Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

KATRIN at KIT Sets New Record, Establishing an Upper Limit of 0.45 eV/c² for Neutrino Mass

(IN BRIEF) The KATRIN experiment at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has set a new upper limit for the mass of neutrinos at 0.45 eV/c², a record-breaking achievement that refines our understanding of these elusive particles. Neutrinos, which scarcely interact … Read the full press release

EnBW Commissioning of H₂-Ready Fuel-Switch Power Plant in Stuttgart-Münster Accelerates Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) EnBW has taken a major stride in its decarbonization journey by commissioning a new H₂-ready fuel-switch power plant at its Stuttgart-Münster site. This power plant replaces older coal-fired components with a modern, natural gas-fired gas turbine facility capable … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Gains Notified Body Status Under New EU Machinery Regulation, Supporting Digital and Safety Enhancements

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has been recognized as a Notified Body under the new EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which sets tighter safety and digital requirements for industrial machinery and related products. The updated regulation emphasizes aspects such as artificial … Read the full press release

Stadler Secures Berlin Plant’s Future with Landmark Collective Labor Agreement and 2032 Location Guarantee

(IN BRIEF) Stadler’s Berlin plant has secured its future with a new collective labor agreement reached between management, employee representatives, and IG Metall. Announced on 11 April 2025, the agreement includes a location guarantee until 2032, ensuring stability and job … Read the full press release

Juwi Transfers 50.5 MW Photovoltaic Portfolio in Northern Italy to Kelag Italia, Boosting Renewable Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Juwi Energie Rinnovabili S.r.l. has completed the sale of a portfolio of 8 photovoltaic projects, with an aggregate installed capacity of approximately 50.5 MW, to Kelag Italia S.r.l. These projects, located in Northern Italy, are part of JUWI’s … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Advanced Laser Beam Scanning for High-Definition Near-Field Projections and Next-Gen Automotive Lighting

(IN BRIEF) Continental is unveiling its advanced laser beam scanning (LBS) technology designed for near-field projection applications in vehicles, offering dynamic, high-definition, and color-capable image projections. This innovative system boasts a compact design for seamless integration into vehicle architecture. Alongside … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches TEGO® Wet 288: A High-Performance, Food-Contact Compliant Wetting Additive for Waterborne and UV-Cured Inks

(IN BRIEF) Evonik Coating Additives has launched TEGO® Wet 288, a breakthrough substrate wetting additive designed specifically for waterborne inkjet inks and radiation-cured formulations. TEGO® Wet 288 distinguishes itself by maintaining low surface tension and long-term stability in high pH … Read the full press release

Daimler Coaches North America Breaks Ground on New 43,700 Sq. Ft. Delivery and Service Center in Jacksonville to Enhance Customer Support and Market Growth

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Coaches North America has started construction on a new 43,700-square-foot delivery and service center in Jacksonville, Florida, to support its expanding operations in North America. The facility, which will be built on an 11.9-acre site with over … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Advantech Forge Global Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Edge AI and Industrial IoT Solutions for Worldwide Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Advantech have entered into a global strategic partnership to co-develop advanced Edge AI platforms and intelligent IoT solutions. This collaboration leverages Advantech’s extensive experience in industrial-grade hardware and its worldwide support network, alongside Nagarro’s proficiency in … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Appoints Andrea Grancini as CEO of TicketOne to Drive Innovation and Growth in Italy’s Dynamic Ticketing Market

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has announced a leadership change at its Italian subsidiary, TicketOne. Andrea Grancini, previously the General Manager and Board Member since 2018, has been appointed CEO, succeeding Stefano Lionetti, who has been at the helm since 2007. … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Q1 Performance Surges to 2.2 GW with Increased ASP and Strong Orders from Türkiye, Germany, and Finland as 337 Turbines Are Booked Across 10 Countries

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group reported a 5 percent year-on-year increase in order intake for Q1 2025, reaching 2,182 MW in its Projects segment (excluding the Service business), up from 2,086 MW in Q1 2024. In addition, the average sales … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Unveils New Global Brand Identity and Slogan to Enhance Efficiency and Sustainability for the Process Industry and Drive Mid-Term Growth

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has unveiled a comprehensive rebranding initiative designed to reinforce its role as the top industrial services partner for the process industry. The initiative introduces the new slogan “Your Performance Is Our Business” along with a modernized corporate … Read the full press release

GEA Launches Varipond C to Revolutionize Centrifuge Separation with 30% Energy Savings and Enhanced Process Flexibility Across Multiple Industries

(IN BRIEF) GEA’s new Varipond C is a breakthrough solution for decanter centrifuges that offers simple, rapid, and precise adjustment of the separation zone and pond depth. This technology is designed to consistently deliver high product yields and quality in … Read the full press release

Salt Bank Reaches 500,000 Customers in Its First Year as Romania’s Pioneering Digital Bank, Powered by Engine by Starling and GFT

(IN BRIEF) Salt Bank, launched as Romania’s first digital bank in April 2024, has quickly captured the market, reaching 500,000 customers in just one year. Developed in only 12 months by teams from Salt, Engine by Starling, and GFT, the … Read the full press release

ENERCON and RWE Forge Long-Term Partnership to Propel Onshore Wind Projects Across Europe and Strengthen Supply Chain Reliability

(IN BRIEF) At a recent WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, ENERCON and RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a long-term, multi-year collaboration to jointly develop onshore wind projects across Europe. This MoU establishes ENERCON’s role in supplying, installing, … Read the full press release

DHL and kinderherzen Launch First Mobile Pediatric Heart Clinic in Burundi to Transform Regional Cardiac Care for Children

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has successfully transported MOHKI, the world’s first mobile heart clinic for children, to Burundi in collaboration with German NGO kinderherzen. This pioneering initiative aims to provide life-saving cardiovascular surgeries for children with congenital heart diseases … Read the full press release

gAIn Initiative Paves the Way for Europe’s Next-Gen, Energy-Smart AI Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The gAIn project unites researchers from LMU Munich, TUM, and TUD Dresden University of Technology to confront the current challenges in artificial intelligence, particularly its high energy consumption, susceptibility to errors, and compliance issues with regulatory frameworks. With … Read the full press release

TUM Unveils Hands-On Energy Lab to Ignite Youth Interest in Renewable Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has launched an innovative laboratory designed to make renewable energy systems and energy consumption tangible for schoolchildren. In a simulated household setting complete with common appliances such as lamps and washing machines, … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Delivers EUR 23.9 Billion in New Commitments as It Strengthens Economic Resilience for 2024

(IN BRIEF) In financial year 2024, KfW IPEX-Bank achieved remarkable success, with new commitments reaching EUR 23.9 billion—EUR 22.4 billion from original lending and EUR 1.5 billion for refinancing under CIRR programmes. This strong performance, which built on the record … Read the full press release

Continental Dominates Global EV Market: Supplies Original Equipment Tires to 18 of 20 Leading Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release