Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

The Linde Group launched the world’s first car sharing service to exclusively use hydrogen-powered fuel-cell cars

BeeZero car sharing brand to launch in Munich this summer Impressive ranges and zero-emissions mobility thanks to renewable hydrogen fuel Co-funding from the National Innovation Programme (NIP) requested MUNICH, 08-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Today, the technology company The Linde Group … Read the full press release

Construction group STRABAG now holds 94.9 % of Stuttgart-based Ed. Züblin AG

Basic purchase price of € 210.3 million, plus variable portion “Easier cooperation within the group” VIENNA, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European construction and technology group STRABAG, via its subsidiary Ilbau Liegenschaftsverwaltung GmbH, now holds 94.9 % of Stuttgart-based Ed. … Read the full press release

Airbus Group, Siemens partner over various hybrid/electric propulsion systems

Both companies take significant joint development decision Assemble joint development team of some 200 employees Target: breakthrough innovation in aerospace e-mobility MUNICH, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and Siemens (stock exchange symbol: SIE) have signed a … Read the full press release

TAP Portugal signs with Airbus to upgrade the cabins of its A330s, A319s, A320s and A321s

Hamburg, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — TAP Portugal has signed an agreement with Airbus at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg to upgrade the cabins of its A330s, A319s, A320s and A321s. The engineering and certification of this extensive cabin retrofit programme … Read the full press release

LMU led researchers defined a previously unknown pathway that triggers inflammation

Using a combination of newly developed methods, researchers led by LMU immunologist Veit Hornung have defined a previously unknown pathway that triggers inflammation. MUNICH, 04-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The immune system in vertebrates is capable of distinguishing “self” from “non-self” components, … Read the full press release

Henkel reports 1,000,000,000 packs of the WC rimblock produced since its launch in 2010

1 billion WC rimblocks Düsseldorf, 04-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Record numbers for Bref Power Activ: Since its market launch in 2010, Henkel has produced 1,000,000,000 packs of the rimblock. In its four-in-one balls format, the innovation’s success has, in the meantime, … Read the full press release

Alstom to supply €170 million worth of 52 regional trains Coradia Lint 41 to Abellio

Saint-Ouen, France, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom will supply 52 regional trains Coradia Lint 41 to Abellio[1] for a total amount of around €170 million[2]. This is the largest order ever placed for Coradia Lint 41 by a single customer. Coradia … Read the full press release

Alstom wins contract to supply four Prima H3 hybrid locomotives to DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG.

Saint-Ouen, France, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply four Prima H3 hybrid locomotives and four other refurbished locomotives [1] to DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing GmbH & Co. KG. (DAL). Alstom will also provide full service … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo to supply 99 MW steam turbine generator set to the biggest manufacturer of acrylic fibers AKSA

Steam turbine Genset will produce electricity and process steam for AKSA plant in the Turkish city of Yalova. Oberhausen, Germany, 01-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Turkish company Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. (AKSA), the worlds biggest manufacturer of acrylic fibers, has placed an … Read the full press release

K+S temporarily suspends potash production at the Hattorf and Unterbreizbach sites

KASSEL, 31-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the light of the low level of precipitation over the past few weeks and the resulting limitations on discharging wastewater into the Werra, potash production at the Hattorf and Unterbreizbach sites will be temporarily suspended … Read the full press release

GfK to provide radio audience measurement for Commercial Radio Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 30-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Commercial Radio Malaysia is the association of commercial radio operators in the country. As a research partner, GfK will provide advertisers and media buyers valuable insights into the listening habits of local radio listeners. … Read the full press release

MultiSeal Plus: Voith upgrades ProRelease+ sealing technology

Reduced fabric wear thanks to minimized deflection Faster production speeds through an optimized vacuum zone Greater durability of sealing strips and easier servicing CHeidenheim, 29-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith’s new MultiSeal Plus sealing technology improves processes in the dryer section … Read the full press release

WACKER built new laboratory in Singapore for developing and testing silicone elastomers

Munich / Singapore, 29-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Munich-based chemicals group WACKER is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, and today inaugurates its expanded technical center in Singapore. A new laboratory has been built for developing and testing silicone elastomers for growing … Read the full press release

R. Allan, Novatug, Voith to develop new tug

Risk of capsizing under tow load eliminated Unique maneuverability Highly efficient braking and steering operations Heidenheim, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In cooperation with R. Allan Ltd. (RAL) and Novatug B.V., Voith participated in the development of a new tug. The … Read the full press release

Leoni reports 10% YoY increase of sales in 2015

Fiscal 2015 with sales growth – wiring system projects weighing on 2015 and 2016 EBIT Nuremberg, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Leoni, the leading European provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, generated substantial sales growth … Read the full press release

Auto Bild magazine’s reader survey: Audi is the most successful brand

Auto Bild reader survey: Audi is the most successful brand; no carmaker wins more classes Eight first-place wins in the “Quality” category First place in the “Design” category Ingolstadt, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi has taken first place in the … Read the full press release

KfW to provide UR 150M loan to People’s Republic of China to finance measures to reduce emissions

A loan of EUR 150 million for the People’s Republic of China Improvement in general environmental conditions Reduction in emissions from industry as well as the energy, transport and agricultural sectors Frankfurt am Main, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW has … Read the full press release

E.ON to develop its own electricity storage system in partnership with SOLARWATT GmbH

Easy to use, compact, and efficient storage solutions system to consist of hardware and energy app Germany’s 1.5 million solar arrays give storage solutions huge potential DRESDEN, 28-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective immediately E.ON will develop its own electricity storage system in … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Elevator inaugurated its new Multiple-Purpose Facility (MPF) Building in China

ESSEN, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp Elevator, the world-renowned elevator solution provider, inaugurated its new Multiple-Purpose Facility (MPF) Building in China, marking another milestone for the company’s expansion in the country. With a 120 million Yuan (17 million euros) investment, the … Read the full press release

General Motors 2015 Supplier of the Year Award went to thyssenkrupp’s Springs & Stabilizers business unit

Supplier of the Year Award goes to Springs & Stabilizers unit Recognition for superior quality, new products, cost efficiency and supply chain ESSEN, 25-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp has been honored by carmaker General Motors as one of its best global suppliers. … Read the full press release