https://www.gtai.dede https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=575830.html Fri, 11 May 2012 16:09:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=575830.html The global market for business services dropped over 20 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2012, but German-speaking markets still grew slightly, according to industry reports. Germany is a key destination for localized service providers seeking well-trained, multilingual staff. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=572956.html Tue, 08 May 2012 11:02:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=572956.html Germany has already established itself as an essential business partner for Brazil, especially within the EU. Brazil is the most important South American business partner for Germany. All major German players are represented in Brazil, including Volkswagen, Siemens and BASF. The number of Brazilian investors in Germany remains low but will surely expand along with the country’s economy. Together with representatives of the new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport and the federal states of Saxony and Thuringia, Germany Trade & Invest will host a meeting of investors on May 8 in Rio de Janeiro and May 10 in São Paulo. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=568152.html Fri, 04 May 2012 15:39:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=568152.html While global sales of German autos are outpacing the competition, significant efforts are underway to expand the emobility infrastructure in Germany. Several projects now support the implementation of alternative drivetrain concepts. Four new model regions were recently selected by the federal government. In total they will be granted up to 235 million dollars to implement pilot and demonstration projects to showcase cutting-edge technology. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=564302.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=564302.html Germany’s market for solar heating is gaining momentum. Revenue in Germany increased 7 percent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 2011 and the amount of surface area sold for solar collectors grew 18 percent year-over-year in March alone. Germany’s unwavering support for sustainable energy is creating unique business opportunities and Turkish companies are taking notice. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=560998.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:30:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=560998.html Entrepreneurs and companies from around the world will attend the Hannover Messe from April 23-27. The international trade show is the world’s foremost technology event. And now, companies can interact with one another at anytime through the new iXPOS foreign trade portal and its “export community.” https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=561844.html Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:21:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=561844.html The first places to receive LTE coverage in Germany were not global cities like Berlin or Munich. Towns of 5,000 inhabitants or less were connected to new high-speed networks first. Now that rural areas have been covered, German providers have their sights set on urban areas this year. In total, over half of German households already have access to LTE, including growing networks in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt and Duesseldorf. Germany’s telecommunications infrastructure is a key factor drawing start-ups and IT companies to Germany, according to Germany Trade & Invest experts at this year’s Internet World from April 24-26 in London. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=560260.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:37:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=560260.html Logistics companies in Germany are planning to hire up to 50,000 workers this year, according to a new study by German industry association BVL. The industry is a key barometer for the health of Germany’s economy. Despite ongoing uncertainty in Europe, exports are expected to remain a driving force of Germany’s economic strength. Foreign investors can benefit from current business trends by entering the German market, according to Germany Trade & Invest experts at this year’s CSCMP from April 23-25 in Frankfurt. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=560240.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:02:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=560240.html Solar electricity generation in Germany increased by 40 percent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the previous year, according to the German industry association BSW. This is yet another indicator of Germany’s lead in the green energy revolution, also a key topic of this year’s Hanover Fair (Hannover Messe), taking place from April 23-27. Under the banner of “Greentelligence”, manufacturers from around the globe will exhibit the latest innovations in the fields of sustainable energy and industrial technology. Germany Trade & Invest will also be sharing business opportunities as part of the trade platform Global Business & Markets in Hall 13. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=556830.html Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:27:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=556830.html Trends following last year’s EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement are now clear: trade of autos and their components is up dramatically, but other industries deserve attention as well. The machinery and equipment industry contains immense potential for increased trade and investment between the countries, say Germany Trade & Invest experts, who will be at this year’s Seoul International Machine Tool Show (SIMTOS) from April 17-22 in the capital https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=556764.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:11:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=556764.html The Chinese subsidiary Jade Werke will begin production of steel fundaments for offshore wind parks in Germany as early as 2013. The company is investing EUR 50 million in a production plant in Wilhelmshaven, with construction planned to begin this summer. Germany Trade & Invest experts will share the latest news and business opportunities in Europe’s most extensive wind industry at this year’s EWEA on April 16-19 in Copenhagen. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=552680.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=552680.html Germany was again named the top investment destination in Europe, according to American executives. US companies saw revenues in Germany decrease slightly in 2011 compared to the banner year in 2010, but 81 percent expect a revenue increase in 2012. Only China and India were cited more than Germany as targets for future investment. These are the findings of this year’s AmCham Business Barometer, released today by the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany and Roland Berger. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=550686.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:10:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=550686.html Nearly 50 percent of German medical technology companies are expecting increased profits this year, according to a new study by the German Medical Technology Association (BVMed). Despite slower economic growth across Europe, Germany will remain its most successful market for medical technologies, say Germany Trade & Invest experts at MEDTEC France, taking place on April 4-5 in Lyon, France. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=550094.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:50:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=550094.html Germany is investing EUR 410 million in printed electronics research between 2012 and 2015. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research recently extended its Photonics Research Germany program. Efforts to commercialize new technologies are also taking off. Just last month, Heliatek opened a new factory for the production of organic thin-film solar panels. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=545544.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:15:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=545544.html With demand from the BRIC states and Germany’s neighbors currently slowing, Germany’s machinery and equipment industry is increasingly focused on Turkey. Now is the right time for Turkish companies to expand to Germany, according to Germany Trade & Invest experts, who will be at this year’s World of Industry Part 2 from March 29-April 1 in Istanbul. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=544838.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:20:00 +0200 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=544838.html A decision is expected at the end of the week on changes to Germany’s cornerstone law – the Renewable Energy Sources Act. Drastic reductions to solar subsidies are still on the table, but even this scenario cannot curb Germany’s march forward in renewable energy, according to Germany Trade & Invest experts from this year’s Green Energy Expo, taking place from March 28-30 in Daegu, Korea. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=541332.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:46:00 +0100 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=541332.html With the 20 percent renewable electricity mark already achieved, Germany is now targeting sustainable heating. EUR 500 million were provided in 2011 towards Germany’s renewable heating goal - 14 percent by 2020. Germany Trade & Invest experts will highlight business opportunities in Germany at this year’s Ecobuild from March 20-22 in London. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=533840.html Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:46:00 +0100 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=533840.html Canadian fuel cell maker Ballard has opened its European headquarters in Germany. Fuji is delivering its first fuel cell exports there. And US-based fuel cell power plant manufacturer FuelCell Energy announced a partnership in recent weeks with renowned German research institute Fraunhofer IKTS. At this year’s Globe 2012, the biennial conference and trade fair on business and the environment, Germany Trade & Invest experts will highlight business opportunities in Germany’s quickly growing market for fuel cells. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=530200.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:26:00 +0100 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=530200.html Germany has surpassed France and the UK and is now the largest gaming market in Europe, according to industry experts. At this year's GameConnection America (March 5-7) and Game Developers Conference (March 5-9) in San Francisco, Germany Trade & Invest will have representatives on hand to highlight opportunities in German gaming. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=458382.html Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:26:00 +0100 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=458382.html Germany's fuel cell market has gained a new player. Fuji Electric Co. will be delivering its first industrial fuel cells outside Japan to Daimler in Hamburg. Investments in the industry are on the rise as well. Canadian fuel cell giant Ballard Power Systems recently opened its European headquarters in Germany, supported by Germany Trade & Invest. Representatives from Germany Trade & Invest will be at this year's 8th International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo from February 29 to March 3 in Tokyo to share the latest trends and business opportunities in Germany's fuel cell industry. https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=454788.html Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:26:00 +0100 https://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/_Meta/press,did=454788.html With more data moving to the cloud and security breaches on the rise, a solution may be on the way from Germany. A "German Cloud" would provide a security certificate for websites and turn Germany's strict privacy laws into a security advantage for companies. Germany Trade & Invest will have representatives at this year's RSA Conference 2012 from February 27 to March 2 in San Francisco to share the latest trends and business opportunities in German IT.