Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Nemetschek Group Successfully Completes First Schuldschein Loan, Raising €300 Million

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group, a global provider of software solutions for the construction and media industries, has issued its first Schuldschein loan, raising €300 million, double the originally planned €150 million due to strong investor demand. Offered in three- … Read the full press release

Swisslog Drive Automation Excellence at Dm-Drogerie Markt’s Award-Winning Wustermark Facility

(IN BRIEF) Dm-drogerie markt, in collaboration with Swisslog and robotics provider KUKA, has revolutionized automated logistics with its award-winning Wustermark distribution centre. Opened in 2020, the facility enhances efficiency and productivity using advanced technologies while reducing employee workloads. Built on … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Unveil Breakthrough Filter Technology to Combat PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a groundbreaking filtration method to remove harmful PFAS (“forever chemicals”) from drinking water. Using advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds made of zirconium carboxylate, the filters are more effective … Read the full press release

Henkel Honors Women Advancing Hair Science with the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Henkel awarded the Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science to female researchers advancing hair science, recognizing both lifetime contributions and emerging talent. Winners received up to €10,000 in prize money and opportunities for collaboration with Henkel experts. … Read the full press release

Covestro Leads the Way in Recruitment with Salary Transparency

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is leading the way in salary transparency by disclosing salary ranges for all job advertisements in Germany, aligning early with the EU Pay Transparency Directive set to take effect in 2026. This initiative aims to foster trust, … Read the full press release

50Hertz Strengthens Grid Stability with STATCOM Technology for Renewable Energy Integration

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz is advancing Germany’s energy transition with the installation of STATCOM systems across its grid to enhance voltage and frequency stability amid increasing renewable energy integration. New systems from GE Vernova and Nidec Conversion will be deployed at … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler and Ariceum Therapeutics Forge Global Supply Agreement for Critical Medical Radionuclides

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler and Ariceum Therapeutics have signed a global supply agreement for critical medical radionuclides Actinium-225 (Ac-225) and Lutetium-177 (Lu-177). The radionuclides will be used in Ariceum’s lead radiopharmaceutical drug, satoreotide, targeting hard-to-treat cancers such as small … Read the full press release

KION Group Secures SBTi Validation for Ambitious Net-Zero Climate Goals

(IN BRIEF) KION GROUP AG’s climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), marking a critical milestone in its sustainability strategy. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, … Read the full press release

GEA’s Cutting-Edge Technology Powers POSCO Group’s Ambitions with New Lithium Hydroxide Plant in Argentina

(IN BRIEF) GEA’s advanced evaporation and crystallization technology is central to POSCO Group’s new $1 billion lithium hydroxide (LHM) plant in Güemes, Argentina, which was inaugurated in October 2024. The plant, capable of producing 25,000 tons of lithium hydroxide annually—enough … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Protein Research Accelerates Crop Innovation at BASF

(IN BRIEF) BASF is leveraging groundbreaking advances in protein research, driven by the recent Nobel Prize-winning developments in computational protein design and structure prediction. David Baker’s work with Rosetta and Demis Hassabis and John Jumper’s creation of AlphaFold2 are transforming … Read the full press release

AWS and SAP Unveil GROW with SAP on AWS Marketplace to Streamline Cloud ERP Adoption and Boost AI-Driven Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AWS and SAP have launched GROW with SAP on AWS, a new offering available through AWS Marketplace that simplifies the adoption of SAP’s S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This cloud-native ERP solution reduces deployment time from years to months … Read the full press release

ZF’s Strategic Expansion of EPS Production Capacity in China Progresses with New Agreement

(IN BRIEF) ZF Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of ZF Group, has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Anting Economic Development Center for the second phase of expanding its electronic power steering (EPS) production in China. Following a … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and Lithuania Begin Construction of Advanced Ammunition Production Plant

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and the Lithuanian government have begun construction of a new €180 million ammunition production facility in Baisogala, Lithuania, which will manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells annually. The plant, set to start operations in mid-2026, … Read the full press release

Evotec Announces Dr. Craig Johnstone’s Departure as Chief Operating Officer

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced that Dr. Craig Johnstone, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will step down on 31 December 2024. Dr. Johnstone joined Evotec in 2012 and held various leadership roles, including Global Head of Integrated Drug Discovery and … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Receives German Corporate Sustainability Award for Leadership in Renewable Energy

(IN BRIEF) Nordex Group has been honored with the German Corporate Sustainability Award, recognized as one of 100 industry pioneers for its ongoing contributions to sustainable energy solutions. The award was presented at the 17th German Sustainability Day in Düsseldorf … Read the full press release

E.ON’s H2-Bilanz Report Highlights Challenges and Progress in Germany’s Hydrogen Economy

(IN BRIEF) E.ON’s latest H2-Bilanz report highlights modest progress in Germany’s hydrogen economy, driven primarily by IPCEI funding, which has increased the share of hydrogen projects under construction or with investment decisions to 9% of the 2030 target capacity. Electrolysis … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches EURICAN® L4 Vaccine to Combat Rising Leptospirosis Threat in Dogs

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has launched EURICAN® L4, a new vaccine designed to protect dogs from leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease spread through contaminated soil and water. Available in France and expanding across Europe in 2025, the vaccine targets four … Read the full press release

Vestas to Power RWE’s 900 MW Nordseecluster B, Advancing Germany’s Offshore Wind Ambition

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order to supply 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for RWE’s Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. This 900 MW project forms the second phase of the 1.56 GW Nordseecluster, … Read the full press release

Landsvirkjun and ENERCON Partner to Build Iceland’s First Large Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s state-owned energy provider, has partnered with ENERCON to construct the country’s first large-scale wind farm. The project will feature 28 E-138 EP3 turbines, generating 120 MW of capacity across 17 square kilometers in Búrfell, south of … Read the full press release

Zumtobel’s IZURA Luminaire Wins German Sustainability Award for Circular Design Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel’s IZURA pendant luminaire has won the German Sustainability Award 2025 in the Product + Resources category for its innovative circular design, resource-efficient production, and use of recycled materials. Featuring a modular structure and digital product passport, the … Read the full press release