Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Bayer MaterialScience to attend the world’s largest plastics trade fair K 2013, 16-23 October 2013 in Düsseldorf

Turning dreams into value Innovative material solutions for freedom, safety and happiness Leverkusen, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “It is precisely the possibility of realizing a dream that makes life interesting.” Bayer MaterialScience’s appearance at K 2013 in Düsseldorf, the world’s largest … Read the full press release

Wettbewerb der Henkel-Marke Metylan zur Nachwuchsförderung

„Qualität macht Meister“: Suche nach jungen Talenten des Malerhandwerks 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Malermeister-Casting der Initiative „Qualität macht Meister“ geht auch in diesem Jahr in eine neue Runde. Zum fünften Mal haben zehn junge Talente die Gelegenheit, einen von fünf … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz rolled out 18 new AMG high-performance models in June 2013

Affalterbach, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-AMG sets the pace: This June witnesses the premieres of 18 new AMG high-performance models at Mercedes-Benz dealerships. With a power output spectrum ranging from 265 kW (360 hp) to 552 kW (751 hp), the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bahn acquired Veolia Transport Central Europe

Takeover of Veolia Transport Central Europe makes DB Arriva the largest international operator of passenger transport services in Central and Eastern Europe Berlin, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Bahn has acquired the Central and East European business operations from Veolia … Read the full press release

Deployment of quieter freight trains starts in Germany

Low-cost whisper brakes authorized for use throughout Europe • retrofitting of Deutsche Bahn’s existing rolling stock fleet now underway • Federal government provides funding – transport companies make their contribution Berlin, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deployment of quieter freight trains starts … Read the full press release

Mirko Wollrab appointed HSH Nordbank head of the communications

Hamburg/Kiel, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Effective 1 August 2013, Mirko Wollrab (43) is to take over as Head of the Communications division at HSH Nordbank. This includes the Bank’s media and public relations, internal communications and marketing activities. In this position … Read the full press release

German Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, EPO President Benoît Battistelli discussed the future unitary patent

Munich, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — German Federal Minister of Justice Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger met with European Patent Office (EPO) President Benoît Battistelli at the EPO headquarters in Munich today to discuss developments in the European patent system, and in particular the future … Read the full press release

EC approved regions of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein guarantee provided to German bank HSH Nordbank

Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has provisionally approved the restoring of the guarantee provided by the regions of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein in favour of HSH Nordbank from EUR 7 billion to the original framework of EUR 10 billion under … Read the full press release

EU Court of Justice Judgment in Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde, Bundeskartellanwalt v Schenker & Co. and Others Case

Legal advice given by a law firm or a decision of a national competition authority does not exempt an undertaking from anti-competitive conduct or from imposition of a fine Luxembourg, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National competition authorities may by way of exception refrain from … Read the full press release

Aerospace materials and logistics provider ThyssenKrupp Aerospace moved to new building near Marseille, France

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aerospace materials and logistics provider ThyssenKrupp Aerospace has moved to a new building at Vitrolles near Marseille, mainly dedicated to supporting a major customer in the area. During the official inauguration event on June 11nd, ThyssenKrupp … Read the full press release

Selex ES lands €5M worth contract to equip German Navy

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract worth €5 Million (£4.2 Million) by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence to supply a number of Titan 385ES-HD turrets for German Navy (Deutsche Marine) Sea Lynx Mk88A helicopters. … Read the full press release

Bayer CropScience expands its global Wheat Breeding Network with new station in France

Breeding program focuses on increasing yields, addressing environmental challenges and improving wheat varieties / Investment of more than EUR 7 million over three years in site facilities / Rebuilding will double capacity of laboratory and greenhouse Monheim/Milly-la-Forêt, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release

Henkel und c-LEcta starten Forschungskooperation

Leistungsstarke Enzyme für Waschmittel 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Henkel und c-LEcta haben eine Zusammenarbeit an neuen Enzymen zur Entwicklung nachhaltigerer Waschmittel gestartet. Ihren Fokus legen die Kooperationspartner auf die noch bessere Entfernung hartnäckiger Flecken, die für Verbraucher besonders relevant sind. In … Read the full press release

Daimler organised all China sales activities under the umbrella of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd.

Current measures: Central Sales in Stuttgart to be bolstered by dedicated “Sales Management China” unit Fast-track expansion of dealer network, 75 new dealerships in 2013 After-sales initiative to ensure sustainable growth Hubertus Troska: “We have taken numerous measures for our … Read the full press release

Six-year agreement between Bombardier and ThyssenKrupp Aerospace renewed and expanded

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Aerospace, a Division of ThyssenKrupp Materials CA Ltd, announced today that it has renewed and expanded a six-year contract with Bombardier Aerospace as the service provider for cut-to-size aluminum plate, sheet and extrusions and related … Read the full press release

European Patent Office and Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office signed set of co-operation agreements over improving patent systems

Munich, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EPO President Benoît Battistelli and the Director-General of the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC), Adil Elmaliki, signed a set of co-operation agreements yesterday in Munich to strengthen the patent system in both Morocco and … Read the full press release

Alstom introduced new solutions and optimised technologies to help implement the energy turnaround

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 13th Technical Press Colloquium (TPC), conducted in Kiel at the end of May, Alstom presented the solutions it will use to help implement the energy turnaround. Toughening existing power plants will play a role here, … Read the full press release

Crytek’s advanced engine CryENGINE® 3 available for PlayStation®4 developers

Frankfurt am Main, Germany – 19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Crytek will support the platform in future, as well as empowering CryENGINE 3 licensees to achieve their own ambitions on the console. “Our CryENGINE technology has always provided head-turning results across platforms,” … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace inaugurates its first facility in Africa at Aerospace Park Mghira, Tunisia

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Aerospace continues to expand its business. In Tunisia, the German technology group ThyssenKrupp’s aerospace materials and services provider recently opened its first facility on the African continent. The newly constructed site at Aerospace Park Mghira commenced … Read the full press release

UHDENORA to supply BM 2.7 electrolyzer to Trans Carolina Products of USA

19-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UHDENORA S.p.A. has received a new contract from Trans Carolina Products, LLC in Hamlet, North Carolina (USA) for the supply of a BM 2.7 electrolyzer with a nominal capacity of 100 MTPD of NaOH (100% NaOH … Read the full press release