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Emco With Growth Plans
The new owner of the former A-Tec subsidiary, now can begin to realize its expansion plans.
December 27, 2011
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
Siemens Austria Expands in China
Siemens Metals Techologies enlarges its production facilities in China. Investments of $ 80m are expected.
December 14, 2011
Wolong Holds 98.8% in ATB Austria
The Chinese Wolong Group has almost finished its complete takeover of the former A-Tec subsidiary ATB.
December 13, 2011
Orange-Sale to Chinese Hutchinson Uncertain
The sale of the Austrian subsidiary of France Télécom is not fixed yet. Negotiations already run for four months.
December 12, 2011
Only Small Increase in Exports in 2012
After a substantial growth in 2011, OECD expects only a slight rise in Austrian exports.
December 6, 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
Share Repurchase at Palfinger
The Management Board of the Austrian crane manufacturer resolves to exercise its authorization to acquire own shares. The maximum contingent is € 10m.
November 26, 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
Conference on European Economic Integration
“European Integration in a Global Economic Setting – CESEE, China and Russia“. Conference jointly organized by the Oesterreichische Nationalbank and Suomen Pankki – Finlands Bank.
November 18, 2011
Lenzing: Strong Rise in Profits Expected
For analysts, the Austrian fiber manufacturer Lenzing will report highly satisfying results. Sales, earnings as well as profits should increase.
November 12, 2011
ATB Posts Loss due to Court Ruling
The former subsidiary of A-Tec lost a lawsuit and has to pay € 13.4m. EBIT amounted to € 6.1m in the period July to September.
November 11, 2011
OeNB and People’s Bank of China Sign Investment Agreement
The agreement enables the Austrian National Bank to Invest via PBC in Renminbi-denominated assets.
November 10, 2011
Red Bull Aims to Sell 4.6bn Cans
The Austrian energy drink producer wants to realize further growth. About one third of Red Bull´s budget goes into marketing.
November 5, 2011
China Entry: Palfinger Under Pressure
In order to ensure the internationalization strategy, the Austrian cranes manufacturer is expected to show improvements in entering the Chinese market.
November 5, 2011
Sale of A-Tec Problematic
The insolvent Austrian A-Tec corporation, which is currently being dissolved, faces several problems. The sale of the remaining subsidiaries Brixlegg and Emco could be delayed.
November 2, 2011
Austrian Trade With China to Double
On the occasion of the state visit of the Chinese President Hu Jintao, the Austrian Minister of Economics stated to aim a deepening of the bilateral economic relations.
November 1, 2011
State Visit: Hu Jintao in Austria
The Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Austria. Today the official meetings with the Austrian President Heinz Fischer and the Government will take place.
October 31, 2011
Chinese Companies Looking for Investment Opportunities in Austria
China’s President Hu Jintao comes for a state visit and is accompanied by a 160-member business delegation.
October 28, 2011
R&D Expenses on the Rise
The largest Austrian Enterprises increased their budgets for research & development by 9.6% on average. This is slightly beyond the global average (9.3%).
October 24, 2011
Lenzing Expands Capacities in China
The Austrian fiber manufacturer experiences still strong growth in China. Investments will rise significantly too.
October 24, 2011
Leitl Deepens Relations to Chinese Province Jiangsu
The Austrian President of the Economic Chamber regards the Chinese province Jiangsu as an important export market and trading partner.
October 22, 2011
Victory AG Sold to China
The Austrian investor Ronny Pecik, who recently acquired a minor stake in Telekom Austria, sold his investment company to China. Raiffeisen and Hypo Group still have uncovered loans.
October 22, 2011
AT&S: Massive Investments in China
The Austrian manufacturer of conductor boards will invest € 600m for its factory in the Chinese Chongqing.
October 22, 2011
A-Tec: Kovats to be Replaced
Mirko Kovats, CEO of the Austrian A-Tec, will be replaced from his positions in order to avoid further “disturbances”.
October 22, 2011
AT&S Reports Solid Quarterly Results
The Austrian technology company achieved record sales of € 131.4m in the second quarter. A new sales office in Taiwan will be opened soon.
October 20, 2011
ATB Sold to Chinese Wolong Group
The Austrian ATB company, a former subsidiary of the insolvent A-Tec Group, goes to the Chinese engineering corporation Wolong.
October 19, 2011
Alpine Has Completed „Yellow River Diversion Projekt“ in China
The 25,386-meter Pinglu Tunnel, part of a gigantic water supply project designed to supply China’s dry regions with water from the “Yellow River,” was completed after five years of construction, reported the Austrian constriction company Alpine.
October 19, 2011
Austria´s Manufacturing Industry Maintains its Competitiveness
Austrian goods exports rose significantly since 1995. According to a study of the Austrian Central Bank (OeNB), this is mainly due to a higher degree of competitiveness.
October 17, 2011
Palfinger Aims for Growth in China
The Austrian crane manufacturer, which has recently published a capital increase, will use these funds for further investments in China.
October 15, 2011
Binder+Co Presents Promising Technology
The Austrian machine and plant manufacturer and a Chinese partner together developed a new method for production of lightweight materials.
October 13, 2011
NKE Expands in Spite of Stagnation
The Austrian engineering company invests massively and created further jobs. The entry to China should bring growth again.
October 10, 2011
ATB is Optimistic to Find a New Buyer
The subsidiary of the insolvent A-Tec corporation is looking for a new owner. Now, it is important to find a quick solution.
October 10, 2011
Penta Bids for A-Tec Again
The Czech-Slovak group is still interested in an acquisition of the insolvent Austrian conglomerate and has now submitted a new offer.
October 7, 2011
Kovats Blames Creditors and Penta
Mirko Kovats, CEO of the A-Tec group, makes the Czech investment group Penta and the banks responsible for the failed restructuring plan
October 4, 2011
Dispute Over A-Tec´s Liquidation
After the Sale of the insolvent Austrian A-Tec has failed, the subsidiaries will be sold separately. Austrian politicians warn of the loss of jobs, technology and tax revenue.
October 3, 2011
Chinese Interest for ATB
After the collapse of the takeover of A-Tec, the subsidiary has to be sold separately. The Chinese Wolong group plans to acquire the Austrian automotive company.
October 1, 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
A-Tec to be Dissolved
The Austrian technology company, which should have been sold as a whole, could not find a buyer. The remaining assets will now be offered separately.
October 1, 2011
Tiger Coatings Continues Expansion in China
The Upper Austrian producer of industrial coatings will open a new plant in western China. Group turnover will amount to € 175m in 2011.
September 30, 2011
Red Bull Intends to Enter China
The Austrian energy drink producer has concluded the technical test phase. The market entry into China is now within splitting distance.
September 27, 2011
Andritz Acquires NSC Nonwoven, France and China
Austrian technology Group Andritz has signed a contract to acquire NSC Group’s nonwoven division encompassing its affiliates Asselin-Thibeau (Elbeuf, France) and NSC Wuxi (Wuxi, China).
September 21, 2011
AMSC Cuts Jobs in Austria
The Amercian Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) decided to cut 150 jobs at its subsidiary Windtec. In Austria, 40 positions are concerned.
September 13, 2011
Austrian Textile Industry is Optimistic
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce sees a positive development in the domestic textile industry, especially in the export sector.
September 12, 2011
Austrian Foreign Trade Rising Significantly
January to June 2011: Austrian imports rose by almost 19%, Austrian exports increased by more than 17%
September 6, 2011
ZKW Expands Rapidly
The Austrian component supplier raises its production significantly. A new factory site in China has been opened.
September 5, 2011
Lenzing Nanjing Starts Up New Fiber Production Line
With the opening of the new line, the Austrian fiber manufacturer almost doubled its production capacity in China to 140,000 tons per year.
August 16, 2011
S&T Deeper in the Red
The IT service provider recorded higher losses in the first six months of 2011. The Austrian workforce has been reduced by one third since October.
August 10, 2011
Zhengzhou Acquires Plant in Upper Austria
The Chinese state-owned company takes over a textile machine factory in Linz from Swiss Oerlikon.
August 9, 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
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