Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

LMU research focuses on how we learn to pronounce the unfamiliar sounds in a foreign language

Posted on 18, May 2015 by

A new Emmy Noether Research Group at LMU focuses on how we learn to pronounce the unfamiliar sounds in a foreign language, and why it is often difficult for us to avoid errors in pronunciation that we pounce on when … Read the full press release →

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Technische Universität München researchers investigated new combination of 3-D printed microfiber scaffolding and hydrogels

Posted on 18, May 2015 by

An international study published in the journal Nature Communications points the way toward wider, more effective use of biocompatible materials in repairing human tissues. Focusing on the difficult case of restoring cartilage, which requires both flexibility and mechanical strength, the researchers … Read the full press release →

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MAN Diesel & Turbo: MAN B&W 5G45ME-C9.5 engine passed its Type Approval Test and features fully electronically-controlled system that optimises vessels’ green profile

Posted on 18, May 2015 by

Fully electronic control system heightens green profile of ultra-long-stroke G-type engine Changwon, Korea, 18-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Recently, STX Heavy Industries successfully built the world’s first 45-centimetre-bore, ultra-long-stroke, low-speed engine. The MAN B&W 5G45ME-C9.5 engine passed its TAT (Type Approval … Read the full press release →

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University of Freiburg demonstrated how molecular chaperones collaborate to create barrels for protein folding

Posted on 15, May 2015 by

University of Freiburg researchers demonstrate how so-called chaperones collaborate to create barrels for protein folding FREIBURG, 15-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Chaperones are molecular helpers that assist otherproteins with folding. One such chaperone is the so-called heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60). This protein … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz in Turkey: Rainer Genes to be succeeded as CEO by Britta Seeger

Posted on 14, May 2015 by

After 18 years with the Group, Rainer Genes embarks on a new career Britta Seeger to become new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Türk Stuttgart, 14-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Change of leadership at Mercedes-Benz in Turkey: after 18 highly successful years at Daimler AG, … Read the full press release →

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Fuso Canter commercial vehicles awarded “Light Truck of the Year 2015” by VansA2Z

Posted on 14, May 2015 by

Voted top truck once again by VansA2Z, a leading British online portal Plus points included range of hybrid vehicles and “Duonic” dual clutch transmission Stuttgart/London, 14-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The light-duty Fuso Canter commercial vehicles have once again received an award from … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG continues the dialogue with its employees on the company’s digital transformation with series of events

Posted on 14, May 2015 by

Employee dialogue on company’s digital orientation DigitalLife Day with 500 employees on future topics of digitalisation and networking on May 13, 2015 in Fellbach by Stuttgart Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head … Read the full press release →

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Intershop introduces complete B2B commerce solution for businesses in the UK, Commerce Suite Instant

Posted on 14, May 2015 by

Cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for online B2B stores LONDON, 14-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Intershop today introduces Commerce Suite Instant, a special offering provided jointly with partners. Commerce Suite Instant is aimed at B2B businesses in the UK with an annual turnover … Read the full press release →

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Kühne + Nagel erweitert Logistikcenter in Leipzig

Posted on 13, May 2015 by

LEIPZIG, 13-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Im Beisein zahlreicher Kunden und Geschäftspartner haben der Leipziger Bürgermeister für Wirtschaft und Arbeit, Uwe Albrecht, und Klaus-Michael Kühne, Honorary Chairman der Kühne + Nagel International AG, den Erweiterungsbau des Logistikcenters im Güterverkehrszentrum (GVZ) Leipzig seiner … Read the full press release →

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Henkel to acquire Colgate-Palmolive’s entire range of laundry detergents and pre-wash brands in Australia and New Zealand

Posted on 13, May 2015 by

Henkel signs agreement to acquire laundry brands from Colgate-Palmolive Execution of strategy to selectively invest in attractive country categories Establishing leading position in the Australia/New Zealand laundry market Opportunity for further expansion of Laundry & Home Care business Düsseldorf, 13-5-2015 … Read the full press release →

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Sharon Macdonald wird am Institut für Europäische Ethnologie der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin forschen

Posted on 13, May 2015 by

Die Sozialanthropologin wird am Institut für Europäische Ethnologie der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin forschen BERLIN, 13-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sharon Macdonald tritt Anfang Oktober 2015 die Alexander von Humboldt-Professur am Institut für Europäische Ethnologie der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) an. Hauptziel … Read the full press release →

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GfK to integrate Mediamätning i Skandinavien multi-source data streams for traditional and online TV consumption into a single total video currency

Posted on 13, May 2015 by

Nuremberg, 13-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MMS (Mediamätning i Skandinavien) has signed up GfK to integrate their multi-source data streams for traditional and online TV consumption into a single ‘total video currency’. MMS, which represents all leading broadcasters and advertising agencies … Read the full press release →

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STRABAG Real Estate veräußert Kurfürsten Hof in Heidelberg

Posted on 12, May 2015 by

Käuferin ist Hannover Leasing Büro- und Einzelhandelsflächen mit Anmietung der Augenpraxisklinik Heidelberg, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) hat ihre Projektentwicklung Kurfürsten Hof in Heidelberg im Rahmen eines Share Deals an die HANNOVER LEASING Investment GmbH veräußert, die … Read the full press release →

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STRABAG Real Estate erwirbt Oberkasseler Gelände von der Rheinbahn

Posted on 12, May 2015 by

Düsseldorf, 12-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In seiner Sitzung am vergangen Freitag hat der Aufsichtsrat der Rheinbahn dem Verkauf des Grundstücks Hansaallee 1 und 3 zugestimmt, auf dem zurzeit das Rheinbahnhaus steht. 2017 wird das Verkehrsunternehmen in die neue Hauptverwaltung auf … Read the full press release →

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Five award winners will each receive up to €5 million at the award ceremony for the Alexander von Humboldt Professorships in Berlin on 12 May, 2015

Posted on 11, May 2015 by

Five award winners from abroad will each receive up to €5 million and soon conduct research in Berlin, Göttingen, Halle, Munich and Tübingen. BONN, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 12 May, Federal Minister of Education and Research Johanna Wanka and … Read the full press release →

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Trade journal Vehicle Dynamics International honoured ZF Friedrichshafen AG with two awards

Posted on 8, May 2015 by

Innovation of the Year Award for Active Kinematics Control (AKC) The jury selected ZF Friedrichshafen AG as Supplier of the Year Acknowledgement of high pace of innovation in driveline and chassis technology for passenger cars FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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ZF Services presents telematics platform for truck and bus fleets at transport logistic trade fair in Munich

Posted on 8, May 2015 by

ZF Services showcases telematics solution for truck and bus fleets at transport logistic in Munich Greater efficiency and safety Open platform also for third-party providers FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Connectivity, networking, and Industry 4.0 are being discussed in nearly … Read the full press release →

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Wacker Chemie AG’s subsidiary Siltronic AG prepares for Initial Public Offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock exchange

Posted on 8, May 2015 by

MUNICH, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Siltronic AG is preparing for an Initial Public Offering and a subsequent listing on the Frankfurt Stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard). Wacker Chemie AG’s Executive and Supervisory Boards approved its subsidiary’s IPO plans. Execution … Read the full press release →

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Wacker Chemie AG expects compensatory payments due to terminated contract to likely increase its Q2 EBIT by some €78 million

Posted on 8, May 2015 by

SPECIAL INCOME FROM RETAINED ADVANCE PAYMENTS AND COMPENSATORY PAYMENTS LIKELY TO INCREASE SECOND-QUARTER EBIT BY SOME €78 MILLION MUNICH, 8-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wacker Chemie AG and a solar-sector customer have agreed to terminate their contractual and delivery relationships. The … Read the full press release →

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Fraunhofer and partners developed wood-polymer composite material that is resistant to humidity and has low flammability

Posted on 7, May 2015 by

Wood is a popular material in interior design, but its water absorbency limits its use in bathrooms, where natural wood easily becomes discolored or moldy. Fraunhofer scientists and partners have developed a wood-polymer composite material for furniture that is resistant … Read the full press release →

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