Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

E.ON kommt bei Umwandlung in SE gut voran

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Vereinbarung über Beteiligung der Arbeitnehmer geschlossen Künftig höherer Frauenanteil und Vertreter verschiedener Länder im Aufsichtsrat 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — E.ON kommt bei der Umwandlung in eine Europäische Gesellschaft (SE) weiter gut voran. Deutlich vor Ablauf der gesetzlichen Frist konnte eine Vereinbarung über … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany

RWE: 2.000 Ladepunkte für E-Autos in Europa

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Öffentliches Laden

Dortmund/München, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RWE wird in dieser Woche in Dortmund den 2.000. intelligenten Ladepunkt für Elektrofahrzeuge ans Netz anschließen. Damit setzt das Unternehmen sein Engagement für die Elektromobilität fort. RWE hat bereits vor vier Jahren mit dem Aufbau einer nutzerfreundlichen … Read the full press release →

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

EU-Moldova Forum

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Stefan Füle European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood EU-Moldova Forum EU-Moldova Forum organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik / Berlin, Germany 22 October 2012 EU-Moldova Forum organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik Berlin, Germany, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Honourable … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Germany, Government, Moldova, Politics, Society

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BMW Group plans plant in Brazil

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW (right), presents a BMW Art Car model to the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (left) on the occasion of the announcement of a plan to build a new plant in Brazil (ctr. Raimundo Colombo, Governor of the State of Santa Catarina) (10/2012).

Start of production scheduled for 2014 Planned capacity of approx. 30,000 units per year Planned investment of more than 200 million euros Munich/Brasilia, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group plans to build a new plant in Brazil. “We welcome the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment

Pakete auf Achse: Daimler Trucks Mexico erhält Lieferaufträge über 140 Freightliner-Lkw von Transportdienstleistern

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Daimler Trucks Mexico gewinnt den Logistikbetrieb für Spezialgüter UNNE Corporate als Neukunden für 50 individualisierte Freightliner Cascadia Lkw. Fotonummer: 12C1217_01 Dateigröße: 4,922 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,014 MB Datum: 23.10.2012

Führende Transport- und Logistikunternehmen in Mexiko setzen auf insgesamt 140 Freightliner Lkw von Daimler Mit rund 90 verkauften Lkw baut Daimler langjährige Partnerschaft mit Express- und Paketlieferdienst Estafeta weiter aus 50 maßgeschneiderte Lkw überzeugen Neukunden UNNE Corporate, führender Logistikbetrieb für … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Ecuador’s Ministry of Defense Reaffirms its Commitment to Eurocopter with the Delivery of the First Two AS550 C3A Fennec Helicopters

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Ecuador Delegation: Minister of Defense: Miguel Carvajal, Chief of Joint Command: General Leonardo Barreiro, Ejército General Commander: General Marco Vera, Ambassador in France: Carlos A. Jativa. Eurocopter: Rodolphe Henry: Eurocopter Sales Director for Latin America. (Ref. EXPH-0052-04, © Copyright Eurocopter, Eric Raz)

On September 25, Eurocopter delivered the first two AS550 C3 Fennec helicopters to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense under a contract signed in 2010 for seven of these helicopters and two AS350 B2s, which were delivered in December 2011. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Government, Technology

Akzeptanz braucht Bürgerbeteiligung

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

RWE veröffentlicht Studie zum Umgang mit Infrastrukturprojekten Ergebnisse der Studie sind Leitlinien für künftige Arbeit Essen, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In einer zunehmend vernetzten Gesellschaft wird es für Unternehmen und Behörden immer schwieriger, Akzeptanz für Infrastruktur- und Großprojekte zu erlangen. Gerade die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Society

Personnel change within Husqvarna Motorcycles.

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Daniele Giacometti, Head of Sales Husqvarna-Motorcycles (10/2012)

Munich/Biandronno,  24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Effective October 2012 the following personnel changes have been implemented within Husqvarna Motorcycles: Daniele Giacometti (46), former International Sales Manager, succeeds Juergen Mueller as Head of Sales. Juergen Mueller (37), former Head of Sales, takes over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Italy, Management, Sports

Record Run Buses 2012 heute gestartet: Einmaliger Effizienztest für Mercedes-Benz Citaro und Setra ComfortClass 500 nach Euro VI

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Record Run Buses 2012 heute gestartet: Einmaliger Effizienztest für Mercedes-Benz Citaro und Setra ComfortClass 500 nach Euro VI Fotonummer: 12A1183 Dateigröße: 2,502 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,018 MB Datum: 22.10.2012

Start frei: Fünf Omnibusse fünf Tage im Effizienztest Drei Citaro fahren Stadtlinienverkehr in Wiesbaden Zwei Setra absolvieren täglich 1800 km Fernstraßen Bedingungen identisch, Technik und Tankungen überwacht Zieleinlauf nach 20 000 km am 26. Oktober in Wiesbaden Citaro Euro VI: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Astrium CEO François Auque gives Eric Béranger and Evert Dudok new roles

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Astrium Satellites CEO Evert Dudok becomes CEO of Astrium Services Astrium Services CEO Eric Béranger becomes CEO of Astrium Satellites Swapping the roles will enhance the level of coordination between Astrium’s Satellites and Services divisions, two areas that are becoming … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Management, Science, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Erdgas als Riesenakku: Testanlage in Niederaußem startet Versuche zur Stromspeicherung

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Erdgas als Riesenakku: Testanlage in Niederaußem startet Versuche zur Stromspeicherung

RWE Power erforscht im Innovationszentrum Kohle Erdgasherstellung aus überschüssigem Strom und CO2 / Projektkosten liegen bei 1 Million Euro 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Innovationszentrum Kohle in Niederaußem bekommt Zuwachs: In einer neuen Testanlage untersucht das Forschungs- und Entwicklungsteam von RWE Power … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Science, Technology

BMW Urban Mobility. The BMW Group presents the opportunities for intelligent networking in urban situations at the ITS World Congress in Vienna.

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Traffic management project Mobility assistant (10/2010)

Vienna, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The ITS World Congress is the premier international exhibition for devices, technologies and services associated with intelligent traffic systems. This year’s exhibition hosts a total of 300 exhibitors. The exhibition at the ITS World Congress in 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Germany, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

Weltpremiere auf der São Paulo International Motorshow 2012: SLS AMG GT3 „45th ANNIVERSARY“

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 "45th ANNIVERSARY" Fotonummer: 12C1041_100 Dateigröße: 4,411 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,019 MB Datum: 22.10.2012

São Paulo (Brasilien)/Affalterbach, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Weltpremiere für den neuen SLS AMG GT3 „45th ANNIVERSARY“ auf der São Paolo International Motorshow 2012: Die exklusiv ausgestattete Sonderserie richtet sich an rennsportbegeisterte Automobilsammler. Der auf maximal fünf Exemplare limitierte Kundensport-Rennwagen wird in Affalterbach … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Sports, Technology

Galileo IOV satellites 3 and 4 now fully deployed into orbit

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

The second pair of Galileo IOV (In-Orbit Validation) satellites, designed and developed by Astrium, are now fully deployed in orbit Astrium is the main industrial partner for the European high-performance navigation system with satellites, ground segment, system support and Ariane … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Germany, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Bosch at the ITS 2012: Solutions for connected systems and services. Driver workplace becomes more efficient and safer.

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Connected systems improve efficiency and increase safety Monetary benefits for vehicle fleets Predictive sensors for environmentally friendly driving Emergency-call management in multiple languages European Union requires safety for truck parking 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — At a 220 m² booth in Hall … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Germany, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

RWE verkauft Anteil an Konzession „Edvard Grieg”

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

20-Prozent-Anteil an der norwegischen Förderlizenz geht an OMV Weiterer Schritt im Desinvestmentprogramm der RWE AG Essen, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Über ihr Tochterunternehmen RWE Dea Norge AS hat die RWE AG eine Vereinbarung über den Verkauf eines 20-Prozent-Anteils an der Konzession … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Norway

Zurich reports financial adjustments to its German General Insurance business

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Zurich, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) announced today that as the result of a review of its General Insurance business in Germany, including an in-depth claims file review, the Group will strengthen its claims provisions, primarily in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Insurance, Switzerland

Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates)

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Market Operations Measures to preserve collateral availability On 10 October 2012 the Governing Council adopted Guideline ECB/2012/23 amending Guideline ECB/2012/18 on additional temporary measures relating to Eurosystem refinancing operations and eligibility of collateral. This Guideline temporarily widens … Read the full press release →

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

Volkswagen und BASF vergeben ersten “Wissenschaftspreis für Elektrochemie” an Dr. Naoaki Yabuuchi, Tokyo University of Science

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Volkswagen und BASF vergeben ersten "Wissenschaftspreis für Elektrochemie" an Dr. Naoaki Yabuuchi, Tokyo University of Science

– Preis würdigt herausragende Forschungsergebnisse bei Lithium -Ionen – und Natrium-Ionen-Batterien – Preisgeld beträgt 50.000 € – Internationaler “Wissenschaftspreis Elektrochemie” von Volkswagen und BASF wird jährlich vergeben Wolfsburg/ Ludwigshafen, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Den ersten internationalen “Wissenschaftspreis Elektrochemie” von BASF und Volkswagen erhält Dr. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Science, Technology

BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai to Open December 9, 2012 at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, with “Pop-Up” Sites Throughout the City. Free Program Invites Mumbaikars to Explore Balance Between Personal and Public Space. Mumbai Lab Team Announced

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai, Architect’s Model, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum. Photo: courtesy Atelier Bow-Wow. © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation (10/2012).

Mumbai, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Guggenheim Lab will make the next stop on its global journey in Mumbai from December 9, 2012 to January 20, 2013. Presented in collaboration with the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the Mumbai Lab … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Business, Germany, Non Profit, Society