Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Indofen Adopts Siemens Performance Insight to Deliver Real‑Time Analytics for Cleaner, Smarter Foundry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Indofen Furnaces LLP has deployed Siemens Performance Insight—an Industrial Edge solution within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio—to bring real‑time data analytics to aluminum recycling and die‑casting furnaces. The integration delivers live monitoring of fuel use, metal charge cycles, and … Read the full press release

RWE’s New 53 MW Mondonuovo Wind Farm in Apulia Powers 55,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE has officially commissioned the 53.1 MW Mondonuovo wind farm in Apulia, featuring nine 5.9 MW turbines to supply green power for up to 55,000 households. This milestone brings RWE’s total Italian renewables capacity to 589 MW across 17 wind farms … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Empowers Gen Z to Take Back Their Digital Identities with #OwnYourWorld

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom launches #OwnYourWorld, a Gen Z‑focused campaign that spotlights hidden digital threats through a striking VTSS music video and a six‑episode series of influencer‑led, bite‑sized masterclasses. Commissioned research reveals a gulf between privacy concerns (90 percent) and confidence (7 percent) among … Read the full press release

MAHLE Opens Global Training Hub in Stuttgart with Hands‑On and Online Courses for Aftermarket Professionals

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility has launched a new Global Training Center in Stuttgart and revamped its training infrastructure to meet growing educational needs in the aftermarket. The 1,300 m² facility features five hands‑on workshop bays and accommodates up to … Read the full press release

iF Design Launches Global Academy to Train the Next Generation of Strategic Design Leaders

(IN BRIEF) iF Design has unveiled the iF DESIGN ACADEMY, a new educational arm designed to advance the skills of experienced design professionals. Beginning in September, five courses will focus on strategic business insight, personal leadership development, and future‑oriented thinking. … Read the full press release

Voith Unveils Compact Prevo Retrofit for Safer, Faster Tail Threading on Existing Presses

(IN BRIEF) Voith has rolled out a compact Prevo retrofit for press‑to‑dryer tail threading, tailored to paper machines with constrained space. Already installed on PM 5 at Metsä Greaseproof Papers in Düren, the system automates the two‑step transfer—using blowpipe technology and … Read the full press release

Stadler and ODEG Launch Emission‑Free FLIRT Akku Trains for West Mecklenburg

(IN BRIEF) ODEG and Stadler previewed a battery‑powered FLIRT Akku train on a ceremonial run from Schwerin to Parchim, ahead of a December 2027 launch under ODEG’s Westmecklenburg II contract. Fourteen units will serve both daily and seasonal regional lines, running emission‑free … Read the full press release

DHL Express Secures 9.5 Million Liters of Pure SAF from Neste at Changi for Air‑Cargo Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste will deliver 7,400 tons of 100 percent unblended SAF to DHL Express at Singapore Changi Airport between July 2025 and June 2026, marking one of Asia’s largest SAF deals in air cargo. The SAF, meeting CORSIA criteria, will be blended on-site to … Read the full press release

wpd and Nomura Real Estate Ink 7.48 MW CPPA for Higashi Izu Furusato Wind Farm in Japan

(IN BRIEF) wpd has secured a CPPA with Nomura Real Estate Development for the 7.48 MW Higashi Izu Furusato onshore wind farm in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Developed alongside GPSS Group, the project will deploy three Enercon turbines and begin operations in … Read the full press release

European Chipmakers Unite in Darmstadt to Strengthen AI‑Ready Semiconductor Value Chain

(IN BRIEF) Merck brought together top executives from Merck, Siemens, Intel, TRUMPF, and ZEISS in Darmstadt to highlight Europe’s critical contributions to the global semiconductor industry. With leading-edge capabilities in materials, lasers, optics, electronics, chip‑design software, and automation, these companies … Read the full press release

Aging SME Owners in Germany Drive a 20‑Point Investment Gap, KfW Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) KfW’s latest SME Panel analysis shows a persistent investment gap between younger and older business owners in Germany: from 2004 to 2023, firms led by under‑40 entrepreneurs reinvested 58 percent on average, compared to 38 percent for over‑60 owners. Driven … Read the full press release

RWE Appoints Communications Veteran Birgit Hiller as Successor to Stephanie Schunck

(IN BRIEF) Birgit Hiller will become Head of Group Communications and Public Affairs at RWE Group on 1 October 2025, bringing with her experience leading Communications & Public Affairs at Continental AG since 2021 and over 18 years in communications roles at BMW Group. She … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and LEO Pharma Join Forces to Globalize SPEVIGO® Treatment for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and LEO Pharma have agreed on a global license and transfer deal for SPEVIGO® (spesolimab), an antibody that blocks the IL‑36 receptor to treat generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP). LEO Pharma will assume worldwide commercialization and clinical development, harnessing … Read the full press release

NIVEA Unveils Global Campaign to Break the Silence on Loneliness and Ignite Empathy

(IN BRIEF) NIVEA’s new “We are not alone in feeling alone” campaign confronts global loneliness by pairing a striking short film—featuring a humanoid alien whose transformation into a human symbolizes the power of empathy—with educational resources and a comprehensive study … Read the full press release

Bayer and M2i Expand Exclusive Pheromone Gel Distribution to Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the US

(IN BRIEF) Bayer and M2i Group have extended their distribution partnership to cover Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the United States, following a successful 2023 agreement in Europe and Africa. This exclusive deal will enable Bayer to market M2i’s pheromone gel … Read the full press release

TUM Introduces Industry-Standard Evaluation Protocol to Certify Robot Tactile and Motion Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) TUM MIRMI has unveiled a comprehensive testing framework that measures a robot’s tactile sensitivity and overall fitness for safe human collaboration. Developed by Alessandro Melone, Robin Kirschner, and Kübra Karacan at the AI Robot Safety & Performance Centre, … Read the full press release

Nagarro and STACKIT Forge Alliance to Deliver GDPR-Compliant Sovereign Cloud Solutions for Regulated Industries

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has entered into a strategic partnership with STACKIT, the GDPR-compliant, German-hosted cloud division of Schwarz Digits, to help organizations in retail and other regulated industries accelerate digital modernization while ensuring full European data protection compliance. The alliance … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi’s Portugal Plant Becomes First to Earn BSI Kitemark for AMR-Safe Ceftriaxone Production

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi’s Santiago de Besteiros plant in Portugal has secured BSI Kitemark™ Certification for Minimized Risk of AMR in its Ceftriaxone production, confirming compliance with the AMR Industry Alliance’s Antibiotic Manufacturing Standard. Key measures include stringent controls to … Read the full press release

LANXESS Pigments Bring Vibrant Color and Circular Design to 3D-Printed Concrete Column

(IN BRIEF) At the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, “Duality of Skin and Core” demonstrates how LANXESS iron oxide pigments can transform 3D-printed concrete from uniform gray to vividly colored architectural elements. Developed by Eindhoven University of Technology with Vertico, the … Read the full press release

Henkel Adopts Mass Balance Approach to Infuse Renewable Feedstocks into Bref Rim Blocks

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has implemented a mass balance approach to replace portions of fossil-derived materials with renewable raw materials in the production of its Bref toilet rim blocks across Europe. Working with partners Moeve and BASF, the company now uses … Read the full press release