Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

BDA, MEDEF and BDI on Brexit: this will expose Europe to great turbulence

BERLIN, 30-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The British citizens have made the democratic and unequivocal decision to demand for their country to leave the EU. While French and German business leaders accept this decision, they are fully aware, that this will expose … Read the full press release

German municipalities’ investment backlog rose from EUR 132 billion in 2014 to EUR 136 billion in 2015 – KfW Municipal Panel 2016

German municipalities report EUR 136 billion investment backlog Investment need is particularly high in schools and education, road and transport infrastructure Municipal treasurers anticipate rising spending needs to integrate immigrants and refugee children FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 30-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp completes modernization work at RIOgaleão International airport in Rio de Janeiro two months ahead of the start of the world’s greatest sports event

118 elevators, escalators, moving walks and passenger boarding bridges installed at the RIOgaleão International airport in Rio de Janeiro help to shape world class infrastructure Delivery and installation within 13 months without disruption to regular airport operations Airport ready to … Read the full press release

ECE Russia takes over the management of Mari shopping center in Moscow

Moscow / Hamburg, 27-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ECE Russia has taken over management and leasing for another shopping center, Mari in Moscow. The center is owned by the Russian company FSK Leader. The shopping and entertainment center was opened in 2015. … Read the full press release

SGS adds Germany to its crop quality map service

SGS is extending the coverage of its crop quality map service to include Germany. HAMBURG, 24-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This data gives the whole agri-supply chain, from corporate farming operators, inland and international traders, to grain processors, an overview of the … Read the full press release

Triton Fund III company DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI) forms 50/50% joint venture with Jennmar in Jining, China

Jining (China), 24-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI), a Triton Fund III company, now holds 50 % of the shares in JM Jining, a producer of ground support products. The transaction is a joint venture with Jennmar, which holds the … Read the full press release

Mehiläinen and Mainio Vire Oy merge will result in a significant care services operator in Finland

Mehiläinen and Mainio Vire have signed an acquisition whereby Mehiläinen is acquiring full ownership of Mainio Vire Oy. With this merger, Mehiläinen will be an even stronger pioneer of high-quality care services in Finland. HELSINKI, 24-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The merger … Read the full press release

Triton Fund III company Mehiläinen to acquire Mainio Vire, a leading provider of elderly care, mental health and home services in Finland

HELSINKI, 24-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mehiläinen, a Triton Fund III company, has signed an agreement to acquire Mainio Vire, a leading provider of elderly care, mental health and home services in Finland. Completion is subject to regulatory approval. The purchase price … Read the full press release

Funds advised by Triton to acquire Fläkt Woods Group, a leading provider of air technologies solutions for HVAC systems

FRANKFURT, 24-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) have signed an agreement to acquire Fläkt Woods Group, a leading provider of air technologies solutions for HVAC systems for the best Air Comfort & Fire Safety environment. The parties have … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Stiftung: Eine Mehrheit, 54 Prozent der EU-Bürger, ist für einen Verbleib Großbritanniens in der EU

GÜTERSLOH, 22-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Soll Großbritannien Mitglied der Europäischen Union bleiben oder nicht? Diese Frage müssen über 46 Millionen wahlberechtigte Briten am 23. Juni 2016 beantworten. Der Ausgang des Referendums betrifft nicht nur das Vereinigte Königreich. Internationale Handelsbeziehungen und das … Read the full press release

STAWAG und Stadt Aachen nehmen die 28. Ladesäule in Aachen in Betrieb

STAWAG und Stadt Aachen nehmen die 28. Ladesäule in Aachen in Betrieb. Sie ist zentral gelegen am Klosterplatz und soll unter anderem den Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern der Stadtverwaltung ein unkompliziertes Laden von elektrisch betriebenen Dienstfahrzeugen ermöglichen. St. Gallen, Switzerland, 22-Jun-2016 … Read the full press release

NORMA Group launched the new Breeze Super-Seal clamp for fluid connections in high-pressure applications using rubber or silicone hoses

Auburn Hills, USA, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has launched the new Breeze Super-Seal clamp for fluid connections in high-pressure applications using rubber or silicone hoses. Designed to meet OEM and aftermarket … Read the full press release

Schindler to acquire Saxony-based elevator company FB group

Ebikon, Switzerland, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Schindler, a leading global elevator and escalator company present in Germany since 1906, is to fully acquire the German FB group. The Saxony-based elevator company is a medium-sized family owned business with a 20 year … Read the full press release

Dr. Norbert Menke succeeds Holger Hanson as First Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board of VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG AG)

Dr. Norbert Menke succeeds Holger Hanson LEIPZIG, 21-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At today’s (June 16, 2016) meeting of the Supervisory Board of VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG AG), Dr. Norbert Menke, Speaker of the Management Board of Leipziger Stadtholding, was … Read the full press release

pbb and HSBC to provide € 117 million for the Valad Polish Retail Fund

Investment and development facility totaling € 117 million Long-time established and dominant shopping centre Extension to include 83 extra retail units totaling 20,000 sqm of retail space Munich/Warsaw/London, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb and HSBC have jointly underwritten an investment … Read the full press release

Amprion plant im laufenden Geschäftsjahr knapp 550 Mio. Euro in die Erweiterung und Erneuerung seines Netzes zu investieren

Um den Netzausbau zu beschleunigen, erhöht Amprion planmäßig die Investitionen und setzt auf Technik, Transparenz der Planungen sowie Teilhabe der Bürger. Im vergangenen Jahr informierte Amprion bei mehr als 500 Veranstaltungen über geplante Leitungs- und Anlagenprojekte. Mit 474 Mio. Euro … Read the full press release

Roland Berger: aerospace and defense sector executives believe digitization is already affecting the industry heavily

Digitization will impact the sector heavily in the next five years but just 5 percent of players are aware of the potential risks to their business model Top 3 on the CEO agenda: Manufacturing, product strategy and supply chain management … Read the full press release

Schülerfirma „Querfood-Company“ erhält IB Anschubfinanzierung in Höhe von 250 Euro

QUERFURT, 17-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Heute hat sich an der Querfurter Sekundarschule „Quer Bunt“ die Schülerfirma „Querfood-Company“ gegründet. Sie bietet Pausenversorgung mit gesunden Erzeugnissen aus regionalen Produkten an. Dazu überreichte  Thomas Kühne, Leiter Kommunikation/Vertrieb in der Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB), an die engagierten … Read the full press release

Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB): „Rückspiel – Gemeinsam am Ball für den Mittelstand geht in die 2. Runde“

Das IB-Fußballturnier vernetzt soziales Engagement, Förderwissen und Sportbegeisterung! HALBERSTADT, 17-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Fußball verbindet! In Halberstadt kickten am vergangenen Freitag Vertreter von Wirtschaft, Politik und Verwaltung beim traditionellen Kleinfeld-Fußballturnier zum neunten Mal um den Wanderpokal der Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB). Die … Read the full press release

PEOPLE.IO COMPLETES LATEST INVESTMENT ROUND AND EYES UP GERMAN MARKET EXPANSION

UK start-up secures more than £600k investment from high-profile investors since launch LONDON, 15-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — people.io – the service that pays consumers for dynamically licensing their data and attention to brands, has completed its second investment round and … Read the full press release