Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Deutsche Bank and Partners Launch ‘Dialog Leben’ to Foster Democratic Values in Schools

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, in collaboration with Teach First Deutschland and GermanDream, has introduced “Dialog Leben,” a project aimed at promoting democratic values in schools situated in less privileged areas. The initiative focuses on “dialogues on values,” where students engage … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Showcases Innovative Fire Protection Solutions at FeuerTrutz 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group showcased a range of innovative fire protection solutions at this year’s FeuerTrutz exhibition held at the Nuremberg exhibition center from June 26th to 27th. Drawing an international audience of approximately 6,300 visitors from 44 countries, … Read the full press release

SWU Verkehr Introduces State-of-the-Art Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G Buses for Ulm and Neu-Ulm

(IN BRIEF) SWU Verkehr, serving Ulm and Neu-Ulm, has introduced the first two out of 14 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility. These electric articulated buses, equipped with advanced NMC3 batteries for enhanced energy … Read the full press release

CompuGroup Medical (CGM) Achieves C5 Attestation for Cloud Services in Germany

(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has achieved C5 attestation (Type 1) for its cloud services in Germany, complying with the rigorous standards set by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Effective from May 31, 2024, an independent auditing … Read the full press release

MWB AG Rings in New Era with Vienna Stock Exchange Listing

(IN BRIEF) MWB AG, a German company specializing in luxury watch trading across the DACH region, celebrated a significant achievement today as it commenced trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange’s direct market plus segment. With NuWays AG acting as underwriter … Read the full press release

Yann d’Hervé Takes Helm of Evonik’s Health Care Business

(IN BRIEF) Yann d’Hervé has been appointed to lead Evonik’s Health Care business line starting July 1st, transitioning from his previous role as Head of Care Solutions within the Nutrition & Care division. With extensive experience spanning various global leadership … Read the full press release

BASF and Mercedes-Benz Win Innovation Award for Advanced Automotive Foam Technology

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and SLR Giesserei Partner on Eco-Friendly District Heating System to Slash CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and SLR Giesserei are collaborating on a district heating system at the KS Gleitlager site in St. Leon-Rot, expected to save up to 800 tonnes of CO2 annually. The system will utilize waste heat from the foundry, … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Issues Recall for Euro 6c Engines Over Potential Fire Risk

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is recalling certain trucks and buses with Euro 6c engines (D2676LF51-53 and D2676LOH35-37) for inspection due to potential engine damage and fire risks. The recall affects vehicles manufactured between November 2016 and August 2019. … Read the full press release

TUM Entrepreneurship Day Celebrates Munich’s Innovative Start-ups with Prestigious Awards

(IN BRIEF) The TUM Entrepreneurship Day celebrated Munich’s innovation ecosystem, highlighting achievements of local start-ups. Reverion won the TUM Presidential Entrepreneurship Award for its high-efficiency biogas power plant. Finalists included Planet A Foods, with a sustainable chocolate alternative, and RobCo, … Read the full press release

Vestas Lands 105 MW Wind Turbine Order for LEAG’s Forst-Briesnig II Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 105 MW order from LEAG for the Forst-Briesnig II wind energy project in Germany’s Lausitz region. The project, set on a former brown coal mining area, will include 17 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas … Read the full press release

Vestas Wins 114 MW Wind Turbine Contract for Germany’s Ahlum-Dettum Project

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 114 MW contract from SAB WindTeam for the Ahlum-Dettum wind project in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of 17 V162-6.2 MW and two V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, along … Read the full press release

Report by E.ON and Thüga Highlights Strategic Role of Electrolyzers in Germany’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) A joint report commissioned by E.ON and Thüga, conducted by the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI), assesses the strategic placement of electrolyzers across Germany to support the energy transition. The study identifies regions … Read the full press release

KUKA and Swisslog Showcase AI Advancements in Robotics and Logistics, Addressing Challenges in Automation

(IN BRIEF) KUKA and Swisslog recently highlighted advancements in AI integration for robotics and logistics during a virtual press conference. KUKA showcased an AI chatbot simplifying robot programming through voice commands, while Swisslog presented ItemPiQ, an AI-driven robot enhancing product … Read the full press release

SBTi Launches Validation Council with TÜV Rheinland’s Fallight Xu Appointed as Member, Strengthening Global Climate Accountability

(IN BRIEF) The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched its Validation Council to independently oversee target validation decisions globally, ensuring impartiality and expertise in greenhouse gas accounting. Fallight Xu from TÜV Rheinland Greater China has been appointed as a … Read the full press release

Safran and MTU Launch EURA Alliance for Next-Gen European Military Helicopter Engine

(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have established a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This alliance aims to develop a new European engine for future military helicopters by 2040, focusing on enhancing … Read the full press release

Former Voith Engineer Christian Schiel Honored Posthumously by Paper Industry Hall of Fame for Innovations in Paper Machine Technology

(IN BRIEF) Christian Schiel, a former Voith engineer, was posthumously inducted into the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame for his pioneering contributions to paper machine technology. Recognized for innovations like the fabric press and flexible-nip presses, Schiel’s career spanned … Read the full press release

DHL eCommerce Unveils 2024 Shopper Trends Highlighting Surge in Mobile and Social Commerce

(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce has released the initial findings from its “Online Shopper Trends Report 2024,” based on a survey of 12,000 consumers from 24 countries. The report reveals a significant shift toward using smartphones as the primary shopping tool, … Read the full press release

Eurofins and trinamiX Partner to Revolutionize Forage Analysis with On-the-Spot Technology

(IN BRIEF) Eurofins Agro Testing Wageningen has partnered with trinamiX to transform forage analysis by developing technology that allows for immediate on-site testing, eliminating the need for laboratory sample sending. This collaboration leverages Eurofins’ extensive analytical experience and global lab … Read the full press release

BASF’s ZENOMENON Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award for Innovative Automotive Paint Design

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has received acclaim for its automotive paint, ZENOMENON, which was honored at the Red Dot Award: Product Design. This award, recognizing outstanding design quality, was given to ZENOMENON for its innovative approach in the “Materials … Read the full press release