Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Allianz Group again ranked among leading sustainable insurers by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Today, Allianz Group has again been recognized as one of the leading sustainable insurers by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). MUNICH, 08-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Since its inception in 1999, Allianz has been included in the DJSI with top ranking … Read the full press release

Allianz Group welcomes Peter Borchers as CEO of its newly established unit Allianz X

The recently established unit Allianz X has won Peter Borchers to become CEO as of October 1, 2016. MUNICH, 08-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Peter Borchers is one of the most experienced and highly respected leaders in the area of corporate incubation … Read the full press release

HPI, University of Potsdam, SAP to expand opportunities for SAP ecosystem to accelerate innovation with academia

WALLDORF, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), the University of Potsdam and the SAP Innovation Center Network are planning to partner with the SAP University Alliances program to launch an academic innovation network in Berlin and Potsdam to … Read the full press release

SAP: University of Cape Town the first Academic Competence Center location in Africa to support ESEFA community

POTSDAM, Country, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has become the first Academic Competence Center location in Africa, supporting the Enterprise Systems Education for Africa (ESEFA) community. The announcement was … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf expands its open innovation activities under the motto “PEARLFINDERS – We Open Innovation

NIVEA manufacturer and the open innovation network Innoget start cooperation Greater visibility for Beiersdorf’s own open innovation platform TRUSTED NETWORK in industry and science community Focus on extended scouting of new technologies HAMBURG, 06-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Beiersdorf is dedicated to … Read the full press release

KUKA to host corporate responsibility action week from 19 to 23 September

AUGSBURG, 05-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — From 19 to 23 September, corporate responsibility action week events are being held at KUKA for the second time. “A company effort” During the corporate responsibility action week from 19 to 23 September, events are being … Read the full press release

LMU Munich discovered how the DCC enzyme distinguishes the X chromosome from all the other chromosomes in fruit fly Drosophila

In male cells of the fruit fly Drosophila, the X chromosome is twice as active as in female cells. Researchers at LMU Munich have now discovered how the enzyme responsible recognises the chromosome. MÜNCHEN, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In many species, … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich study reveals killer shrimps role in disappearance of species in Central European rivers

MUNICH, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered that the amphipod crustacean, which is native to the Ponto-Caspian region, is not a true predator and only plays an indirect role in the massive species … Read the full press release

TUM appoints Mathias Pfeil General Conservator of the Bavarian State Office for Monument Conservation as honorary professor

MUNICH, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Technical University of Munich (TUM) now counts yet another eminent member among its body of professors: Mathias Pfeil, General Conservator of the Bavarian State Office for Monument Conservation, has been appointed as an honorary professor. … Read the full press release

Henkel launches new partnerships to support smallholders in adopting sustainable palm-growing practices and improving their livelihoods

Milestone reached in promoting sustainable palm oil production Düsseldorf, Germany, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel has agreed three additional partnerships to support plantations and smallholders in adopting sustainable palm-growing practices and improving their livelihoods. The partnerships in Indonesia, Mexico and Nigeria complement … Read the full press release

SENA PRÄSENTIERT REVOLUTIONÄREN SMART-FAHRRADHELM AUF DER EUROBIKE 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwJt5D3KLc FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Deutschland, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies,Inc., ein Branchenführer im Bereich der Bluetooth-Innovation für den Motor- und Outdoor-Sportbereich, stellte heute auf der Messe Eurobike 2016 in Friedrichshafen den weltweit ersten Bluetooth-Fahrradhelm mit integrierter QHD-Action-Kamera den Medien, Händlern und … Read the full press release

SENA PRESENTA ALLA FIERA EUROBIKE 2016 IL RIVOLUZIONARIO CASCO SMART PER IL CICLISMO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwJt5D3KLc FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germania, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, leader nel settore dell’innovazione Bluetooth nel settore degli sport motoristici e delle attività outdoor, presenta in esclusiva per la stampa, i distributori e gli operatori il primo casco da ciclismo con … Read the full press release

SENA DESVELA EL REVOLUCIONARIO CASCO INTELIGENTE PARA CICLISTAS EN EUROBIKE 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwJt5D3KLc FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Alemania, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., un líder en innovación en el campo dela tecnología Bluetooth de los mercados de los deportes de motor y las actividades deportivas al aire libre, ha presentado hoy el primer … Read the full press release

SENA UNVEILS REVOLUTIONARY SMART CYCLING HELMET AT EUROBIKE 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwJt5D3KLc FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, 01-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsport and outdoor activities market, debuted today the world’s first Bluetooth and QHD Action camera integrated cycling helmet, exclusively to media, dealers … Read the full press release

The Second European Convention on Turkic, Ottoman and Turkish Studies takes place at Universität Hamburg, 14 – 17 September 2016

HAMBURG, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Second European Convention on Turkic, Ottoman and Turkish Studies will take place at Universität Hamburg from 14 to 17 September 2016. Over 400 participants from 25 countries make this conference the largest academic event devoted … Read the full press release

KfW SME Panel: Number of trainees at SMEs has remained relatively stable at 1.2 million

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nine out of ten apprentices train in mid-sized companies SMEs are bucking the trend and keeping their trainee numbers constant at around 1.2 million Manual trades are particularly popular Refugees are reason behind first … Read the full press release

Industrie 4.0: KUKA Roboter auf der Kunststoffmesse K 2016 in Düsseldorf

DÜSSELDORF, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Anwendungsorientierte Automatisierungs-Lösungen stehen im Fokus des Messeauftritts von KUKA Roboter auf der Kunststoffmesse K 2016 in Düsseldorf. In Kooperation mit Systempartnern hat der Roboterspezialist aus Augsburg Ready-to-Use Lösungen entwickelt. Vom 19. bis 26. Oktober 2016 … Read the full press release

3167 smart enthusiasts from around the world gathered for the 16th smart times in Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg/Stuttgart, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Roadster, coupé or cabriolet? Petrol engine, diesel engine or electric drive? Two- or four-seater? Special or standard model? The variety of smart vehicles is endless – as impressively demonstrated by the 3.167 smart enthusiasts from around … Read the full press release

Formula 1 2016: Double podium for the Silver Arrows in chaotic Belgian Grand Prix

SPA-RANCORCHAMPS, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Double podium for the Silver Arrows in chaotic Belgian Grand Prix Nico today took his 20th career victory – his first at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and sixth of the 2016 season so far Lewis produced … Read the full press release

GfK Consumer Climate Study: Consumer sentiment in Germany developed positively in August 2016 despite terrorism and Brexit

Findings of the GfK Consumer Climate Study for Germany for August 2016 NUREMBERG, 29-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Consumer sentiment in Germany developed positively on the whole in August, with consumers appearing to digest the shocking Brexit news very well. The … Read the full press release