Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Henkel enhances its competence in the area of hotmelt adhesives with the acquisition of Novamelt GmbH

Henkel to broaden its portfolio of pressure sensitive adhesives Düsseldorf, 17-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel signed an agreement to acquire Novamelt GmbH, a privately owned company based in the south of Germany. With this transaction Henkel as leading solution provider worldwide … Read the full press release

LMU researchers: macrophages can effectively substitute for so-called dendritic cells as primers of T-cell-dependent immune responses

New work by LMU researchers demonstrates that macrophages can effectively substitute for so-called dendritic cells as primers of T-cell-dependent immune responses. Indeed, they stimulate a broader-based response. München, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  The immune response, the process by which the … Read the full press release

The Lenzing Group sold its fully owned German subsidiary Dolan GmbH and its 91.1% stake in European Carbon Fiber GmbH

LENZING, 16-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lenzing Group announces the sale of its fully owned German subsidiary Dolan GmbH, Kelheim and its 91.1% stake in European Carbon Fiber GmbH, Kelheim to WHEB Partners’ Growth Fund 2 of England and Jan … Read the full press release

Heidelberg University research group gets EUR 2 million from German Research Foundation to determine the mass of the elementary particle neutrino

German Research Foundation provides approximately two million euros in funding HEIDELBERG, 15-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A new research group, established at Heidelberg University with funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG), is working on determining the mass of the elementary particle … Read the full press release

SAP® Revenue Accounting and Reporting application simplifies new revenue accounting standards

Walldorf, 14-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Virtually every company tracks and reports revenue, and it is rarely an easy process. In May 2014, new revenue accounting standards were set by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board … Read the full press release

SAP SE: Asian Paints integrates its financial transactions with Citi through SAP® Financial Services Network

Walldorf, 14-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that Asian Paints has integrated its financial transactions with Citi through SAP® Financial Services Network, an integration platform designed to simplify interaction between corporations and financial institutions. With SAP … Read the full press release

Hydra Biosciences and Boehringer Ingelheim enter research collaboration to identify small-molecule TRP inhibitors for the treatment of renal diseases and disorders

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts and INGELHEIM, Germany, 14-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydra Biosciences, Inc., a leader in the field of transient receptor potential (TRP) channel modulation, and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that they have entered into a worldwide research collaboration and license agreement to … Read the full press release

Kimiko Ishizaka to perform Chopin for the European Parliament

Pianist Kimiko Ishizaka to perform for MEPs and the general public in the European Parliament as part of “Meet the new Authors”, an initiative sponsored by MEP Julia Reda in the context of the EU copyright evaluation report. BRUSSELS, 14-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Sixt Leasing AG subsidiary Sixt Mobility Consulting GmbH awarded the most significant mandate in its history – will manage the German fleet for SAP

Largest mandate for Sixt Leasing subsidiary so far Establishment of global reporting system for global fleet management Pullach/Walldorf, 13-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sixt Mobility Consulting GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sixt Leasing AG, has been awarded the most significant mandate in … Read the full press release

Bank of Finland: The team from the Helsingin Suomalainen yhteiskoulu won the Finnish finals for the Generation €uro Students’ Award

HELSINKI, 13-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The team from the Helsingin Suomalainen yhteiskoulu won the Finnish finals for the Generation €uro Students’ Award. In the very tight competition, the teams from Tampereen lyseon lukio and Ålands lyceum tied for second place. The … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz adds five new models to its C-Class family to lower the cost of driving the C-Class even further

STUTTGART, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new entry-level model to round off the C-Class family downwards in cost terms. Similarly upping the stakes on the price front are two new cost-efficient four-wheel-drive variants. In terms of output, the new … Read the full press release

March 2015: Mercedes-Benz delivered 183,467 vehicles to customers, the strongest in its history; record-high sales of C-Class Sedan and Estate +57.8%

Mercedes-Benz delivers 183,467 vehicles to customers in March (+15.7%) – more than ever before. Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “Mercedes-Benz recorded the strongest sales month and the … Read the full press release

Daimler presented its involvement in India at Hannover Messe: EUR 750M investment and about 3,000 employees in Chennai

Investment of roughly EUR 750 million in Chennai since start of project Trucks produced locally since 2012; unlocking new market potential with new bus plant in May Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG DTM Team: Champs-Elysées launch for new DTM team, ART Grand Prix

Paris launch for new DTM team, ART Grand Prix Press conference with drivers Lucas Auer and Gary Paffett Mercedes-AMG C 63 DTM cars on display in Mercedes-Benz Gallery PARIS, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Champs-Elysées in Paris has already witnessed … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) celebrates production of the first customer-ready all-new GLE Coupé at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant

Start of new model series at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management: “The production launch of the GLE Coupé is an important milestone in our growth strategy. In … Read the full press release

Sixt Leasing and Swisscom Managed Mobility establish professional vehicle fleet management in Switzerland, Managed Mobility AG

Professional vehicle fleet management in Switzerland: Managed Mobility AG is a joint venture in which Sixt Leasing and Swisscom Managed Mobility – a Swisscom business unit – each have a 50% stake. The launch of Managed Mobility AG sees the … Read the full press release

BMW to present at the 16th Auto Shanghai in China from 22 – 29 April 2015

•BMW at the 16th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (Auto Shanghai) from 22 – 29 April 2015 (Press Days from 20 – 21 April). •BMW presents a world premiere, four Asian premieres and two Chinese premieres in Shanghai. •World … Read the full press release

Swiss cycling apparel specialist ASSOS becomes official team partner of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team

Swiss cycling apparel specialist ASSOS becomes official supplier to Mercedes-AMG DTM Team Hi-tech cycling equipment for the Mercedes-AMG DTM drivers STUTTGART, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The drivers and crew of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team have long indulged a passion for … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG and Rotwild jointly present The ROTWILD GT S inspired by AMG

Affalterbach/Dieburg, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A mountain bike inspired by the new Mercedes‑AMG GT has been developed for the toughest off-road conditions on the basis of professional feedback from the top athletes in the AMG ROTWILD MTB racing team. The ROTWILD … Read the full press release

Regenerative medicine: Fraunhofer researchers developed cell-free substrate containing proteins to which autologous cells bind and grow only after implantation

Regenerative medicine uses cells harvested from the patient’s own body to heal damaged tissue. Fraunhofer researchers have developed a cell-free substrate containing proteins to which autologous cells bind and grow only after implantation. Samples of the new implants will be … Read the full press release