Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Jenoptik Reports Strong Financial Performance for Fiscal Year 2023, Expects Continued Growth

(IN BRIEF) Jenoptik AG announces impressive financial results for the fiscal year 2023, highlighted by a considerable increase in revenue and profitability. The company’s photonics business, particularly in the semiconductor equipment sector, drove significant organic revenue growth of 8.7 percent … Read the full press release

PNE AG Exceeds Expectations with Strong Financial Performance and Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG reports a highly successful year in 2023, achieving or surpassing strategic goals outlined in its ‘Scale up 1.0’ strategy. With total aggregate output reaching €267.8 million and EBITDA hitting €39.9 million, the company is at the … Read the full press release

Adyen Partners with Riverty to Introduce 14-Day Invoice Buy Now, Pay Later Solution

(IN BRIEF) Adyen collaborates with Riverty, a part of the Bertelsmann Group, to offer merchants in the DACH region a new 14-day invoice Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment method seamlessly integrated into Adyen’s fintech platform. This partnership aims to … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Secures 400 Million SGD in Senior Non-Preferred Notes, Further Broadening Investor Base

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has successfully raised 400 million Singapore Dollars (SGD) in senior non-preferred notes, marking its second venture into the SGD market. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes. Jonathan Blake, Deutsche Bank’s Head of Issuance … Read the full press release

Infineon Unveils SSO10T TSC Package: Revolutionizing Automotive Power Designs

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG launches the SSO10T TSC package, integrating OptiMOS™ MOSFET technology with a direct top-side cooling concept, ensuring superior thermal performance in automotive electronic control units. This innovative package facilitates a compact double-sided PCB design, significantly reducing … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Secures Major Funding for Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Project in Indiana

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has been granted up to US$500 million in funding by the US Department of Energy to advance industrial-scale carbon capture, transport, and storage (CCUS) at its cement plant in Mitchell, Indiana. This significant investment marks a … Read the full press release

CEB Approves €1.3 Billion in Loans Across Europe for Social Sector Investments

(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release

Merck Expands M LabTM Collaboration Center in Shanghai, Enhancing Biopharmaceutical Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, announces a €14 million expansion of its M LabTM Collaboration Center in Shanghai, bolstering its support for the biopharmaceutical industry in China. The expansion includes new facilities such as a biology … Read the full press release

GfK Consumer Climate Report: German Sentiment Improves Slowly

(IN BRIEF) The latest GfK Consumer Climate Report reveals a gradual improvement in consumer sentiment in Germany, with slight increases in economic expectations and income optimism. However, the willingness to buy remains low despite rising income, reflecting persistent consumer uncertainty … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Showcases AI-Based Healthcare Innovations at DMEA 2024

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer experts are at the forefront of developing AI-driven systems to revolutionize healthcare, presenting their latest advancements at the DMEA 2024 trade show. These innovations span various areas, including diagnostics, surgery planning, telemedicine, and data management. From AI-based … Read the full press release

Symrise Unveils Trendscope™ 2024+: Decoding Food and Beverage Trends for Innovative Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Symrise introduces the latest edition of its proprietary trend tool, Trendscope™ 2024+, aimed at deciphering consumer trends shaping the food and beverage industry. The tool amalgamates qualitative and quantitative research methods to identify key drivers such as naturalness, … Read the full press release

Hannover Re Unveils Dedicated Cyber and Digital Business Unit for Enhanced Reinsurance Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Hannover Re announces the establishment of a new specialty reinsurance business unit, effective April 1, 2024, aimed at consolidating its global operations in cyber and digital domains to bolster underwriting proficiency. Led by Stefan Sperlich, the unit will … Read the full press release

Saab’s Arexis Sensor Suite Selected for German Air Force’s Eurofighter EW Variant

(IN BRIEF) The German defense procurement office has chosen Saab’s Arexis sensor suite to equip the Eurofighter EK, an electronic warfare variant of the German Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft. The contract, initiated in June 2023, marks the beginning of Saab’s … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Acquires Cardior Pharmaceuticals in Billion-Euro Deal, Pioneering RNA Therapies for Heart Diseases

(IN BRIEF) EQT Life Sciences proudly announces Novo Nordisk’s acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals, valuing the biopharmaceutical company at up to EUR 1.025 billion. Based in Hannover, Germany, Cardior specializes in RNA-based therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, focusing initially on heart failure. … Read the full press release

ZF Group Unveils ZF LIFETEC: Rebranding of Passive Safety Systems Division

(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has introduced “ZF LIFETEC” as the new brand identity for its Passive Safety Systems division, reflecting its independent positioning within the ZF Group. With sales of €4.7 billion in 2023, ZF LIFETEC aims to enhance sales … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN Embarks on €450 Million Lock Replacement Project Amid Ongoing Shipping Operations

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN, a subsidiary of STRABAG, has secured a contract from the Waterway Construction Office Aschaffenburg to replace the lock Kriegenbrunn. The €450 million project, slated to commence in April 2024 and expected to conclude by spring 2032, will … Read the full press release

Henkel and Adobe Forge New Path in Content Production with Generative AI Pilot

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Adobe are embarking on an innovative pilot program utilizing generative AI to revolutionize content production. Through Henkel’s Custom Models in Adobe Firefly, teams can efficiently generate personalized, brand-compliant content, enhancing digital marketing campaigns. This partnership signifies … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space to Bolster Cybersecurity Arm with INFODAS Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider specializing in the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructures. With the transaction awaiting regulatory approvals, Airbus aims to enhance its … Read the full press release

ÖBB Unveils Next-Generation Railjet: A Leap Forward in Rail Travel Comfort

(IN BRIEF) Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has launched its first Railjet of the new generation, marking a significant advancement in rail travel comfort. Developed and built by Siemens Mobility, these innovative trains boast numerous features aimed at enhancing passenger experience … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s One for One Initiative: Revolutionizing Mobile Phone Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s One for One initiative, launched in June 2022 in Germany, has made significant strides in mobile phone recycling by promising to recycle an old phone for every new one purchased. Teaming up with Closing the Loop, the … Read the full press release