20.03.2015

Deutz opens Frankfurt

Deutz chairman Helmut Leube and chief financial officer Margarete Haase opened today's trading session on the floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange by ringing the opening bell to mark the fact that it is exactly 115 years since Deutz first listed on the bourse.
The sounding of the traditional opening bell at 9am signalled the official start of trading.

"It is a particular honour for us to be able to conduct today's opening bell ceremony to mark our 115th anniversary on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It was only last year that Deutz celebrated the 150 years since its foundation, so this year we are delighted to be able mark a further highlight in the form of this anniversary on the Frankfurt bourse," said Leube.

Gregor Pottmeyer, chief financial officer of Deutsche Börse added: "Deutz is a German firm that has a fine tradition going back many years and is widely renowned for its high-quality products. We are delighted to celebrate our longstanding association with this Cologne-based engine manufacturer and wish the company all the best for the future."