https://www.scmp.com/rss/308178/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The city of Munich has a lot to offer aside from the world-famous Oktoberfest and the Bayern Munich soccer club. Hosting a vibrant mix of businesses and industries, from biotechnology to information communications technology and engineering to automotive, the city is among Europe's most important business hubs. Munich is not only home to major conglomerates. Through innovation centres such as the Munich Technology Centre, the city serves as an incubator for start-up businesses. "The diverse... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276376/japanese-and-chinese-companies-strengthen-status-munich?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276376/japanese-and-chinese-companies-strengthen-status-munich?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:41:26 +0000 A truly successful fashion brand reflects a cosmopolitan style, transcends culture and appeals to the different tastes of consumers worldwide. Creating real fashion for real people, family-owned fashion and lifestyle firm s.Oliver Bernd Freier is going more international. The company is present in more than 30 countries worldwide. It has more than 600 mono-brand stores internationally and is represented in more than 6,200 multibrand stores. The fashion house plans to establish more mono-label... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276375/germanys-most-desired-fashion-brand-soliver-expands-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276375/germanys-most-desired-fashion-brand-soliver-expands-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:39:52 +0000 Quick and efficient loading and unloading of cargos have never been as important as in today's globalised world - particularly in Asia where ports work nearly round-the-clock. At the centre of it all are the industry's heavy lifters: cranes and various lifting accessories called grabs. "One of the worst things that could happen at any port is that a ship cannot load or unload because a crane or grab fails," says Sebastian Brandes, CEO of grabs expert Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG (SMAG). "A high... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276374/grabs-leader-captures-asias-growing-heavy-lifting-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276374/grabs-leader-captures-asias-growing-heavy-lifting-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:37:37 +0000 The era of China being the low-cost factory of the world is coming to a close, as the country makes way for an environment for more sustainable growth following its 12th five-year plan. Keys to realising such a vision are strategic industries such as automotive and electronics, combined with foreign investment in modern technologies and environment protection. This evolution of the mainland's foreign trade structure and economic development model is reverberating globally - wherein the movers... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276371/megatrends-fuel-series-innovations-sew-eurodrive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276371/megatrends-fuel-series-innovations-sew-eurodrive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:33:00 +0000 Braun, more than a trusted household name, is an icon that has influenced and inspired the evolution of consumer products since its inception in 1921. Approaching its centennial, the company is bringing its legacy of innovation to a broader global stage while keeping true to its brand line: "Compellingly bold. Demanding on details." "Braun's DNA is embedded in making people's lives better through three pillars: problem-solving technology, outstanding design and German quality, and engineering... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276370/braun-flexes-muscles-asias-design-savvy-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276370/braun-flexes-muscles-asias-design-savvy-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:31:17 +0000 The solar industry is undergoing fundamental changes globally with the enormous decline of system prices and decreasing feed-in tariffs over the past years. However, this necessary maturing process paves the way for grid parity and competitiveness of solar electricity. The solar market, which to a large extent has been of a return-oriented nature, is beginning to establish itself as a genuine energy market. Clean solar power plants are becoming a viable alternative to fossil fuel energy sources,... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276369/conergy-offers-excellent-access-global-solar-markets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276369/conergy-offers-excellent-access-global-solar-markets?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:29:38 +0000 Understanding investment trends of the past is crucial to gaining a competitive advantage nowadays. Around a decade ago when the drive among investors to venture into the mainland had not yet reached fever pitch, Deloitte & Touche anticipated China's rise in the global economy and began early to explore possibilities. "At least 10 years back, we identified China as extremely important," says Dirk Haellmayr, partner at Deloitte's Chinese Services Group (CSG). "There were inbound investments, but... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276368/deloittes-foresight-gives-it-edge-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276368/deloittes-foresight-gives-it-edge-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:28:03 +0000 DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI) is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying post-tensioning and geotechnical systems for construction, mining and tunnelling. DSI's products are used in civil engineering and infrastructure such as bridges, tanks and wind turbines, and to stabilise slopes, secure excavations and strengthen foundations. The long tradition of DSI reaches back to 1865, the founding year of the German construction company, DYWIDAG. It has since expanded into more... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276366/asian-megastructures-stand-strong-dywidag-systems-international?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276366/asian-megastructures-stand-strong-dywidag-systems-international?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:25:24 +0000 Books and businesses start with a story. The success story that is arvato, the business process outsourcing (BPO) arm of Bertelsmann, started in 1959 when the company decided to offer its book distribution services to internal clients and external publishers. Nowadays, arvato is an integrated solution provider with a wide range of services. The company has ingrained in its operations a business principle that leverages its German know-how with local management to make sure that the particular... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276365/arvato-provides-global-know-how-expanding-asian-firms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276365/arvato-provides-global-know-how-expanding-asian-firms?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:20:11 +0000 Heart failure (HF) is among the leading causes of death globally and, with the rarity of readily available heart donors, HF will continue to claim lives. Amid this, Berlin Heart is changing the medical landscape with innovative paracorporeal and implantable ventricular assist devices (VADs), providing a lifeline to patients awaiting heart transplants. Berlin Heart has made a huge impact on cardiac surgery with its EXCOR and INCOR devices. The paracorporeal VAD EXCOR has variations for adult and... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276352/berlin-heart-helps-failing-hearts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276352/berlin-heart-helps-failing-hearts?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:17:32 +0000 Inspired by the burgeoning film industry, two young German filmmakers set out to form their own company nearly a century ago. Since then, ARRI has grown to set industry standards for film and television equipment worldwide. A winner of multiple Academy and Emmy awards, ARRI is committed to bringing more of its award-winning cameras, lighting and accessories to Asia. "We are well-known for the robustness and dependability of our products," says executive board member Franz Kraus. "We are... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276343/award-winning-film-equipment-shines-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276343/award-winning-film-equipment-shines-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:15:41 +0000 With investments from Germany and Europe pouring into Asia, and Chinese investments flowing into the United States and the euro zone, markets are increasingly moving away from one-way investment relationships into more solid two-way partnerships. Bridging Asian and European businesses, GvW Graf von Westphalen offers expert legal advice for small and medium enterprises, state-owned corporations and multinational companies worldwide. "We are an independent German firm with strong international... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276342/gvw-graf-von-westphalen-provides-bridge-between-asian-and-european-firms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276342/gvw-graf-von-westphalen-provides-bridge-between-asian-and-european-firms?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:13:17 +0000 Known for minimalist design and meaningful innovation, Loewe is not just a leading name among television brands. Television, as we know it, was invented by Loewe. Since introducing the first electronic film transmission more than 80 years ago, the award-winning German company has dominated the luxury consumer electronics market with state-of-the-art products that stir the senses. "Loewe has consistently built a lot of know-how and expertise in many segments over many years," says Dr Detlef... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276341/loewe-smart-entertainment-systems-woo-asia-class?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276341/loewe-smart-entertainment-systems-woo-asia-class?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:11:13 +0000 The world's leading manufacturer of medical compression stockings is setting a trend in the Asian medical scene. Focused on making sure that its products are not just effective but match the discriminating taste of fashion-conscious patients, medi blends fashion and function as captured in its slogan: medi. I feel better. "It is not just an artificial slogan. We want to live it every day," says Uwe Meyer, medi's director for Medical International. As a world leader in medical compression, medi... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276340/fashion-and-function-define-medis-trendy-medical-aids?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276340/fashion-and-function-define-medis-trendy-medical-aids?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:09:08 +0000 More "Made in Stuttgart" business-to-business and business-to-consumer trade fairs are coming to the mainland as Messe Stuttgart and Nanjing International Exhibition Company unite their expertise to form Messe Nanjing. Delivering relevant, key-to-market shows, Messe Nanjing creates exhibitions focused on in-demand industries in Baden-Württemberg and Jiangsu - machine tool, automotive and information technology sectors. Messe Stuttgart has been providing the mainland access to renowned trade... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276308/targeted-relevant-trade-fairs-generate-valuable-results-industries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276308/targeted-relevant-trade-fairs-generate-valuable-results-industries?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:03:17 +0000 Spanning more than 20 football fields stretched across the width of the great Yangtze River in Hubei, the Three Gorges Dam is arguably the largest Chinese project since the Great Wall. Apart from producing 22,500 megawatts of power, the multibillion-dollar hydroelectric dam is intended to increase river shipping from 10 million tonnes to a gargantuan 100 million tonnes annually. Making this possible are canal locks and a vessel elevator designed to lift ships of up to 3,000 tonnes. And behind... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276307/safety-and-reliability-elevate-mayrs-cutting-edge-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276307/safety-and-reliability-elevate-mayrs-cutting-edge-solutions?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:00:49 +0000 Thread applications are evolving, branching out from traditional uses in apparel to more complex technical and industrial uses. Envisioning its high-performance threads as an enabler of innovation, Amann Group has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of thread use in different industries. Amann engineers threads that encourage clients to develop breakthroughs in their respective sectors. In the aircraft or automotive industry, for example, it works with manufacturers to reduce the weight... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276306/innovative-threads-fasten-amanns-success-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276306/innovative-threads-fasten-amanns-success-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:58:25 +0000 Modern dentistry requires dental products made of the highest-quality materials and having the utmost level of user-friendliness. What dentists need are solutions that are practice-oriented and efficient. VOCO has been supplying dental practitioners all over the world with high-quality dental materials since 1981. The company ranks among internationally leading manufacturers in this sector. The German-based enterprise provides dental practices and laboratories in more than 100 countries with... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276301/voco-offers-dental-health-innovations-chinese-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276301/voco-offers-dental-health-innovations-chinese-market?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:56:35 +0000 As the world depends on medicines and supplements for its health needs, top pharmaceutical companies rely on Aenova Group to supply the industry with high-quality capsules, tablets and other products. Supporting clients across the whole value chain, Aenova develops, manufactures and packages a complete range of high-end solid, semi-solid and liquid dosage forms for pharmaceutical and health care products. With 2,500 people and 13 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, the company caters to... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276290/aenova-goes-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276290/aenova-goes-global?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:50:55 +0000 China uses more electricity than any other country in the world, consuming 4.69 billion kilowatt-hours a year. As the world's largest carbon emitter, the mainland includes wind power among the seven top priorities of its 12th five-year plan. The mainland has the world's largest wind power capacity at 68 gigawatts, surpassing the United States' 46-gigawatt capacity. Understanding the mainland's wind power industry, aerodyn stands ready with its engineering expertise to help local wind power... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276289/dynamic-engineering-energises-mainlands-wind-power-production?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276289/dynamic-engineering-energises-mainlands-wind-power-production?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:47:52 +0000 Trade between Europe and China is essential to China Shipping's European set-up. The organisation was established 15 years ago and is controlled by China Shipping Europe Holding Company in Hamburg. As holding company president, Liu Zhongping manages 16 agencies of which China Shipping Germany is the biggest and most important. "Liner transport from and to the Far East is a core business for China Shipping," Liu says. China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) employs its fleet's largest container... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276284/china-shipping-firmly-committed-serving-european-customers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276284/china-shipping-firmly-committed-serving-european-customers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:43:32 +0000 Higher production normally requires more energy. Germany, however, defies convention. It has increased its gross domestic product every year since the 1980s while using less power. "We must be efficient because our resources are limited," says Rada Rodriguez, CEO and zone president of Schneider Electric in Germany. "If we don't get used to the idea of doing more with less, we'll not be sustainable." From intelligent homes and buildings to smart micro-grids that self-regulate electric... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276280/schneider-electric-ensures-sustainability-through-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276280/schneider-electric-ensures-sustainability-through-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:41:22 +0000 HESE Maschinenfabrik is building a strong presence in Asia to optimise materials handling in the region with sophisticated technology. The company revolutionised mining in 1975 with its TT-drive technology, which cuts lifecycle costs by 20 to 30 per cent by enabling the continuous operation of belt conveying systems. TT-drive technology allowed cost-efficient upgrades of mining facilities, and has been widely adopted in new plants all over Germany. It has also seen global take-up among... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276279/hese-advances-materials-handling-tt-drive-technology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276279/hese-advances-materials-handling-tt-drive-technology?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:39:21 +0000 Coal is the most important source for the generation of electricity. Globally, it accounts for more than 40 per cent of electricity production, with almost 80 per cent of electricity in China generated by coal. Driven by Asian economies, coal demand is forecast to grow and Berlin-headquartered HMS Bergbau, a leading European coal marketing company, and its parent IchorCoal are poised to meet this accelerating demand. "We are one of the few German companies active in the Asian coal business,"... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276273/hms-bergbau-and-ichorcoal-stoke-accelerating-asian-economies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276273/hms-bergbau-and-ichorcoal-stoke-accelerating-asian-economies?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 13:36:29 +0000 A successful exhibit consistently conveys the values, ideals and intent of a brand. Exhibits, events and environments are powerful three-dimensional experiences that communicate the brand message to the consumer in order to effectively influence their buying choices. "You have to engage people through the communication concept and architecture," says Alexander Soschinski, group president of Expotechnik International. "It's much more than you needed to do in the past to invite clients. In the new... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276250/expotechnik-takes-3d-brand-staging-seamless-execution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276250/expotechnik-takes-3d-brand-staging-seamless-execution?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:39:14 +0000 Ingenuity lies at the core of bigger and better plant breeding. This is a fact well understood by KWS SAAT, a family-owned company whose innovation has driven it to become the world's fourth-largest seed producer of agricultural crops. As it continues to flourish in 70 countries, KWS is focusing on China where it has thrived for 30 years. KWS annually produces 300 new seed varieties of sugar beet, corn, oilseed rape, sunflower, cereals and potatoes that support year-round crop rotation for... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276249/top-seeded-plant-breeder-nurtures-mainland-farming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276249/top-seeded-plant-breeder-nurtures-mainland-farming?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:37:19 +0000 Market demand for hi-tech communication gadgets has triggered the growth of the specialty printing inks market. Marabu, one of the leading manufacturers of industry-proven screen inks, has taken great advantage of this in China, where most of the high-end manufacturing activities are taking place. Renowned for its pioneering technology in ultraviolet-curable and solvent-based inks for screen, digital and pad printing, German engineering company Marabu brings its 153-year printing expertise to... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276242/marabu-inks-imprint-quality-regional-industries?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276242/marabu-inks-imprint-quality-regional-industries?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:34:26 +0000 Globalisation has tremendously accelerated international transactions and the movement of goods from port to port. Responding to the demand for swift quality service, competitive logistics companies have evolved into one-stop businesses that provide various interlinked services. The duisport Group owns and manages the Port of Duisburg, the world's largest inland port situated at the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region where over 300 logistics companies are located. With a capacity of 4 million... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276234/duisport-firmly-anchored-asias-gateway-europe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276234/duisport-firmly-anchored-asias-gateway-europe?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:30:57 +0000 Led by the emerging markets of Asia, the global mining industry is forecast to grow 7 per cent yearly, reaching US$1.8 trillion by 2017. Mining equipment specialist Tenova TAKRAF is well poised to tap into this development with its advanced mining technologies that increase productivity while optimising costs. Leveraging the global network of the Tenova Group, which operates in 26 countries on five continents, TAKRAF counts the world's top four mining companies - BHP Billiton, Vale, Rio Tinto... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276223/takraf-technologies-optimise-mining-costs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276223/takraf-technologies-optimise-mining-costs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:28:26 +0000 Research co-operations are building blocks for technology transfer, and Asia's dynamism makes it rich ground for international breakthroughs. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, or FAU, among Germany's top 10 research universities, finds promise in an Asian collaboration on biotechnology, life sciences and engineering. It is eyeing research institutions, industry partners and highly motivated PhD candidates in these fields and beyond. "In our strategic internationalisation, we're... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276222/fau-deepens-interdisciplinary-exchange-region?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276222/fau-deepens-interdisciplinary-exchange-region?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:26:10 +0000 As infrastructure projects and industries drive the demand for welding products worldwide, welding machine manufacturers keep up by providing groundbreaking technologies. Welding equipment specialist EWM Hightec Welding is setting new standards in cost efficiency and sustainability with its new offering - BlueEvolution. An initiative that extends to all of EWM's welding machine lines, BlueEvolution boosts the machines' power supply using inverter technology. This results in smaller equipment... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276214/ewm-sets-new-welding-trend-blueevolution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276214/ewm-sets-new-welding-trend-blueevolution?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:23:06 +0000 International maritime solutions company R&M is ramping up its sales and production activities in Asia to bring European-quality solutions, products and services to marine and offshore companies in the region. "Quality matters. We make no compromises," says R&M CEO and chairman Ramesh Krishnan. From bow to stern, R&M offers a broad range of maritime applications including interior outfitting of cruise liners, specialised vessels and offshore facilities. It also offers individual and turnkey... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276212/rm-its-way-triple-capacity-serve-asias-marine-and-offshore-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276212/rm-its-way-triple-capacity-serve-asias-marine-and-offshore-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:18:00 +0000 Changing fashion trends, expanding populations and increased consumer purchasing power in emerging markets have steadily fostered growth in the global footwear market. As the industry expands, shoemakers worldwide encounter challenges in managing large production volumes along with deviations in leather quality and variations in textile products. Adapting smart solutions and automated processes to address these challenges, Desma is forging the future of the footwear industry through its range of... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276209/desma-steps-footwear-manufacturers-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276209/desma-steps-footwear-manufacturers-shoes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:14:47 +0000 As global textile consumption reaches 93 million tonnes by 2015, consumers demand environment-friendly textiles. To keep up with this trend, manufacturers are using more biodegradable materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. Specialty chemicals company Rudolf Group led the initiative by developing the market's first fluorine-free and durable water-repellent finishing for textiles - the BIONIC-FINISH RUCO-DRY ECO. As the product does not contain hazardous chemicals found in conventional... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276208/rudolf-group-offers-innovative-specialty-chemicals-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276208/rudolf-group-offers-innovative-specialty-chemicals-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:12:27 +0000 Uniting chemical and application know-how, TFL Ledertechnik, a global leader in the development and production of tanning agents and dyestuff since 1996, has been actively establishing a foothold in 90 countries including China, the United States and Italy. Backed by German and Swiss excellence, TFL offers specialty chemicals for the leather industry worldwide. It provides customised solutions for the entire leather manufacturing process - from beamhouse to finishing. TFL also offers a system to... https://www.scmp.com/article/1276207/tfl-initiates-sustainable-innovations-leather-technology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/article/1276207/tfl-initiates-sustainable-innovations-leather-technology?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Jul 2013 12:09:21 +0000