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Audi sales volume up 17 percent in August
Ingolstadt (ots) - - About 94,100 cars delivered worldwide - Up 20.2 percent in Germany thanks to growing list of corporate customers - Sales Chief Schwarzenbauer: "Pre-orders for the new A6 Avant much higher than we expected" Growing demand in the world's biggest sales markets have presented AUDI AG with yet another record month. The company delivered 94,100 cars in August, around 17 percent more than during the same ...
moreHeraeus will vigorously defend its innovative Photovoltaic Metallization Technology
Hanau (Germany) and West Conshohocken (USA) (ots) - On September 2, Heraeus Holding GmbH and Heraeus Materials Technology LLC were sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed against them in the U.S. District Court of Delaware. "Heraeus will vigorously defend its rights against this claim of patent infringement", according to Andy London, Global Manager for the ...
moreAcquisition of the British process safety specialist Chilworth Global / DEKRA expands in the process industry
Stuttgart/Southampton (ots) - The international expert organisation DEKRA is acquiring Chilworth Global, the explosion protection and process safety service company based in Southampton, UK. With nearly 160 employees, Chilworth Global has annual sales of around EUR 15 million and is specialised in safety solutions ...
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Bundling Wins: Solon White Paper Argues for the Integration of Cable and Mobile Operators
London (ots) - European cable and mobile telecommunications players should integrate, argues the strategy consultancy Solon Management Consulting in its newly published white paper. According to Solon, it is a powerful strategy for defying fully integrated incumbents offering quadruple-play services (cable TV, broadband, fixed line, and mobile). It also allows the ...
moreDEKRA acquires French AutoContact Group / Global presence in used car management (mit Bild)
moreInteractive television: Portal operator NetRange MMH signs comprehensive cooperation agreement with Vestel Group
Hamburg (ots) - One million devices are already expected to arrive on the European market in the next twelve months Vestel Group, one of the largest largest TV manufacturers in Europe, is to only use portal solutions from the German supplier NetRange MMH for configuring Internet-compatible televisions. The agreement ...
moreOpen Source Smart Grid Solutions powered by Fraunhofer ITWM
Kaiserslautern/Munich (ots) - The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Mathematics provides flexible building blocks for energy information systems - ranging from smart metering components to PV self-consumption optimization combined with home automation systems. Most components are available under a liberal open source license and can easily be adopted to meet customer needs. The Fraunhofer HexaBus is an IPv6-ready home ...
moreElectricity and Hot Water from one module / With 2Power-Hybrid twice as fast towards independence from energy providers and rising energy costs
Kleinostheim, Germany (ots) - The 2Power hybrid module is main part of a newly developed system. It enables the user to produce his requirement of electricity and his need of warm water to a large extent by himself. At the same time the system optimizes the yield of the photovoltaic plant. How it works: In the ...
moreAUDI AG: Sales growth in every region
Ingolstadt (ots) - - Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: "We are clearly en route to our goal of selling 1.2 million automobiles this year" - Strong April in Germany with 22,204 vehicles sold - Particularly significant rates of growth worldwide in the luxury class - Cross-reference: Picture is available at http://www.presseportal.de/pm/6730/audi_ag/?keygroup=bild - AUDI AG is continuing its strong sales growth: the Company sold ...
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VDA Managing Director Bräunig: "German suppliers show their drive for innovation at Auto Shanghai" / German Pavilion with 28 automotive supply companies - China continues to display potential
Shanghai/Berlin (ots) - "The German suppliers are making an impressive show of their drive for innovation at Auto Shanghai. As many as 28 automotive supply companies are presenting their innovations at the German Pavilion alone. And a further 12 suppliers from Germany have their own separate stands at Asia's most ...
moreWorld Malaria Day: when a simple initiative conveys great results
Limburgerhof, Germany (ots) - - Interceptor® bed nets key factor for decrease in malaria infection in Jabote community (Brazil) - Positive spiral effect: less malaria, more kids in school - Cross reference: Pictures are available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/16344/basf_se/?keygroup=bild - April 25th marks the fourth annual celebration of World ...
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South Korea joint venture: Eberspaecher expands customer base to include Hyundai Kia
Esslingen/Hwaseong City (ots) - In order to supply Hyundai Kia, exhaust specialist Eberspaecher, located in Esslingen, Germany is collaborating with South Korean car supplier Wooshin Industrial of Dangjin City. As a first step, a joint venture has now been set up for the South Korean market under the name of Wooshin Eberspaecher AG in Hwaseong City. Further joint ...
moreRoughly 312,600 deliveries add up to Audi's best first quarter
Ingolstadt (ots) - - Strong March with around 125,700 deliveries - Sales chief Schwarzenbauer: "Expect significant growth from the new A6 Sedan" - Significant double-digit growth in all regions over the first three months AUDI AG has ended the best first quarter in its history with strong results for March, with around 125,700 deliveries amounting to an increase of 13.9 percent. The company sold around 312,600 cars in the ...
moreDEKRA opens new Asian headquarters in Shanghai / Inauguration with a "Green Economy Summit" in Shanghai
Stuttgart/Shanghai (ots) - On 31 March 2011, the international expert organisation DEKRA opened its new Asian headquarters in Shanghai. The testing company will bring together its product testing, certification, automotive and industrial activities in the new DEKRA House in Shibai Hi-Tech Park. For DEKRA, China's rapid growth presents great potential for expert ...
moreARAG Rechtsschutz Plans Conversion: Operative Holding Company to become a Societas Europeae (SE)
Düsseldorf (ots) - ARAG Allgemeine Rechtsschutz-Versicherungs-AG has initiated the process of converting to a "Societas Europeae" (SE). The Management Board has approved the corresponding conversion plan. The operational holding company of the ARAG Group is to be reincorporated as an SE in the course of 2011. Group ...
moreREFUSOL - Efficiency powers Innovation
Metzingen (ots) - Innovation combined with maximum efficiency characterizes the REFUSOL solar inverters made by REFU Elektronik GmbH. This is reflected in the newest product which will be presented for the first time at the Intersolar Europe 2010 in Munich. With this new REFUSOL 333K a small, compact and very efficient inverter compared to similar solar inverters will be shown. The 333 kW solar inverter is characterized ...
moreDeutscher Wasserstoff und Brennstoffzellen-Verband
Wasserstoff und Brennstoffzellen: Raus aus dem Naturschutzpark / In Pressekonferenz 2010 betont Deutscher Wasserstoff- und Brennstoffzellenverband Rolle des Wasserstoffs als Kraftstoff und Speicher im Netz
Berlin (ots) - "Trotz der politisch unbefriedigenden Ergebnisse des Klimagipfels in Kopenhagen muss der weitere technische Ausbau der regenerativen Energien und der Wasserstoff- und Brennstoffzellentechnologie uneingeschränkt weitergehen", forderte Dr. Johannes Töpler, Vorstandsvorsitzender des Deutschen ...
moreBoehringer Ingelheim Initiates First Phase III Clinical Trial in Ovarian Cancer
Ingelheim, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Boehringer Ingelheim announced today the initiation of a new phase III clinical trial to evaluate one of its two late-stage oncology pipeline compounds for the treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer. The clinical study, called LUME-Ovar-1 trial, investigates the compound BIBF 1120, a novel oral anti-angiogenic agent[1], ...
moreFlibanserin Demonstrates Efficacy and Tolerability in Pivotal Phase III Trials in Pre-Menopausal Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)
Ingelheim, Germany, November 16 (ots/PRNewswire) - - Results Support Flibanserin as a Potential Treatment for HSDD, an Under-Recognised Women's Sexual Health Condition - For Medical Media, Outside the US Only Data from pooled, pivotal Phase III clinical trials demonstrate that flibanserin 100mg taken once daily at ...
moreBoehringer Ingelheim Receives Approval From the European Commission for Mirapexin(R)/Sifrol(R) Prolonged-Release, Once Daily Tablet for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Ingelheim, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - New Formulation Brings the Established Efficacy of Mirapexin(R)/Sifrol(R) to Patients With Parkinson's Disease in the Convenience of a Once Daily Dose Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that the Mirapexin(R)/Sifrol(R) (pramipexole) new prolonged-release , once daily tablet ...
moreBoehringer Ingelheim's Diabetes Pipeline Continues to Advance as the Company Announces Conclusion of Robust Phase III Pivotal Trials Programme for linagliptin
Ingelheim, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - For Non-US Healthcare Media Following the release of linagliptin Phase II data earlier this year, Boehringer Ingelheim has now announced the conclusion of the linagliptin pivotal Phase III clinical trials. The company confirmed that first results from the Phase III clinical ...
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moreVodafone steps up the pace of mobile internet
Düsseldorf/Berlin (ots) - - HSDPA with speeds of up to 14.4 mbit/s - HSUPA with speeds of up to 3.0 mbit/s - Practical benefits for all customers The Vodafone Germany 3G network already facilitates the fast and convenient transmission of large volumes of data thanks to HSDPA and HSUPA. Downlink speeds of up to 3.6 megabits per second and uplink speeds of 1.45 megabits per second have been possible throughout Germany for ...
moreVodafone is exhibiting at the IFA again in September 2009 / Innovative communication and entertainment products and services on an area of over 1000 sq. m.
Düsseldorf/Berlin (ots) - Tomorrow it will be time for the IFA, the world's biggest trade fair for consumer electronics, to open its doors again in Berlin. Vodafone is exhibiting at this year's fair for the first time as integrated communications service provider. The IFA takes place from 4 to 9 September 2009 and ...
moreInto the future with Vodafone and Microsoft / Vodafone is showcasing the first notebooks and mobile phones with the new Microsoft operating system Windows 7 and Windows Mobile 6.5 at the IFA
Düsseldorf/Berlin (ots) - If you want high-speed mobile internet, you don't just need an efficient wireless network, but also easy-to-use notebooks and smartphones with modern and reliable operating systems. Vodafone has teamed up with Microsoft to provide customers with a product package geared to operating ...
moreVodafone is perfectly equipped for high-speed mobile internet / At the IFA 2009, Vodafone will be showcasing its brand new lifestyle phone models, high-tech smartphones and mobile WLAN router
Düsseldorf/Berlin (ots) - These days, both business customers and private consumers want technologically sophisticated mobile phones for voice and internet services. However, exclusive design and simple operation are becoming increasingly important criteria in this customer segment - criteria that are met in full ...
moreVodafone networks home entertainment / Vodafone showcases connected home solutions for music and video on demand / Innovative Media Center and Tablet Media Center terminals
Düsseldorf/Berlin (ots) - Vodafone is giving visitors to the IFA 2009 trade fair a glimpse into the future of Vodafone music and video, featuring Connected Home products and services that network all kinds of home entertainment components such as video, music and photos. Entertainment devices will be able to ...
moreNetApp Names Tom Georgens CEO, Succeeding Dan Warmenhoven / Warmenhoven Named Executive Chairman in a Planned Transition
Grasbrunn near München (ots) - NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Tom Georgens as the company's president and chief executive officer, succeeding Dan Warmenhoven, who led the company as CEO for the past 15 years. The transition in leadership, which is effective immediately, ...
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