Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Volkswagen Group Q1-2016: we have achieved respectable results under difficult conditions

• Group sales revenue for the first three months down slightly, operating profit at EUR 3.4 billion, due to positive special items • Net liquidity in the Automotive Division up further to EUR 26.0 billion at the end of March … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus AG invests $8.5 million in Silicon Valley based FR8 Revolution Inc.

• Connecting the world of transportation MUNICH, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Truck & Bus AG invests up to $8.5 million in the U.S. company FR8 Revolution Inc. (“Fr-eight”). The startup based in Silicon Valley in the U.S. has developed … Read the full press release

2016 Allianz Climate and Energy Monitor: G20 nations at risk to fall short of the climate goals they set in Paris in December 2015

Growing gap between investments and needs G20 putting climate goals and competitiveness at risk Germany, UK, France and China the most attractive for investors MUNICH, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The G20 nations are at risk of falling short of the climate … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz includes highly purist variant in its G‑Class line-up – the new G 350 d Professional

Stuttgart, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz augments the legendary G‑Class line-up to include a highly purist variant. With a striking exterior and optionally available Professional Off-Road package, the new G 350 d Professional is ideally suited to gruelling off-road use and professional applications. … Read the full press release

Daimler-Standort in Mannheim lädt interessierte Jugendliche und deren Eltern ein echte Werkstattluft zu schnuppern am Freitag, 03. Juni 2016

Nacht der Ausbildung: Berufe direkt an der Werkbank kennenlernen und mit Ausbildern und Azubis in den Dialog kommen Informationen rund um acht angebotene Ausbildungsberufe und drei Studiengänge an der Dualen Hochschule Rund 350 Auszubildende und mehr als 30 Studenten der … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM and Mercedes-AMG GT3 on a double mission at the Lausitzring

Klettwitz, Germany, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DTM and ADAC GT Masters together at the Lausitzring: Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM and Mercedes-AMG GT3 on a double mission Paul Di Resta travels to the third race weekend of the season at the Lausitzring … Read the full press release

Spanish transport operator EMT (Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid) orders 82 Mercedes-Benz Citaro NGT (Natural Gas Technology) buses

EMT Madrid opts for environment-friendly technology New M 936 G gas engine: textbook example of downsizing Quiet, economical and compact: natural-gas drive with a future Stuttgart / Madrid, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport operator EMT in the Spanish capital Madrid with its around … Read the full press release

Daimler AG presents Euro VI commercial vehicles at this year’s IFAT show

All model series represented – from the lightweight Sprinter and the versatile Unimog to the heavy-duty Arocs and the compact Canter Tailor-made bodies, conversions and fittings for municipal services in hall C4, stand 341 and in the open area Expert advice on … Read the full press release

Jochen Pöttgen appointed Head of the European Commission Regional Office in Bonn

BRUSSELS, 31-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, the European Commission appointed Jochen Pöttgen as the new Head of the European Commission Regional Office in Bonn. He will take up office on 01 June 2016. European Commission appoints new Head of European Commission … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ SEPARATION opens modern competence center in Krefeld, Germany

Graz, Austria, 30-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ SEPARATION, part of international technology Group ANDRITZ, opened up a modern service center in Krefeld, Germany, today in order to enhance its customer service in Germany and neighboring countries. In the new competence center, … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim: Risankizumab (formerly BI 655066) shown to be more effective than placebo in patients with moderately-to-severely active Crohn’s disease

After 12 weeks, approximately twice as many patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease, the majority of whom had previously failed treatment with one or more TNF antagonists,  achieved clinical remission with risankizumab compared with placebo1 Endoscopic remission was achieved in 15% … Read the full press release

European Medicines Agency accepted Sandoz’s Marketing Authorization Application for biosimilar to Roche’s EU-licensed MabThera®

Sandoz advances biosimilar portfolio with sixth major biosimilar file acceptance in less than one year Sandoz is seeking approval for all indications included in the reference product’s label Sandoz’ submission includes data from multiple clinical trials with over 800 patients … Read the full press release

Astaldi led consortium signs EUR 400 million contract for the Dome and of the Main Structure of the European Extremely Large Telescope

Contract valued at EUR 400 million MUNICH, 26-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The contract signing ceremony was held in Munich today for the design and development of the Dome and of the Main Structure of the E-ELT (European Extremely Large Telescope) to … Read the full press release

Infront Sports & Media signs media rights agreements with broadcasters in Canada, Denmark and Germany for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

Continued strong media coverage in Canada, Denmark and Germany prove the great appeal of the flagship winter sport event Zug, Switzerland, 24-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Infront Sports & Media, the exclusive media and marketing partner of the International Ice Hockey Federation … Read the full press release

Daimler AG held the second DigitalLife Day in Fellbach near Stuttgart

Information, Innovation, Inspiration: 500 Daimler employees experience the possibilities of digitalization first hand Ideas contest between ten employee teams Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Our common goal must … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s “2016 Latin American Bus and Coach Chassis Price/Performance Value Leadership” award

Daimler Buses Latin America received the coveted “2016 Latin American Bus and Coach Chassis Price/Performance Value Leadership” award from the global research and consulting organization Frost & Sullivan The award criteria recognizes outstanding business performance, growth strategies, as well as … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz exclusively launched the new episode of Fashion Creatives starring Justin O’Shea and Jayne Min

Stuttgart/Sydney, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In support of its commitment to the Global Fashion Engagement and emerging talent worldwide, Mercedes-Benz exclusively launched the new episode of Fashion Creatives starring the newly appointed creative director of Brioni, Justin O’Shea and L.A. based … Read the full press release

Daimler AG presents broad product portfolio at IFAT 2016

Economically efficient and environmentally compatible: broad spectrum of Euro VI commercial vehicles Vast product range: from lightweight Sprinter to Econic and Unimog to heavy-duty Arocs and agile Fuso Canter Stuttgart / Munich, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the 50th IFAT, … Read the full press release

The new Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 available at authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers and partners

STUTTGART, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sporty and dynamic motorsport textiles, cool shirts for kids, fine leather goods and premium personal accessories: the Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 features a wealth of new, high-quality products. New additions to the range also include further personal … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo will deliver 14 engines to the Indian Navy

MAN Diesel & Turbo receives order for 14 engines for Indian Navy Augsburg, Germany, 18-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Construction of the first ship is expected to start by early 2017 with handover to the Indian Navy by 2023. The project scope … Read the full press release