End of Downward Slide in Economic Expectations
The mood of German consumers is improving. Stable prices and the bonus for scrapping old cars have triggered a slight improvement in the consumer climate. Following the recent decline in economic and income expectations, both indicators were up for February. GfK Market Research sees downward slide in business expectations halted for the moment. Read more
Billion Euro Order for Repower Systems
REpower Systems AG and RWE Innogy GmbH today signed a framework agreement on the supply of 250 REpower 5M/6M offshore wind energy units. With a potential volume of approx. EUR 2 billion, this framework agreement represents one of the largest contracts in the history of wind industry. Read more
CeBIT Sending a Positive Signal
4,300 companies from 69 nations are going to be represented at the international ICT industry’s leading event, from 3 – 8 March. Compared with 2008, around 1,545 companies have cancelled their participation. Read more
Bright Spots for U.S. Photonics Market
In the U.S. the photonics sector is considered to be an important, future-oriented industry with a high potential for growth. Read more
HD Video Conferencing on the Mobile Desktop
The provider Tandberg announced with Microsoft the PrecisionHD USB Camera, the first ever webcam to offer 720p high definition with 30 frames per second for business-quality live video communications. Read more
Drastic Fall in Sea Freight Rates
The global economic downturn and the drop in oil prices have led to a fall in sea freight rates in Germany. Read more
4,000 Exhibitors at Achema
Achema 2009 takes place from 11 to 15 May in Frankfurt on Main. According to the organizer, the economic situation has not had any impact on this leading venue of the process industry so far. Read more
