Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Universität Hamburg: Informations- und Diskussionsveranstaltung zur Zukunft von Printmedien am Mittwoch, dem 11. November 2015

HAMBURG, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Zum 1. Mai 2014 verkaufte der Axel-Springer-Verlag etablierte Printmarken wie das „Hamburger Abendblatt“ oder die „Berliner Morgenpost“ an die Funke Mediengruppe. Beispiele wie diese zeigen: Die Medienhäuser befinden sich im Umbruch, weil die Auflagen der … Read the full press release

Exciting presentations, experiments and interactive exhibits at Universität Hamburg during the Night of Knowledge on 7 November 2015

HAMBURG, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Robots that can play soccer, laser fridges, or the supermarket shelf of the future: these are just a few of the exciting aspects of research on show at Universität Hamburg during the Night of Knowledge … Read the full press release

European premium SUV segment: The new Mercedes-Benz GLS sets new standards in the world of the SUV

Like the GL before it, the new GLS is also setting standards in the world of the SUV as it confirms its position as the “S-Class among SUVs”. The only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment boasts ample … Read the full press release

Daimler: World’s largest 2nd-use battery storage unit will soon go into operation in the Westphalian town of Lüne

Cooperation between Daimler, The Mobility House, GETEC and REMONDIS completes the battery value creation cycle Re-use of electric vehicle batteries improves environmental performance and the lifecycle costs of e-mobility 13-megawatt battery storage unit to connect to the grid in early … Read the full press release

Austria: Daimler Financial Services acquires Wiesenthal Autohandels AG’s Welcome financial services group

Daimler Financial Services acquires Welcome financial services group of automobile dealer Wiesenthal Autohandels AG Welcome Bank is renamed Mercedes-Benz Bank Daimler can now offer auto loans to customers and inventory financing loans to dealers throughout Austria for the first time … Read the full press release

GfK Consumer Climate Oct 2015: Economic expectations and willingness to buy have both suffered losses in Germany

Findings of the GfK Consumer Climate study for Germany for October 2015 Nuremberg, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Consumer sentiment in Germany has once again dropped this month with the consumer climate falling slightly for the third time in a row. … Read the full press release

Arburg’s YouTube channel reached one million views

Arburg has had a YouTube presence for the last five years Current videos on applications, processes, companies, trade fairs and events More than 2,400 subscribers regularly use Arburg videos as a source of information Lossburg, Germany, 2-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In … Read the full press release

EMBO announced the selection of 23 young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators

Heidelberg,  30-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EMBO announced today the selection of 23 young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators. The scientists join a network of 365 current and past Young Investigators who represent some of the best young group leaders contributing … Read the full press release

STRABAG Real Estate feiert Fertigstellung des Rohbaus für ersten Bauabschnitt der HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE

STRABAG Real Estate feiert Fertigstellung des Rohbaus für ersten Bauabschnitt der HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE Freiburg, 29-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) hat heute das Richtfest für den ersten Bauabschnitt der HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE gefeiert. … Read the full press release

British singer Rita Ora will take to the Bambi stage in Berlin on 12 November 2015

Millennium Bambi goes to Wolfgang Schäuble // Til Schweiger and Dieter Hallervorden recognised for “Honig im Kopf” (“Head Full of Honey”) MUNICH, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In one of the musical highlights of this year’s live show, British singer Rita … Read the full press release

Die Deutsche Kreditbank AG ist derzeit alleiniger „Industry Leader“ beim Nachhaltigkeitsrating von oekom research

BERLIN, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) ist derzeit alleiniger „Industry Leader“ beim Nachhaltigkeitsrating von oekom research. Das Unternehmen mit Sitz in Berlin wurde von der Nachhaltigkeits-Ratingagentur mit einem „B-“ bewertet, der höchsten Note aller deutschen Geschäfts- … Read the full press release

Züblin: Das neue RAMADA Hotel „Hamburg City Center“ eröffnet

HAMBURG, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Das neue RAMADA Hotel an der Amsinckstraße in Hamburg ist eröffnet. Der von Züblin ausgeführte schlüsselfertige Neubau entstand in partnerschaftlicher Zusammenarbeit aller am Bau Beteiligten im Züblin teamconcept. Entworfen von den Architekten Störmer Murphy and Partners, Hamburg, … Read the full press release

EnBW acquires 74.2 percent stake in VNG from EWE

EnBW acquires a 74.2 percent share in VNG from EWE EWE and EWE-Verband reacquire EWE shares from EnBW The agreement opens up new opportunities for all partners Karlsruhe/Oldenburg, Germany, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The utility companies EWE AG (Oldenburg), EnBW … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland launches new service for monitor manufacturers

JAPAN, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland has launched a new service for monitor manufacturers that features a new criterion it has created for the quality and performance of monitors for the graphics market that require accurate color reproduction. Now, … Read the full press release

German technology group Heraeus to open new factory in Chisoda, Romania

250 new jobs at the production site of the German technology group Chisoda, ROMANIA, 20-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The German technology group Heraeus celebrated the opening of its new factory in Chisoda, Romania with an official ceremony. Iosif-Ionel Toma (Mayor of … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions initiated a comprehensive transformation and growth program

Lippstadt, Germany, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Industrial Solutions business area with its four business units Resource Technologies, Process Technologies, System Engineering and Marine Systems offers promising long-term market opportunities on account of its broad technology portfolio and international positioning. To … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp started operation of a new test and development center for slewing rings in Lippstadt

Further development of slewing rings for multi-megawatt wind turbines Cooperation with customers, suppliers, and universities to be intensified Lippstadt, Germany, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The industrial and technology group ThyssenKrupp has started operation of a new test and development center for slewing … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement’s Supervisory Board sets the course for a generation change on the Managing Board

HEIDELBERG, 19-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In its meeting on 9 October 2015, the Supervisory Board set the course for a generation change on the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement. In the context of the long-term oriented succession planning and the necessary reorganisation of … Read the full press release

ENABLE Hackathon 2015: First‐Aid App for smartphones against cyberbullying wins Kaspersky Lab’s special prize

MOSCOW, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Kaspersky Lab, an associated partner of ENABLE, today announced the winning team of ENABLE Hackathon 2015, which will be awarded with Kaspersky Lab’s special prize. The company selected Youth Panel, the team from Germany that has developed … Read the full press release

ERG Renew to acquire eleven wind farms in France and six in Germany from Impax Asset Management Group managed fund

GENOA, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ERG Renew today signed an agreement for the acquisition from a fund managed by Impax Asset Management Group of eleven wind farms in France, with an installed capacity of 124 MW, and six in Germany, … Read the full press release