Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Ralf Klein-Bölting to succeed Dr. Arno Mahlert as new Chairman GfK

NUREMBERG, 29-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of GfK has elected Ralf Klein-Bölting as its new Chairman in an extraordinary meeting held today. Mr. Klein-Bölting will take over office on September 13, succeeding Dr. Arno Mahlert. “I sincerely appreciate the … Read the full press release

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin-Studentin Verena Schott bei den Paralympischen Spielen in Rio im September

Eine Silbermedaille hat HU-Studentin Verena Schott schon, bei den Paralympischen Spielen in Rio im September kann noch ein zweites Edelmetall hinzukommen. Den Weg nach Rio hat die querschnittsgelähmte Schwimmerin bereits gemeistert — trotz einer Dreifachbelastung mit Training, Familienleben und Lehramtsstudium. … Read the full press release

Hubert Burda Media’s Cliqz GmbH receives strategic investment from Mozilla

MUNICH, 26-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mozilla today announced a strategic investment in Cliqz GmbH to enable innovation of privacy-focused search experiences. Cliqz is headquartered in Munich and majority-owned by internationally operating media and technology company Hubert Burda Media. Mozilla is headquartered … Read the full press release

Symrise: Especially created fragrance composition transformed Cologne Cathedral during gamescon

SilentMOD installation to transform Cologne Cathedral into a haven of tranquility for gamescom visitors from August 18 to 20 Incense 2.0: Symrise scent combines a sense of sacred tranquility with a refreshing boost inside the cathedral COLOGNE, 24-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Equistone Partners Europe acquired majority stake in United Initiators from Vision Capital and Speyside Equity

LONDON, 23-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (”Equistone“), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors today announces that it has acquired a majority stake in United Initiators (“UI”), investing alongside its current management. Equistone has acquired the business from … Read the full press release

Lindner Fassaden: Skyscraper Hard Turm Park in Zurich awarded the „facade industry’s Oscar“

ZURICH, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss Central Windows and Facades awarded the „facade industry’s Oscar“ for the third time in 2015. Three of the 26 competitors convinced – amongst others the Lindner Fassaden GmbH. The company won the third place … Read the full press release

Three projects with wpd’s participation accepted in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history

BREMEN, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd has taken part in the largest tender for the supply of electricity in Chile’s history and distanced its competitors in the market. As the Energy Ministry officially announced on Wednesday evening, three projects with wpd’s … Read the full press release

The first Senvion turbine of type 6.2M126 successfully installed on the wpd’s Nordergründe 111 MW offshore wind farm

BREMEN, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Work on the site of the Nordergründe 111 MW offshore wind farm is progressing well. After the successful assembly of all 18 foundation structures, conversion of the installation ship, the MPI Enterprise, for erecting the wind … Read the full press release

Energy efficiency: Voith to exhibit ‘TwinSave’ technology and coupling at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016

TwinSave reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent thanks to an additional control valve Integrated Coupling allows energy savings of up to 45 percent in applications without a through shaft Gear-integrated coupling requires no additional installation space Zschopau, Germany, … Read the full press release

Cementos Argos subsidiary Argos USA LLC to purchase HeidelbergCement’s Martinsburg, West Virginia cement plant and eight related terminals

HeidelbergCement to sell assets in the US to Cementos Argos for USD 660 million HEIDELBERG, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — HeidelbergCement, through its subsidiaries Essroc Corp. and Lehigh Hanson, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement with Argos USA LLC, a subsidiary … Read the full press release

BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATIONS LEADER SENA ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGY-ADVANCED HEADSET ADDRESSING INDUSTRIAL WORKSITE DEMANDS

New Tufftalk allows workers to be more productive, conduct more effective interactions and make the job site safer and healthier SAN JOSE, Calif., USA, 22-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth communication devices for motorsport, … Read the full press release

Zalando baut internationale Logistiknetzwerk weiter aus in Frankreich und Polen

BERLIN, 19-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Um die vielfältigen Wünsche von rund 19 Millionen Kunden in 15 verschiedenen Ländern Europas in Zukunft noch besser bedienen zu können, baut Zalando das internationale Logistiknetzwerk weiter aus. Nach dem erfolgreichen Start des Logistikzentrums in Stradella … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Elevator AG Chief HR Gabriele Sons: we are committed to a corporate policy that values and encourages diversity

Counts on a global network to develop solutions for cities of tomorrow Recent workshop showcases the advantages of intercultural collaboration ESSEN, 18-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Advocating diversity as a crucial component for success in global technology companies, Gabriele Sons, Chief … Read the full press release

Vivek Bhatia to succeed Dr. Stefan Schmitt as new CEO of thyssenkrupp Asia Pacific effective October 1, 2016

ESSEN, 18-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivek Bhatia (38) will become the new CEO of thyssenkrupp Asia Pacific effective October 1, 2016. He succeeds Dr. Stefan Schmitt (40), who will move to thyssenkrupp AG as Head of Human Resources Strategy effective October … Read the full press release

Security Essen: Axis präsentiert Kameras für AXIS Companion Line erstmals

Security Essen: Sicherheitslösungen für Small, Medium und Enterprise Business im Fokus MÜNCHEN, 18-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Auf der diesjährigen Security Essen zeigt Axis Communications seine neuesten Lösungen für kleine, mittlere und große Unternehmen. Unterstützt wird Axis dabei von Video-as-a-Service Hosting-Partner Morphean … Read the full press release

Diebold Nixdorf to lead the financial and retail industries in a highly interconnected, changing world

Leading global innovators come together to drive connected commerce — bridging physical and digital touchpoints in banking and retail environments NORTH CANTON, Ohio, USA and PADERBORN, Germany, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Diebold Nixdorf begins a new era today – leading the … Read the full press release

WINCOR NIXDORF Aktiengesellschaft: Public disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 para. 1 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse

Public disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 para. 1 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (market abuse regulation – MAR) PADERBORN, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the consummation of the tender offer by Diebold, Incorporated, … Read the full press release

Studie: Zwischen 2005 und 2014 hat sich die Anzahl von Arbeitsplätzen, die durch selbstständige Unternehmer mit ausländischen Wurzeln geschaffen wurden 36 Prozent erhöht

Der Kiosk an der Ecke oder das China-Restaurant, in dem die ganze Familie in der Küche aushilft – wenn es um Unternehmer mit Migrationshintergrund geht, sind Klischees schnell zur Hand. Doch eine neue Studie über Migrantenunternehmen zeigt: Unternehmer mit ausländischen … Read the full press release

NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank and Talanx to support two solar parks in South Brandenburg

HANNOVER, 15-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank and Talanx have jointly provided their support with project financing for two solar parks already in operation since 2010 close to the town of Cottbus in South Brandenburg. This marks the first opportunity … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse AG: We welcome that a large majority of our shareholders has approved the industry-defining merger of Deutsche Börse Group and London Stock Exchange Group

Additional acceptance period will expire on 12 August 2016, 24:00 hours (CEST) NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE … Read the full press release