(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has initiated a €5 billion program to support the wind energy sector, starting with a €500 million counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank. This will enable Deutsche Bank to issue up to €1 billion in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Alexander von zur Muehlen, Deutsche Bank, EIB, Germany, Maroš Šefčovič, Nicola Beer, partnership, sustainability, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Mercedes-Benz have successfully reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 11,000 tonnes over the past year through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight transport. This strategic partnership involves using SAF on Kuehne+Nagel’s Boeing 747-8F … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CO2 emissions, Heiko Schuhmacher, Jörg Burzer, Kuehne+Nagel, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel
(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has announced that Executive Board Members Scott Russell and Julia White will be stepping down, effective August 31, following a mutual agreement with the SAP Supervisory Board. Scott Russell, Chief Revenue Officer, has significantly contributed to … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, appointment, Christian Klein, Julia White, leadership, Pekka Ala-Pietilä, SAP SE, Scott Russell, Suite Integration
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €20 million in venture debt financing to German medical technology company Protembis for the development of their “ProtEmbo” cerebral embolic protection system. This device aims to reduce the risk of brain … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Brain Protection Technology, Conrad Rasmus, EIB, Germany, Heart Treatments, Karl von Mangoldt, Nicola Beer, partnership, Protembis, sustaianability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €1 billion in loans to support the purchase of up to 90 advanced suburban trains for the Rhineland region in Germany, encompassing Cologne and Düsseldorf. These modern Alstom trains, set to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, Germany, go.Rheinland, Michael Vogel, Nicola Beer, Oliver Wittke, partnership, Rhineland Public Transport, sustainability, trains, Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR)
(IN BRIEF) Roland Berger’s net-zero emissions reduction target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The consultancy aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Bonderite M CR 1405, a RoHS-compliant product that integrates metal passivation and pretreatment into a single step, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in color coating processes. This innovation reduces energy and water consumption by eliminating the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Bonderite M CR 1405, Henkel, Metal Treatment, sustainability, Volker Mansfeld
(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched Tough RuNR air springs, which significantly reduce CO2 emissions by using a new compound of natural rubber and ethylene-propylene-diene rubber (EPDM) instead of synthetic rubber. This innovation, to be showcased at the IAA Transportation 2024 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Continental, Dr. Kevin Borck, eco-friendly, Marc Leinemann, sustainability, Tough RuNR Air Springs
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched a Digital Immersion Co-Creation Center in Singapore, starting operations in Q3 2024. This high-tech facility integrates digital technology with market, consumer, and sensory insights to drive innovation in food and beverage development. The center features … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ZF Friedrichshafen AG is realigning its structures to enhance competitiveness, focusing on Commercial Vehicle Technology, Chassis Solutions, Industrial Technology, and Aftermarket divisions. The restructuring will consolidate German locations, resulting in a gradual reduction of 11,000 to 14,000 jobs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Juwi GmbH has sold a 267 MW photovoltaic portfolio in Greece to Foresight and Mirova, marking the largest project in its history. Juwi will serve as the EPC and O&M contractor, with construction starting in August 2024. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Diomidis Dorkofikis, foresight, Greece, Helene Dimitracopoulos, Juwi GmbH, Mirova, partnership, PV Portfolio, Stephan Hansen, sustainability, Takis Sarris
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, Europe’s leading PVC producer, is partnering with Daimler to trial the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, aiming to enhance heavy-duty transport’s sustainability. Over the next 12 months, INEOS will make around 250 deliveries using these trucks in … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgium, Daimler Trucks, Germany, INEOS, INEOS Inovyn, Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, partnership, sustainability, the Netherlands, Wouter Bleukx, Zero-Emission Transport
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a mid double-digit million euro contract by the Swiss Confederation to produce and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition, including MX2-KM mortars and cartridges for illumination and smoke discharge. Manufacturing will be handled by Rheinmetall … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Mortar Ammunition, MX2-KM mortar system, partnership, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA, Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, Swiss Armed Forces, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) At the Farnborough Airshow, MTU Aero Engines secured approximately $800 million in orders, highlighting the strong demand for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines for the A320neo and GE9X engines for the Boeing 777X. Major orders included Avolon’s purchase … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, Boeing 777-9 aircraft, EVA Air, Farnborough Airshow, IAG, Japan Airlines, MTU Aero Engines, partnership, Qatar Airways, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) METRO has decided to shut down METRO Advertising GmbH as part of its strategic focus on its sCore wholesale strategy. This decision affects 67 employees in Germany and Poland, with business activities ceasing by the end of 2024. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Poland, Technology
Tagged Germany, Guillaume Deruyter, METRO Advertising GmbH, METRO AG, Poland, Wholesale Strategy
(IN BRIEF) Bosch and Ducati have co-developed a new electronic Combined Brake System (eCBS) designed for racetrack performance, which will debut on the new Ducati Panigale V4 at World Ducati Week 2024. The advanced eCBS technology, which integrates data from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alessandro Valia, Bosch, Ducati, Ducati Panigale V4, electronic Combined Brake System (eCBS), Fevzi Yildirim, partnership, performance, Racetrack Excellence, safety, sustainability, World Ducati Week 2024
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE reported its Q2 2024 results, showing steady EBITDA despite challenging market conditions. The company’s sales reached €16.1 billion, down from €17.3 billion last year due to lower prices and currency effects. EBITDA before special items remained … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged BASF, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme AG has renewed its partnership with Landis+Gyr for another four years, extending their 20-year collaboration. Landis+Gyr will supply ultrasonic heat meters, specifically the T550 (UH50) model, chosen through a Europe-wide tender. The T550 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged BEW Berliner Energie, Germany, Heat Meter Supply, Johannes M. Koch, Landis+Gyr, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland, Theresa Matthes, Wärme AG
(IN BRIEF) Kübler Schwertransporte is transporting a decommissioned 350-tonne submarine, U17, to the Sinsheim Museum of Technology. The journey involves moving the submarine along waterways and roads using a 30-axle platform trailer pulled by a MAN TGX 41.680 8×6 truck. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TAKKT has strengthened its resilience in the first half of 2024 by increasing its gross profit margin to 40.5% and streamlining cost structures, resulting in a slight increase in free cash flow to €25.6 million. Despite a 17.7% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged Andreas Weishaar, economy, Financial, investment, Maria Zesch, resilience, retail, TAKKT
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