Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Alstom awarded €60m contract to supply 14 regional trains to AKN Eisenbahn AG for Northern Germany network

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom is awarded a contract worth around 60 million euros by the private operator AKN Eisenbahn AG for the supply of 14 Coradia Lint regional trains to run in the Northern Germany, connecting the cities of Hamburg, … Read the full press release →

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Technical University of Munich / MAN Study: Cities now blueprinting tomorrow’s mobility

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

The study “What Cities Want”, completed by the Technical University of Munich and MAN, maps strategies for modern city planning around the world – innovative traffic solutions for the metropolises of the future. 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cities are attracting more … Read the full press release →

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EADS Reports Improved Q1 2013 Results, Full Year 2013 Guidance Reaffirmed

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

• Revenues increase 9 percent to € 12.4 billion  • EBIT* before one-off rises 56 percent to € 741 million • Net Income rises 91 percent to € 241 million Amsterdam 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) achieved … Read the full press release →

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Daimler Trucks continues to expand its presence in new growth markets

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Daimler Trucks Bundles Asia Business for Further Growth The “Asia Business Model” will tap into the full synergy potential of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) Kawasaki and Chennai plants positioned as important Daimler … Read the full press release →

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2nd European Union SME eHealth Competition Awards

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice-President Neelie Kroes has awarded prizes to eHealth SMEs from Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and United Kingdom as part of eHealth Week 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. The winners of the 2nd EU SME eHealth Competition came up with … Read the full press release →

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Voith placed a follow-up order with MAN for a further 68 D2876 rail engines to be used in Brazil

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Voith continues to opt for efficient MAN engines in the rail sector: the drive systems manufacturer has placed a follow-up order with MAN for a further 68 D2876 rail engines that will be used in Brazil and … Read the full press release →

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Sixt startet mit starkem Partner in Nigeria

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Erfahrener Franchisepartner mit hochwertiger Fahrzeug-Flotte Umfassendes Mobilitätsangebot für Geschäftsreisende  Pullach, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sixt geht in Nigeria mit einem starken Partner an den Start: Seit dem 1. Mai 2013 bietet das Unternehmen in dem westafrikanischen Staat flexible und bequeme Mobilitätsdienstleistungen … Read the full press release →

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Lunen Hospital uses the ZEISS cinemizer OLED 3D multimedia glasses to calm nervous patients

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Patients awaiting surgery often become fearful long before the operation is due. Just the thought of the atmosphere of the operating room is enough to spark discomfort and nervousness. Dr. Holger Sauer, chief physician of the anaesthesia … Read the full press release →

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Traumautos an neuer Sixt-Station in München-Freimann

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

Großzügiges Grundstück ermöglicht reibungslose Mietprozesse München, 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Traumautos an neuem Standort: Sixt hat eine  Service Station im Münchner Stadtteil Freimann eröffnet und empfängt seine Kunden in großzügigen und modern ausgestatteten Räumlichkeiten. Die Station befindet sich auf einem eigens … Read the full press release →

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Lufthansa Group supports IAGOS climate research project

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

IAGOS project integrated into Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) roadmap for research infrastructures 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The IAGOS (In-service Aircraft for a Global Observing System) project, in which the Lufthansa Group is involved, uses commercial aircraft to … Read the full press release →

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Formula 1 vs. Mercedes-AMG cars test comparison on Nürburgring

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

Test comparison between Formula 1 and Mercedes-AMG cars driven by Nico Rosberg, Bernd Schneider, Karl Wendlinger and Bernd Mayländer Mercedes-AMG Performance Drive: Formula 1 versus Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG, E 63 AMG, SLS AMG Black Series and SLS AMG GT3 … Read the full press release →

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Mitsui-MAN B&W ME-GI engine demonstration

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAN Diesel & Turbo’s oldest licensee held a successful demonstration of the ME-GI concept on April 17, 2013 at its Tamano works. A large crowd of guests attended the demonstration and the following reception where, among others, … Read the full press release →

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Strong business performance in 1Q for Lufthansa Group

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Despite EUR 64m in restructuring costs from SCORE, the operating result remained stable at EUR -359m / Earnings outlook for the year unchanged 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the traditionally weak first quarter, Deutsche Lufthansa AG recorded an operating result on … Read the full press release →

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The first Stadler underground trains in Berlin to start service for Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe in 2015

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Stadler presents mock-up of Berlin underground train at UITP in Geneva Bussnang, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The first Stadler underground trains in Berlin will start service for Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in 2015. The UITP congress in Geneva at the end of May … Read the full press release →

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ENERCON to install the first E-92 wind turbines in Finland this year

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Contract signed/development activities take off in country Aurich/Germany, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ENERCON is to install the first E-92 wind turbines in Finland this year. A contract to this effect was recently signed with the Finnish power supply company, Kotkan Energia Oy … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz sold 116,566 vehicles in April, 11.7% more than in any previous April

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Stuttgart, 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz delivered 116,566 vehicles to customers in April (+11.7%), more than in any previous April. Unit sales since the beginning of the year totaled 441,464 vehicles (+5.6%). The brand with the star was able to … Read the full press release →

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Seven Euro 6 emission standard MAN TGX to transport Audi Sport equipment to DTM and WEC races

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In good time for the start of the DTM, Audi Sport has taken delivery of seven MAN TGX 18.480 semitrailer tractors. Offering a new design, these trucks are currently being launched onto the market by MAN and … Read the full press release →

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AGVL & ver.di agree on pay negotiations for Lufthansa ground staff

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Agreement, set to run for 26 months, provides for pay rises differentiated by business segment / Lufthansa pledges employment safeguards 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the fourth round of wage talks for around 33,000 Lufthansa ground staff in Germany, the Air … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG AGM: forego dividend for 2012 / discharge of Executive Board and Supervisory Board / New Supervisory Board constituted

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Cologne, 8-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Around 2,100 shareholders attended the 60th Annual General Meeting of Deutsche Lufthansa AG today in Cologne. Together with the Company’s Executive Board and Supervisory Board, they dealt with the seven items on the meeting’s agenda. Shareholders accounting … Read the full press release →

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MAN Diesel & Turbo signed major maintenance agreement with German shipowner Rörd Braren

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

Cooperation spurs EMC maintenance growth; new, internal cooperation that pools after-sales resources key to success 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a significant maintenance agreement with German shipowner Rörd Braren. The EMC (Engine Management Concept) agreement covers … Read the full press release →

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