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Austrian Foreign Trade Figures Flattening
After record results in 2011, the growth in Austrian foreign trade was substantially down in the first months of 2012. Austrian politics promotes exports to non-European markets like China, Brazil and the U.S.
July 12, 2012
Austrian M&A Activity Faces Depression
Due to the global insecurities, the M&A activities in Austria decreased substantially in the last year. Against the prior year, the number of deals was down by 27%.
July 11, 2012
Economic Report: „Reducing Dependence on Europe“
Today, the Austrian government published its "Economic Report 2012".
July 9, 2012
Voestalpine to Put Effort into Growth
The Austrian steel producer intends to grow through acquisitions again in the medium term. Exports to Brazil and Asian countries should be promoted.
July 4, 2012
Austria´s Exports to Asia on the Rise
Last year, Austrian exports totaled € 122bn. Above all, exports to emergin markets Brazil, India and China are growing.
June 21, 2012
Voestalpine Indicates Significant Increase in Revenues
The Austrian steel company recorded about € 12.0bn in revenues last financial year. 25% of the revenues are based on exports apart from Europe.
April 12, 2012
RHI Has Growth Plans
The Austrian producer of fireproof ceramics puts effort into growth. Major investments and acquisitions are planned.
March 7, 2012
Getzner Werkstoffe: on to South America Following Success in Asia
The Austrian company produces materials for vibration isolation and plans to expand into South America.
March 7, 2012
Doppelmayr Hopes for China
The Austrian cable railway producer faces a small and stagnating market in the U.S. South America and China are seen as growth markets.
March 6, 2012
RHI Exceeds Expectations
The Austrian producer of fire-proof ceramics could raise revenues by 15.5%. EBIT was up by 19.8%.
March 6, 2012
Eder: „Environmental Policy Endangers Economy“
Voestalpine´s CEO criticizes environmental specifications made by EU and domestic politics. Eder sees the danger of a de-industrialization.
March 5, 2012
Andritz: Controversial Projects in Brazil and Turkey Are Going According to Plans
The Austrian machine manufacturer Andritz participates in the construction of two major hydro power plants in Turkey and Brazil.
March 2, 2012
Rosenbauer Has Good Prospects
The Austrian producer of fire fighting vehicles has full order books. In 2012, CEO Dieter Siegel expects a new record in sales.
February 24, 2012
Voestalpine to Build Two Track Switch Plants in Brazil
Voestalpine AG, Austria’s biggest steelmaker, plans to build two plants for rail-track switches in Brazil this year.
February 22, 2012
Merger of Glencore and Xstrata: voestalpine Not Concerned
The Austrian steel company does not feel affected by the merger between the two major commodity corporations Glencore and Xstrata.
February 8, 2012
Euro-Crisis: Austrian Managers are Optimistic
In spite of the current euro-crisis, most Austrian managers believe that the currency will remain. Moreover, a deepening of the cooperation between EU-member states is expected.
February 6, 2012
TGW to Expand in China and Brazil
The Austrian storage logistics supplier gained a first contract from China after having established a distribution company. In Brazil, TGW agreed on a joint venture.
January 20, 2012
Growth Potential for Semperit
The Austrian synthetic product manufacturer already recognizes the weakening of the business cycle. However, investments will not be reduced. The BRIC countries are seen as future markets.
December 27, 2011
Belo Monte: Building Freeze Suspended
The Austrian plant construction company Andritz may expect the final order from Brazil. Andritz wants to deliver turbines and generators.
December 19, 2011
Austrian Foreign Trade Deficit on the Rise
From January to September 2011: imports rose by 17%, exports increased by 14%. The deficit amounts to € 6.0bn.
December 7, 2011
Strabag Wins New Orders for Environmental Technology Division
The Austrian construction group secured new business worldwide. The total volume is € 110m.
November 29, 2011
Leitl Promotes Exports to BRICS-Countries
The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, Christoph Leitl, wants the exporting industries to focus more on Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
November 22, 2011
Rosenbauer Reports Drop in Profit
The Austrian manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles registered record order intake of € 456m in the first nine months of the year. Revenues and EBIT came in lower than expected due to shipment delays.
November 18, 2011
Andritz: Analysts Optimistic
The Austrian engineering and technology group Andritz is expected to report a significant rise in sales, earnings and profits.
November 5, 2011
TGW Aims for China and Brazil
The Austrian logistics company currently realizes its biggest orders in its history. Moreover, TGW intends to expand substantially.
October 1, 2011
Andritz Not Affected by Belo Monte Construction Stop
The Austrian technology group is optimistic that the ban will be lifted soon and that the € 330m order will be fulfilled.
September 29, 2011
RHI to Start Production in Brazil in 2013
The Austrian producer of refractory materials invests € 85m in a first step. The new plant will have an annual production capacity of 60,000 tons.
September 15, 2011
RHI AG: Change in the Management Board
Henning E. Jensen informed the Supervisory Board of RHI AG today that he will resign, with immediate effect, from his function as the CEO of RHI AG on his own request.
September 7, 2011
Rosenbauer Receives Record Order from Brazil
The Austrian manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles will outfit Brazilian airports with 80 Panther ARFF ready for Football World Cup 2014. It is the biggest single order for this vehicle in the company’s history.
August 18, 2011
KTM Achieves Strong Growth
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer reported a positive development in the first half of 2011. Turnover increased by 24%; EBIT went up 18%.
July 28, 2011
Emerging Markets Boosting FACC
The Austrian aircraft component manufacturer relies on joint ventures in order to benefit from strong growth in emerging markets.
June 20, 2011
Belo Monte: Construction Ban is Lifted
The recently imposed construction ban on the Brazilian building project was lifted in court. The dam has not to fulfill all requirements yet.
March 5, 2011
Andritz: Possible Loss of the Belo Monte Project
The Brazilian government is fighting for the realization of the controversial Belo Monte project, whose approval has been blocked in court.
March 3, 2011
Andritz Expands into Brazil and Uruguay
The Austrian technology group to supply major equipment for Belo Monte hydropower plant. Furthermore, Andritz is in negotiations with Montes del Plata.
February 15, 2011
Andritz: Order for Belo Monte is Firm
The French consortium Alstom, together with the German Voith and the Austrian Andritz, jointly supply the Brazilian Hydroelectric Project.
February 11, 2011
Austrian Foreign Trade Figures Rising Strongly
From January to November 2010, Austrian foreign trade grew substantially. Imports and exports increased by 15.8%
February 5, 2011
Record Results for Red Bull
The Austrian producer of energy drinks reached its best results ever in 2010 thanks to the markets in Turkey, Japan and Brazil.
January 22, 2011
Andritz Receives Major order from Brazil
The Austrian technology group supplies equipment for a pulp mill in Eldorado, Brazil.
January 22, 2011
Rapid Increase in Exports to Emerging Markets
The Austrian export economy can benefit massively from the solid demand from Asian and South American emerging markets.
January 12, 2011
Austria's Export Economy is Booming
Given the high growth rates in the past year, the Austrian export economy shows itself also optimistic for 2011.
December 22, 2010
Andritz Criticized Because of Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant
After being sharply criticized by church organizations because of a construction project in Brazil, the plant manufacturer now turns to the public.
December 6, 2010
Voestalpine: Doubling of Sales in Five Years
By 2015, the Chairman of the Board of the Austrian steel group, Wolfgang Eder, intends to achieve sales over € 15b billion through expansions.
December 6, 2010
RHI: New Boss Wants to Double Profits by 2015
RHI pursues ambitious growth plans. Higher sales and profits are to be generated mainly through expansion in emerging markets.
October 29, 2010
KTM is Back Again
With a surprisingly positive quarterly result, the motorcycle manufacturer KTM shows its old strength. All expectations have been exceeded.
October 22, 2010
Voestalpine back in black
The Austrian steel company Voestalpine has benefited from strong economic recovery in the first quarter of 2010/11 and has by far exceeded earnings expectations of analysts.
August 20, 2010
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