Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Amundi Acquires German Fintech aixigo to Strengthen Digital Solutions for Wealth Management

(IN BRIEF) Amundi has acquired German fintech company aixigo for €149 million, integrating its modular, API-driven technology platform into Amundi Technology. This acquisition expands Amundi’s digital services for banks and wealth managers, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and personalized financial … Read the full press release

EIB Group Backs Europe’s First Solar ABS with €100M Investment, Expanding Access to Affordable Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has invested €100 million in Europe’s first public solar asset-backed securitisation (ABS) led by German green tech company Enpal. This groundbreaking transaction, valued at €240 million, enables Enpal to refinance residential solar … Read the full press release

Aurubis Enhances Recycling Efficiency with €40M Investment in On-Site Oxygen Production at Lünen Plant

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis is investing €40 million to build an on-site air separation unit at its Lünen recycling plant in North Rhine-Westphalia, enabling the independent production of high-purity oxygen and nitrogen. This unit will boost production efficiency, reduce dependency on … Read the full press release

RWE Secures New Wind Projects in France, Expands Renewable Capacity with 41.3 MW in Latest Bid Round

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won contracts for two new wind projects in France’s latest onshore wind bidding round, adding a combined 41.3 MW of capacity in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Centre-Val de Loire regions. These projects will provide clean energy to … Read the full press release

TUM Ranked Among World’s Top Universities for Graduate Employability and Digital Expertise

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is highly regarded by global employers, ranking 13th in the latest Global University Employability Ranking and 4th in Europe. This distinction highlights TUM graduates’ qualifications and the university’s focus on interdisciplinary and … Read the full press release

Haspa Secures €100 Million EIB Loan to Drive Investments in Sustainable Projects for Small and Medium Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Haspa will receive €100 million from the European Investment Bank to finance small businesses and mid-sized companies in northern Germany, with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This funding will unlock up to €280 million … Read the full press release

ALLPLAN Unveils Innovative Construction Solutions at BAU 2025, Pushing the Boundaries of AI and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) ALLPLAN’s participation in BAU 2025 will highlight its innovative tools designed to drive efficiency, sustainability, and precision in the construction industry. From AI-powered solutions to cutting-edge digital tools for existing buildings and structural design, ALLPLAN continues to lead … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils OptiMOS 5 Linear FET 2 MOSFET, Boosting Performance and Efficiency in AI and Telecom Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon’s new OptiMOS 5 Linear FET 2 MOSFET enhances safe hot-swap operations in AI servers and telecom with improved SOA, reduced gate leakage, and greater design flexibility. The new device offers increased performance, efficiency, and reliability, driving innovations … Read the full press release

Continental Tops European Tire Tests with Leading Performance in Winter and All-Season Categories

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s tires have excelled in European tire tests, winning 15 first-place rankings across various publications and automobile clubs. Their WinterContact series, including the TS 870 for small and midsize cars and the TS 870 P for more powerful … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Major Order for Advanced Sensor Cleaning Pumps in Autonomous Vehicle Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a multimillion-euro order from a major German automaker to supply its electric vapor pumps, which have been innovatively adapted for sensor cleaning in autonomous vehicles. Initially developed for emissions control, this technology now ensures that … Read the full press release

Jean-Jacques Henchoz to Step Down from Talanx AG, Clemens Jungsthöfel to Succeed as Head of Reinsurance

(IN BRIEF) Jean-Jacques Henchoz, a member of Talanx AG’s Board of Management and head of the Reinsurance division, will step down on 31 March 2025 after choosing not to extend his contract. Clemens Jungsthöfel, the current Chief Financial Officer and … Read the full press release

Porsche Launches Four-Week Bug Bounty Program to Strengthen Cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) After a successful pilot in 2023, Porsche is launching a four-week Bug Bounty program to further improve the security of its products and services. The program invites ethical hackers to identify and report vulnerabilities before they can be … Read the full press release

Nordex Group to Supply 19 Cold-Climate Turbines for Wind Farm in Québec

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group has secured an order to supply 19 N163/5.X turbines for a wind farm in Québec, Canada. These turbines, designed for cold climates, will be mounted on 125-meter-high steel towers and are scheduled for delivery in … Read the full press release

DWS Group Streamlines Investment Leadership, Appointing Vincenzo Vedda as Global CIO to Enhance Client-Focused Strategy

(IN BRIEF) DWS Group has restructured its investment leadership by consolidating its Portfolio Management, Chief Investment Office, and Economic Research units under Vincenzo Vedda, who will also take on the role of Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This strategic shift … Read the full press release

GEA Powers World’s Largest Wastewater Treatment Facility in Egypt with Energy-Efficient Decanter Technology

(IN BRIEF) GEA has supplied six advanced biosolids Decanter prime 8000 dewatering units to Egypt’s West Delta Wastewater Treatment Plant, the world’s largest facility of its kind. Located near Cairo, the plant treats up to 7.5 million cubic meters of … Read the full press release

KSB Group Introduces BOATRONIC 100 MOD to Streamline Energy-Efficient Monitoring for Building Systems

(IN BRIEF) KSB Group has launched the BOATRONIC 100 MOD measuring computer, a compact solution designed to meet Germany’s updated Buildings Energy Act (GEG 2024) requirements. When paired with the BOA-Control IMS valve, it enables efficient monitoring of key metrics … Read the full press release

AI Collaboration Between GFT and NVIDIA Aims to Transform Banking and Manufacturing with Custom Solutions

(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies has partnered with NVIDIA to introduce advanced AI solutions to the financial services and manufacturing industries. This collaboration will use NVIDIA’s AI software and computing tools along with GFT’s industry expertise to develop applications like digital … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Secures Contract to Equip Bundeswehr’s Fennek Vehicles with Advanced BAA III Sensor Technology for Enhanced Reconnaissance

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract to upgrade the sensor technology on 90 Fennek vehicles for the Bundeswehr, enhancing their reconnaissance and targeting capabilities. The upgrades include transitioning scout and Joint Fire Support Team vehicles to the advanced … Read the full press release

DHL Express Appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of MENA Region to Lead Growth and Sustainable Logistics Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, effective January 1, 2025. With 24 years at DHL, Busbate brings extensive experience, having led operations in both Saudi Arabia and … Read the full press release

BASF to Launch Industrial-Scale 3D-Printed Catalyst Production to Boost Green Transformation Efforts

(IN BRIEF) BASF is expanding its production capacity for its advanced X3D® catalyst technology, which utilizes 3D printing to create high-performance catalysts that improve reactor efficiency and reduce energy use. The first industrial-scale X3D production plant is set to open … Read the full press release