Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

The Zumtobel Group and Borussia Dortmund partner for various lighting projects

Dornbirn, Austria / Dortmund, Germany, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Zumtobel Group and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) have signed an agreement governing a partnership. The deal was announced yesterday by the CEO of the Zumtobel Group, Ulrich Schumacher and the Chairman of … Read the full press release

Symrise launches versatile skin beautifier SymVital® AR

• Promotes healthy radiance and even skin tone • Visibly reduces signs of irritation-induced aging and UV spots • 100 % pure and natural ginger root extract Holzminden, Germany, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Symrise launches SymVital® AR, which is a 100 % pure and … Read the full press release

STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH to provide technical management and secure energy supply for two more computer centres of major companies

Management mandates for a total of 38 computer centres with an annual revenue volume of over EUR 30 million – and rising. Frankfurt (Main), 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the last few weeks, STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH (STRABAG PFS) … Read the full press release

Voith introduced innovative dryer fabrics with increased drying capacity and reduced contamination

With Jade from the CleanWeave product line, Voith is bringing innovative dryer fabrics onto the market that translate reduced contamination to increased drying capacity due to their special design. Heidenheim, Germany, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jade dryer fabrics have minimal internal void … Read the full press release

Voith’s ventilation and refrigeration technology used at Bayreuth cheese dairy of mozzarella producer Bayernland

Ventilation and refrigeration technology planned and delivered by Voith has been in use since February 2014 at the Bayreuth cheese dairy of the mozzarella producer Bayernland. Richard Schaller, Bayreuth plant manager, says: “The collaboration with Voith in the planning and … Read the full press release

Audi: In eager anticipation of DTM classic in the Eifel

Audi driver Ekström still in contention for title before Nürburgring round Home race for Rockenfeller, Scheider and Audi Sport Team Phoenix Dieter Gass, Head of DTM: “Continue to try battling for the Championship” Ingolstadt, Germany, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The seventh race … Read the full press release

Audi becomes the world’s first carmaker to conduct piloted driving public test on expressway in Florida/USA

Driving on public roads confirms technical maturity of the congestion pilot Reduced driver workload in slow-moving traffic up to 60 km/h (37.3 mph) Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Important step toward greater safety” Ingolstadt, Germany, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi is pressing forward … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank provides EUR 51m to finance the export of special equipment to Brazil for the environmentally friendly production of particle boards

Bilateral loan of EUR 51 million SMEs deliver special equipment for environmentally friendly production Recycling: wood chips processed into various particle board materials FRANKFURT, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank is using a loan worth EUR 51m to finance the export of … Read the full press release

HSH Nordbank AG’s expert market survey: Confidence among shipping companies in the industry continues to grow

Shipping companies predict increased turnover and profits in 2014 Strong dynamic growth and increasing rates are expected in the bulk carrier market Shipping companies also see market opportunities for smaller and very large container vessels A wave of new construction … Read the full press release

HSH Nordbank AG to finance GP JOULE Group of Reussenkröge’s two solar park portfolios Aquitaine and Biscaya in southern France

Hamburg/Kiel, 11-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HSH Nordbank is providing finance to its long-standing client, GP JOULE Group of Reussenkröge, for the two solar park portfolios Aquitaine and Biscaya in the south of France. The portfolios, which were developed by the Schleswig-Holstein-based company … Read the full press release

Henkel to hold webinar on “Composite Surfacing and Lightning Strike Protection” on August 13th, 2014

Surfacing films are designed to improve the surface quality of honeycomb stiffened composite parts. They also provide a barrier for dissimilar materials, decrease surface preparation time and provide protection of structural fibers. But this is not all: Laminated films composed … Read the full press release

Otto Group: Leading home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel announces change in its top leadership

Northbrook, IL, 8-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (August 6, 2014), leading home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel announces a change in its top leadership. Following the recent resignation of CEO Sascha Bopp, the company’s COO and CFO Adrian Mitchell has assumed … Read the full press release

NORMA Group SE announces its first half of 2014 with record sales and earnings

NORMA Group SE finished the first half of 2014 with record sales and earnings. Group sales in the first six months of the year grew by 9.4% year on year to EUR 353.0 million (H1/2013: EUR 322.8 million). Maintal, Germany, 8-8-2014 … Read the full press release

Eurex Group introduced connectivity of Trade Capture Platforms via the enhanced Multilateral Trade Registration Service

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex Group introduced connectivity of Trade Capture Platforms (TCPs) via the enhanced Multilateral Trade Registration (MTR) Service as of yesterday. The first TCPs are BrokerHub and Vectalis; ITG RFQ-hub intends to connect on 11 August. … Read the full press release

Eurex Clearing AG names Matthias Graulich as member of the Executive Board of the company

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of Eurex Clearing AG appointed Matthias Graulich (40) as member of the Executive Board of the company, effective 1 August 2014. As board member, he continues to be Chief Client Officer, managing … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services and the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. to establish market data cooperation between the two exchanges

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services and the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a market data cooperation between the two exchanges. Some key areas on which … Read the full press release

Clean indoor air to get excited about at Berlin’s IFA 2014 gadget show

LONDON, 6-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Berlin’s annual IFA tech expo opens to the public on September 5 and this year global indoor air cleaning technology company Blueair unveils new ultra high performance technologies to clean the air of practically all … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post DHL boosted revenues and generated strong increase in profitability in the second quarter of 2014

EBIT up strongly to EUR 654 million in the second quarter Full-year guidance for 2014 confirmed; EBIT outlook for 2015 modified Specific earnings targets for 2016 introduced for the first time: EBIT expected to reach EUR 3.4 billion to EUR … Read the full press release

The Volkswagen Group reports H1 2014 sales revenue only slightly up on the prior-year period at EUR 98.8 billion

First-half sales revenue only slightly up on the prior-year period at EUR 98.8 billion due to currency-related factors Operating profit rises by 0.4 billion to EUR 6.2 billion Profit before tax grows by 17.5 percent to EUR 7.8 billion Net … Read the full press release

Audi reports its U.S. July 2014 sales increased 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles

Sales for the most recent month rose 11.9% to 14,616 vehicles Demand for the all-new Audi A3 Sedan remained strong deep into its launch year Due to lean inventories, Audi pulled its 2015 model launch ahead Herndon, Va, 4-8-2014 — … Read the full press release