Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

REWE Group’s company REWE Digital acquired leading technology e-commerce solutions provider commercetools GmbH

Intensification of digital activities through advanced web shop technology COLOGNE, 22-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — REWE Digital, a company of REWE Group, has acquired commercetools, a leading technology provider of e-commerce solutions, which is known for its high-performance cloud software. Commercetools … Read the full press release

Intelligentes Energiemanagement: Viessmann und RWE starten Pilotprojekt

Intelligente Steuerung für effiziente Blockheizkraftwerke Strom selber machen, dann wenn er gebraucht wird Dortmund, 22-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Strompreise für Endkunden steigen, die Energiepreise an der Börse fallen – dadurch wird die Eigenerzeugung von Strom zunehmend interessanter. Anlagenbetreiber können … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post DHL awarded with the Green Freight Europe (GFE) label for reporting and reducing CO2 emissions

Mention recognizes significant steps in reporting and reducing emissions BONN, 22-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As one of the first companies, Deutsche Post DHL, the leading postal and logistics group, has been awarded with the Green Freight Europe (GFE) label. The … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced it increased its sales in 2014 to more than €18 billion

Technology company increases sales in 2014 to more than €18 billion Planned acquisition of TRW Automotive and upcoming integration of the company are key topics ZF will celebrate its centennial in 2015 Stuttgart/Friedrichshafen, 19-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s economic … Read the full press release

ZF Friedrichshafen AG Supervisory Board announced new appointments to the Board of Management

ZF’s Supervisory Board appointed Dr. Franz Kleiner and Peter Lake members of the Board of Management Head of the Industrial Technology division, Dr. Kleiner, will be member of the Board of Management responsible for the Region of North America Head … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas closed the acquisition of 81.4% stake in DAB Bank AG from Unicredit AG

PARIS, 18-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BNP Paribas closed today the acquisition of 81.4% stake in DAB Bank AG from Unicredit AG, together with the voluntary offer to minority shareholders. Following this step, BNP Paribas now controls 91.7% of DAB Bank’s … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf launches revised version of its open innovation platform Pearlfinder

More convenient and attractive Pearlfinder to increase the number of external cooperation partners Open innovation initiative of NIVEA producer dedicated to confidentiality Hamburg, 18-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (December 15th, 2014) Beiersdorf has launched a revised version of it’s open innovation platform … Read the full press release

University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Nature Research Society researchers: hunting by humans appears to have significantly cut mammoth populations in western Europe around 30,000 years ago

Tübingen researchers show climate and food supplies were stable – humans caused big herbivores to die out Tübingen, Germany, 18-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Nature Research Society say hunting by humans appears … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters to maintain, overhaul and ensure the availability of the German Army Aviation School’s fleet of EC135 training helicopters through 2022

Donauwörth, Germany, 17-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters has won the support contract to maintain, overhaul and ensure the availability of the German Army Aviation School’s fleet of EC135 training helicopters. This extends the existing contract, signed in 2005, by a further … Read the full press release

Technische Universität München (TUM) achieved eighth place in the Global Employability University Ranking 2014

Technische Universität München (TUM) achieved eighth place in the ranking table, cementing its excellent reputation as an educational institute for young academics who are much sought after in international job markets. The ranking is based on a survey of almost … Read the full press release

GfK EEDL Monitor: As many as 80,000 SMEs in Germany have an immediate need for energy efficiency services

Nuremberg, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As many as 80,000 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany have an immediate need for energy efficiency services. This is one of the key findings of the recent GfK EEDL Monitor, a market potential … Read the full press release

Accenture awarded Social Business Women US$1.3 million to deliver job and entrepreneurial skills training to women in Germany

Grant is part of Accenture’s Skills to Succeed corporate citizenship initiative BERLIN, 11-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture and the Accenture Foundations have awarded Social Business Women US$1.3 million to deliver job and entrepreneurial skills training to more than 2,000 women in Germany who experience … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich Professor Georg von Krogh published his latest study on how companies can boost the motivation of open source developers in collaboration with University of Hamburg

These days, technology companies are tapping into the expertise of online open source communities to develop new software. A research group under the Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation is examining how companies can boost the motivation of these unpaid … Read the full press release

Sandoz announced Phase III data that demonstrated similarity of its investigational biosimilar filgrastim compared to the US-licensed reference product, Amgen’s NEUPOGEN®

Pivotal PIONEER study compared safety and efficacy of the two compounds in the prevention of neutropenia in patients with breast cancer PIONEER data supported filing for biosimilar filgrastim in the US The abstract of the study results is published online … Read the full press release

Wintershall supports social and charity projects in the company’s core regions

KASSEL, 9-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wintershall is not only dedicated to securing the energy supply; it also supports non-profit organizations in the company’s core regions. This year the beneficiaries of the company’s traditional Christmas donation, which totals 50,000 euros, are social and … Read the full press release

EU’s “Windheat Project”: Fraunhofer collaborates with six corporations from 4 EU states to develop energy-efficient ice detection and anti-icing system for small wind turbine power generators

In very cold climate zones, the wind can blow with tremendous force. But wind turbines have rarely been built in these regions up to now. The risk of ice formation on the rotor blades is just too high. But now, … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer researchers developed passive surveillance system for littoral regions based on mobile radio illumination called Passive Coherent Location (PCL)

Many coastal areas and harbors go almost unprotected against acts of terror. Soon a new sensor system relying on signal echoes from cell towers can quickly detect even the smallest of attack boats. This mobile radio passive radar can also … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Institute researchers developed X-ray detector for industrial computed tomography (CT) based on the design of medical X-ray devices

X-rays are a tried and tested way to investigate components and materials. Researchers are now developing an X-ray detector capable of delivering particularly high-quality 3D images in real time. This will make it possible to precisely reconstruct even the processes … Read the full press release

WACKER expands its product range of functional silanes with new arylalkoxysilane monomer GENIOSIL® XL 70

MUNICH, 4-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Munich-based chemical company WACKER is expanding its product range of functional silanes with a new arylalkoxysilane monomer. Marketed as GENIOSIL® XL 70, this additive is designed as a water scavenger for silane-curing adhesive and sealant … Read the full press release

KUKA AG aims at complete takeover of Swisslog Holding AG, plans to delist the company from SIX Swiss Exchange

Augsburg, 3-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Now that more than 80% of the shares have been tendered in the public tender offer process, KUKA AG is aiming at a complete takeover of Swisslog Holding AG.In case of holding more than 90% of … Read the full press release