Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE, Stadtwerke Hannover AG to build new battery storage facility this year

Cooperation between Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE and enercity extends value chain for electromotive batteries Efficient dual use improves life cycle assessment and life cycle costs of e-mobility Development of 15 MW battery storage facility by the end of 2016 Interaction of e-mobility … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates 25-year post-reunification success story at its Ludwigsfelde production plant in Brandenburg

Event to celebrate the anniversary of its foundation Plant, situated in the state of Brandenburg, leads the way when it comes to innovative production systems Over 660,000 vans successfully produced since 1991 750 million euros invested by Daimler since plant’s … Read the full press release

Volkswagen moves ahead towards resolving the NOx emissions issue in Europe

• In Berlin German Minister of Transport, Alexander Dobrindt, and Chairman of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, Dr Herbert Diess, heard more about the practical implementation of the measures • An important step towards resolving the NOx … Read the full press release

Christoph Adomat appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at Volkswagen

New function for Christoph Adomat WOLFSBURG, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Christoph Adomat (49) has been appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at the Volkswagen brand with immediate effect. Christoph Adomat was previously the Group and brand press spokesperson … Read the full press release

SIGNA: „Store of the Year 2016“: Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) zeichnet EATALY aus

WIEN, 01-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der im November 2015 eröffnete EATALY Flagship-Store in der Münchner Schrannenhalle direkt am Viktualienmarkt wurde vom Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) mit dem ersten Preis in der Kategorie Food ausgezeichnet. Überzeugt hat die Jury insbesondere die italienische Atmosphäre, … Read the full press release

Univation Technologies and The Linde Group partner to deliver measurable benefits to resin producers globally

Houston/Munich, 01-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Univation Technologies and The Linde Group’s Engineering Division have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at providing performance and cost efficiencies for the production of polyethylene resins. The parties expect that this exclusive partnership will deliver … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim announces results of LUX-Lung 7 trial for treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR mutations

• Results of global Phase IIb LUX-Lung 7 trial demonstrate afatinib superior in reducing the risk of lung cancer progression and the risk of treatment failure both by 27% compared to gefitinib1 • More patients on afatinib were free of … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space in final preparations for the launch of EUTELSAT 9B

EUTELSAT 9B is the 22nd satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space for Eutelsat Latest state-of-the-art broadcast satellite hosts EDRS-A, the first node for the European Space Agency (ESA) / Airbus Defence and Space’s European Data Relay System (EDRS-SpaceDataHighway) BLAGNAC, … Read the full press release

goldgas GmbH to acquire power supplier Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail Germania

Leipzig/London, 28-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — goldgas GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leipzig natural gas specialist VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG (VNG AG), yesterday signed an agreement to acquire power supplier Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail Germania (GM&TRG), a wholly owned … Read the full press release

Bridgestone to launch new game-changing touring tyre with additional benefits and safety for all consumers

Stay safe and in control with virtually any tyre damage you encounter, whatever car you drive! BRUSSELS, 27-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgestone, the world’s number one rubber and tyre manufacturer, announces the launch of Bridgestone DriveGuard, a new game-changing touring tyre … Read the full press release

Marie Bäumer mit dem FIPA D’OR in der Sektion Fiction für ihre Performance in der Bavaria-Produktion „Brief an mein Leben“ ausgezeichnet

MÜNCHEN, 26-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Beim 29. Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels (FIPA)  wurde Marie Bäumer mit dem FIPA D’OR in der Sektion Fiction als beste Hauptdarstellerin für ihre Performance in der Bavaria-Produktion „Brief an mein Leben“ ausgezeichnet. Produzentin Anna … Read the full press release

Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft: Zwei Drittel der untersuchten Banken haben gut oder befriedigend Anlageberatung

BERLIN, 25-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Stiftung Warentest stellt im aktuellen Anlageberatungstest ihrer Zeitschrift Finanztest fest, dass Banken und Sparkassen die Qualität der Anlageberatung in den letzten Jahren verbessert haben. Zwei Drittel der untersuchten Banken haben gut oder befriedigend beraten. Die … Read the full press release

Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU) scientists developed measuring system for light waves in the near-infrared range

Laser physicists from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics developed a measuring system for light waves in the near-infrared range. Garching, Germany, 25-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Those who want to explore the microcosm need exact control over laser light. Only … Read the full press release

DEG, BCG Study: Bridging the skills gaps in developing countries can create jobs

Study by DEG and The Boston Consulting Group analyses good practices in developing countries Companies, staff, suppliers and society are benefiting COLOGNE, 25-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 200 million people worldwide are looking for jobs. Companies at the same time … Read the full press release

Henkel Head of Sustainability Management Uwe Bergmann: Leading positions for Henkel in international sustainability ratings

DÜSSELDORF, 25-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel is once more included in the “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index” (Global 100 Index) and was rated “Gold” by EcoVadis. The company also received RobecoSAM’s Silver Class award. “These excellent results confirm … Read the full press release

European Central Bank (ECB): 445,000 counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in the second half of 2015

445,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in the second half of 2015. 83% of the counterfeits were €20 and €50 banknotes. All euro banknotes can be verified using the “feel, look and tilt” method. Euro banknotes continue to … Read the full press release

4 TUM graduates on Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for science and healthcare

MUNICH, 25-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — US magazine Forbes has published a list of outstanding achievers in science and healthcare under the age of 30. On the top 30 Under 30 Europe list are four entrepreneurs whose start-ups have received or are … Read the full press release

Germanistik in Großbritannien: VolkswagenStiftung geförderte Kooperation zwischen den Universitäten Oxford und Freiburg

Henrike Lähnemann tritt Professur für Germanistische Mediävistik an FREIBURG, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mit einer öffentlichen Vorlesung zu Handschriften aus norddeutschen Frauenklöstern wird Henrike Lähnemann am 21. Januar 2016 offiziell in ihre Professur für Germanistische Mediävistik an der Universität Oxford/ England … Read the full press release

YCMP signs new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & Turbo for MAN B&W-branded, two-stroke diesel engines production

YCMP becomes latest Chinese licensee COPENHAGEN, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At a ceremony in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province on 16 January 2016, local engine builder – Yuchai Marine Power Co., Ltd. (YCMP) – signed a new licence agreement with MAN Diesel & … Read the full press release

KfW continues its support to federal states and municipalities by providing interest-free loans for refugees’ permanent housing and social integration

Final increase to the extraordinary promotion for creating refugee accommodation – up to a total of EUR 1.5 billion by means of interest-free loans for municipalities Around 550 loan commitments with a total volume of EUR 1,045 million have been … Read the full press release