(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG has announced that Marc Llistosella’s contract as CEO will be renewed for five additional years, extending his tenure until December 2030. This early renewal follows Llistosella’s successful leadership and the progress made under the BOOST 2026 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, BOOST 2026 strategy, braking systems, CEO, commercial vehicle systems, early contract renewal, Employee Representatives, global market leader, Knorr-Bremse AG, leadership, Marc Llistosella, operational strength, profitability, rail systems, Reinhard Ploss, strategic transformation, Supervisory Board, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG, a leading German developer of wind and solar parks, has secured building permits for four significant wind park projects in Scotland and Germany in January 2025. The approved projects in Scotland include three wind parks with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged battery storage, Bremen, building permits, Energiekontor AG, energy sector, financial year, General Standard, Germany, Lower Saxony, megawatts, partnership, Peter Szabo, project planning, renewable business expansion, renewable energy, Scotland, solar energy, sustainability, UK project pipeline, wind park projects, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) The Gemini Cooperation, a collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, will launch on February 1, 2025, offering an innovative hub-and-spoke network aimed at improving global shipping’s service reliability and connectivity. With around 340 vessels and a target of over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Gemini Cooperation', booking services, Cape of Good Hope, connectivity, decarbonization, Global shipping, Hapag-Lloyd AG, hub-and-spoke network, inter-regional shuttles, Maersk A/S, partnership, Red Sea, Rolf Habben Jansen, schedule reliability, security situation, service reliability, shipping industry, shipping quality, sustainability, TEU capacity, vessels
(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has reached an agreement with over 95% of its financial creditors on a long-term restructuring and financing plan, which will extend until 2027. However, a few dissenting creditors led BayWa to initiate restructuring proceedings under the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Annual General Meeting, BayWa AG, capital increase, cro, debt waivers, Financial Creditors, financial statements, financing agreement, financing concept, legal certainty, long-term restructuring, Michael Baur, Munich Local Court, operational transformation, parent company, restructuring plan, restructuring proceedings, shareholders, StaRUG, StaRUG light, subsidiaries, €150 million
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech division is set to implement structural changes at several German locations due to declining demand in industries such as automotive and lignite mining. Around 580 jobs will be affected, with plant closures at Bad Blankenburg, Stolzenau, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive industry, Bad Blankenburg, Continental, Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation, ContiTech, Employee Support, Frohburg, Geithain, Hamburg, Hanover-Vahrenwald, industry decline, job assistance, job cuts, job relocation, lignite mining, manufacturing adjustments, market changes, Moers, organizational changes, Original Equipment Solutions, Personnel changes, Philip Nelles, production closures, production relocation, Stolzenau, structural changes
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a distribution agreement with Tegral Materials, a member of the Vinmar Group, to expand its polyolefin solutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The agreement will include Borealis’ full portfolio of polyethylene and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, Craig Arnold, distribution agreement, European distribution, Flexible Consumer Packaging, High Performance Solutions, partnership, polyethylene, polyolefin solutions, polyolefins, polypropylene, Rigid Consumer Packaging, sustainability, Tegral Materials, Vinmar Group, Vishal Goradia
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has announced IAMISIGO as the winner of the 2025 Zalando Visionary Award, recognizing the Nigerian brand for its innovative blend of African artisanal craftsmanship and modern textile design. Founded by Bubu Ogisi, IAMISIGO will showcase its collection … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Berlin, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged 000 prize, African craftsmanship, Anne Pascual, Awards, Bear Scouts, Bubu Ogisi, contemporary fashion, Copenhagen Fashion Week, Design Excellence, Dio Kurazawa, ethical sourcing, fashion transformation, FEBEN, gender norms, heritage, IAMISIGO, inclusivity, industry impact, leadership, local communities, mentorship, Rave Review, social impact, sustainability, textile innovation, Zalando, Zalando Visionary Award 2025, €50
(IN BRIEF) Dedalus, a leader in healthcare software, has enhanced its conference rooms across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by installing Sony BRAVIA 4K Professional Displays. The displays provide high-quality visuals and cloud connectivity while supporting Dedalus’ sustainability efforts with energy-efficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 4K displays, cloud connectivity, conference rooms, Dedalus, eco-friendly design, energy efficiency, healthcare software, healthcare technology, INNOVATION, partnership, professional displays, Sony BRAVIA, SORPLAS™, sustainability, sustainable technology, technology solutions, Vistafon
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies highlights the transformative potential of gallium nitride (GaN) in driving energy efficiency and decarbonization across industries such as AI, home appliances, electric vehicles, and robotics. The company anticipates rapid growth in GaN adoption, supported by its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2025 predictions, AI data centers, decarbonization, digitalization, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, gallium nitride, GaN, home appliances, Infineon Technologies, Power Density, power semiconductors, robotics, semiconductor materials, Si, SIC, silicon carbide, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) wpd has signed a ten-year PPA with LyondellBasell for the Licata onshore wind project in Sicily. The project, featuring seven Vestas turbines, will generate 79,000 MWh annually, supporting LyondellBasell’s emissions reduction efforts. This partnership underscores LyondellBasell’s commitment to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged clean energy, CO2-free energy, Emissions Reduction, Ferrara, global energy supply, Italy, Licata wind farm, LyondellBasell, net zero, partnership, Photovoltaic, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, Sicily, sustainability, sustainable practices, Vestas V150, wind energy, WPD
(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon reassures customers that its supply chain for natural graphite flakes remains robust despite new export restrictions imposed by China. With a diversified network of global suppliers and more than 50 years of experience in producing flexible … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged China export regulations, dual-use goods, flexible graphite, global suppliers, graphite foil, graphite products, Manufacturing, natural graphite flakes, procurement, raw material supply, SGL Carbon, Sigraflex, supply chain, Supply Security, sustainable sourcing
(IN BRIEF) Lindner’s LMD-St 320 expanded metal canopy ceiling offers a flexible and elegant solution for architecturally demanding projects. With customizable colours and meshes, the system meets aesthetic and functional needs, while also delivering superior acoustic performance. Designed for easy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged acoustic performance, ceiling system, COLOURline, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold, design flexibility, Emissions Class A+, environmental impact, expanded metal canopy ceiling, Lindner, Lindner Green Level Outstanding, LMD-St 320, maintenance, MESHdesign, MOODline, spatial design, sustainability, sustainable construction, tool-free access
(IN BRIEF) The TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning is helping its researchers sharpen their science communication skills through specialized media training. The training, aimed at improving public engagement, includes practical exercises and strategies for researchers to communicate their work effectively. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Germany, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology
Tagged academic collaboration, academic conferences, academic training, German Informatics Society, Julia Steinhoff-Wagner, Leibniz Association, Markus Ploner, media training, personal branding, Personal Branding in Social Media, professional development, public engagement, research communication, science communication, scientific outreach, Stefania Centrone, TUM Institute for LifeLong Learning, Uli Benz
(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has signed a landmark deal with Cosmo Oil Marketing Co. Ltd. to purchase 7.2 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually, set to begin in April 2025. This move will mark the first SAF-powered cargo … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged BP, Central Japan International Airport, Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Cosmo Oil Marketing Co. Ltd., decarbonization, DHL Express, electrification of delivery vehicles, emission-reduced air freight, environmental impact, GoGreen Plus, international express industry, Japan, Koji Moriyama, Ltd., Nagoya Airport, Neste, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, partnership, Saffaire Sky Energy LLC, Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Tony Khan, World Energy
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Performance Materials division has completed a major sustainability milestone by transitioning all its European production sites to renewable electricity, starting in 2025. This step affects the company’s manufacturing of Engineering Plastics, Polyurethanes, Thermoplastic Polyurethanes, and Specialty Polymers. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged #OurPlasticsJourney, 2030, 3B Fibreglass, alternative raw materials, BASF, BASF's climate goals, circular economy, climate-neutral, CO2 emissions, CO2 footprint, engineering plastics, green steam, greenhouse gas emissions, Ludwigshafen, Martin Jung, offshore wind farm, Performance Materials division, polyurethanes, renewable electricity, renewable energy, specialty polymers, sustainability, thermoplastic polyurethanes, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has secured a $722 million AUD debt financing deal for Stages 1 and 2 of its Supernode battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Queensland, Australia. Deutsche Bank played a key role in arranging the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged $722 million AUD debt financing, Australia, Bank of America, Battery Energy Storage System, BESS, Brian Restall, clean energy infrastructure, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bank Corporate Bank, energy capacity, energy transition, financing partners, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Bank, MUFG, National Electricity Market, Origin Energy, partnership, Project Finance, Queensland, Quinbrook, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rachel Chia, renewable energy, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Supernode, sustainability, sustainable financing
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has announced the extension of Tim Höttges’ CEO contract until the end of 2028, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, Srini Gopalan will become the new COO of T-Mobile US, and Rodrigo Diehl, CEO of Magenta Telekom, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, appointments, CEO, customer satisfaction, Deutsche Telekom AG, Deutsche Telekom German operations, entrepreneurial leadership, Frank Appel, global telecommunications, GROWTH, INNOVATION, leadership, Magenta Telekom, Management, Rodrigo Diehl, Srini Gopalan, Supervisory Board, T-Mobile US, Tim Höttges
(IN BRIEF) An international investigation led to the arrest of 23 individuals involved in a large-scale money laundering scheme that helped criminals launder approximately EUR 100 million. The group, operating across several countries including Spain, Cyprus, and Germany, used both … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Cyprus, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged 2023, 23 arrests, ADMS, Anti-Fraud, border police, cash seizure, CID, commercial entities, commercial flights, criminal network, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, Cyprus, EUR 100 million, Eurojust, EUROPOL, financial conduit, financial crime, financial service, France, Germany, Guardia Civil, illicit funds, illicit profits, international investigation, JIRS, JIT, joint investigation team, judicial authorities, Judicial cooperation, judicial coordination, law enforcement agencies, MOKAS, Money Laundering, money laundering transactions, ONAF, SCADA system, Slovenia, Spain, tax authorities
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has launched the OPTIGA™ Connect Consumer OC1230, a cutting-edge eSIM solution designed to reduce energy consumption by 50% compared to existing models, extending battery life while maintaining high performance. This compact, GSMA-compliant eSIM is ideal … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology
Tagged 28 nm eSIM solution, 5G routers, Arm® v8, battery life, BSI-CC-PP-0100-2018, chip-scale packaging, energy consumption, flexibility, GSMA SGP.22 v3, GSMA-compliant, Infineon Technologies AG, Integrity Guard 32, IoT applications, mobile network profiles, multiple profiles, OPTIGA Connect Consumer OC1230, PCB space, POS payment terminals, power/performance ratio, PQC, remote management, remote SIM provisioning, SECURITY, SIM card, Smartphone, smartphones, wearables, X2QFN20 package
(IN BRIEF) Corporate loans in Germany grew by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2024, marking the first increase in two years, driven primarily by falling interest rates. However, the recovery is expected to slow down due to the challenging … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany
Tagged base effect, business lending, business sentiment, business transactions, corporate loans, Credit Market Outlook, Dr. Jenny Körner, economic environment, financing costs, German federal government, GROWTH, Handelsblatt, inflation-adjusted, Interest rates, investment expenditure, investment spending, KfW Credit Market Outlook, KfW Research, lending volume, nominal investment expenditure, pre-pandemic levels, self-employed, structural issues, tariffs, third quarter 2024, US trade policy
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