Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Deutsche Telekom Unveils T Cloud for Unified, Sovereign B2B Cloud Services

(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Deutsche Telekom will launch T Cloud, a unified cloud platform marketed jointly by Telekom Deutschland and T-Systems. Lars Neumann will head the initiative, managing sales and development of all public, private, and hybrid cloud … Read the full press release

NEURA Robotics Selects GFT for Strategic AI Software Partnership

(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies has been appointed strategic software partner to NEURA Robotics, a leader in cognitive robotics. Building on a successful proof-of-concept for a next-generation software platform, GFT will leverage its expertise in data, AI, and high-performance computing to … Read the full press release

Dürr AG Sells Environmental Technology Arm to Stellex, Boosts Automation Focus

(IN BRIEF) Dürr AG has agreed to sell its environmental technology business, Clean Technology Systems Environmental, to a Stellex Capital affiliate for an enterprise value of about €385 million, with net proceeds of roughly €250 million earmarked for debt reduction … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Integrates GPS Trackers into Smart Box System for Precision Bearing Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is piloting GPS-enabled smart boxes to improve visibility and environmental monitoring for large bearing shipments in the wind power sector. Building on its reusable Euro-pallet–sized boxes introduced in 2021, the company has equipped around 300 containers with … Read the full press release

Brenntag Partners with Wissensfabrik to Boost STEM Education Nationwide

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has partnered with Wissensfabrik to back STEM education in German schools through financial aid and operational support for practical workshops and teaching materials. This collaboration, kicking off in 2025, enhances Brenntag’s ongoing educational initiatives and contributes to … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro Surpasses 2,500 Deliveries with Expanded Battery and Fuel-Cell Options

(IN BRIEF) Since 2018, over 2,500 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses have been delivered from Mannheim, serving cities across Europe. The line now includes solo, compact, and articulated models with battery capacities up to 686 kWh, fuel-cell range-extenders, and an upcoming … Read the full press release

FUCHS Unifies Swiss Operations with Launch of FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG in Reiden

(IN BRIEF) FUCHS Group has launched FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG in Reiden by merging the recently acquired Swiss arm of LUBCON Group and STRUB & Co. AG. This new subsidiary consolidates research, manufacturing, and sales operations under one roof, strengthening … Read the full press release

JUWI Names Renewable Energy Veteran Jost Backhaus as CEO to Lead Finance, Strategy, and Growth

(IN BRIEF) JUWI GmbH will appoint Jost Backhaus as Chairman of the Management Board on October 1, 2025, where he will manage Finance, HR, Legal, Strategy, and Portfolio Management. He replaces Carsten Bovenschen, who exited at the end of May … Read the full press release

TUM and LMU Invite Munich Residents on Soundwalks to Shape Future Urban Soundscapes

(IN BRIEF) CitySoundscapes, led by TUM and LMU Munich with multiple partners, has launched guided soundwalks in three Munich neighborhoods. Participants traverse 1.5 km routes, recording their reactions to diverse urban sounds—positive, neutral, or negative—via questionnaires or an app. Data … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Upgrade Solingen Waste-to-Energy Plant with TurboSorp Emission Control

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will equip TBS’s Solingen waste-to-energy plant with its TurboSorp flue gas cleaning technology, reducing key pollutants to meet Germany’s rigorous air-quality standards and extend the plant’s service life. The modernization, valued but undisclosed, is slated from November … Read the full press release

Siemens EDA Unveils Innovator3D IC™ and Calibre 3DStress to Streamline 2.5D/3D IC Design and Reliability

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has enriched its EDA suite with Innovator3D IC™—an AI-powered, capacity-optimized workflow for 2.5D/3D IC planning, layout, protocol compliance, and data governance—and Calibre 3DStress, which integrates transistor-level thermo-mechanical simulation into standard physical verification. Innovator3D IC™’s four modules cover … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Propel OLEDWorks to Boost European Manufacturing and Next-Gen OLED R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is granting OLEDWorks a €30 million loan, co-financed by the InvestEU programme, to expand production and R&D at its Aachen site. OLEDWorks specializes in energy-efficient, high-brightness OLED lighting for automotive stop-and-turn signals, microdisplays, and … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Sells 11 MW Drensteinfurt-Rieth Wind Park to Private Investors, Boosting Renewables Growth

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has sold the 11 MW Drensteinfurt-Rieth onshore wind-project to private investors. Featuring two Enercon E-160 EP5 turbines (120 m hub, 160 m rotor), the park is forecast to produce 24 GWh annually—enough to power 7,000+ homes … Read the full press release

Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions Stuns at SEMICON Southeast Asia with UltiDry P1820 and CT-TW-H Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions, part of the Busch Group, showcased its latest vacuum pumps and gas abatement technologies at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore. Central exhibits included the UltiDry P1820 Roots vacuum pump—accentuated by an animated … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Special Machinery Debuts Semi-Automated X-Ray Tube Production System and Scalable Humanoid Robot Lines at automatica 2025

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Special Machinery will present two core innovations at automatica 2025: a semi-automated X-ray tube production system for Siemens Healthineers and modular, high-volume manufacturing platforms for humanoid robots. The X-ray tube line—housed within the fully digitized High Energy … Read the full press release

Ticketing Leader CTS EVENTIM Appoints Industry Veteran Thorsten Schäffler to Drive B2B and B2C Product Innovation

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has appointed Thorsten Schäffler as Chief Product Officer beginning 16 July 2025. Schäffler will manage all B2B and B2C product lines and advance the company’s overarching product strategy, with a strong emphasis on employing generative AI … Read the full press release

Brenntag Fortifies German Last-Mile Services with Acquisition of Advanced GSZ Kaiserslautern Toll-Manufacturer

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has acquired Gefahrstoffzentrum (GSZ) Kaiserslautern, a seasoned toll-manufacturer of hazardous-substance storage, mixing, blending, and logistics services, to enhance its Brenntag Essentials offerings in Central Europe. Founded in 2008, the Kaiserslautern plant meets top-tier German and EU safety … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Launches Refurbished CB400 High-Voltage Battery for eActros 300/400 and eEconic, Cutting CO₂ Emissions by One-Third

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is rolling out the CB400 high-voltage reworked battery as a sustainable, cost-effective spare-parts solution for first-generation eActros 300/400 trucks and the eEconic. Processed at the Mannheim Kompetenzzentrum für emissionsfreie Mobilität, used batteries are disassembled, cleaned, and … Read the full press release

Volvo CE to Invest SEK 7 Billion in Swecon Deal That Expands Retail and Service Network Across Northern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volvo CE has agreed to purchase Swecon’s dealerships and service operations in Sweden, Germany and the Baltic states—including the Entrack aftermarket division—for SEK 7 billion, subject to regulatory clearance, with completion slated for H2 2025. The deal transfers … Read the full press release

New Lindner Expanded Metal Ceiling Combines Durability, Design, and Circularity in Harsh Environments

(IN BRIEF) Lindner’s expanded metal ceiling LMD-St 213 WL is engineered for high-wind outdoor and semi-enclosed venues such as canopies, stations, and parking structures. Constructed from galvanized steel with a concealed substructure, it resists wind loads up to 133 kg/m², … Read the full press release