Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Volkswagen to introduce two innovative cars XL1 and e-up! at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally

Volkswagen proves everyday motoring credentials of XL1 and e-up!  even in Alpine terrain e-up! – Volkswagen’s first fully electric mass production car – to launch this year Electric family car with energy costs under €3 per 100 kilometres Entry-level e-up! … Read the full press release

Daimler AG Chairman Dr Dieter Zetsche handed over the key of the M-Class Popemobile to Pope Francis in Vatican

Stuttgart/Rome, 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, handed over the key to the Popemobile to Pope Francis yesterday at a private meeting in the Vatican. Pope … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 694,433 vehicles in first half of 2013, more than ever before

Stuttgart, 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the first half of 2013, Mercedes-Benz posted yet another record with sales of 694,433 vehicles (+6.4%). With 131,609 units sold, sales in June also reached record level (+8.3%), not least through strong growth in China … Read the full press release

Triton Funds to take over 100 % of Befesa from Spanish group Abengoa

Value of EUR 1.075 billion, cash purchase price of EUR 850 million European market leader in niche recycling businesses with strong core activities in Germany Potential for future growth in emerging markets such as South Korea, Turkey, Middle East and … Read the full press release

Bayer acquired herbal medicines producer Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH

Christian Sarto appointed Managing Director Leverkusen,  4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bayer has completed the acquisition of Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany. The transaction was cleared by the relevant antitrust authorities. Christian Sarto (43), previously responsible for HealthCare mergers and acquisitions at Bayer … Read the full press release

30,000 attended Leverkusen BayArena for Bayer’s 150 years anniversary celebration

Leverkusen, 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Leverkusen BayArena – home stadium of the Bayer 04 soccer team – was transformed into a sea of green and blue. The climax of the afternoon event held to celebrate Bayer’s foundation 150 years ago … Read the full press release

UniCredit Italy to procure automated teller machines and cash recycling systems from Wincor Nixdorf’s new CINEO line

3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UniCredit, the biggest bank in Italy, will be gradually procuring automated teller machines and cash recycling systems from Wincor Nixdorf’s new CINEO generation over the next three years, in a replacement project addressing almost 50 percent of … Read the full press release

SAP sponsored Oxford Economics’ global study finds SMEs are going global

Oxford Economics’ Global Study Sponsored by SAP Reveals Small and Midsize Firms That Do Business in Six or More Countries Will More Than Double in Three Years WALLDORF, Germany, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and Oxford Economics today announced survey findings by … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz presented exclusive fragrances for its new S-Class created jointly with perfumer Marc vom Ende

There is something very special in the air at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2014: Mercedes-Benz is presenting in the event marquee in front of the Brandenburg Gate the four upscale fragrances for the new S-Class, which were created … Read the full press release

Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard assessed results of his first 90 days as Daimler Board of Management member responsible for commercial vehicles

Daimler Trucks excellently positioned for global leadership thanks to current product range and future potential Says Bernhard: “The increase in market share and incoming orders shows that we have the right products in the right markets. That’s why we are … Read the full press release

Große POS-Aktion von Henkel Laundry and Home Care

Sauber Auftanken mit starken Henkel-Reinigern 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Passend zur Urlaubssaison erhalten Verbraucher beim Kauf von mindestens vier Henkel-Produkten der Marken Sidolin, Der General, Bref und biff von Juli bis September einen fünf Euro Tank-Gutschein. Einfach den Kassenbon und die … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Elevator acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc.

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Elevator has acquired all assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Edmonds Elevator, Inc. The US company, founded in 1875, provides elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services. “The acquisition continues our international growth strategy and strengthens our service business … Read the full press release

IT market research advisory firm IDC named SAP Mobile Market Leader for 12th Consecutive Year

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that leading IT market research advisory firm IDC is again recognizing SAP as the market share leader based on 2012 revenue in mobile enterprise management (MEM) enterprise software market. SAP has been recognized as … Read the full press release

BASF, The Linde Group and ThyssenKrupp to develop innovative technology for environmentally sustainable syngas production from carbon dioxide and hydrogen

New process technology for industrial-scale reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen reduces CO2 emissions Federal Ministry of Education and Research grants a total of EUR 9.2 million to support intersectoral cooperation between industry and academia for three years  Munich, 2-7-2013 — … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly presented clinical trials results evaluating linagliptin efficacy and safety in Asians with Type 2 Diabetes

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New Phase III data presented at the American Diabetes Association 73rd Scientific Sessions® (ADA) showed linagliptin improved blood glucose control as monotherapy and in combination with metformin, in Asian people from China, Malaysia and the Philippines with … Read the full press release

European Alliance for Apprenticeships launched at 2013 WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Alliance for Apprenticeships is launched today by Commissioners Androulla Vassiliou (Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth) and László Andor (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) at the 2013 WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany. The Alliance will help … Read the full press release

Neues Online-Seminar von Henkel zum Thema „Food Packaging“

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die sichere Nahrungsmittelverpackung ist ein Thema mit dem sich Henkel als weltgrößter Klebstoffhersteller intensiv beschäftigt. Auf der neu geschaffenen Wissensplattform „Food Safe Packaging Portal Europe“ informiert Henkel am 4. Juli 2013 von 10 bis 10:45 Uhr (MESZ) … Read the full press release

Guinness World Record for SAP® Sybase® IQ Software

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that version 16 of SAP® Sybase® IQ software has achieved a Guinness World Record® for loading and indexing big data. In cooperation with BMMsoft, HP and Red Hat, SAP Sybase IQ 16 achieved an … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America signs 3-year aluminum sheet products supplier contract extension with Cessna Aircraft Company

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America is pleased to announce that it has entered into a three-year contract extension with Cessna Aircraft Company to remain its service provider for aluminum sheet products and related supply chain services. The company … Read the full press release

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, best-in-class van, rolls off the assembly line in Düsseldorf

First series-produced unit is manufactured at the Düsseldorf plant The new Sprinter features five new safety and assistance systems, including three van firsts Volker Mornhinweg: “The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has once again enabled us to set the bar higher for … Read the full press release