Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

The customer sports program of Mercedes-AMG will take an active part in the 2013 racing year all over the globe

Affalterbach, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The SLS AMG GT3 will moreover start in the US for the first time. In the 2013 motorsports season, the race version of the gullwing car will take part in more than 22 race series on … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz signs long-term powertrain supply agreement with Sahara Force India

6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sahara Force India and Mercedes-Benz are delighted to announce the signature of a long-term agreement for the Silverstone-based team to use a full Mercedes-Benz powertrain from the 2014 season onwards. The agreement will see Mercedes-Benz supply Sahara … Read the full press release

The European Commission cleared the creation of Penguin Random House by Bertelsmann and Pearson

Mergers: Commission clears creation of Penguin Random House, combining publishing businesses of Bertelsmann and Pearson Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of Penguin Random House, combining parts of the … Read the full press release

Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics: Physicists have, for the first time, successfully transmitted a secure quantum code through the atmosphere from an aircraft to a ground station

On wings of light 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Can worldwide communication ever be fully secure? Quantum physicists believe they can provide secret keys using quantum cryptography via satellite. Unlike communication based on classical bits, quantum cryptography employs the quantum states of … Read the full press release

AK Touristik GmbH is expanding its “2+1 Panoramabus®” concept with two new Setra S 416 HDH coaches

AK Touristik takes delivery of two S 416 HDH with 2+1 seating and glass roof Kiel-based bus operator implements exclusive travel concept with the Setra brand 2+1 TopClass 400 panorama buses fitted with high-quality leather seats Stuttgart/Kiel, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release

EADS Shareholders Approve All Resolutions For Governance Changes

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) has today received approval from shareholders at its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Amsterdam for a far-reaching overhaul of the company’s corporate governance structure, including the election of new directors. Shareholders approved … Read the full press release

Daimler van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production in China

Chinese van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production New center encompasses a design and computation department, a proving ground, several component and complete-vehicle test rigs, an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, an exhaust … Read the full press release

The world’s most advanced Eurofighter produced by Cassidian

Eurofighter test aircraft equipped with the latest flight test facilities for developing new future capabilities Assembling of cockpit, wings and vertical tail unit with the fuselage completed Manching, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurofighter IPA 8 (Instrumented Production Aircraft 8) test aircraft … Read the full press release

Universität Freiburg: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit Studierenden sprechen, Seminare besuchen, Dozierende kennenlernen, den Freiburger Innenstadtcampus entdecken: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein. Der Tag der Offenen Tür findet am Montag, 8. April 2013, von … Read the full press release

Pascal Wehrlein to leave Formula 3 with a win and two podiums in FIA Formula 3 European Championship

Wehrlein moves to DTM with Mercedes-Benz this season Successful Formula 3 weekend for Mercedes-Benz: All nine podium places taken by drivers racing Mercedes-Benz engines Monza, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Mercedes-Benz DTM driver Pascal Wehrlein has ended his Formula 3 career with … Read the full press release

A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called sharklets delivered to airberlin

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Germany’s airberlin group took delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets. The aircraft will join the fleet of the Austrian based airline NIKI, which is owned by the airberlin … Read the full press release

Lebenswerk Strafrecht – Der Freiburger Rechtswissenschaftler Klaus Tiedemann wird 75 Jahre alt

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Er hat ein zweibändiges Lehrbuch des Wirtschaftsstrafrechts veröffentlicht, sich zusätzlich zur Lehre und Forschung rechtspolitisch engagiert und unter anderem das Bundesjustizministerium, das Europäische Parlament, den Europarat und die Vereinten Nationen beraten: Prof. Dr. Klaus Tiedemann, ehemaliger Leiter des … Read the full press release

Long-term sponsor partner THOMAS SABO extends involvement with Mercedes-Benz and the DTM

Roberto Merhi to line-up in THOMAS SABO Mercedes AMG C-Coupé The lifestyle brand’s logos to feature on racing overalls of all Mercedes-Benz DTM drivers and on front spoilers of all DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupés Stuttgart, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The THOMAS … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz: Test drives at minus 30 degrees Celsius on the Arctic Circle for the New Unimog and new Econic

Test drives at minus 30 degrees Celsius on the Arctic Circle Many innovative concepts for even better driving and operating characteristics Important aim of the tests in Finland: economical consumption rates Rovaniemi/Finland, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From 1 January 2014 the new … Read the full press release

Arburg Technology Days 2013: over 50,000 visitors since 1999

• Knowing what counts: “Efficiency Arena” attracts visitors from around the world to Lossburg • Arburg Technology Days 2013: over 50,000 visitors since 1999 • Innovative applications and processes: e.g. lab-on-a-chip, Particle-foam Composite Injection Moulding and long glass fibre direct … Read the full press release

Arburg to present efficient injection moulding solutions at the Plastpol (7 to 10 May 2013)

Tailored: “Packaging” version and automation solutions High performance: hybrid and electric Allrounders produce packaging and precision parts Production efficiency: high quality at minimum unit costs Lossburg, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Plastpol, which takes place in Kielce from 7 to … Read the full press release

The European Commission clears the acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings by Haltermann

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings Limited of the UK by Haltermann Holding GmbH of Germany, a wholly owned subsidiary of HIG Europe Capital Partners. The parties are active … Read the full press release

Four Mercedes-Benz Vans Teams on their way to the desert to Roll in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles

Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, who personally said goodbye to the rallye team: “Daimler is giving its women employees the opportunity to gain rallye experience for the fourth time.” Representing Mercedes-Benz Vans: Daimler women employees, TV moderator Lina Van … Read the full press release

The European Commission investigates the planned acquisition of Shell’s Harburg refinery assets by Nynas AB of Sweden

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned acquisition by Nynas AB of Sweden of refinery assets located in Hamburg/Harburg (Germany) and currently owned by Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH. The … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Classic will present legendary racing cars At the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Jochen Mass pilots 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut Coupé” Goodwood Festival of Speed: the unique motor sport festival will celebrate its twentieth anniversary 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Goodwood Festival of Speed (11 to 14 July 2013), Mercedes-Benz Classic will draw a … Read the full press release