Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Die Universität Konstanz wartet beim „International Student Barometer“ mit Spitzenplätzen auf

Das International Office der Universität Konstanz schneidet beim „International Student Barometer“ (ISB) exzellent ab. Die für die internationalen Studierenden zuständige Einrichtung erreicht in der weltweit durchgeführten Befragung internationaler Studierender insgesamt den zweiten Platz. An der hauptsächlich auf die Servicestrukturen fokussierenden … Read the full press release

Contemporary Controls joins the EnOcean Alliance

The automation specialist expands its portfolio of established BAS solutions with the EnOcean energy harvesting wireless standard to refine its integrated system approach San Ramon/Frankfurt a.M., 2-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Contemporary Controls, a pioneer in electronics design, development and manufacturing of networking and … Read the full press release

Thuringia’s Minister President Christine Lieberknecht visited K+S’s Werra potash plant

Thuringia, Germany, 1-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Thuringia’s Minister President Christine Lieberknecht today paid a visit to the Werra potash plant in the Hesse-Thuringia potash district at the invitation of Norbert Steiner, the Chairman of the K+S Board of Executive Directors. During an underground … Read the full press release

Solvay launches Jaguar® OPTIMA conditioning solution for silicone- and sulfate-free, oil-based and oil-free shampoos

Paris, France, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay launches Jaguar® OPTIMA, the ideal conditioning solution to meet market demands for silicone- and sulfate-free, oil-based and oil-free shampoos. The natural, guar-based system will be unveiled at this year’s In-Cosmetics in Hamburg, Germany (Booth 1G20). … Read the full press release

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin-Wissenschaftler veröffentlichen Ergebnisse über neues optogenetisches Werkzeug im Magazin Science

Berlin, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Optogenetik ist ein modernes Verfahren, das es Wissenschaftlern ermöglicht, in neuronalen Schnitten oder in lebenden Organismen wie Drosophila, Zebrafisch oder Mäusen gezielt ausgewählte Zellen mit Licht zu aktivieren und ihre Rolle im Zellverbund zu untersuchen. Dazu benutzen sie … Read the full press release

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: Burkhardt Wolf erhält den Scherer-Preis

Er wird für seine Habilitationsschrift geehrt: Fortuna di mare – Literatur und Seefahrt Berlin, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Literaturwissenschaftler Dr. Burkhardt Wolf von der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin erhält den Scherer-Preis 2014. Er wird für seine an der Humboldt-Universität entstandene Habilitationsschrift Fortuna di … Read the full press release

Royal Philips launched the world’s first LED bulb with innovative lens in the shape of the traditional incandescent light bulb

It’s finally here: Philips clear LED bulb, the world’s first LED bulb with innovative lens and the beautiful light in the shape of the traditional incandescent. Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The traditional incandescent light bulb has been given the biggest … Read the full press release

Philips launches new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities

Company launches new connected solutions for homes, businesses and cities Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today Philips, the global leader in lighting, underlined its leadership in LED lighting by launching new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities. Having pioneered … Read the full press release

Burgerkonzept „Hans im Glück“ eröffnet im Leopold in München

STRABAG Real Estate stellt neuen Mieter für Gastronomiefläche ihrer Projektentwicklung vor   München, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE), Bereich München, stellte heute den neuen Mieter für die Gastronomieflächen ihrer Projektentwicklung Leopold 250 vor. Das junge Burgerkonzept „Hans … Read the full press release

Professional lighting systems provider Zumtobel shows its ability to innovate at Light + Building trade fair in Frankfurt

Dornbirn, Austria / Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — These days, the Zumtobel Group is demonstrating its ability to innovate in Frankfurt am Main, where the world’s largest trade fair for the lighting industry, Light + Building, opened this morning. As a … Read the full press release

MOL Group acquires selected assets from BASF subsidiary Wintershall

Kassel/Budapest, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wintershall, a 100% BASF subsidiary, is optimizing its portfolio with today’s financial closing of the transaction with the Hungarian MOL Group. Through Wintershall’s divestment of shares in selected assets on the UK Continental Shelf, MOL Group acquires 14 … Read the full press release

Merck announced the enrollment of first patient into new Phase III study in the area of fertility

• The ESPART* Phase III clinical study focuses on patients that respond poorly to attempts at ovarian stimulation • Study aims to recruit 946 patients across 17 European countries Darmstadt, Germany, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Merck, the global pharmaceutical and chemical company, … Read the full press release

Sandoz appoints Vas Narasimhan as Head of Sandoz Biopharmaceuticals & Oncology Injectables

Munich, Germany, 28-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sandoz announced today that Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan, MD, MPP, has been appointed Head of Sandoz Biopharmaceuticals & Oncology Injectables effective April 1, 2014. Vas, currently Global Head of Development at Novartis Vaccines, succeeds Ameet Mallik who will … Read the full press release

Symrise to present new products range at the largest trade show for cosmetic ingredients “in-cosmetics 2014” on April 1 to 3 in Hamburg

• Product launches from various application areas • Anti-aging ingredients and natural raw materials in focus • Sustainable Shea butter for improved skin feel in Fair Trade and ECOCERT quality Holzminden, Germany, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At in-cosmetics 2014, Symrise is presenting a range … Read the full press release

Henkel receives RobecoSAM’s Gold Class award and named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute

For the seventh consecutive year, Henkel receives RobecoSAM’s Gold Class award and is named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. The accolades recognize and confirm Henkel’s continued leadership and consistent commitment to sustainability. Düsseldorf, Germany, 27-3-2014 … Read the full press release

Karlsruhe stärkt den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk

ZDF-Intendant Bellut: Entscheidung stärkt die Unabhängigkeit Karlsruhe, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Das Urteil des Bundesverfassungsgerichts stärkt den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk, seine Gremien und die Rundfunkfreiheit in Deutschland. Die Karlsruher Richter haben klar gestellt, dass das ZDF frei von Einflüssen des Staates sein muss und … Read the full press release

E.G.O., Infineon Technologies, University of Bremen announced their research project “InduKOCH” made induction stoves more affordable and more energy efficient

Neubiberg, Germany, 24-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Induction stoves are getting more affordable and more energy efficient. This is the result of the three-year research project ”InduKOCH”. The research team consisted of E.G.O. Group, a worldwide supplier for manufacturers of household appliances, … Read the full press release

Bertram Staudenmaier to suceed Dr. Hans-Peter Sollinger as Corporate Board of Management Member at Voith GmbH and Chairman of Voith Paper Management Board

Dr. Hans-Peter Sollinger, Member of the Cor-porate Board of Management of Voith GmbH and Chairman of the Management Board of Voith Paper, will be leaving Voith on July 1, 2014 after serving the company for 32 years.  HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY, 24-3-2014 — … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer’s German Phosphorus Platform to show how to recover valuable substance from wastewater at Hannover Trade Fair / IndustrialGreenTec, April 7–11

Phosphorus can be found in fertilizers, drinks and detergents. It accumulates in waterways and pollutes them. For this reason the German Phosphorus Platform has the goal to recover this valuable, but at the same time, harmful element from water. How … Read the full press release

Tissue paper manufacturers SCA upgrades production with Voith’s NipcoFlex T shoe press

Voith has concluded the sale of a NipcoFlex T shoe press to SCA, one of the world’s largest tissue paper manufacturers. The new shoe press will be installed in the PM 3, located in SCAs plant in San Nicolás de … Read the full press release