Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Evonik publishes EPDs for PROTECTOSIL® solutions, strengthening sustainability transparency in construction

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has released two Environmental Product Declarations for PROTECTOSIL® BHN and PROTECTOSIL® CIT through the IBU, providing life-cycle-based environmental data for building protection materials. The EPDs align with EU regulatory trends, anticipating requirements under the Construction Products Regulation. … Read the full press release

Rail Expansion Progresses as Stadler Secures Frankfurt CITYLINK Contract with Long-Term Service Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Stadler will deliver 27 CITYLINK trams to fahma, part of RMV, for future operation on the Regionaltangente West line in Frankfurt Rhein-Main. The dual-system vehicles will run on both mainline and light rail tracks, carry around 360 passengers … Read the full press release

Electric Fleet Expansion Starts for Sanpellegrino Logistics as Koinè Deploys MAN eTGX Trucks

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus Italia has delivered the first two MAN eTGX electric trucks to Koinè as part of Sanpellegrino’s move toward greener freight operations. The collaboration will gradually scale to a fleet of 50 eTrucks, supported by … Read the full press release

Munich Fire Science Partnership Unites TUM Research With Operational Practice for Future-Ready Fire Safety

(IN BRIEF) TUM and the Munich Fire Department have entered a long-term research partnership to advance sustainable and data-driven fire protection strategies. The Munich Fire Science Partnership will address key issues including lithium-ion battery fires, modern building material safety, and … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Leads RemODtrAIn Project to Pioneer 5G-Based Remote Train Operation and AI Obstacle Detection

(IN BRIEF) The RemODtrAIn research project led by Siemens Mobility aims to develop secure remote-controlled train operations for depots using 5G-based communication and AI obstacle detection. Supported by €17 million in federal funding, the consortium is testing a remotely operated … Read the full press release

Four RWE Projects Awarded Contracts for Difference as Company Strengthens Renewable Capacity in Italy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won contracts for difference for four renewable projects in Italy during the FER-X auction, covering one wind farm and three solar and Agri-PV developments. The portfolio includes the 42 MW Serra Giannina wind farm in Basilicata, … Read the full press release

DHL Strengthens Middle East Logistics Infrastructure with Innovation Center Opening and Landmark Warehousing Project

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has inaugurated its expanded Middle East & Africa Innovation Center in Dubai South, establishing a permanent platform for collaborative logistics development and emerging technologies. The center will act as a regional hub connecting customers, partners, and … Read the full press release

Clinical Progress Continues as Evotec and Bayer Move Kidney Disease mAb Candidate Into Phase 2 Testing

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced that Bayer has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study for BAY 3401016, a Semaphorin-3A-targeting monoclonal antibody being developed as a potential therapeutic option for patients with Alport syndrome. As part of the companies’ kidney disease … Read the full press release

Fresenius’ mAbxience and HP Develop AI Digital-Twin Platform to Enhance Biopharma Production

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius’ mAbxience has partnered with HP Inc. to co-develop an AI and digital-twin solution that can model and optimise biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The technology uses real plant data to simulate production scenarios, helping increase reliability, stabilise yields and shorten … Read the full press release

Offshore Wind Capacity Expands in Germany with Ørsted’s Largest Project Now Feeding Into the Grid

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm has delivered its first power to the German grid, marking a major progress point toward full operation expected in Q1 2026. The 913 MW project — now Ørsted’s … Read the full press release

Holcim joins select group of companies awarded Global Top Employer status following strong performance across regions

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has been named a Global Top Employer for 2025, placing it among only 18 companies worldwide recognized by the Top Employers Institute for exceptional people practices. The certification spans 27 Holcim markets across all global regions and … Read the full press release

ACS, Sedgman and HOCHTIEF strengthen critical-minerals presence through full-scale partnership on Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) ACS Group has expanded its partnership with Vulcan Energy by taking on an end-to-end role in delivering the infrastructure for the Lionheart Project, Europe’s major geothermal-lithium initiative. Through Sedgman and HOCHTIEF Infrastructure, ACS has been appointed EPCM contractor … Read the full press release

Henkel expands thin organic coating portfolio with new colour technology offering enhanced aesthetics and corrosion protection

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has expanded its thin organic coating (TOC) technology portfolio with a new coloured variant designed to deliver both high performance and aesthetic benefits for coil-coated metal surfaces. The new golden finish, developed for a major construction-industry client, … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility and Sporveien Launch Norway’s First CBTC System to Expand Oslo Metro Capacity and Support Zero-Emission Goals

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and Sporveien have officially brought Norway’s first CBTC-based metro signalling system into passenger service on a three-kilometre section of the Oslo Metro. The €270 million upgrade will replace all legacy signalling on the 86-kilometre network and … Read the full press release

Elmos Showcases Advanced Semiconductor Technologies for Smarter, Safer, and More Efficient Vehicles at CES 2026

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE will present an extensive lineup of new semiconductor technologies at CES 2026, demonstrating how its innovations enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, comfort, sensing, and cybersecurity. Key exhibits include thermal management systems that improve EV range, advanced … Read the full press release

Upgraded DSE Platform Delivered by HENSOLDT to Strengthen Bundeswehr’s Secure Mission IT Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has delivered the final components for the regeneration of the German Armed Forces’ Distributed Deployment Server Platform, concluding a modernization effort that began in September of the previous year. The deliveries included transport and operating containers, environmental … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Recognizes Schaeffler for Advanced Axlebox Bearings That Enable Record-Setting Velaro Novo Performance

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has presented Schaeffler with its 2025 Supplier Award in the “Moving Beyond” category, recognizing collaborative development of a new generation of axlebox bearings for high-speed railway applications. Designed for inboard-mounted powered wheelsets, the bearings incorporate advanced … Read the full press release

Comprehensive Electrification Portfolio and New REEV Generator Module Demonstrate Schaeffler’s Innovation Strength in E-Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler will present an extensive range of electrification technologies at the CTI Symposium in Berlin, featuring solutions that span mechanical components, systems, software, and advanced controls for electrified powertrains. A key highlight is the company’s new highly integrated … Read the full press release

GEA and Hovione Strengthen Partnership with Next-Generation CDC Flex System for More Agile and Cost-Efficient Tablet Production

(IN BRIEF) GEA and Hovione have expanded their long-term partnership with the introduction of the ConsiGma® CDC Flex, an advanced platform designed to bring new levels of flexibility, efficiency, and usability to continuous direct compression. The system, unveiled at the … Read the full press release

Dürr Establishes Dürr Systems Italy to Streamline Production Technologies and Reinforce Group Strategy in the Automotive and Industrial Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has merged its Italian subsidiaries CPM S.p.A. and Olpidürr S.p.A. to form Dürr Systems Italy S.p.A., a unified entity focused on final assembly and painting technologies. Effective December 1, 2025, the new organization operates from Milan and … Read the full press release