable architectural powder coatings by up to 40% through a value chain partnership focused on renewable raw materials and supplier-specific carbon data. BASF supplies NPG … Read the full press release

BASF’s Ultrason® S enables durable and lightweight electrolyzer stacks by Stargate Hydrogen for scalable green hydrogen production

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Ultrason® S polysulfone is being deployed by Stargate Hydrogen in its Stellar alkaline water electrolyzer stacks, replacing metals like nickel to deliver lighter, stronger, and more sustainable solutions for green hydrogen production. The high-performance thermoplastic withstands extreme … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT unveils TAROSS at DSEI London as modular electro-optical system for advanced target acquisition and reconnaissance

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has launched TAROSS, a modular electro-optical sensor solution, at DSEI in London. Designed for integration on weapon stations, turrets, reconnaissance vehicles, and unmanned systems, TAROSS offers advanced capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance. The system … Read the full press release

Delta4000 series surpasses 40 GW in global sales as Nordex strengthens position in onshore wind markets

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has sold more than 40 gigawatts of its Delta4000 platform turbines globally, representing 50% of its total sold fleet in just eight years since the series was introduced. The Delta4000 has become the foundation of … Read the full press release

Germany’s first YEXIO data centre opens in Heiligenhaus, marking a milestone for sustainable digital infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s first YEXIO data centre has officially opened in Heiligenhaus, establishing the region as a pioneer in sustainable digital infrastructure. Developed by HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and Palladio Partners, the facility is the first in a planned nationwide network … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses partners with Otokar to expand Mercedes-Benz Conecto production in Türkiye from 2026

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish manufacturer Otokar to expand production capacity for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus. Starting in September 2026, Otokar will produce the bus at its Sakarya plant, while Daimler Buses supplies … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd strengthens collaboration with Shell to expand use of renewable Bio-LNG across its fleet

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Shell Western LNG B.V. for liquefied biomethane, building on their 2023 strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of renewable marine fuels. Biomethane, also known as Bio-LNG, plays a key role … Read the full press release

American Rheinmetall strengthens U.S. defense industrial base with $31.7 million Michigan expansion

(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall will invest $31.7 million in a new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, consolidating its Troy and Sterling Heights operations into a single 168,056-square-foot facility and creating 450 new jobs. The expansion supports major U.S. defense initiatives, … Read the full press release

University of Potsdam scientists reveal key role of runaway stars in shaping supernova remnant population

(IN BRIEF) A team from the University of Potsdam and the Institute for Space Science in Barcelona has shown that the movement of massive runaway stars is a vital factor in understanding the gamma-ray emission from supernova remnants. Using supercomputer … Read the full press release

Metso advances fossil-free steel production with inauguration of Circored hydrogen pre-reduction pilot plant in Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) Metso has inaugurated its Circored™ pilot plant in Frankfurt to accelerate the shift toward fossil-free steelmaking. The facility operates using hydrogen as the sole reducing agent in a nearly carbon-free process that integrates heating, reduction, gas cleaning, and … Read the full press release

Experienced logistics leader Martin Umland to succeed Raphael Adrian Maier in Otto Group supply chain role

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed long-serving logistics specialist Martin Umland as its new Group Vice President Supply Chain Management, effective October 1, 2025. Umland, who has been with the company since 2006 and most recently led Bonprix Group’s … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom introduces GDPR-compliant Voice AI Notes to automate call summaries for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched Voice AI Notes, an AI-powered service that automatically summarizes business phone calls for SMEs. The tool, based on Mistral AI’s Small 3 model and hosted on the GDPR-compliant Open Telekom Cloud, processes conversations in … Read the full press release