Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd leitet Untersuchung für potenzielle Sammelklage gegen Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego von Grupo ELEKTRA wegen Marktmanipulation und Wertpapierbetrug ein

  (IN KÜRZE) Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd untersucht zusammen mit seinem globalen Rechtsbeistand die Bildung einer Investorengruppe für eine potenzielle Sammelklage gegen Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego und Grupo Elektra, S.A.B. de C.V. (ELEKTRA). Im Fokus der Untersuchung stehen mögliche … Read the full press release

Logicor Begins Sustainable Redevelopment of Langenfeld Property, Targeting BREEAM Certification

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has initiated the redevelopment of a 34,600 m² site in Langenfeld, Germany, transforming an outdated logistics facility into a modern, sustainable corporate property. The new 21,100 m² building will be divided into four units and is designed … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Financial Services Launches Comprehensive Support for eActros 600 and Electric Fleet Transition

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) has introduced integrated service packages for the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 at the 2024 IAA in Hanover, aimed at making the switch to electric transport easier for customers. These packages include flexible financing, leasing, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Named “International Truck of the Year 2025” for Long-Distance Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 has been named “International Truck of the Year 2025” by commercial vehicle journalists from 24 European countries. The electric truck was praised for its advanced aerodynamics, powerful drivetrain, and a range of 500 kilometers … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Wins ‘Electric Bus Champion 2024’ Award for Top Performance and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G has been named “Electric Bus Champion 2024” at IAA Transportation in Hanover after winning a comprehensive comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel. The articulated bus excelled in categories such as passenger comfort, driver handling, build … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Tapped to Lead Construction of Key Fertilizer Plant, Powering Egypt’s Chemical Growth

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a significant Project Management and Consultancy contract by Egyptian Chemical Industries (KIMA) to manage the construction of a new chemical and fertilizer plant in Aswan, Egypt. The facility will produce 600 tons of nitric … Read the full press release

GEA Launches New Valve Technology to Enhance Safety in Spray Drying Operations

(IN BRIEF) GEA has introduced its CONTA dual block valve technology, designed to improve safety and efficiency in spray drying processes for the food and dairy industries. The new system reduces areas where feed can accumulate by 96%, lowering microbiological … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bahn Awards €100M Maintenance Contracts to Vossloh for Rail Upkeep

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bahn has awarded Vossloh over €100 million in contracts to improve rail maintenance using advanced rail milling and high-speed grinding technologies. The agreements, covering preventive and corrective maintenance, aim to extend the service life of DB’s tracks … Read the full press release

Bosch Expands Commercial Vehicle Solutions with Focus on Alternative Powertrains and Software Innovation

(IN BRIEF) At the IAA Transportation 2024, Bosch unveiled its plans to drive the future of commercial vehicles with diverse powertrain technologies and advanced software solutions. By 2035, Bosch expects a significant shift toward battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks. The company … Read the full press release

Aurubis Welcomes 75 New Apprentices to Cutting-Edge Training Program in Hamburg

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis, a leading multimetal producer, has welcomed 75 new apprentices at its Hamburg plant, filling all available spots across 12 vocations. The company, known for its modern training environment and role in producing metals for electric vehicles and … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Sustainable Innovation at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Honors Top Car Painters

(IN BRIEF) At the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, BASF Coatings highlighted its commitment to sustainability and talent development in the automotive sector. Using BASF’s eco-friendly Glasurit 100 Line, Yuto Hoshino from Japan won the gold medal in the Car Painting … Read the full press release

Merck and Siemens Forge Alliance to Accelerate the Future of Smart Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Merck and Siemens have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing through smart, modular production systems. Siemens will become Merck’s preferred global supplier, providing advanced hardware and software solutions via the Siemens Xcelerator platform. The … Read the full press release

Voith Group Appoints Dirk Hoke as Incoming CEO to Lead Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Dirk Hoke has been appointed as the new CEO of Voith Group, effective by April 1, 2025. Hoke brings 30 years of leadership experience in industries such as aviation, automotive, and technology, including roles at Siemens and Airbus … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Expands in Morocco with Strategic Acquisitions of Asment de Témara and Grabemaro

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials, through its subsidiary Ciments du Maroc, has acquired controlling stakes in Asment de Témara and 100% of Grabemaro, further strengthening its presence in Morocco’s growing market. The acquisition includes a cement plant, aggregates sites, and ready-mixed … Read the full press release

Otto Group Appoints David Heckel as New Vice President of Group Tax, Succeeding Peter Carstens

(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed David Heckel as Vice President of Group Tax, effective October 1, 2024. Heckel, currently head of Corporate Tax at Otto, will succeed Peter Carstens, who will retire in mid-2025 after 25 years of … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Launches Innovative Heat Solutions to Power Sustainable Cities at Chillventa 2024

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval will introduce its latest energy-efficient heat exchangers for heat pumps at Chillventa 2024, aimed at supporting sustainable cities. These innovations, including the largest-capacity ammonia heat pump condenser and the SE range of brazed heat exchangers, focus … Read the full press release

FUCHS SE to Acquire Swiss Lubricant Specialist STRUB & Co. AG

(IN BRIEF) FUCHS SE has signed a letter of intent to acquire Swiss lubricant company STRUB & Co. AG as part of its strategy to expand its market presence in Switzerland. The acquisition will provide FUCHS with direct access to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bahn Sells DB Schenker to DSV in €14.8 Billion Deal

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bahn has agreed to sell its logistics subsidiary, DB Schenker, to Danish company DSV for €14.8 billion. The deal, expected to complete in 2025, will help Deutsche Bahn focus on its core rail business and reduce debt, … Read the full press release

Siemens Names Tobias Atzler as New Head of Investor Relations

(IN BRIEF) Tobias Atzler has been appointed as the new Head of Investor Relations at Siemens AG, effective October 1, 2024. With over 13 years of experience in the investor relations department and a long-standing career at Siemens, Atzler will … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Assurances Joins Scope Group to Boost European Financial Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Assurances has invested in Scope Group, joining other major French financial institutions like AXA and BPCE in supporting Europe’s only independent rating agency accepted by the European Central Bank. This investment is part of broader efforts … Read the full press release