(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi, in partnership with Formycon AG, has received European Commission approval for Otulfi®, a biosimilar of ustekinumab. This new product, authorized for both subcutaneous and intravenous formulations, will treat inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease, plaque psoriasis, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Dr. Sang-Jin Pak, Formycon AG, Fresenius Kabi, inflammatory diseases, Otulfi®, partnership, safety, sustainability, Ustekinumab Biosimilar
(IN BRIEF) Dürr has launched the GigaCoater™, a cutting-edge machine designed for simultaneous two-sided coating of battery electrodes. It offers faster speeds, larger substrate capabilities, and significant cost savings, enhancing both quality and efficiency in battery production. The GigaCoater™ expands … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged battery production, Coating, Dürr, GigaCoater™
(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT’s Technical Diagnostic Cell (TDC) in Laage, Germany, celebrates 20 years of maintaining the German Air Force’s Eurofighter fleet. The TDC plays a vital role by offering on-site repairs for key radar and self-protection system components, minimizing aircraft … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 20 Years, Eurofighter, Hensoldt, Laage, Technical Diagnostic Cell
(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma, Gerresheimer, and Stevanato Group have formed the “Alliance for RTU” to promote the adoption of ready-to-use (RTU) vials and cartridges within the pharmaceutical industry. This strategic alliance aims to streamline pharmaceutical manufacturing, improve operational efficiency, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Alliance for RTU, cartridges, Gerresheimer, partnership, Ready-to-Use Packaging Solutions, safety, SCHOTT Pharma, Stevanato Group, sustainability, vials
(IN BRIEF) RS Lease has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility to purchase up to 65 Vectron locomotives, with an immediate delivery of 30 units and an option for 35 more. These new Vectron Multi-System and Dual Mode locomotives … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental has been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies for 2024 by Time magazine and Statista, securing the 265th spot overall and ranking second among tire manufacturers. The recognition highlights Continental’s strong efforts in reducing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, carbon-neutral, Continental, Jorge Almeida, leadership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group is enhancing traffic safety by utilizing sensor and image data from customer vehicles to continuously improve driver assistance systems and automated driving features. This initiative, starting in Germany in late 2024 with select Volkswagen and Audi … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged driver assistance systems, Real-World Data, traffic safety, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) BASF has unveiled a new corporate strategy aimed at becoming the leading chemical company supporting the green transformation of its customers. The company plans to focus on its core chemical businesses while giving more flexibility to standalone divisions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Dr. Markus Kamieth, green transformation, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software has updated its Simcenter Testlab suite, focusing on increased collaboration, enhanced testing efficiency, and reduced reliance on physical prototypes. New tools such as multi-hammer testing, a noise and vibration simulator, and smarter field testing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Siemens, Simcenter Testlab, Wilfried Claes
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Classic and Autostadt will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco at the prestigious Edelweiß-Bergpreis Rossfeld Berchtesgaden hill climb race, held in the Alps on September 28 and 29, 2024. They will showcase iconic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) German and Italian authorities, with the support of Eurojust and Europol, have successfully dismantled a large-scale fraud operation that targeted public institutions, cities, and municipalities. The suspects used phishing techniques to manipulate real invoices and divert payments meant … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Eurojust, EUROPOL, Financial, FRAUD, Germany, Italy, Public Institutions, rship, SECURITY
(IN BRIEF) NIVEA has launched a global initiative called NIVEA CONNECT to address the growing issue of social isolation, which affects both mental and physical health. A survey conducted by NIVEA revealed that one in four people felt isolated in … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged awareness, Beiersdorf AG, mental health, NIVEA, NIVEA CONNECT, physical health, social isolation, society
(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with the Port Authority of Setúbal in Portugal through a Letter of Support, aiming to transform the port into a key logistics hub for floating offshore wind projects. This initiative aligns with Portugal’s renewable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Álvaro de Miguel, Carlos Correia, floating offshore wind, Germany, partnership, Port of Setúbal, PORTUGAL, RWE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has partnered with UTA Edenred to launch MAN SimplePay, a digital platform designed to simplify fleet cost management and enhance operational transparency. Launching in late 2024, the platform will enable fleet managers to monitor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged and truck washing, digital platform, Fleet Cost Management, Kerstin Rummel, MAN SimplePay, MAN Truck & Bus, parking, partnership, Pierre Jalady, refueling, sustainability, UTA Edenred
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s consumer sentiment showed a slight improvement in September 2024, according to the latest GfK report. After a significant drop the previous month, income expectations and willingness to buy have increased, resulting in a modest rise in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged consumer, economy, Financial, Germany, GfK, Rolf Bürkl
(IN BRIEF) Professor Jan S. Hesthaven has been appointed as the new President of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), effective October 1, 2024. With a focus on furthering the integration of research, academic education, and societal engagement, Hesthaven aims to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is enhancing its ocean protection policies as part of its continued commitment to the #BackBlue initiative, which it joined in 2023. The new guidelines, set to take effect in Q4 2024, focus on developing financial solutions … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged #BackBlue Initiative, Deutsche Bank, Markus Müller, Ocean Protection Policies, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland participated in RE+ 2024, a major global energy exhibition, where it awarded significant certifications to companies in the new energy and energy storage sectors. The event highlighted TÜV Rheinland’s contributions to the North American renewable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged CHINA, Energy Innovation, Energy Products, Jonathan Kotrba, partnership, RE+ 2024, sustainability, TÜV Rheinland, USA, Weichun Li
(IN BRIEF) Kylie Minogue has announced the release of her new album Tension II, scheduled for October 18, 2024, following the success of her 2023 album Tension. The Australian-British pop star, who has sold over 80 million records worldwide, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Bebe Rexha, Bertelsmann, BMG, Kylie Minogue, Orville Peck, SIA, Tension II Album, World Tour
(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has successfully won a patent infringement case against Chinese competitor Suzhou Shengnuo Connection Technology Co. Ltd. The Supreme People’s Court in Beijing ruled that Shengnuo’s product infringed on NORMA Group’s patented worm-drive hose clamp technology, known … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged CHINA, Dr. Gerrit von Breitenbach, Guido Grandi, Innovative Hose Clamp Technology, Norma Group, patent, SECURITY, Suzhou Shengnuo Connection Technology Co. Ltd.
(IN BRIEF) Hydro and Mercedes-Benz have launched the “Corridor” program at Climate Week 2024 in New York, aimed at fostering sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon. This long-term initiative will promote positive impacts for local communities and nature through partnerships … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Amazon Sustainability, Eivind Kallevik, Gunnar Güthenke, Hydro, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eviden has been selected by the Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) to implement next-generation critical communication solutions to upgrade its GSM-R command and control network, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The project, expected to be operational by late … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Eviden, Germany, Lionel Toullier, Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL), Mathieu Perrus, partnership, Railway Communication Systems, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has won a contract from RATP to equip its MP14 and new MF19 metro trains and TW20 tramways with TETRA radio communication systems. This agreement includes the supply of 132 radio units, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has signed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s private banking operations in Germany, aiming to enhance its wealth management services and increase its assets under management to over €40 billion. This strategic acquisition targets growth within the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, BNP Paribas, Germany, HSBC, Lutz Diederichs, partnership, Private Banking Division, Vincent Lecomte, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG and Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH have signed long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for two solar park projects in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Energiekontor will supply Salzgitter with over 120 gigawatt-hours of green electricity annually, aiming to cut CO2 emissions … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG has successfully issued a dual-tranche bond totaling 1.1 billion Euro, marking its first Green Bond of 500 million Euro aimed at financing eligible green projects. The remaining 600 million Euro bond has a five-year maturity and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Financial, Frank Markus Weber, investment, Knorr-Bremse AG, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) wpd will showcase its ongoing growth and future plans at WindEnergy 2024 in Hamburg from September 24 to 27. The company, a leader in wind farm development, operates in 31 countries and has a project pipeline exceeding 19 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Björn Nullmeyer, partnership, sustainability, wind energy, WindEnergy 2024, WPD
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has expanded its OptiMOS™ 6 MOSFET lineup by introducing new 135 V and 150 V MOSFETs, designed for enhanced efficiency in drives and switched-mode power supply (SMPS) applications. These MOSFETs offer up to a 50% reduction … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 135 V, 150 V MOSFETs, Drive Efficiency, Infineon, OptiMOS™ 6 MOSFET, power
(IN BRIEF) At IAA Transportation 2024, ZF introduced the latest version of its Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), OnGuardMAX, and its modular brake platform, mBSP XBS, for the European commercial vehicle market. OnGuardMAX offers enhanced safety features like Moving Off … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), automation, Commercial Vehicles, mBSP XBS Platforms, OnGuardMAX, Philipp Helmich, safety, sustainability, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) CHMP for use in individuals aged six months and older. Pending final approval from the European Commission, the vaccine will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged BioNTech, COVID-19 vaccine, New York, Omicron KP.2, partnership, Pfizer, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €350 million loan to Deutsche Glasfaser to expand fibre-optic broadband access to around 460,000 rural homes and businesses in Germany. This initiative, supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme, addresses the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andreas Pfisterer, Deutsche Glasfaser, EIB, Germany, high-speed Internet, Nicola Beer, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Continental has won the ETM Award 2024 in the “Tires” category, based on a readers’ poll by ETM, recognizing its excellence in commercial vehicle tires. The award highlights Continental’s innovative Generation 5 tire line, which enhances fuel efficiency, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, commercial vehicle tires, Continental, ETM Award 2024, leadership, sustainability, Timo Röbbel
(IN BRIEF) Continental has developed a new generation of hydraulic wheelset guiding bushings for trains, offering improved adaptability to track conditions, which enhances passenger comfort and extends the lifespan of critical components. These bushings can be retrofitted without requiring modifications … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Continental, Hydraulic Bushings, Sara Grotsch, Train Maintenance Costs
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have renewed their partnership to continue developing laser weapon systems, with plans to launch a maritime-focused drone defense product within five to six years. The collaboration follows successful trials aboard the German Navy’s frigate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Laser Weapons Technology, MBDA, partnership, Rheinmetall
(IN BRIEF) PNE AG has appointed Heiko Wuttke as its new CEO, effective 13 January 2025. Wuttke, with nearly 30 years of experience in renewable energy, will replace Markus Lesser, who stepped down in July 2024. Interim CEO Per Hornung … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged appointment, CEO, Heiko Wuttke, leadership, Marc van’t Noordende, Markus Lesser, Per Hornung Pedersen, PNE AG, renewable energy
(IN BRIEF) Ingka Centres, part of the Ingka Group, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Pasing Arcaden, a popular shopping center in Munich, Germany. The deal, expected to close by Q4 2024, will mark Ingka Centres’ return to Germany … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has achieved Select Partner status in the Databricks Partner Program, emphasizing its expertise in data-driven innovation and AI-powered transformation. The recognition highlights Nagarro’s ability to help businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, harness data … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, Awards, Chelsea Weintraub, data, Databricks Program, Harikesh Yadav, leadership, Nagarro, Select Partner Status
(IN BRIEF) PRK Peter Rieger Konzertagentur and DreamHaus, both subsidiaries of CTS EVENTIM, have merged to form PRK DreamHaus. The newly created company will be jointly led by Klaus-Peter (Matze) Matziol and Matt Schwarz, with Tobi Habla joining as an … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News
Tagged CTS EVENTIM, DreamHaus, Klaus-Peter (Matze) Matziol, live entertainment, Matt Schwarz, merge, partnership, PRK DreamHaus, PRK Peter Rieger Konzertagentur, Tobi Habla
(IN BRIEF) Commerzbank has partnered with Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, to offer secure access to digital assets, specifically bitcoin and ether, for its corporate clients in Germany. Commerzbank will handle crypto asset custody, while Crypto Finance manages … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Commerzbank, Crypto Asset Services, Crypto Finance, Germany, Gernot Kleckner, partnership, SECURITY, Stijn Vander Straeten, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) RWE is expanding its green hydrogen production facility in Lingen, Germany, by adding a third 100 MW electrolysis plant as part of a larger 300 MW project. Bilfinger has been selected to integrate the new plant, handling engineering … Read the full press release
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