Rentschler Biopharma: Construction of a new plant in Laupheim
Rentschler Biopharma SE is planning to build a new buffer media station at the company's headquarters in Laupheim. According to Rentschler's press release, the aim of the new facility is to increase production efficiency. It is also intended to modernise the site in order to be able to meet future demand. It is the company's largest single investment in Germany.
Schneider Electric exhibits at Belektro 2024
Trade fair for electrical, digital and building technology in Berlin Schneider Electric will be exhibiting products for residential and commercial construction at the upcoming Belektro in Berlin. Belektro is a trade fair for electrical, digital and building technology, which usually takes place every two years at the exhibition grounds under the Funkturm. The next date for Belektro is […].
HHLA signs declaration of intent on environmental protection
Decarbonisation of international shipping Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has joined the “Hamburg Declaration on the Decarbonisation of Global Shipping”. The CEO Angela Titzrath signed a declaration of intent to this effect at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2024. The goal is to advance the decarbonisation of international shipping and align it with global climate objectives, particularly the […]
Climate strategy and energy transformation in intralogistics
Publication of the SSI SCHÄFER Group's third sustainability report The SSI SCHÄFER Group has published its third sustainability report, documenting the company's continuous efforts in the field of sustainable development. The report provides a comprehensive overview of concrete measures, goals and aspirations aimed at creating a more sustainable future. A central concern of the activities is [...]
Ikea: 50 years in Germany
Five new openings in the anniversary year Ikea has now been in Germany for 50 years. On 17 October 1974, the Swedish furniture retailer opened its first German branch in Eching near Munich. Since then, Ikea's branch network in Germany has grown significantly. The company is now celebrating its entry into the German market fifty years ago with, among other things, five new openings. […]
About You raises forecast
Optimism despite generally stagnating online retail. About You has raised its outlook for the 2024/2025 financial year. The Hamburg-based online retailer has announced the new forecast following better business figures for the first half of 2024/2025. The EHI Retail Institute had written at the beginning of October that e-commerce sales were stagnating. In its press release on the results of the latest study […]
Deutz: Cost reduction
Growth strategy and planned cost reduction. Deutz has recently announced a cost-saving programme. According to its press release, the Cologne-based engine manufacturer intends to counteract the cyclical decline in demand with this programme. Deutz presented this cost-saving programme as part of its Capital Markets Day last Wednesday. At the same time, the company provided information on the further development of its strategy, called „Dual+“. Solutions along the value chains. At its core [...]
Tchibo: Reorganisation of the management
Online Business Under New Management Tchibo GmbH announced some changes regarding its management on Tuesday. From now on, Felix Albrecht will be a member of the management board of the Hamburg-based trading company, known for its coffee. This means Tchibo's online business will be under new management. Because Felix Albrecht, who will take up his new position on 1 January 2025 […]
The big buyer salary report 2024 is here
The Kloepfel Group has been surveying German specialists and managers from the fields of purchasing and supply chain management every year since 2013. This year, 1,179 people from Germany took part. The report shows salary differences and their causes, including country- and industry-specific differences. It also analysed whether and how the use of AI in companies affects salaries.
Liebherr: Record order
Largest order in company history Fortescue buys numerous construction machines from Liebherr. According to a Liebherr press release, a corresponding contract was signed by the two companies at Minexpo in Las Vegas (USA), an important trade fair for mining. As Liebherr emphasises, it is the largest order volume in its 75-year company history. According to the press release, it concerns [...]