Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Audi is now ramping up production of its first plug-in hybrid model the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

First plug-in hybrid model drives off the assembly line in Ingolstadt Assembly processes integrated into the A3 line Maximum safety for employees, top quality for customers Ingolstadt, 24-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Approximately 50 cars every day, with the same timing … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 85.6 billion in new models, innovative technologies and its global presence in its Automotive Division over the coming five years

• EUR 85.6 billion for new models, environmentally friendly technologies and production facilities in the coming five years • Capex ratio to remain at a competitive level of between six and seven percent • Over half of investments in property, … Read the full press release

LMU Physicists developed new algorithm that is capable of solving the Boltzmann equation for systems of self-propelled particles

Physicists at LMU have developed a new algorithm that is capable of solving the Boltzmann equation for systems of self-propelled particles. The new method also reveals previously unknown patterns of collective motion in such systems. MUNICH, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

ISS agreed to new major Integrated Facility Services strategic partnership with Vattenfall in Germany

Today (19-11-2014), ISS (ISS.CO, ISS DC), a leading global provider of facility services, agreed to a new major Integrated Facility Services strategic partnership with Vattenfall in Germany. Søborg, Denmark, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The new contract is the largest win ever … Read the full press release

EnGarde Expands German Market With SK1 Certification

AMSTERDAM, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — To better serve customers in Germany, EnGarde body armor has completed the German SK1 TR03/2008 certification process for the ULTRA™ flexible ballistic panel. German law enforcement agencies can only purchase officially certified body armor models … Read the full press release

Bayer CropScience takes major step forward in tackling the global problem of herbicide-resistant weeds with the opening of Weed Resistance Competence Center (WRCC) in Frankfurt

Major step forward in tackling the global problem of herbicide-resistant weeds Frankfurt / Main, 20-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing global problem. The official opening of Bayer CropScience’s Weed Resistance Competence Center (WRCC) in Frankfurt on 19 November … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Cars expands the international presence of its procurement organization

Footprint in China, NAFTA and South Africa deepened New C-Class localized on four continents for the first time Procurement and supplier quality functions integrated Dr. Klaus Zehender, Divisional Board Member Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars: “We need the most … Read the full press release

Merck Serono expands availability of its RebiSmart device and web-based software platform MSdialog to people with MS in Spain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Chile and Colombia

The new RebiSmart® injection device offers many new updates including wireless transmission of injection times and doses MSdialog™software is designed to more effectively engage people with MS and their health care providers with treatment adherence information and health related outcome reports … Read the full press release

Sky creates Europe’s leading entertainment company following the acquisition of Sky Italia and majority interest in Sky Deutschland

LONDON, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has created Europe’s leading entertainment company after completing the acquisition of Sky Italia and a majority interest in Sky Deutschland. The enlarged group will serve 20 million customers across five countries: Italy, Germany, Austria, … Read the full press release

ThalesRaytheonSystems completes system testing for NATO’s Air Command and Control System program (ACCS)

Massy, France, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ThalesRaytheonSystems has completed system testing for NATO’s Air Command and Control System program (ACCS).  The tests demonstrated the system’s ability to operate in a network configuration linking the pilot sites at Lyon Mont Verdun in … Read the full press release

Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) extends the appointment of Dr. Karsten Heuchert as Chairman of the Executive Board of VNG until August 31, 2019

Leipzig, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At its meeting held today, the Supervisory Board of VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG), Leipzig, unanimously resolved to extend the appointment of Dr. Karsten Heuchert (60) as Chairman of the Executive Board of VNG – … Read the full press release

WACKER developed a thermally conductive adhesive for electronics applications, the SEMICOSIL® 975 TC

MUNICH, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Munich-based WACKER chemicals group has developed a thermally conductive adhesive for electronics applications. The new silicone rubber with the trade name SEMICOSIL® 975 TC is characterized by high thermal conductivity and good flow and … Read the full press release

The ‘Retrospective’ of the 65th Berlin International Film Festival will celebrate the 100th anniversary of colour film process: Color by Technicolor

BERLIN, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Retrospective of the 65th Berlin International Film Festival promises to be an opulent colour spectacle. It will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a colour film process that has become a legend far beyond Hollywood: … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies AG unveils ARM®-based Embedded Power family of bridge drivers for intelligent motor control in automotive applications

Munich, Germany, 12-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (Nov 11, 2014) at the electronica trade fair, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) announced an ARM®-based Embedded Power family of bridge drivers offering an unmatched level of integration to address the … Read the full press release

Voith honoured with the Dekra Award for its special achievements in the environment category

Award for environmentally compatible hazardous materials management Innovative process paves the way to pollutant-free products Stuttgart/Heidenheim, Germany, 12-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith received the Dekra Award on November 11 for its special achievements in the environment category. In the presence of Baden-Württemberg’s … Read the full press release

KfW-ifo SME Barometer for October 2014: Majority of German SMEs take pessimistic view regarding the business performance in a six-month horizon

SMEs: pessimists prevail Large companies: current situation is deteriorating significantly Weakness threatens to impact domestic economy FRANKFURT, 12-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the first time since December 2012, the majority of German SMEs take a pessimistic view regarding the business … Read the full press release

Wincor Nixdorf AG generated €2,469 million net sales in fiscal 2013/2014 comparable to the amount reported for the previous financial year

Preliminary results for fiscal 2013/2014 (Sept. 30) Paderborn, Germany, 11-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At €2,469 million, net sales generated by Wincor Nixdorf AG in fiscal 2013/2014 were comparable to the amount reported for the previous financial year. The company recorded … Read the full press release

Chinese producer of shoe soles Fenghua SoleTech AG goes public on Frankfurt Stock Exchange with over 10 million shares offered for trade

FRANKFURT, 7-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Fenghua SoleTech AG (ISIN: DE000A13SX89) has been listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 6 November, offering over 10 million shares for trade. The initial listing price was €10.40; the issue price … Read the full press release

RWE Supply & Trading announces the successful connection of the 37MWp solar power plant at Kencot Hill to the UK grid

Kencot Hill solar farm feeds into UK’s electricity grid Opening ceremony today in West Oxfordshire Kencot Hill, England, 5-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE Supply & Trading today announces the successful connection of the 37MWp solar power plant at Kencot Hill … Read the full press release

Bosch expands its presence in Africa with the opening of two new branch offices in Angola and Mozambique

Expanding the company’s international presenceBosch steps up activities in AfricaNew branch offices in Angola and Mozambique Increasing significance of Africa as major growth market Growing middle class, well-educated young people, and an abundance of raw materials point toward positive development … Read the full press release