Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Four researchers from abroad to receive Germany’s top international research award in 2016

Four researchers ‒ three women and one man ‒ from abroad to receive Germany’s top international research award in 2016 and conduct research in Saarbrücken, Halle, Münster and Bonn in future. BONN, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A Computer scientist and … Read the full press release

Der ZDF-Fernsehrat hat in Berlin dem Konzept für ein gemeinsames Junges Angebot von ZDF und ARD zugestimmt

ZDF-Intendant Bellut: “Chance, eine Akzeptanzlücke zu schließen” MAINZ, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Der ZDF-Fernsehrat hat in Berlin dem Konzept für ein gemeinsames Junges Angebot von ZDF und ARD zugestimmt. Der Fernsehrat erwartet, dass das Angebot zur Wissensvermittlung, zum Verständnis und zum … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp installed the fastest elevators in North and South America at One World Trade Center in New York

ESSEN, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ThyssenKrupp has installed the fastest elevators in North and South America at One World Trade Center in New York. The technology group also supplied stainless steel for the spire of the tower. The five elevators … Read the full press release

Borusan EnBW Enerji successfully concluded two further onshore projects: the Koru and Harmanlik onshore wind farms in Turkey each with 50 megawatts output

The renewable portfolio of this German-Turkish joint venture comprises 287 megawatts Karlsruhe, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The German-Turkish joint venture Borusan EnBW Enerji, in which the partners Borusan and EnBW each hold a 50 percent stake, has successfully concluded two further … Read the full press release

FC Bayern Munich becomes the first professional sports club in Germany to meet the requirements of the new TÜV Rheinland standard for Service Quality in Sport

COLOGNE, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — FC Bayern Munich has become the first professional sports club in Germany to meet the requirements of the new TÜV Rheinland standard for “Certified Service Quality – Sport.” The standard developed by TÜV Rheinland is … Read the full press release

WACKER strengthens its commitment to diverse and inclusive workforce; joins Germany’s Diversity Charter

The Munich-based WACKER Group has signed Germany’s Diversity Charter. The aim of this nationwide initiative is to promote diversity in companies and institutions. WACKER is intensifying its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce so as to enhance the Group’s … Read the full press release

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen to present lightweight construction technologies at the LASER World of Photonics trade fair in Munich, June 22 to 25

Many joining and cutting processes are possible only with lasers. New technologies make it possible to manufacture metal components with hollow structures that are significantly lighter and yet just as stable as solid components. In addition, lasers can be used … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer to present MEMS mirrors at the LASER World of Photonics trade show, June 22 – 25, 2015 in Munich

Silicon micromirrors can guide laser beams at extremely high speeds, allowing operators to dose heat input to workpieces with absolute precision. But to date they have not been robust enough to be used for laser cutting and welding. Now a … Read the full press release

Audi AG places an order with Voith for high-volume production of CFRP component for future Audi model

Major order for high-volume production of CFRP components State-of-the-art technology developed in collaboration with Audi Milestone in the development of Voith’s composite business Heidenheim/Garching, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi AG has placed an order with Voith for the high-volume production of … Read the full press release

Voith Hydro successfully transported 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in Portugal

Heidenheim/Vieira do Minho,  29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In mid-May 2015, Voith Hydro successfully transported a 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in northwestern Portugal. The component, which was fabricated in Asia, was shipped via Rotterdam … Read the full press release

Infront: FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with ayondo

Infront secures the social trading provider as a partner to the 2. Bundesliga club for the next three seasons Frankfurt, Germany, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At a press conference today, the 2. Bundesliga team FSV Frankfurt announced a new sponsorship agreement with … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp’s testing site for ground-breaking mobility solutions in Rottweil, Germany becoming a significant tourist attraction for the Baden-Württemberg area

ESSEN, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The tower, which will rise to 246 meters upon completion, will serve as the testing site for ThyssenKrupp’s ground-breaking mobility solutions, including the rope-less elevator MULTI, and is already proving to be a significant tourist attraction … Read the full press release

DB Schenker won the 2014 Texas Instruments Supplier Excellence Award (SEA)

FRANKFURT, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DB Schenker is the recipient of the 2014 Texas Instruments Supplier Excellence Award (SEA). It’s the highest level of supplier recognition for Texas Instruments, a leading global semiconductor manufacturer. The annual award honors companies, whose … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group names Josef Bogdanski new Chief Information Officer/Chief Process Officer (CIO/CPO)

Responsible for the global IT and process management of the Aviation Group COLOGNE, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Since May 2015, Josef Bogdanski has been the new Chief Information Officer/Chief Process Officer (CIO/CPO) of the Lufthansa Group. He is thus responsible … Read the full press release

Eurex Clearing AG welcomes Susanne Clemenz as new member of its supervisory board

Frankfurt am Main, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex Clearing: The supervisory board of Eurex Clearing AG welcomes Susanne Clemenz as a new member. She fills the previously vacant seat on the 12-member board. “We are delighted with the appointment of Susanne … Read the full press release

DHL delivers 40 electric racing cars, spare parts and lithium-ion batteries to the iconic Tempelhof complex in Berlin for the eighth stop of the FIA Formula E Championship

Cars delivered using DHL’s green logistics solutions with innovative lithium-ion batteries management ŸStrategic partnership to promote state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly solutions for the future of e-mobility and sustainable green logistics Bonn / Berlin, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL today announced … Read the full press release

DHL Parcel turns Berlin into the parcel capital in a unique pilot project

DHL Parcel is markedly expanding its service offer for parcel recipients in Berlin Customers benefit from even better availability thanks to more automated solutions By 2016: 500 Packstations and several thousand parcel box units for apartment buildings in Berlin alone … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom CEO Timotheus Höttges: Europe’s future prosperity depends on the success of digitization

Timotheus Höttges: “Deutsche Telekom is part of the Architecture for a Digital Future” The Deutsche Telekom CEO urges free competition and the same rules for everyone Proposed dividend of EUR 0.50 per share for 2014 Total shareholder return in 2014 … Read the full press release

Wiedereröffnung EDEKA Papenberg in Waren (Müritz)

Neumünster/Waren (Müritz), 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Nach einer rund siebenwöchigen Umbauphase öffnet der EDEKA-Markt Papenberg, Karl-Bartels-Straße 9, wieder seine Türen. Der Vollsortimenter von Kaufmann Ingolf Schubert wurde umfassend umgebaut und modernisiert. Das Sortiment wurde auf ca. 20.000 Artikel erweitert. Im … Read the full press release

Daimler: Тhe extreme off-road Unimog for special requirements is now available for public services and disaster relief work

Predestined for use in areas at risk of flooding Demopark trade fair organiser recognises innovation Fording capability of up to 1.2 m and best driving characteristics off-road Mid-engine concept and low-emission Euro VI engines Stuttgart/Wörth, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Unimog … Read the full press release