Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Universität Konstanz: Ein Kooperationsprojekt mit Konstanzer Beteiligung erforscht mit der Rekonstruktion des Drosophila-Gehirns die Grundlage für ein allgemeines Gehirnmodell

Ein Kooperationsprojekt mit Konstanzer Beteiligung erforscht mit der Rekonstruktion des Drosophila-Gehirns die Grundlage für ein allgemeines Gehirnmodell Konstanz, Germany, 10-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wir organisiert ein Gehirn Verhalten? Obwohl es Gehirnforschern aus vielen Disziplinen gelungen ist, bestimmte Aspekte von Verhalten bestimmten … Read the full press release

Arburg to exhibit at the Plagkem in Celje, Slovenia from 21 to 24 April 2015

Cost-efficient: complete automation solution built around energy-optimised Allrounder Golden Edition Efficient: finished toy buggy produced in a single step Plagkem: important industry event in South East Europe Lossburg, Germany, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg will be exhibiting at the Plagkem in Celje, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 125,865 vehicles in January; the best start of the year in the company’s history

Best start of the year in the company’s history for Mercedes-Benz with 125,865 vehicles sold in January (+13.6%) Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have started the … Read the full press release

Sandoz: 160,000 – 200,000 children estimated to be diagnosed with childhood cancer each year

Holzkirchen, Germany, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Between 160,000 and 200,000 children are estimated to be diagnosed with childhood cancer and around 100,000 die from it each year. With proper diagnosis, treatment and drugs, most childhood cancers can be cured. In … Read the full press release

adidas Group achieved record € 1 billion sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 2014

2014 sales reach the € 1 billion mark More than 30% growth in the football category More World Cup jerseys sold than ever before adidas most popular brand in Germany Herzogenaurach, Germany, 6-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Record sales for the … Read the full press release

The reorganization of Baltik Vairas German unit spurs a boost in efficiency

Šiauliai, Lithuania, 5-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Baltik Vairas, the Northern European developer and manufacturer of bicycles and e-bikes, is going through a substantial structural reorganization which has already had an impact on the overall efficiency of business processes. Due to the reorganization … Read the full press release

Funds managed by Equistone Partners Europe Limited acquired majority stake in POLO Motorrad und Sportswear GmbH

Equistone takes overt multi-channel retailer of motorcycle clothing and accessories Further growth is planned through market consolidation, strategic acquisitions and expanding the network of stores POLO Motorrad’s online trading and business to business channel are expected to be strengthened Munich/ … Read the full press release

Equistone Partners Europe Limited backed Bretèche Industrie acquisition of German-based IsernHäger

LONDON, 4-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bretèche Industrie (“the Group”), a leading manufacturer of equipment for the international food and pharmaceutical industries, has strengthened its bakery business with the 100% acquisition of German-based IsernHäger. The deal has been backed by Equistone … Read the full press release

Chemical group WACKER to unveil silane-terminated polymers for the formulation of industrial adhesives and for sealing flat surfaces at the European Coatings Show 2015

At the European Coatings Show 2015, Munich-based chemical group WACKER will be unveiling novel, silane-terminated polymers for the formulation of industrial adhesives and for sealing flat surfaces. Known as GENIOSIL® XT, the new binder makes it possible to produce materials … Read the full press release

WACKER Group opened €4 million state-of-the-art Health Center at its Burghausen site

The Munich-based WACKER Group has opened a new Health Center at its Burghausen site yesterday evening. Executive Board member Auguste Willems was joined by Bavaria’s Minister of State for Public Health and Care Services, Melanie Huml, as he officially dedicated … Read the full press release

Prof. Ina Schieferdecker appointed Director and Member of the Executive Board of the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS

The Executive Board of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft appointed Prof. Ina Schieferdecker as Director and Member of the Executive Board of the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS in Berlin on January 1, 2015. As a Director of Fraunhofer FOKUS, she … Read the full press release

The Voith Group continues ahead in the course of its group-wide Voith 150+ success program

Worldwide administrative functions to be consolidated Additional capacity adjustments at Voith Paper Planned workforce reduction totaling up to 1,600 positions worldwide Future focus on technology and engineering expertise for the digital age: Value-preserving sale process for Voith Industrial Services kicks … Read the full press release

Voith Paper Management Board presented package of measures intended to adapt the company’s European structure to the market conditions

Long-term diminished market volume for new machines and major rebuilds Concentration of the paper machine business in Heidenheim and stock preparation in Ravensburg planned Goal is a lean, customer-focused organization Planned reduction of approximately 1,000 jobs worldwide Heidenheim, Germany, 3-2-2015 … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers developed highly promising alternative to animal-based experiments in medical research

MUNICH, 3-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In medical research, animal-based experiments have thus far been a necessary evil. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a highly promising alternative, however: They are developing a mini-organism inside a chip. This way, complex metabolic processes within … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank finances two state-of-the-art well intervention vessels for Siem Offshore Rederi AS

Well intervention vessels for maintenance of offshore oil wells Vessels being constructed at FSG shipyard in Flensburg FRANKFURT, 3-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank co-arranges the financing of two state-of-the-art well intervention vessels for Siem Offshore Inc.’s subsidiary Siem Offshore Rederi … Read the full press release

New exchange-listed equity index fund issued by Amundi launched on Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment

Frankfurt am Main, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Xetra/Börse Frankfurt: A new exchange-listed equity index fund issued by Amundi has been tradable in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment since Tuesday. Name: Amundi ETF JPX-Nikkei 400 UCITS ETF (EUR) Asset class: equity ETF ISIN: … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE’s Natixis Becomes First French bank to join Eurex Clearing’s Securities Lending CCP

Frankfurt am Main, 29-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex Clearing: Eurex Clearing, Europe’s leading clearing house and part of Deutsche Börse Group, has announced that Natixis, the corporate, investment management and financial arm of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest bank in France, has … Read the full press release

Destatis: The index of import prices fell by 2.2% on an annual average in 2014 compared with 2013

WIESBADEN, 28-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The index of import prices fell by 2.2% on an annual average in 2014 compared with 2013, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). In December it decreased by 3.7% compared with the corresponding month … Read the full press release

Chinese locomotive manufacturer CNR Dalian and its local South African Consortium orders 232 MTU Series 4000 engines from Rolls-Royce

232 engines for freight locomotives produced by China’s CNR Dalian Engines for use in South African freight transportation Delivery expected from 2015 to 2017 FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has received a major order from Chinese locomotive manufacturer CNR … Read the full press release

Airbus Group: The first EC135 T2+ helicopter of the Australian Defence Force for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System successfully completed its first flight in Europe

Donauwörth, Germany, 27-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The first EC135 T2+ helicopter in a planned fleet of modern, twin-engine, rotary-wing aircraft being acquired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), has successfully completed its … Read the full press release