Rheinmetall Canada develops first all-electric air launch unit
Rheinmetall eMSU marks important milestone in the aviation industry Rheinmetall Canada, specializing in the ground support equipment industry, has conducted operational testing with Air Canada and its Rheinmetall eMSU (electric Motor Start Unit). This has resulted in the first all-electric air launch unit, which also serves as a new benchmark in the electric ground support equipment sector. Features of the eMSU [...]
Audi: Brussels production site faces challenges
Large drop in demand for the Q8 e-tron model series The car manufacturer Audi is currently producing the Q8 e-tron model at its site in Brussels, which marks Audi's entry into electric mobility. Production of this model started in 2018 and was in high demand at the beginning. However, Audi has currently noticed a drop in demand for the Q8 e-tron, as [...]
REWE Pick&Go in Hamburg
Shopping using state-of-the-art camera and sensor technology The Rewe Group has successfully completed the test phase of the "REWE Pick&Go" concept in a store in Hamburg. The store is located in the Hoheluft West district of Eimsbüttel. The completion of this test phase marks a milestone. The concept works in such a way that customers pack their desired products and leave the store [...]
Deutz: Cooperation with Tafe
Cooperation agreement with leading agricultural engineering group in India Deutz has agreed a cooperation with the Indian agricultural engineering group Tafe Motors and Tractors. This was recently announced by the Cologne-based engine manufacturer. Tafe Motors and Tractors is part of Tafe, which according to Deutz is the third largest tractor manufacturer in the world. According to its press release, Deutz is expanding its business activities through the cooperation with Tafe Motors [...]
Nestlé Group invests in the production of specialty foods
Subsidiary Vitaflo: Plant expansion at the Rosbach vor der Höhe site The Nestlé subsidiary Vitaflo has started to expand its plant at the Rosbach vor der Höhe site. According to the Nestlé press release, guests from politics and business were present at the ground-breaking ceremony. They were able to get a first impression of the planned new building. The guests also had the opportunity to [...]
Fossil relies on interim managers
Interim CFO for watch company The Fossil Group has decided to appoint an interim Chief Financial Officer. Andrew Skobe will take up this position with immediate effect, as the accessories company, which is particularly well-known for its watches, recently announced. The previous CFO, Sunil Doshi, will leave the company. However, Doshi will remain with Fossil until July 19. Thus, [...]
Wesel: New cold store strengthens Nordfrost's logistics capacities
Sustainable logistics at the company's own port terminal Nordfrost, one of Germany's leading frozen food logistics companies, has built a new cold store at the company's own port terminal in Wesel on the Lower Rhine. The opening and commissioning took place as planned on July 1. The aim is to promote a sustainable supply chain. There are currently 25 employees at the site [...]
BMW reaches a milestone in autonomous driving
Combination of Autobahn Assistant and Personal Pilot BMW announces that it has received permission to manufacture a new automated vehicle that will be a combination of the two BMW systems Autobahn Assistant and Personal Pilot. According to the information provided, BMW is the first car manufacturer in the world to receive this approval. This marks a new milestone in automated driving. The [...]
Rheinmetall: Major order from automobile manufacturer
Order for electric coolant pumps worth a three-digit million euro sum Rheinmetall has received a major order for electric coolant pumps. According to the Düsseldorf-based technology group's press release, the order comes from a well-known international car manufacturer. The order is worth a sum in the low three-digit million euro range. According to the company, production, which is expected to run until 2030, has already [...]
Schneider Electric expands European production capacities
Smart factory for SF6-free medium and low voltage technology Schneider Electric is building a new factory in Dunavecse, Hungary. According to the company, this will expand its production capacities in Europe. In future, medium and low-voltage technology without sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) will be manufactured in Dunavecse. According to Schneider Electric's press release, the new plant is a [...]