ADS-TEC Energy has raised growth capital of up to 50 million US dollars from institutional investors The charging specialist from Nürtingen states that it intends to use the money to expand its business in Europe and North America ADS-TEC will receive the funds in the form of a convertible bond maturing in 2028 which will be provided in two tranches of USD 15 million and USD 35 million The company does not provide any further details about the investors The company intends to use the fresh capital to transform itself into a full-service provider that not only offers ultra-fast charging but also energy trading and advertising as additional sources of income ADS-TEC expects this to generate “significant recurring revenue starting late 2025 into 2026.” The Nürtingen-based company is known primarily for its battery-supported fast-charging systems the company is therefore aiming to further develop its business model also in terms of project management itself commissioning and long-term operation of charging stations from a single source Tools for energy optimisation and energy trading ADS-TEC describes this approach as a ‘360-degree solution’ with a particular focus on supermarkets ADS-TEC focused on supplying our proprietary ultra-fast charging technology to B2B customers like oil and gas companies and fleet operators,” explains Stefan Berndt-von Bülow “Our expanded model introduces an opportunity to achieve a robust multi-year recurring revenue structure that enhances visibility We already have multiple international projects in motion.” These projects include a pipeline of more than 300 locations in Germany where ADS-TEC is expected to obtain exclusive rights to deploy its ChargePost platform “We believe this funding is a strong validation of our long-term vision,” said Thomas Speidel “We expect to deploy these proceeds in a manner that will allows us to take a significant step forward in transforming our business into a vertically integrated Not only expanding our physical footprint—but building a sustainable recurring revenue model with long-term value for our customers and shareholders.” ads-tec-energy.com I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology VfB Stuttgart has promoted Christian Gentner who was previously head of first-team football at the club VfB Stuttgart has promoted 39-year-old Gentner who has been head of first-team football at the club since 1 January 2023 Following Fabian Wohlgemuth’s switch to board member for sport on 1 July the club has now reached another important personnel decision with the appointment of Gentner who as sporting director will be responsible for the first team and report directly to the board Gentner successfully completed the “Management in Professional Football” course run by the German Football League (DFL) and the German Football Association (DFB) From Nürtingen to Germany international – via VfB After rising through the youth ranks and making his first-team debut at the club Gentner helped VfB become Bundesliga champions in 2007 The Nürtingen-born midfielder was made club captain following his return from VfL Wolfsburg – with whom he also won the German title – and went on to make 430 Bundesliga appearances for VfB He also won five caps for Germany at international level Board member for sport Fabian Wohlgemuth: “The decision to appoint Christian as sporting director was made some time ago by the management board I’m delighted we’ve now been able to put our plan into practice Christian knows about football from different perspectives Christian has played his part in the club’s positive sporting development in recent months We want to continue on this path in a consistent manner we’re all pursuing the goal of leading VfB into a sustainably successful future.” Christian Gentner: “I’d like to thank Alex Wehrle Fabian Wohlgemuth and the board for the trust they’ve placed in me by appointing me as sporting director I’ve been able to accompany VfB on its journey as head of first-team football and have found the collaboration with the club’s management backroom staff and the squad to be based on trust and focused on success Everyone knows VfB isn’t just any club for me This makes me all the more motivated to be successful with VfB.” Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Metabo the renowned German power tool manufacturer the company has grown from a modest family business into a global leader in the power tool industry The company’s journey actually began in Nürtingen in 1923 when Albrecht Schnizler invented the first metal drill the “Metallbohrdreher.” This invention laid the foundation for Schnizler G.m.b.H. Metabo says its name has been “synonymous with professional quality and innovative spirit,” a tradition that continues to this day Metabo has evolved from a mid-sized family business into an integral part of the international Koki Holdings Group This partnership is said to combine the strengths of Japanese and German engineering enhancing the company’s competitive edge through collaborative development Metabo’s Nürtingen headquarters (pictured below) plays a pivotal role housing the group-wide management for Research and Development and global purchasing Nürtingen is home to the manufacturing of Metabo’s power tools including its iconic angle grinders and related products Together.” is intended to underscore the brand’s focus on customer relationships Such a customer-centric approach is said to be “deeply embedded in Metabo’s DNA,” driving the development of tools that “not only meet but exceed user expectations with smart solutions and technological advancements.” “A spirit of innovation is something you have to live out every day.” The firm states that this philosophy is evident in pioneering products such as the CAS (Cordless Alliance System) reputedly the world’s first cross-manufacturer battery pack system CAS offers users the convenience of a single battery powering over 400 tools from approximately 40 different manufacturers the supplier is highlighting product categories that have been central to its success the angle grinder is a cornerstone of Metabo’s product line and exemplifies the company’s innovation in cordless technology Tools like the WPB 36-18 LTX BL 24-230 Quick angle grinder which delivers the power of a 2,400-watt plug-in tool using two 18-volt batteries are further said to showcase its leadership in “making the vision of a cordless construction site a reality.” With a robust pipeline of new and enhanced tools designed to meet the evolving demands of professionals the company remains committed to pushing the boundaries of power tool technology said: “Celebrating 100 years is a remarkable achievement and a testament to our dedication to quality and innovation Our ongoing mission is to provide tools that empower professionals to perform at their best Metabo is hosting a series of campaigns to celebrate its history and future aspirations with initiatives designed to shine a spotlight on the innovative products and technologies that have defined its legacy and will continue to shape its future For more information on Metabo’s centenary celebrations, product promotions and to explore the company’s history of innovation, visit www.metabo.com/100years. Courtesy of the artist and Saatchi Yates Gallery Tesfaye Urgessa has been selected to represent Ethiopia at the 2024 Venice Biennale the first time that the nation will be participating with a national pavilion at the event will take place at the 13th-century Palazzo Bolani In recent years, Urgessa has gained international recognition, presenting “Tesfaye Urgessa in Miami” with Saatchi Yates in 2022 for Miami Art Week and “No Country for Young Men” in 2019 for Addis Fine Art in Addis Abba. This past November, Urgessa was also selected to be featured in the The Artsy Vanguard 2023–2024 Urgessa is known for his paintings that depict human bodies in the center of domestic scenes Balancing gestural form with a sharp color palette his paintings reflect on his personal experience with racism once he moved from Ethiopia to Germany this is really amazing,” the artist said in an interview with Artsy After earning his degree from the Ale School of Fine Art and Design in Addis Ababa in 2002 Urgessa took his talents to Germany in 2009 where he enrolled in the Master’s program at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart He currently lives and works in Addis Ababa Correction: Tesfaye Urgessa moved from Nürtingen The article has been updated to reflect that 130 years ago Hermann Heller opened a trading and manufacturing company for patented products and watchmaking tools in Nürtingen With the business selling tools of all kinds the engineer laid the foundations for the long-term success of the company which entered the mechanical engineering sector in 1898 with the production of cold circular saws for metal cutting and the manufacture of blade skiving and thread cutting machines Heller Werkzeug- und Maschinenfabrik’ in Nürtingen “The era of the economic miracle was over and we now had to assert ourselves in the field of tension between economic fluctuations and tougher competition,” recalls Berndt Heller Hellers’s long-standing CEO and former chairman of the Supervisory Board at the beginning of his management career in the family business The brothers’ instinct for innovation was the key to success in difficult times and times of crisis With the development of modular machining centers and Flexible System Transferlines (FST) in the 1990s they led the company out of one of the most serious crises in its history “We achieved this with the help of our employees who have always given their best – even in what have sometimes been difficult circumstances They deserve my utmost respect and have played an important role in the company’s 130-year history,” Heller continued For more information contact Retecon on TEL: 011 976 8600 or visit www.retecon.co.za The Group is currently managed by Dr Thorsten Schmidt (CEO) Dieter Drechsler (COO) and Peter Weber (CSO) International Industry meeting to focus on LED lab and new UV Technology campus After the virtual UV Days in the Corona year 2021, IST is holding its in-house eleventh edition from 4 to 6 July 2023 again on site at its location in Nürtingen Industry professionals and owners are invited to become part of the world’s largest in-house exhibition for UV and LED technology With 55 exhibitors and more than 1,000 visitors from 41 countries the last UV Days event in 2019 was bigger than ever before the UV Days have guaranteed first-hand expert knowledge important industry contacts and a coherent overall concept IST would like to focus on its bundled know-how together with industry participants and inform both UV and LED beginners as well as experts from printing and industrial applications from very different perspectives on the subject of UV technology laboratory tests and company tours round off the  in-house exhibition An English-language packaging industry B2B platform in print and web Packaging South Asia is in its 19th year of publication We do not make any claims about being the best or the most widely read if you are interested in targeting the Indian and South Asian markets to sell equipment To improve your marketing and grow sales, talk to us. 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April 2025 – ADS-TEC Energy (NASDAQ: ADSE) a global leader in battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems has selected ADS-TEC Energy as its supplier for cutting-edge battery-integrated ultra-fast chargers marking a significant step forward in the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across Belgium and the Netherlands Under the terms of a recently awarded tender ADS-TEC Energy will deliver more than a dozen innovative ChargePost and ChargeBox systems to Q8 and Tango service stations enabling ultra-fast charging even in areas with limited grid capacity caused by net congestion Fast charging despite limited grid capacity the grid connections at many locations are not sufficient to connect high-powered fast chargers directly to the electricity grid With the battery-buffered solutions from ADS-TEC Energy Q8 can offer ultra-fast charging - despite the limited grid capacity The ADS-TEC Energy charging solutions enable ultra-fast charging of up to 320 kW even at low-powered grid connections the award-winning ChargePost generates revenue streams even when no electric vehicle is being charged energy trading or the marketing of attractive advertising space of two optionally available 75” screens highlights: "We are proud that Q8 has chosen us as a partner to drive forward the expansion of electric mobility in Belgium and the Netherlands The limited grid capacity is one of the biggest challenges in building out a widespread fast charging network This partnership shows that innovative battery storage technology is a crucial building block for the mobility of the future." "Q8 is committed to meet the evolving needs of all EV drivers for (fast) charging across Belgium and the Netherlands That’s why we are very excited to collaborate with ADS-TEC Energy to make that possible,” said Geert De Mil Overcoming Grid Challenges with Innovative Technology In many locations across Belgium and the Netherlands insufficient grid connections pose a barrier to deploying high-powered EV chargers ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered solutions address this challenge by delivering ultra-fast charging speeds of up to 320 kW without requiring extensive grid upgrades This capability allows Q8 to offer state-of-the-art charging facilities efficiently and cost-effectively The ChargePost system goes beyond charging offering additional revenue streams through energy trading or advertising on its optional 75-inch screens This multifunctionality enhances the value of Q8’s investment while supporting the broader adoption of e-mobility Rising number of electric vehicles increases demand for fast-charging solutions the Netherlands and Belgium recorded a significant increase in new registrations of electric vehicles 34.7% of newly registered vehicles were electric corresponding to a total of 132,166 vehicles 127,908 new electric vehicles were registered in the same period there are a total of approximately 280,000 electric vehicles on the roads in Belgium and 557,000 in the Netherlands This rapid increase in e-mobility poses new challenges for the existing charging infrastructure Especially in regions with limited grid capacity innovative solutions are needed to meet the demand for fast charging stations In addition to being able to offer ultra-fast charging without the need for costly grid upgrades the integration of battery storage systems can absorb peak loads and ensure a stable energy supply which further promotes the adoption and use of electric vehicles Based on more than ten years of experience with lithium-ion technologies ADS-TEC Energy develops and produces battery storage solutions and fast charging systems including their energy management systems Its battery-based fast-charging technology enables electric vehicles to charge ultra-fast even with weak power grids and is characterized by a very compact design was nominated for the German Future Prize by the Federal President and was included in the "Circle of Excellence" in 2022 The high quality and functionality of the battery systems is due to a particularly high level of in-depth development and in-house production ADS-TEC Energy is a valuable partner for car manufacturers energy supply companies and charging station operators More information at: www.ads-tec-energy.com Q8 is one of the largest players in the fuel and energy sector in Benelux Q8 has more than 500 service stations in Belgium and Luxembourg with a network of over 130 local Shop&Go convenience stores in Belgium operated in partnership with Delhaize and Panos Q8 operates 200 automat stations under the Tango brand Q8 is also strongly committed to more sustainable mobility Since the launch of Q8 and Tango electric 4 years ago its charging network has been expanding rapidly The electric charging pass and app offer access to over 500,000 charging points throughout Europe and almost all the charging points in the Benelux region Q8 will install more than 500 Q8 electric fast chargers in Benelux Q8 is continuing to work hard on its transformation into a sustainable mobility player Additional information will also be set forth in other filings that we make with the SEC from time to time All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made ADS-TEC Energy PLC is a public limited company incorporated in Ireland and listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ADSE” wholly-owned German subsidiary of ads-tec Energy PLC ADS-TEC Energy is drawing on more than ten years of experience with lithium-ion technologies storage solutions and fast charging systems including the corresponding energy management systems Its battery based fast charging technology enables electric vehicles to ultrafast charge even on low powered grids and features a very compact design The high quality and functionality of the battery systems are due to a particularly high depth of development and in-house production ADS-TEC Energy is a valuable partner for automotive ADS-TEC ENERGY is a global B2B technology company Increasing renewables and volatile consumption request a more decentralized architecture of our energy system heat and even gas can best be coupled by electrical systems and services intelligent battery buffered eco-systems to enable this transformation When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account German pump manufacturer Uraca GmbH & Co KG has bought Nürtingen-based Dynajet GmbH a designer and developer of high pressure tools and systems Established in 2001, Dynajet manufactures high pressure tools and systems for many industries and applications from gum removal to cleaning heavy machinery and concrete removal The pressure range of applications goes from 150 to 3000 bar “With Dynajet we have acquired a high value designer and manufacturer of professional high pressure water cleaning systems. Herewith, we strategically expand our complete product and power portfolio,” said Gunter Stoehr, CEO of Uraca. “We are now in a better position to achieve long term goals in the high pressure cleaning market.” Together the firms offer a complete product line of mobile high pressure cleaning systems from 150 bar up to high end ultra high pressure systems. Uraca and Dynajet have been cooperating for a number of years. Dynajet already installs Uraca high pressure plunger pumps in their high pressure cleaning units. Dynajet will remain an independent brand under Uraca ownership and employees will continue to develop and manufacture at the existing headquarters in Nürtingen. “Via Uraca, Dynajet gains an enormous development and innovation potential. Customers will benefit from the expanded offering of products and applications,” said Andreas Fellman, manager of Dynajet. Bad Urach-headquartered Uraca was founded in 1893. Today, the privately held company has annual sales of approximately E70 million with exports accounting for more than 70%. Uraca, which employs around 330 people, designs and constructs high pressure plunger pumps and pump systems for pressures up to 3000 bar and motor ratings up to 2600kW as well as complex high pressure cleaning systems. Applications include the petrochemical and heavy industries. Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only. Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription. For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com and potentially reduces its Euro exchange risk Hitachi Koki Co. has announced that it will acquire full ownership of Nurtingen, Germany-based Metabo Aktiengesellschaft from its parent company Power Tool Invest B.V While Hitachi didn't disclose financial terms of the deal in its press release, Pro Tool Reviews reports that Metabo was acquired for $180 million. Metabo's reputation focus on its grinding products in the European market, though its tools are used by professional users and pipefitters worldwide. The company has sales offices in 25 countries. Tokyo-based Hitachi said the addition of Metabo's strong brand name will gain it a strong sales channel in Europe, particularly in Germany, and boost Hitachi's procurement ability in Europe, which could reduce its Euro exchange risk. Hitachi Koki had 2014 total sales of more than $1.06 billion, with a global workforce of around 5,000. It said Metabo had 2014 sales of $398 million with 1,800 employees worldwide. Germany announced its partnership with other tool manufacturers to create the Cordless Alliance System (CAS) Metabo in Nürtingen, Germany announced its partnership with other tool manufacturers to create the Cordless Alliance System (CAS). Under the CAS partnership, nine manufacturers of similar company size and with a clear focus on power tools for professional applications, will be sharing the same battery platform and chargers produced by Metabo. This grants CAS manufactures the use of the same battery pack systems, allowing the 100% compatible batteries to be interchanged with other CAS manufacturers tools. “With Lithium-Ion High-Density Battery (LiHD) we have enough power for the most energy-intensive applications, allowing us to build any hand-held power tool in a cordless version in such a way it meets the professional user’s requirements of power and endurance,” said Horst Garbrecht.  The partnership is the latest step towards expanding Metabo’s vision of a cordless construction site, and metalworking shop entirely run with 18V Lithium-Ion High-Density Battery operated tools. 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