Vienna International Industrial Goods Industry News
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RBI Structures Credit Facility for Chinese Company
Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) finances delivery of the plant by Andritz-Group for Chinese Ganzhou.
February 1, 2012
voestalpine Concluded Largest Single Contract to Date
The Automotive Division of the voestalpine Group has concluded its largest single contract to date, with a leading European car manufacturer. The order volume amounts to around € 700m.
January 27, 2012
AT&S: Profits Decreasing in Spite of Higher Sales
Mobile Devices’ sales for the third quarter reached a new record high of about € 83m. Revenues for the first three quarters of the year amounted to € 372m.
January 24, 2012
Lenzing Enlarges Capacities
The Austrian fiber company plans investments of € 130m. 110 new jobs will be created. Production starts in 2014.
January 20, 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
RHI Takes Over Swiss Stopinc AG
The Austrian producer of refractory takes over refractory specialty producer Stopinc AG. RHI thus increase the stake held from 50% to 100%.
January 18, 2012
SBO Reports Strong Rise in Earnings
Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG (SBO), listed on the ATX market of the Vienna Stock Exchange, again posted a remarkable increase in sales and profit in fiscal 2011.
January 17, 2012
Binder Creates New Technology Company
Binder+Co AG has started the 2012 financial year with the foundation of a new subsidiary in the shape of Bublon GmbH. Binder+Co Group now consists of a total of four companies.
January 16, 2012
Lenzing Continues Supply to U.S. Army
U.S. President Obama signs permanent import approval allowing the Austrian Lenzing AG to supply flame-resistant fibers to the U.S. Army.
January 12, 2012
Wienerberger to Raise Bond Issue to € 200m
The subscription period for Wienerberger´s corporate bond runs from January 13.
January 11, 2012
Treibacher Industrie New Owner of Austria Email
The Carinthian Treibacher industrial holding raised its stake in Austria Email from 38.8% to 88.88%.
January 10, 2012
Wienerberger Issues Corporate Bond
The Austrian brick producer will issue bonds of at least € 50m in order to refinance liabilities.
January 10, 2012
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
