Vienna International Industrial Goods Industry News

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ATX: Andritz Becomes Number 4

The Austrian technology company Andritz could raise its weight in the prime market of the Austrian Traded Index. Erste Group and Raiffeisen lost massively.

January 7, 2012

Siemens Austria Achieves Major Order in Russia

The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group constructs the largest pellet plant in Russia.

January 4, 2012

Austrian Enterprises Fear Nationalization in Hungary

Nationalization plans induce fierce criticism against the Hungarian Government. The Austrian waste management industry would be hit hard.

January 2, 2012

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

Changes to the Executive Board of Hirsch Servo

Dr. Johannes Kappel will join the new two-member board of the Austrian machine manufacturer and packaging supplier.

December 22, 2011

Kuhn Holding Buys Emco

A purely Austrian solution was found for the former A-Tec subsidiary. The Austrian mechanical engineering company is acquired by Kuhn Holding.

December 21, 2011

Lenzing Group and smartfiber AG Intensify Their Cooperation

The Austrian fiber manufacturer takes over production of two specialty fibers from its German cooperation partner.

December 21, 2011

Siemens Austria Reports Strong Performance

The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group shifts € 1.0bn dividends to its headquarters. Operating results were highly satisfying.

December 20, 2011

Major Order from Russia for Siemens Austria

The Russian railway company RZD reserves eight high-speed trains “Velaro RUS”. The order will be delivered in January 2014.

December 20, 2011

Many Applicants in Emco Sale

The Austrian mechanical engineering company, which is a subsidiary of the insolvent A-Tec group, is highly sought-after. The sale price is estimated to reach € 30m.

December 19, 2011

Siemens Austria: Order from Belarus

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies received a major order from the Belorussian steel producer Byelorussian Steelworks (BMZ),

December 17, 2011

Rosenbauer Wins Order worth € 245m in Saudi Arabia

The Austrian manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles has won the biggest order in the company’s history. 1,125 vehicles will be supplied.

December 16, 2011

Voestalpine Streamlines Group Structure

The Austrian steel company merges its Automotive and Profilform divisions. Herbert Eibensteiner takes over as head of the new division.

December 15, 2011

Bene Reduced Losses

The Austrian office furniture manufacturer could increase sales by 10.1%. Although results could improve, Bene is still in the red. Net losses amount to € 4.01m after € 11.36m.

December 14, 2011

Marihart Becomes President of Primary Food Industry

Johann Marihart, CEO of the Austrian sugar and starch group Agrana, takes charge of PFP, the association of the primary food processing industry in 2012.

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

Tannpapier Fears For its Existence

The Austrian manufacturer of cigarette papers suffers from the tightening of the EU-tobacco-directive.

December 13, 2011

Airport in Qatar Orders from Rosenbauer

The Austrian manufacturer of fire fighting vehicles delivers goods worth € 20m to New Doha International Airport.

December 13, 2011

Austrian Investor Interested in Croatian Aluminum Company

The Austrian financial investor Michael Tojner is a potential buyer of the Croatian aluminum manufacturer TLM-TVP, which is owned by Hypo Group.

December 10, 2011

Kapsch Group Expands in Romania

With the opening of a new, larger branch office, the Austrian toll collecting system supplier Kapsch Group is providing a signal for expansion in Romania.

December 7, 2011

Zumtobel Registers Profits Decrease

The Austrian light technology company reports an increase in revenues by 8.4% in the first half year. EBIT was down by 10.1%

December 6, 2011

KapschTrafficCom to Gain Order from Russia

The Austrian toll collect system supplier expects final announcement on the award of a Russian contract in two weeks.

December 5, 2011

Zumtobel: Analysts Expect Decline in Results

The Austrian lighting manufacturer will record a decline in profits, but a rise in sales, analysts state.

December 3, 2011

Declining Profit for Doppelmayr

The Austrian ropeway manufacturer achieved a slight plus in turnover. The group result dropped by 11%.

December 2, 2011

Hirsch Servo Posts Loss of € 1.32m

Sales revenue of the Austrian machine manufacturer and packaging supplier declined by 6% in the first three months of fiscal 2011/12. EBIT dropped to € -0.26m.

November 29, 2011

C.A.T. oil Maintains Positive Growth Momentum

The Austrian provider of oil and gas field services achieved an all-time high in operating activity levels. Revenue increased by 14.3% to € 74.7m in the third quarter of the year.

November 29, 2011

HTI Increases Revenues and Nine-Month Result

The Austrian technological group posted a plus in revenues of 7.2%. EBIT improved slightly from € 11.4m to € 11.6m.

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

Interest for A-Tec Subsidiary Brixlegg

The copper segment of the insolvent Austrian A-Tec group could find a new owner soon. An Austrian aluminum trader intends to purchase Brixlegg.

November 26, 2011

Significant Growth in Earnings for Frauenthal Group

The Austrian component supplier reported growing revenue for the period from January to September. EBIT increased by 26.5% to € 18.6m.

November 25, 2011

Voestalpine Broadens Measures to Safeguard Liquidity

The Austrian steel company has agreed on a syndicated loan of € 800m in two tranches in order to safeguard medium and long-term financing.

November 24, 2011

Analysts Expect Good Results for Kapsch TrafficCom

The Austrian toll system supplier will increase sales as well as earnings in the third quarter, analysts say.

November 22, 2011

Linz Textil Reports Rise in Profits

The Austrian textile manufacturer announced its results for the first three quarters, which showed a substantial increase in sales, earnings and profits. The outlook, however, is cautious.

November 22, 2011

Decrease in Profits for Austrian State Printing House

The Austrian state printing house (OeSD) announces that in the first half year sales rose slightly. Earnings and profits declined.

November 21, 2011

Strong Results for Pankl Racing Systems

The Austrian supplier of racing and aerospace systems could improve revenues, earnings as well as profits significantly.

November 21, 2011

A-Tec: Investigations Against Kovats

Investigations by the Austrian Public Prosecution Authority against the CEO of A-Tec, Mirko Kovats, proceed. The suspicions are massive.

November 19, 2011

Voestalpine Cuts Production

For the Austrian steel producer, the upward trend is now over. Steel production will be reduced by 10% in the last quarter.

November 19, 2011

FACC Builds R&D Center in Upper Austria

The Austrian aircraft component manufacturer invests a total of € 54m in the project. Turnover is expected to increase by 20% to € 330m in the current year.

November 18, 2011

Siemens Austria to Manufacture Trams Worth € 100m

The German technology group will build 40 new generation vehicles in Vienna, with parts coming from the plant in Graz.

November 18, 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

Zumtobel Group Refinances Loan Agreement to 2016

The Vorarlberg-based lighting company and seven banks signed an agreement that will replace an existing syndicated facility of € 480m.

November 17, 2011

Andritz Wins Order in the UK

The Austrian technology group and the energy group E.ON signed a contract on the supply of equipment for a biomass energy plant. The project has a volume of € 80m.

November 17, 2011

voestalpine Cuts Outlook for the Full Business Year

In the first half of the financial year 2010/11, the Austrian steel company recorded an increase in revenue of 15.1%. EBIT rose by 28.3% to € 531m.

November 17, 2011

Binder+Co Reports Strong Rise in Sales and Orders

Binder & Co, an Austrian supplier of environmental and packaging technology completed Q1–3/2011 with marked increases in both sales revenues and EBIT.

November 16, 2011

SBO Doubled Profits

The Austrian supplier of oilfield equipments raised sales by 36.6%. SBO starts into the fourth quarter with a sound order backlog

November 16, 2011

Stable Results for Mayr-Melnhof

The Austria cartonboard producer announces rising sales, earnings and profits. However, the outlook is less optimistic. Mayr-Melnhof sees declining margins.

November 15, 2011

Lenzing Meets Expectations

In the first nine months of 2011, the Austrian Lenzing Group could improve financial key figures. Profits were up by 77.5%.

November 15, 2011

Bombardier Considers to Leave Vienna

The Canadian company is threatened to close its factory in Vienna, unless the city government orders new subway trains.

November 14, 2011

Moderate Rise in Profits for Semperit

The Austrian producer of synthetic materials will report a rise in profits by 12.7%, Austrian analysts expect.

November 12, 2011