Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

ILA Airshow: New external payload platform Bartolomeo launched for the International Space Station (ISS)

Bartolomeo will provide fast, cost-efficient and reliable access to the ISS for private and institutional users on commercial terms Bartolomeo is to be attached to the European Colombus laboratory in 2018 BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space, the … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space, European Space Agency partner to ensure the safe and precise landing of the Russian Luna-Resource lunar lander

ESA awards new contract to continue developing PILOT lunar landing system BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, and the European Space Agency (ESA), have signed a contract for the early development of … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France selected by French Navy for satellite-based maritime surveillance service

BERLIN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Airbus Defence and Space and Telespazio France. Under the Trimaran 2 contract, a follow-up … Read the full press release

Destatis: price-adjusted new orders in manufacturing decreased 2.0% in April vs March 2016

WIESBADEN, 06-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Based on provisional data, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports that price-adjusted new orders in manufacturing had decreased in April 2016 a seasonally and working-day adjusted 2.0% on March 2016. For March 2016, revision of the … Read the full press release

ERGO to make comprehensive cross-channel offering available to customers and sales partners as part of its digital transformation

CEO Markus Rieß: “We are laying a solid foundation for a sustainable and successful future at ERGO.” Top priority for digitalisation Creation of a pure digital player Modernisation of the IT landscape Sales organisations to be bundled Cost savings of … Read the full press release

BMW Group to present its comprehensive range of emergency and special security vehicles at GPEC 2016 in Leipzig from 7 to 9 June 2016

MUNICH, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the international trade fair GPEC being held in Leipzig from 7 to 9 June 2016, the BMW Group will be presenting a current overview of its comprehensive range of emergency and special security vehicles for … Read the full press release

amplus AG a leading broadband company in eastern Bavaria becomes the new Official Partner of BMW Motorsport in the DTM

MUNICH, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — amplus AG is the new Official Partner of BMW Motorsport in the DTM. The company based in Teisnach (DE) is the leading broadband company in eastern Bavaria, and provides more than 100 municipalities in 13 districts … Read the full press release

Astrobotic announces DHL and Airbus Defence and Space as partners in developing its lunar payload delivery service

DHL to manage logistics along the entire supply chain Airbus Defence and Space to contribute engineering support for lander design Astrobotic unveils new peregrine lunar lander BONN, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Astrobotic, which is building a service to make the Moon … Read the full press release

DHL Express Germany improves production processes with the opening of new logistics site at Hanover Airport

Express combines service station and European gateway in a EUR 32.5 Million facility to improve production processes BONN, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL Express Germany has officially opened its new site at Hanover Airport. With an overall floor space of about … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom launches “Fashion Fusion” challenge encouraging innovative ideas for the fashion of tomorrow

“Fashion Fusion Challenge” seeks visionary concepts that combine fashion and high-tech Intel, WIRED, Adidas and #FASHIONTECH are supporting the initiative Fashion Fusion builds on Deutsche Telekom’s innovation strategy BONN, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — High-tech and fashion are converging to create smart … Read the full press release

BASF connects with designers in Asia Pacific at its new regional platform for design activities in Shanghai

BASF supports designers in Asia Pacific with new designfabrik® Platform helps bring innovative design ideas to life Ludwigshafen, Germany, 03-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF is connecting with designers in Asia Pacific at a new regional platform for design activities, located … Read the full press release

Human-machine interaction put into practice in Golf production at Wolfsburg plant

Robots relieve the burden on employees in the case of unergonomic work Human-machine interaction in production WOLFSBURG, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, people and robots are to work hand-in-hand in the future. With immediate effect, … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group Q1-2016: we have achieved respectable results under difficult conditions

• Group sales revenue for the first three months down slightly, operating profit at EUR 3.4 billion, due to positive special items • Net liquidity in the Automotive Division up further to EUR 26.0 billion at the end of March … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus AG invests $8.5 million in Silicon Valley based FR8 Revolution Inc.

• Connecting the world of transportation MUNICH, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus AG invests up to $8.5 million in the U.S. company FR8 Revolution Inc. (“Fr-eight”). The startup based in Silicon Valley in the U.S. has developed … Read the full press release

2016 Allianz Climate and Energy Monitor: G20 nations at risk to fall short of the climate goals they set in Paris in December 2015

Growing gap between investments and needs G20 putting climate goals and competitiveness at risk Germany, UK, France and China the most attractive for investors MUNICH, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The G20 nations are at risk of falling short of the climate … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz includes highly purist variant in its G‑Class line-up – the new G 350 d Professional

Stuttgart, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz augments the legendary G‑Class line-up to include a highly purist variant. With a striking exterior and optionally available Professional Off-Road package, the new G 350 d Professional is ideally suited to gruelling off-road use and professional applications. … Read the full press release

Daimler-Standort in Mannheim lädt interessierte Jugendliche und deren Eltern ein echte Werkstattluft zu schnuppern am Freitag, 03. Juni 2016

Nacht der Ausbildung: Berufe direkt an der Werkbank kennenlernen und mit Ausbildern und Azubis in den Dialog kommen Informationen rund um acht angebotene Ausbildungsberufe und drei Studiengänge an der Dualen Hochschule Rund 350 Auszubildende und mehr als 30 Studenten der … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM and Mercedes-AMG GT3 on a double mission at the Lausitzring

Klettwitz, Germany, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DTM and ADAC GT Masters together at the Lausitzring: Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM and Mercedes-AMG GT3 on a double mission Paul Di Resta travels to the third race weekend of the season at the Lausitzring … Read the full press release

Spanish transport operator EMT (Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid) orders 82 Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT (Natural Gas Technology) buses

EMT Madrid opts for environment-friendly technology New M 936 G gas engine: textbook example of downsizing Quiet, economical and compact: natural-gas drive with a future Stuttgart / Madrid, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport operator EMT in the Spanish capital Madrid with its around … Read the full press release

Daimler AG presents Euro VI commercial vehicles at this year’s IFAT show

All model series represented – from the lightweight Sprinter and the versatile Unimog to the heavy-duty Arocs and the compact Canter Tailor-made bodies, conversions and fittings for municipal services in hall C4, stand 341 and in the open area Expert advice on … Read the full press release