Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Continental Drives Up Renewable Content in Tires with Rice Husk Silica and Recycled Carbon Black

(IN BRIEF) Continental is boosting the share of renewable and recycled materials in its tires from 26 percent in 2024 to over 40 percent by 2030. The company now uses silica made from rice husk ash instead of quartz to … Read the full press release

Explore Zalando’s AR Fulfilment Tour to See How Fashion Orders Flow Through Our High-Tech Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) Zalando and ZEOS have launched an AR app that transports users through every phase of Zalando’s fulfilment process—from receiving and stowing to picking, sorting, packing, and handling returns. Powered by ZalOS software, AI routing, and TORU robots, the … Read the full press release

Wealth Minerals and Voith Partner with Quechua Community to Deploy Direct Lithium Extraction at Pabellón

(IN BRIEF) Wealth Minerals and Voith have entered an MoU to co-develop the Pabellón Lithium Project in northern Chile alongside the CIQO and other partners. Voith will hold 5 percent of Wealth’s 7,600 ha license portfolio and assist in applying … Read the full press release

German SMEs Rely on Promotional Funds for 22 Percent of Their Climate Investments in 2023, KfW Analysis Shows

(IN BRIEF) The 2023 KfW Climate Barometer special analysis shows that German SMEs now finance 22 percent of their climate investments through public promotional funds—up three points since 2021—while promotional support makes up only 13 percent of overall SME investment. … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Phase II Trial of Oral BI 1815368 to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has initiated the THULITE Phase II trial (NCT06962839) to assess BI 1815368, a novel oral agent for diabetic macular edema (DME). Affecting more than 21 million people globally, DME is typically managed by frequent eye injections, … Read the full press release

Ten Years of Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Delivering 576 MW, 100 Local Jobs, and £8.5 Million for North Wales Communities

(IN BRIEF) Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, owned by RWE with partners Stadtwerke München and Macquarie GIG, has marked ten years of operation off North Wales, delivering 576 MW of renewable capacity. Since June 2015, it has generated around … Read the full press release

Harnessing Open Standards to Integrate Siemens Building X with Microsoft Azure IoT for Rapid Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Microsoft have agreed to integrate Siemens’ Building X platform with Azure IoT Operations via Azure Arc, using open standards like W3C Thing Descriptions and OPC UA PubSub. This partnership reduces IoT integration efforts by … Read the full press release

Nordex to Supply SAB WindTeam with 91 MW of N163/6.X Turbines and Long-Term Service for Brandenburg Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Nordex has been contracted by SAB WindTeam to supply thirteen N163/6.X turbines (91 MW) with a 20-year Premium Service package for the Fretzdorfer Heide wind farm in Brandenburg; installation begins Q3 2026 and full commissioning is expected by … Read the full press release

DHL Named FIA Global Logistics Partner for Formula 1, 2 & 3 Events

(IN BRIEF) DHL is now the FIA’s Global Logistics Partner, providing end-to-end support—transport, set-up, and maintenance—for mobile offices, garages, and signaling systems at Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3 races globally. The collaboration highlights sustainability, with seven HVO-fueled trucks … Read the full press release

Vantage Secures Financing for Sustainable Frankfurt Data Center with KfW IPEX-Bank Syndicate

(IN BRIEF) Vantage Data Centers will build a highly efficient data center near Frankfurt, financed through a European syndication led by KfW IPEX-Bank with two international banking partners. The facility targets a PUE of ~1.2, operates on 100% renewable energy, … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies Acquires South African MRO Specialist Nordbak to Expand Mining and Infrastructure Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies unit has acquired South African MRO specialist Nordbak, strengthening its growth platform in the mining, infrastructure, and industrial segments. Nordbak’s product range—including linings, backing compounds, and coatings—will be merged with Henkel’s global technology and sustainability … Read the full press release

RWE Switches On 35 MW Langford Solar Farm with Pioneering Hybrid Storage in Devon

(IN BRIEF) RWE energised the 35 MW (AC) Langford Solar Farm in Devon—its first UK solar project—on 2 July 2025. The site, equipped with an innovative 35 MW (AC) hybrid battery storage system, will generate approximately 49,500 MWh per year, … Read the full press release

SAP Unveils Cloud-Native Customer Checkout to Transform Point-of-Sale Operations

(IN BRIEF) SAP Customer Checkout enters its next phase with the debut of a cloud edition, aligning with SAP’s cloud-first strategy. This fully integrated POS solution supports payments, inventory, coupons, loyalty programs, returns, and gift cards, and is built to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank TSS Dominates APAC Awards with 33 Wins and Custodian Banker of the Year Honor

(IN BRIEF) At The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards 2025, Deutsche Bank’s Trust and Securities Services reaffirmed its leadership in the Asia Pacific by winning 33 awards. Anand Rengarajan was named “Custodian Banker of the Year” for his strategic … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Celebrates Top Suppliers at 21st Group Awards and Unveils “Mission: Possible” Collaboration Forum

(IN BRIEF) In Wolfsburg, Volkswagen AG celebrated its 21st Group Award, honoring ten suppliers whose innovations, resilience, and strategic support have driven the automaker’s performance and future-readiness. The preceding “Mission: Possible” Supplier Management Conference convened 120 key partners to discuss … Read the full press release

E.ON and MM Neuss Launch Europe’s First Fully Automated, Market-Driven CHP Plant

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and MM Neuss have inaugurated a pioneering 22 MW electrical/59 MW thermal CHP plant at the Neuss cartonboard factory. The facility—integrating 91 percent fuel efficiency, market-driven automation via E.ON IQ Energy®, and a hydrogen-ready design—will slash CO₂ … Read the full press release

RWE and KRONOS TITAN Sign PPA for 24.7 MWp Solar Farm to Power Nordenham Site

(IN BRIEF) RWE and KRONOS TITAN have entered a PPA-based collaboration to erect a 24.7 MWp ground-mounted solar farm on a 20 hectare site at KRONOS’s Nordenham facility. With roughly 38,200 photovoltaic modules expected to generate about 22,000 MWh per … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck to Supply CKD Kits for New Mercedes-Benz Assembly Plant in Senegal

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck, the Republic of Senegal, and Global Truck Systems have signed a letter of intent to create a Mercedes-Benz truck assembly plant in Senegal, with production slated to commence in 2026. Daimler Truck will supply CKD kits … Read the full press release

Triton’s Advisory Funds Spin Off Bosch Security Unit into Independent Keenfinity Group

(IN BRIEF) Triton’s advisory funds have concluded the acquisition of Bosch’s security and communications technology product business, now rebranded as Keenfinity Group, effective 1 July 2025. Keenfinity brings to market an integrated suite of video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection … Read the full press release

Zalando Gains EU Approval and Tops 90% Stake in ABOUT YOU with €6.50 Offer

(IN BRIEF) Zalando SE has secured clearance from the European Commission for its voluntary takeover offer and related share purchase agreements concerning ABOUT YOU Holding SE, clearing the last regulatory hurdles for the transaction. The deal will be settled on … Read the full press release