Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Volkswagen launches two new powerful range of Touran engines variants

Posted on 12, April 2016 by

TSI with 132 kW / 180 PS and TDI with 140 kW / 190 PS are now available to order In addition, a new “Milano” design package offers a more stylish interior with nappa seats and ambient lighting WOLFSBURG, 12-Apr-2016 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

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Deutsche Post DHL Group expands collaboration with Beethovenfest—sponsors three-part concert series to the theme of “Begegnungen”

Posted on 12, April 2016 by

Free four-week program of events in the Post Tower Lounge Innovative festival advertisement with integrated postal stamp BONN, 12-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Post DHL Group continues to expand its involvement in the International Beethovenfest Bonn music festival, presenting a … Read the full press release →

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Beazley and Munich Re join forces to offer broadest protection yet for digital assets and IT infrastructure of the world’s largest companies

Posted on 12, April 2016 by

As hacking threats intensify, one of the world’s leading reinsurers joins forces with market pioneer of cyber and data breach response insurance. MUNICH, 12-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Beazley, a pioneer in data breach response insurance and the largest insurer of cyber … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Insurance, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology

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Allianz SE sells Allianz Life Insurance Korea and Allianz Global Investors Korea to Anbang Insurance Group

Posted on 11, April 2016 by

Anbang Insurance Group, a global insurance group headquartered in Beijing, China, and Allianz SE, an international financial services company headquartered in Munich, Germany, jointly announced in South Korea the signing of a sale and purchase agreement by which Allianz Group … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Insurance, Management

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Growing competition in German railway power supply market addressed the European Commission’s competition concerns in Deutsche Bahn case

Posted on 11, April 2016 by

BRUSSELS, 11-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has relieved Deutsche Bahn ahead of schedule from commitments made binding in December 2013, as several competitors have now entered the German railway traction current market, thereby addressing the Commission’s competition concerns. Commissioner … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Germany, Government, Transportation & Logistics

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Boehringer Ingelheim: EU grants marketing authorisation for Giotrif® for the treatment of patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) of the lung

Posted on 8, April 2016 by

• Approval provides a new oral treatment option for patients with the second largest sub-type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), representing approximately 20-30% of NSCLC cases.1,2 • Approval of Giotrif® is based on results of the LUX-Lung 8 study, … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s Interim Phase III Data: 5g dose of idarucizumab immediately reversed the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran in all patients evaluated

Posted on 8, April 2016 by

• A single 5g dose of idarucizumab immediately reversed the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran in all patients evaluated • Results based on analyses of high-risk patients from RE-VERSE AD™ study • Data presented at ACC 2016 Scientific Session and Expo … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

The Linde Group launched the world’s first car sharing service to exclusively use hydrogen-powered fuel-cell cars

Posted on 8, April 2016 by

BeeZero car sharing brand to launch in Munich this summer Impressive ranges and zero-emissions mobility thanks to renewable hydrogen fuel Co-funding from the National Innovation Programme (NIP) requested MUNICH, 08-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Today, the technology company The Linde Group … Read the full press release →

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Construction group STRABAG now holds 94.9 % of Stuttgart-based Ed. Züblin AG

Posted on 7, April 2016 by

Basic purchase price of € 210.3 million, plus variable portion “Easier cooperation within the group” VIENNA, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European construction and technology group STRABAG, via its subsidiary Ilbau Liegenschaftsverwaltung GmbH, now holds 94.9 % of Stuttgart-based Ed. … Read the full press release →

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Airbus Group, Siemens partner over various hybrid/electric propulsion systems

Posted on 7, April 2016 by

Both companies take significant joint development decision Assemble joint development team of some 200 employees Target: breakthrough innovation in aerospace e-mobility MUNICH, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and Siemens (stock exchange symbol: SIE) have signed a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Electronics & Machinery, Germany

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TAP Portugal signs with Airbus to upgrade the cabins of its A330s, A319s, A320s and A321s

Posted on 7, April 2016 by

Hamburg, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TAP Portugal has signed an agreement with Airbus at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg to upgrade the cabins of its A330s, A319s, A320s and A321s. The engineering and certification of this extensive cabin retrofit programme … Read the full press release →

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LMU led researchers defined a previously unknown pathway that triggers inflammation

Posted on 4, April 2016 by

Using a combination of newly developed methods, researchers led by LMU immunologist Veit Hornung have defined a previously unknown pathway that triggers inflammation. MUNICH, 04-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The immune system in vertebrates is capable of distinguishing “self” from “non-self” components, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Healthcare, Science

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Henkel reports 1,000,000,000 packs of the WC rimblock produced since its launch in 2010

Posted on 4, April 2016 by

1 billion WC rimblocks Düsseldorf, 04-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Record numbers for Bref Power Activ: Since its market launch in 2010, Henkel has produced 1,000,000,000 packs of the rimblock. In its four-in-one balls format, the innovation’s success has, in the meantime, … Read the full press release →

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Alstom to supply €170 million worth of 52 regional trains Coradia Lint 41 to Abellio

Posted on 1, April 2016 by

Saint-Ouen, France, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom will supply 52 regional trains Coradia Lint 41 to Abellio[1] for a total amount of around €170 million[2]. This is the largest order ever placed for Coradia Lint 41 by a single customer. Coradia … Read the full press release →

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Alstom wins contract to supply four Prima H3 hybrid locomotives to DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG.

Posted on 1, April 2016 by

Saint-Ouen, France, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply four Prima H3 hybrid locomotives and four other refurbished locomotives [1] to DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG. (DAL). Alstom will also provide full service … Read the full press release →

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to supply 99 MW steam turbine generator set to the biggest manufacturer of acrylic fibers AKSA

Posted on 1, April 2016 by

Steam turbine Genset will produce electricity and process steam for AKSA plant in the Turkish city of Yalova. Oberhausen, Germany, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Turkish company Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. (AKSA), the worlds biggest manufacturer of acrylic fibers, has placed an … Read the full press release →

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K+S temporarily suspends potash production at the Hattorf and Unterbreizbach sites

Posted on 31, March 2016 by

KASSEL, 31-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the light of the low level of precipitation over the past few weeks and the resulting limitations on discharging wastewater into the Werra, potash production at the Hattorf and Unterbreizbach sites will be temporarily suspended … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Industrial, Metals and Minerals

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GfK to provide radio audience measurement for Commercial Radio Malaysia

Posted on 30, March 2016 by

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 30-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Commercial Radio Malaysia is the association of commercial radio operators in the country. As a research partner, GfK will provide advertisers and media buyers valuable insights into the listening habits of local radio listeners. … Read the full press release →

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MultiSeal Plus: Voith upgrades ProRelease+ sealing technology

Posted on 29, March 2016 by

Reduced fabric wear thanks to minimized deflection Faster production speeds through an optimized vacuum zone Greater durability of sealing strips and easier servicing CHeidenheim, 29-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith’s new MultiSeal Plus sealing technology improves processes in the dryer section … Read the full press release →

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WACKER built new laboratory in Singapore for developing and testing silicone elastomers

Posted on 29, March 2016 by

Munich / Singapore, 29-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Munich-based chemicals group WACKER is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, and today inaugurates its expanded technical center in Singapore. A new laboratory has been built for developing and testing silicone elastomers for growing … Read the full press release →

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