Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

The European Commission refers Germany to the European Court of Justice regarding its rules on VAT refund applications which discriminate against non-EU operators

BRUSSELS, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has decided to refer Germany to the European Court of Justice regarding its rules on VAT refund applications which discriminate against non-EU operators. Under German VAT legislation, taxable persons established outside the … Read the full press release

Professor Nicholas Bloom from Stanford University and Professor John Van Reenen from the London School of Economics and Political Science awarded the EIB Prize for excellence in economic research

EIB President Hoyer: EU must tackle the gap in competitiveness – Investment in innovation is key BERLIN, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Two internationally renowned European scholars in the field of managerial and technological innovation were awarded the EIB Prize for … Read the full press release

Freie Universität Berlin: A comprehensive, English-language, open access encyclopedia of the “Great War” to be presented and released on October 8, 2014, in Brussels

Public Launch on October 8, 2014 / Panel Discussion with International Experts in Brussels BERLIN, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A comprehensive, English-language, open access encyclopedia of the “Great War” will be presented and released on October 8, 2014, in Brussels. … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Hiab presents new environmentally smart load handling vehicle solution at the IAA exhibition from 25 September to 2 October in Hannover, Germany

Helsinki, Finland, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, presents a totally new vehicle solution at the IAA exhibition that takes place from 25 September to 2 October in Hannover, Germany. Hiab has in collaboration with Volvo Truck Center Sweden … Read the full press release

Hiab to present the latest in its heavy range segment, the crane HIAB X-HiPro 1058 at the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany

Helsinki, Finland, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, will preview its new and innovative crane HIAB X-HiPro 1058 at the IAA exhibition that takes place in Hannover, Germany from 25 September to 2 October. “We are very proud of … Read the full press release

Cargotec: Hiab to present at the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 exhibition in Hannover, Germany, 25 September – 2 October 2014

Helsinki, Finland, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, will showcase its latest innovations and examples of sustainable load handling technology at the 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles 2014 exhibition in Hannover, Germany. The IAA is the leading international trade fair … Read the full press release

The Porsche Design Group opens new store in Hamburg

New Store with a new Look Stuttgart, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Porsche Design Group (Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) has opened a new store in Hamburg.400 invited guests will celebrate the official opening ceremony on September 18th. The … Read the full press release

Egyptian researchers at Technische Universität München won the “International Space Station Research Competition” in the US with their project Egypt Against Hepatitis C Virus

MUNICH, 22-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Two Egyptian researchers at Technische Universität München (TUM) have won the “International Space Station (ISS) Research Competition” in the US with their project Egypt Against Hepatitis C Virus (EGAHEP). As their prize, the two scientists … Read the full press release

Henkel to acquire The Bergquist Company, US based supplier of thermal-management solutions for the electronics industry

Strengthen position of Adhesive Technologies as a global leader Gain strong positions in the growing markets for the electronics industry Expand business in key markets: North America, Asia-Pacific and Europe Düsseldorf, Germany, 22-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel signed an agreement … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo to continue with new HERCULES-2 project aimed at developing fuel-flexible marine engine optimally adaptive to its operating environment

Bavaria, Germany, 22-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The HERCULES R&D programme to develop large engine technologies, which was initiated in 2004 as a joint vision by the two major European engine manufacturing groups, Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo, is to continue … Read the full press release

Arburg to hold first ever “Packaging Days” event at its headquarters in Lossburg from 5 to 6 November 2014

Arburg: International industry event in Lossburg Conference: Speeches and live presentations Trends and innovations: Inspiration for the packaging industry Lossburg, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg will be holding the first ever “Packaging Days” event at its headquarters in Lossburg from 5 to … Read the full press release

University of Freiburg: German scientists discover why Mosses survived many climate catastrophes

German scientists discover why these plants endured ice age FREIBURG, Germany, 18-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mosses have existed on Earth for more than 400 million years. During this period they survived many climate catastrophes that wiped out more robust organisms … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz’s model series 124 to celebrate 30 years since its world premiere in November 1984

“Medium Mercedes Class” celebrated its world premiere in November 1984 New variety: Saloon, Estate, Coupé, long-wheelbase version and Convertible Since 1993, the medium Mercedes-Benz model series has officially been named the E-Class Stuttgart, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Welcome to a distinguished circle: … Read the full press release

GfK and Viacom International Media Networks won ‘Best Methodological Paper’ at the 2014 ESOMAR Congress for their joint paper called “Comedy Central Power of Laughter”

Nuremberg, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GfK and Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) have won ‘Best Methodological Paper’ at the 2014 ESOMAR Congress for their joint paper called “Comedy Central Power of Laughter”. The award is given to the paper that shows … Read the full press release

Solvay strengthens its aluminum brazing capabilities with the acquisition of Flux Schweiß- und Lötstoffe GmbH

Hannover, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay has acquired Flux Schweiß- und Lötstoffe GmbH (Flux) to complement its aluminum brazing capabilities and products with fast-growing formulations for automotive heat exchangers and stationary heat, ventilation and air conditioning units. A flourishing and innovative … Read the full press release

AREVA selected by RWE to supply fuel assemblies to the Emsland nuclear power plant near Lingen Germany

PARIS, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has been selected by the utility RWE to supply fuel assemblies to the Emsland nuclear power plant located near Lingen, Germany. From 2016 to 2020, the power plant will receive a total of four … Read the full press release

Die „schräge“ Projektentwicklung der STRABAG Real Estate gewinnt FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Germany 2014

Berlin, 16-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Tanzenden Türme haben es geschafft: Das Projekt der STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) an der Hamburger Reeperbahn hat den 1. Platz beim FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Germany 2014 belegt. Auf der feierlichen Gala am Abend … Read the full press release

Wintershall expands its oil and gas production and reserves with the acquisition of shares from Norwegian company Statoil ASA

Wintershall to acquire shares in oil and gas fields from Statoil for 1.25 billion US Dollar Daily production in Norway will increase to around 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent Kassel, Germany, 15-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF Group company Wintershall is further … Read the full press release

Henkel listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe for the eighth consecutive year

For the eighth consecutive year, Henkel has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI Europe). The inclusion in both indices confirms Henkel’s excellent performance among the leading companies in the … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. announces the recipients of the 2014 Vectorworks Design Scholarship

University of Pennsylvania Student Takes Top Honors as Richard Diehl Award Recipient Columbia, Md., 12-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., a provider of intuitive, powerful and practical 2D/3D and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions, announces the first recipients of the … Read the full press release