Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Deutsche Bundesbank Januar-Ergebnisse der Umfrage zum Kreditgeschäft (Bank Lending Survey) in Deutschland

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Kreditstandards für Ausleihungen an nichtfinanzielle Unternehmen in Deutschland wurden der jüngsten Umfrage zum Kreditgeschäft zufolge im vierten Quartal 2012 geringfügig verschärft. Bei den Kreditbedingungen passten die befragten Banken im Vergleich zum Vorquartal lediglich die Margen restriktiv … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government

Speech: “Regulatory burden: why Europe needs to get smarter to do better”

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Maroš Šefčovič – Vice-President of the European Commission International Regulatory Reform Conference (IRRE) / Berlin Berlin, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, ladies and gentlemen I want to talk to you today about being smart, and I hope you’ll forgive me if I start … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Germany, Government, Politics

RegioStars 2013: Commission awards flagship projects

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Innovative projects which will contribute to creating jobs for the future will tonight take centre stage as Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn presents the RegioStars 2013 Awards. With the President of the Jury, Luc Van den Brande, Commissioner … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Lithuania, Poland, Politics, Portugal, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Cassidian’s new TRS-4D naval radar demonstrates its capability

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Radar for F125 frigates successfully accepted by the customers New detection options for navy ships Ulm, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The German Navy’s F125 class frigates will be equipped with Cassidian’s newly developed TRS-4D naval radar, which will provide them with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, Germany, Technology

Energetický a průmyslový holding begins to exercise its shareholder rights in Slovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s.

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the final closing of the transaction whereby E.ON and GDF SUEZ had sold their respective equity interests inSlovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s. (SPP) to Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), EPH began to exercise its shareholder rights. As of 24 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management, Slovakia

Die Deutsche Bundesbank erweitert ihr Datenangebot über inländische Investmentfonds

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bereits seit den 1980er Jahren stellt die Bundesbank aggregierte Daten für die Analyse des Umfangs und der Struktur der deutschen Investmentfondsbranche zur Verfügung. Das stetig wachsende Interesse an zuverlässigen Daten über inländische Investmentfonds ist der großen Bedeutung … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government

METRO GROUP increases sales 2012 and confirms EBIT guidance

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Sales of METRO GROUP grew by 2.3% adjusted for the disposals of Makro UK and Saturn France EBIT guidance for 2012 confirmed: EBIT before special items of around € 2 billion expected Q4 sales of Media-Saturn in Germany grew by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Retail

E.ON erfüllt Erwartungen für 2012 und passt Ausblick für 2013 an geändertes Umfeld an

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

EBITDA 2012 mit voraussichtlich 10,8 Milliarden Euro im Plan Dividende von 1,10 Euro pro Aktie für 2012 bestätigt Ausblick 2013: EBITDA von 9,2 bis 9,8 Milliarden Euro, nachhaltiger Konzernüberschuss von 2,2 bis 2,6 Milliarden Euro erwartet 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die E.ON SE, Düsseldorf, hat … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities

Best-of-CES Award for Chevrolet MyLink System

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Award for Bosch Infotainment Unit Best innovation in the “Car Tech” category Driver information system from Bosch with an open-source operating system Chevrolet MyLink combines entertainment, navigation, communication and operating functions in a single electronic unit 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology

E.ON veräußert Beteiligung an Slovenský Plynárenský Priemysel

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Kaufpreis von 1,3 Mrd Euro für 24,5-prozentigen Anteil vereinbart 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — E.ON SE, Düsseldorf hat mit dem tschechischen Energieunternehmen Energetický a Průmyslový Holding (EPH) einen Vertrag über die Veräußerung ihrer indirekt gehaltenen Beteiligung am slowakischen Energieunternehmen Slovenský Plynárenský Priemysel a.s. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Slovakia

Cooling global economy slows pace of Bosch Group growth

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Preliminary figures for 2012  Focus for 2013 on earnings strength, growth, and agility Sales grow by 1.6 percent to 52.3 billion euros Earnings before interest and taxes at roughly 2 percent of sales, also as a result of impairments Measures … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Technology

ECB extends an EU-funded assistance programme with the National Bank of Serbia

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Central Bank (ECB), together with national central banks of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and the European Commission, decided to extend the two-year central bank cooperation programme with the National Bank of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Serbia

Bosch working on hydraulic hybrid for passenger cars

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Alternative powertrain concept planned Cost-effective way of reducing CO2 and consumption Continuation of engineering collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën Possible fuel saving of up to 45 percent in urban traffic Robust and service-friendly technology 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful introduction … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology

Joint Venture between SGL Group and Lindner Group for Graphite-based “Green” Air Conditioning starts up

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

• Joint venture will trade under the name “SGL Lindner GmbH & Co. KG” • Company formation officially announced at BAU 2013 • Entire value chain for the global growth market for energy efficient air conditioning  in buildings to be offered Wiesbaden/Arnstorf, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2013: WACKER Presents Novel Polymer Binders for Concrete and Construction Applications

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Munich 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 19 to 21, 2013, the Munich-based WACKER Group is showcasing its latest polymer binders for concrete modification and environmentally sound construction applications. The new ETONIS® 260 makes drainage … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Germany, Technology

Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien gestartet

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Lithium-Ionen-Technologie efördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie Partner sind BASF, WACKER, SGL Group, Bosch, Daimler und BMW Stuttgart, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem Auftaktmeeting ist das Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien für Elektrofahrzeuge gestartet. Die Projektleitung liegt bei der … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology

Siemens shareholders pave way for Osram listing

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

98.21 percent of shareholders at Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approve spinoff Siemens shareholders to receive one additional share of OSRAM Licht AG for every ten Siemens shares Initial listing on stock exchanges in Frankfurt and Munich in April at the earliest … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology

RWE Programm „Lichtpunkte“ zur Stärkung von Familien wird aufs ganze Land ausgedehnt

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Essen, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Programm „Lichtpunkte“ zur Stärkung der Familienkompetenz von sozial und wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Eltern wird in diesem Jahr auf ganz Rheinland-Pfalz ausgedehnt. Das hat Familienministerin Irene Alt jetzt bekannt gegeben. Alt: „Ich bin sehr glücklich darüber, dass wir … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany

A new “eye” for the Leopard

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Cassidian Optronics supplies the “Attica” thermal imaging unit for Leopard 2 battle tanks Better target acquisition increases the safety of tank crews Oberkochen,  30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian Optronics GmbH, previously known as Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH, will supply the new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Security & Safety, Technology

Eisai Machinery becomes Bosch

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Packaging Technology: Merger in Japan completed Renaming of subsidiaries Eisai Machinery Co., Ltd merges in Japan with Bosch Packaging Technology K.K. Change of company names in Germany, China and North America Reinforcing position of Packaging Technology in Japanese market Stuttgart/Tokyo, 30-1-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology