Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

ThyssenKrupp Metallurgical Products GmbH acquired New York metal commodity trading company BenMet

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

Expansion of activities in North and South America, widening of product portfolio 8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Metallurgical Products GmbH, Essen, has acquired the business of metal commodity trading company BenMet NY, headquartered in New York, effective July 1, 2013. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Commodities, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals

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Bayer CropScience and World Bank’s International Finance Corporation formed partnership to support modernization of agriculture in Ukraine

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

Monheim/Kiev, 8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bayer CropScience and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced today an innovative partnership to support modernization of agriculture in Ukraine and help the country maximize its farming potential. Securing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Ukraine

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Germany’s oldest coastal steamer “Prinz Heinrich” returns to service thanks also to Henkel’s Loctite Fixmaster Marine Chocking epoxy resin

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jonny and Hinni each weigh somewhere in the region of two and a half metric tons. Despite their considerable age of more than 100 years, the two will soon be in a position to once again show … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics

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Mercedes-Benz rolls out 360-degree multi-channel campaign for the launch of the new S-Class

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

Stuttgart, 8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz is supporting the market launch of its new flagship with an extensive campaign covering all relevant communication channels. Under the banner “The new S-Class. Vision accomplished.”, the saloon is to be presented as the global … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Marketing, Media

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EADS marks 50 years Franco-German cooperation under the Élysée Treaty with special internship programme

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

Toulouse,  8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty and promoting Franco-German cooperation, EADS has teamed up with the Franco-German Youth Office (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse OFAJ/ Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk DFJW) to launch a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, France, Germany

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Deutsche Bank’s Hedge Fund Consulting Group survey highlights greater investor emphasis on Hedge Fund operational due diligence

Posted on 8, July 2013 by

8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Bank today identified the changing regulatory environment as the most significant factor driving the growing importance of operational due diligence amongst hedge fund investors. Deutsche Bank’s Hedge Fund Consulting Group’s second annual operational due diligence survey, … Read the full press release →

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Allianz Capital Partners acquired two wind parks in France and one in Germany

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Allianz Capital Partners has expanded its portfolio by two wind parks in France and one in Germany / Combined capacity of 100 Megawatts generates energy for over 40,000 households Munich, 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The subsidiary Allianz Capital Partners (ACP) acquired … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Investment

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Volkswagen to introduce two innovative cars XL1 and e-up! at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Volkswagen proves everyday motoring credentials of XL1 and e-up!  even in Alpine terrain e-up! – Volkswagen’s first fully electric mass production car – to launch this year Electric family car with energy costs under €3 per 100 kilometres Entry-level e-up! … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Sports, Technology

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Daimler AG Chairman Dr Dieter Zetsche handed over the key of the M-Class Popemobile to Pope Francis in Vatican

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

Stuttgart/Rome, 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, handed over the key to the Popemobile to Pope Francis yesterday at a private meeting in the Vatican. Pope … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Religion, Society, Transportation & Logistics

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Mercedes-Benz sold 694,433 vehicles in first half of 2013, more than ever before

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

Stuttgart, 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the first half of 2013, Mercedes-Benz posted yet another record with sales of 694,433 vehicles (+6.4%). With 131,609 units sold, sales in June also reached record level (+8.3%), not least through strong growth in China … Read the full press release →

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Triton Funds to take over 100 % of Befesa from Spanish group Abengoa

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

Value of EUR 1.075 billion, cash purchase price of EUR 850 million European market leader in niche recycling businesses with strong core activities in Germany Potential for future growth in emerging markets such as South Korea, Turkey, Middle East and … Read the full press release →

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Bayer acquired herbal medicines producer Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

Christian Sarto appointed Managing Director Leverkusen,  4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bayer has completed the acquisition of Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany. The transaction was cleared by the relevant antitrust authorities. Christian Sarto (43), previously responsible for HealthCare mergers and acquisitions at Bayer … Read the full press release →

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30,000 attended Leverkusen BayArena for Bayer’s 150 years anniversary celebration

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

Leverkusen, 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Leverkusen BayArena – home stadium of the Bayer 04 soccer team – was transformed into a sea of green and blue. The climax of the afternoon event held to celebrate Bayer’s foundation 150 years ago … Read the full press release →

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UniCredit Italy to procure automated teller machines and cash recycling systems from Wincor Nixdorf’s new CINEO line

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UniCredit, the biggest bank in Italy, will be gradually procuring automated teller machines and cash recycling systems from Wincor Nixdorf’s new CINEO generation over the next three years, in a replacement project addressing almost 50 percent of … Read the full press release →

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SAP sponsored Oxford Economics’ global study finds SMEs are going global

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Oxford Economics’ Global Study Sponsored by SAP Reveals Small and Midsize Firms That Do Business in Six or More Countries Will More Than Double in Three Years WALLDORF, Germany, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and Oxford Economics today announced survey findings by … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz presented exclusive fragrances for its new S-Class created jointly with perfumer Marc vom Ende

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

There is something very special in the air at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2014: Mercedes-Benz is presenting in the event marquee in front of the Brandenburg Gate the four upscale fragrances for the new S-Class, which were created … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Automotive, Business, Germany

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Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard assessed results of his first 90 days as Daimler Board of Management member responsible for commercial vehicles

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Daimler Trucks excellently positioned for global leadership thanks to current product range and future potential Says Bernhard: “The increase in market share and incoming orders shows that we have the right products in the right markets. That’s why we are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management, Transportation & Logistics

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Große POS-Aktion von Henkel Laundry and Home Care

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Sauber Auftanken mit starken Henkel-Reinigern 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Passend zur Urlaubssaison erhalten Verbraucher beim Kauf von mindestens vier Henkel-Produkten der Marken Sidolin, Der General, Bref und biff von Juli bis September einen fünf Euro Tank-Gutschein. Einfach den Kassenbon und die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Marketing, Media, Retail

ThyssenKrupp Elevator acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc.

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Elevator has acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc. The US company, founded in 1875, provides elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services. “The acquisition continues our international growth strategy and strengthens our service business … Read the full press release →

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IT market research advisory firm IDC named SAP Mobile Market Leader for 12th Consecutive Year

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that leading IT market research advisory firm IDC is again recognizing SAP as the market share leader based on 2012 revenue in mobile enterprise management (MEM) enterprise software market. SAP has been recognized as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology, Telecom

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