Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

RWE ganz vorne bei der Servicequalität

Platz zwei beim Deutschland Test Höchste Bewertung bei Online-Beratung 19-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Erneute Auszeichnung für RWE in Sachen Servicequalität: Bei der Markterhebung DEUTSCHLAND TEST (Burda-Medien-Gruppe, FOCUS), beleget das Unternehmen den zweiten Platz. Damit schließt RWE nahtlos an die gute Bewertung an, … Read the full press release

The BMW Concept X4. The next chapter in the Sports Activity Coupe story.

Munich. 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Every new BMW X model is a trailblazer. Indeed, the world premiere of the first BMW X model (the BMW X5) in 1999 saw the BMW Group call into being the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment – … Read the full press release

Refuelling Stop helps Audi connect customers find the cheapest fuel prices at filling stations

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fuel prices often rise at peak travel times. Audi helps customers to save money regardless. Refuelling Stop is a new online service available for the A3 family that provides information about the cheapest prices at filling … Read the full press release

Die Stadt Essen feiert Weltpremiere für die Stromversorgung in der Innenstadt

RWE Deutschland AG legt bisher längstes Supraleiterkabel Technologie transportiert fünfmal mehr Strom als herkömmliche Leitungen 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Heute hat die Stadt Essen eine Weltpremiere gefeiert. Mit dem Spatenstich zur Legung des bisher längsten Supraleiterkabels geht die Ruhrmetropole gemeinsam mit … Read the full press release

Spring is in the air at Mercedes-Benz and a whole array of new models is now on display at Mercedes-Benz showrooms

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Saloon and Estate of the new E-Class feature intelligently modified design, a new interior and new, efficient engines. Meanwhile, world-leading aerodynamics, thrilling avant-garde coupé design and cutting-edge technology are the hallmarks of the new CLA. … Read the full press release

Airbus to enrich its Premium Economy Seating offering available in the A350 XWB Catalogue in partnership with EADS Sogerma

Offering even more interior choices for A350 XWB operators EADS Sogerma to introduce a new seat model into the A350 XWB catalogue Joining Zodiac in enriching the A350 XWB’s Premium Economy Seating offer Aircraft Interiors Expo 2013, Hamburg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release

Audi completed the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the DTM season opener on May 5

Ingolstadt/Hockenheim, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Audi has successfully completed the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the DTM season opener on May 5. At Hockenheim, the eight Audi drivers primarily gathered experiences in changeable conditions and were able to continue to familiarize themselves with … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement to expand its cement capacity in port city of Takoradi, Ghana

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Ghana, HeidelbergCement is constructing a new cement mill with an annual capacity of 0.8 million tonnes at its grinding plant in the port city of Takoradi. The investment of US$ 30 million also includes the … Read the full press release

Janez Potočnik: ‘Let’s Free our Oceans from this Plague’

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment International Conference on Prevention and Management of Marine Litter in European Seas” Berlin, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by welcoming the ‘Message from Berlin’ and expressing my appreciation for your work. … Read the full press release

Rheinland-pfälzische Hunsrückgemeinden surfen mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit

Künftige Übertragungsraten größer als in mancher Großstadt Zwei RWE-Pilotgemeinden für den Aufbau eines intelligenten Stromnetzes liegen in Rheinland-Pfalz Kisselbach, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem symbolischen „Schalterumlegen“ ist das neue Breitbandnetz zweier Hunsrückgemeinden am 9. April in Betrieb gegangen: In Kisselbach und … Read the full press release

Daimler AG Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in Berlin approves dividend of €2.20 per share, €2,349 million in total

15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Daimler AG in Berlin on Wednesday, the shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend for the year 2012 of €2.20 per share (prior year: €2.20). The total dividend payout amounts to … Read the full press release

Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Growth and efficiency: Daimler is staying the course”

Affirmation of long-term strategy and goals Start of biggest growth program in the company’s history Efficiency programs to lead to savings of €4 billion by end of 2014 Voting on a stable dividend of €2.20 per share Berlin, 15-4-2013 — … Read the full press release

LAAD Defense & Security exposition in Brazil will feature Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters

Eurocopter’s long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators and industry is being marked at the LAAD Defense & Security exposition 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This week’s LAAD Defense & Security exposition will feature a comprehensive lineup of Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters, … Read the full press release

2013 FIA World Endurance Championship one-two victory for Audi at Silverstone

Ingolstadt/Silverstone, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Audi began the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in World Champion’s style. The two Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars dominated the Silverstone 6 Hours and deservingly clinched a one-two victory. For Audi, following the one-two … Read the full press release

Cement Australia to be operated as a joint venture by HeidelbergCement and Holcim

HeidelbergCement and Holcim intend joint control of Cement Australia 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — HeidelbergCement and Holcim intend to balance their respective interests in Cement Australia and to operate the company as a joint venture. HeidelbergCement plans to acquire from Holcim … Read the full press release

RWE Dea wächst weiter

Betriebsergebnis 2012 auf 685 Millionen Euro gestiegen Investitionen mit 658 Millionen Euro auf hohem Niveau Reserven-/ Ressourcenbasis weiter ausgebaut Hamburg, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die RWE Dea AG hat nach den erfolgreichen Vorjahren das Ergebnis erneut deutlich verbessert: Mit 685 … Read the full press release

New cements by HeidelbergCement AG

TernaCem – a new alternative binder concept 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The cement industry is the source of about 5 per cent of the global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. On average, the production of one tonne of cement clinker generates around 800 … Read the full press release

Audi won numerous Awards in March 2013

Wins for Audi in five “Fleet Award” categories The readers of the magazine “Autoflotte” have voted the brand with the four rings winner of the 2013 “Fleet Award” in five categories. This result means Audi has earned a podium place … Read the full press release

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Horizon 2020 – The new EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation – a focus on mobility and transport

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science  Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement: Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirms in essence the verdict in the German cartel proceedings

12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirmed the fine imposed on HeidelbergCement in 2009 by the Higher Court of Düsseldorf at a reduced level of €161.4 million. After release of the respective provision, a P&L effective … Read the full press release