Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Prof. Verl, Executive VP Technology Marketing and Business Models for Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V. steps down

MUNICH, 2-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prof. Verl, Executive Vice President Technology Marketing and Business Models for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V., is stepping down for personal reasons and by mutual agreement, effective September 1, 2015. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft wishes to thank Prof. Verl … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers adapted a wastewater treatment concept they developed in the DEUS 21 project to support the supply of water, energy and fertilizer in Vietnam

To meet the requirements of Asian cities, researchers are adapting an idea they have already applied in Germany for comprehensive water management: They are developing a concept for reducing water use, treating wastewater and extracting fertilizer for a strip of … Read the full press release

Dr. Franz Kleiner takes over as Head of the ZF Active and Passive Safety Technology division on September 01

Top management change in the division as of September 01, 2015 ZF Board member Dr. Franz Kleiner takes over responsibility for the acquired company TRW John C. Plant will remain with the company as an advisor until the end of … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann’s group revenues at highest level since 2007

Strategic measures are paying off At €8.0 billion, Group revenues are at highest level since 2007 Operating EBITDA of nearly €1.1 billion atrecord high Group net income upby more than 50 percent, to €398 million Further progress on all four … Read the full press release

42 young people will begin their apprenticeships at Voith in Heidenheim

Heidenheim, 1-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Forty-two young people will begin their apprenticeships at Voith in Heidenheim this Tuesday. Seven of them are students enrolled in a dual studies program based on the “Ulm model”. Voith offers its apprentices a vocational education according … Read the full press release

Robert Bosch GmbH honored the team of Voith Industrial Services with the Bosch Supplier Award 2015

Award in the category of “Maintenance” now also for technical services. Voith Industrial Services among preferred suppliers worldwide. Strategic partnership for 30 years. STUTTGART, 1-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In recognition of the special expertise and performance in the category of … Read the full press release

ETNO interview: Deutsche Telekom’s Markus Lecke, Programme Manager for corporate HR-Development on future ICT skills requirements

Deutsche Telekom (DT)’s Markus Lecke, Programme Manager for corporate HR-Development, talks to ETNO about future ICT skills requirements, what his company is doing to prepare for the future expert gap and how to make the sector more attractive to women.  … Read the full press release

Audi number one again following the DTM’s round in Russia

Commanding victory for Mike Rockenfeller at Moscow Raceway Mattias Ekström back at the top of the standings following recovery Audi recaptures lead of manufacturers’ classification as well MOSCOW, 1-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A great day for Audi at Moscow Raceway: … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Elevator increased its share to 51% in Chinese joint-venture Marohn ThyssenKrupp Elevator Co., Ltd.

ESSEN, 28-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ThyssenKrupp Elevator increased its share in the joint-venture previously known as Marohn Elevator Co., Ltd. from 25% (since March 2011) to 51% effective August 11, 2015. ThyssenKrupp holding the majority, the joint-venture will be renamed … Read the full press release

HSH Nordbank first half of 2015: € 222 m pre-tax profit; Cost-income ratio improved to 44%

Total income of € 652 (646) million New business up to € 4.9 (4.5) billion Cost-income ratio improved to 44% (48%) No new debt waiver in Q2; bank levy a burden Like 2014, figures for 2015 forecast to be in … Read the full press release

Axis Communications: Öffentliche Sicherheit bei Großveranstaltungen

Die Bundesliga-Saison ist gerade erst gestartet. Dank des beherzten Einsatzes von Sicherheitskräften und der Polizei verliefen die Spiele für die Zuschauer bisher reibungslos. Doch das ist leider nicht immer so: Gerade im Vorfeld zum Bundesliga-Start gab es viele Bedenken hinsichtlich … Read the full press release

Markus Sontheimer appointed new Chief Information Office on the Board of Schenker AG in Essen

Supervisory Board appoints IT expert effective January 1, 2016 ESSEN, 28-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Markus Sontheimer, 47, is to be the new “Chief Information Officer” on the Board of Schenker AG in Essen. In this role, he will be responsible … Read the full press release

Vallourec S.A. to certify SGS as a preferred inspection company for validating the quality of VAM® connections and drilling products

Hamburg, 27-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vallourec S.A. is in the process of certifying SGS as a preferred inspection company for validating the quality of VAM® connections and drilling products. Vallourec is a world leader in solutions for the energy and industrial … Read the full press release

Henkel’s “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2015” goes to Dr. Leonardo Chiappisi for his outstanding research work at the Technical University of Berlin

Düsseldorf, 26-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel today presented its “Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2015” to Dr. Leonardo Chiappisi for his outstanding research work at the Technical University of Berlin. The award also carries a prize of 3,000 euros. … Read the full press release

Deka Group reports 13.8 per cent increase of its economic result to EUR 366.6 million in the first half of 2015

EUR 19 billion in net sales in the last twelve months Net sales EUR 10 billion in first half of the year Net inflow of EUR 5.8 billion into the retail business during the reporting period Frankfurt am Main, 26-8-2015 … Read the full press release

NORMA Germany honoured by Ökoprofit Frankfurt for its new energy-saving approach to manufacturing joining technology products

Frankfurt/Main, 25-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Germany GmbH (“NORMA Germany”), a subsidiary of NORMA Group, was honoured by Ökoprofit Frankfurt for coming up with the “Best Measure” in this year’s round of selections with its new energy-saving approach to manufacturing joining … Read the full press release

Roland Berger Strategy Consultants and fka Forschungsgesellschaft Kraftfahrwesen mbH Aachen compare relevant automotive nations’ competitive positions in automated driving

New index compares relevant automotive nations’ competitive positions in automated driving (Germany, France, Italy, UK, Sweden, USA, Japan, China, South Korea) Comparison is based on two key indicators: the industry and the market Germany and the US lead in the … Read the full press release

Lufthansa’s Ju 52 placed under protection by the Office of Historic Monuments of the Hamburg Cultural Authority

COLOGNE, 24-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — It is one of the oldest passenger planes in the world still flying. Its many admirers at home and abroad lovingly call it “Tante Ju” (Auntie Ju) or more respectfully, the “Grande Dame of the … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly announce positive top-line results from EMPA-REG OUTCOME

Ingelheim, Germany and Indianapolis, US, 24-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced positive top-line results from EMPA-REG OUTCOME®. This is a long-term clinical trial investigating cardiovascular (CV) outcomes for Jardiance® (empagliflozin) in more than 7,000 … Read the full press release

EUROVISION Creative Forum: Leading public service broadcasters will meet in Berlin between September 14 and 16 to screen the best new TV formats

The only annual event to solely showcase public service media (PSM) programme formats, the EUROVISION Creative Forum, celebrates its 10th edition in September. BERLIN, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Programme-makers from world leading public service broadcasters will meet in Berlin between September … Read the full press release