Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

March 2015: Mercedes-Benz delivered 183,467 vehicles to customers, the strongest in its history; record-high sales of C-Class Sedan and Estate +57.8%

Mercedes-Benz delivers 183,467 vehicles to customers in March (+15.7%) – more than ever before. Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “Mercedes-Benz recorded the strongest sales month and the … Read the full press release

Daimler presented its involvement in India at Hannover Messe: EUR 750M investment and about 3,000 employees in Chennai

Investment of roughly EUR 750 million in Chennai since start of project Trucks produced locally since 2012; unlocking new market potential with new bus plant in May Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG DTM Team: Champs-Elysées launch for new DTM team, ART Grand Prix

Paris launch for new DTM team, ART Grand Prix Press conference with drivers Lucas Auer and Gary Paffett Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM cars on display in Mercedes-Benz Gallery PARIS, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Champs-Elysées in Paris has already witnessed … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) celebrates production of the first customer-ready all-new GLE Coupé at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant

Start of new model series at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management: “The production launch of the GLE Coupé is an important milestone in our growth strategy. In … Read the full press release

Sixt Leasing and Swisscom Managed Mobility establish professional vehicle fleet management in Switzerland, Managed Mobility AG

Professional vehicle fleet management in Switzerland: Managed Mobility AG is a joint venture in which Sixt Leasing and Swisscom Managed Mobility – a Swisscom business unit – each have a 50% stake. The launch of Managed Mobility AG sees the … Read the full press release

BMW to present at the 16th Auto Shanghai in China from 22 – 29 April 2015

•BMW at the 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) from 22 – 29 April 2015 (Press Days from 20 – 21 April). •BMW presents a world premiere, four Asian premieres and two Chinese premieres in Shanghai. •World … Read the full press release

Swiss cycling apparel specialist ASSOS becomes official team partner of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team

Swiss cycling apparel specialist ASSOS becomes official supplier to Mercedes-AMG DTM Team Hi-tech cycling equipment for the Mercedes-AMG DTM drivers STUTTGART, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The drivers and crew of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team have long indulged a passion for … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG and Rotwild jointly present The ROTWILD GT S inspired by AMG

Affalterbach/Dieburg, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A mountain bike inspired by the new Mercedes‑AMG GT has been developed for the toughest off-road conditions on the basis of professional feedback from the top athletes in the AMG ROTWILD MTB racing team. The ROTWILD … Read the full press release

Regenerative medicine: Fraunhofer researchers developed cell-free substrate containing proteins to which autologous cells bind and grow only after implantation

Regenerative medicine uses cells harvested from the patient’s own body to heal damaged tissue. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a cell-free substrate containing proteins to which autologous cells bind and grow only after implantation. Samples of the new implants will be … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers developed thermally reactive fabric blind for glass façades to reduce energy consumption by harnessing solar thermal energy

Glass-fronted office buildings are some of the biggest energy consumers, and regulating their temperature is a big job. Now a façade element developed by Fraunhofer researchers and designers for glass fronts is to reduce energy consumption by harnessing solar thermal … Read the full press release

Markus Glaser-Gallion succeeds Martin Hennerici as CEO of Voith Industrial Services Holding GmbH & Co. KG

From April 1, 2015, Markus Glaser-Gallion will take on the role of CEO of Voith Industrial Services Holding GmbH & Co. KG. Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany,  4-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — He succeeds Martin Hennerici, who has elected to leave … Read the full press release

Voith reports strong sales for its BlueLine machines in the two years following the market launch

In the paper industry there is a demand for innovations that reduce operating costs and help conserve resources in the production process. Voith developed its BlueLine range to meet both these requirements. Strong sales in the two years following the … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers developed prototype software to show grid operators how many electric vehicles can be connected to their local grid

MUNICH, 3-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The success of electric vehicle networks depends on economical vehicles – and efficient power grids. Existing power lines were not designed for the loads generated by electric vehicles. Fraunhofer researchers have developed prototype software to … Read the full press release

Audi museum mobile to exhibit police patrol cars of various brands from nearly every era of police car history from April 10 to August 30, 2015

14 historic patrol cars from across the decades Special exhibition from April 10 to August 30, 2015 Paternoster elevator with “Treasures from Neckarsulm” Ingolstadt, 3-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In a special exhibition entitled “Razzia” (in English: Police Raid), the Audi … Read the full press release

ENERCON to present new 4.2 MW model designed for Wind class IEC IIA – rotor diameter of 127 metres at Hannover Messe, 13 – 17 April

E-126 EP4/4.2 MW market launch in 2016 / Company showcases model at Hannover Messe Aurich, Germany, 3-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ENERCON develops new wind turbine platform in 4 megawatt segment. First model in E-126 EP4 platform is new 4.2 MW (nominal power) … Read the full press release

Hydro completed the acquisition of WMR Recycling GmbH following German Federal Cartel Office approval

OSLO, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following approval from the German Federal Cartel Office, Hydro has completed the previously announced acquisition of WMR Recycling GmbH. With effect from April 1, WMR is a fully-owned subsidiary of Hydro, legally named Hydro Aluminium … Read the full press release

KfW Development Bank signed framework agreement for EUR 500 million loans on behalf of the German federal government to aid infrastructure projects in eastern Ukraine

Untied commercial loan for infrastructure projects Aid for internally displaced persons from the Donetsk and Lugansk regions New and improved roads, medical facilities and modernisation of power transmission lines FRANKFURT, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW Development Bank has signed a framework … Read the full press release

KfW to offer its self-funded “Start-Up Coaching in Germany” advisory programme once the programme funded by the European Social Fund ends on 30 April 2015

KfW is continuing its advisory programme in 2015 Founders and young entrepreneurs receive a grant for professional advisory services FRANKFURT, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW will be offering its self-funded “Start-Up Coaching in Germany” advisory programme from 1 May 2015. In … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank contributes EUR 190M for Scottish railway network as part of syndicated financing together with SMBC Leasing and Finance Inc. and RBS/Lombard

Syndicate financing together with SMBC und RBS/Lombard 70 new electric multiple units for key route between Glasgow and Edinburgh Promoting environmentally friendly rail transport Contributing to expansion of European transport infrastructure FRANKFURT, 2-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank has provided structured … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB to acquire Q-DAS, an international software company in Statistical Process Control (SPC) solutions for industrial manufacturing

STOCKHOLM, 1-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the acquisition of Q-DAS, an international software company in Statistical Process Control (SPC) … Read the full press release