Vienna International Industrial Goods Industry News

Read the latest headlines about developments in the international industrial goods industry in Vienna and Austria

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

Treibacher Takes Over Austria Email

The Carinthian company acquires the interest from Buy-Out Central Europe II, raising its stake to 90%.

November 11, 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

Significant Drop in Earnings for BWT

The Austrian water technology company registered a 41% drop in EBIT during the third quarter, despite an increase in revenue of 5%.

November 11, 2011

Palfinger Reports Continued Growth

Revenue of the Austrian crane manufacturer increased by 34% in the first three quarters of 2011, EBIT more than doubled to € 52.4m.

November 10, 2011

Wienerberger Continues Growth Course in Third Quarter

Despite weakening economic sentiment due to growing uncertainty across the euro zone, the Austrian brick producer recorded a 10% increase each in revenues and operating EBITDA for the third quarter.

November 9, 2011

Andritz Reports Rise in Sales, Earnings and Profits

As expected the Austrian technology Group Andritz achieved a significant increase in all relevant financial key figures in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the previous year’s reference period.

November 8, 2011

Austrian State Print Office to Go Public

Shares of the State Print Office (Österreichische Staatsdruckerei) will be traded by November 11 in the “standard market auction” segment.

November 7, 2011

Wienerberger: Analysts See a Strong Rise in Results

The Austrian brick manufacturer will, according to analysts, report a substantial rise in sales and earnings. The figures will be presented the day after tomorrow.

November 7, 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

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

Palfinger General Meeting Supports Further Growth

The Management Board of the Austrian crane manufacturer was authorized to buy back own shares that may be used as acquisition funding.

November 4, 2011

RHI Anticipates Slowdown in Business

The negative trend could come to an end in the second quarter of 2012. In the first nine months of the current year, the Austrian producer of refractory materials increased revenues and profit.

November 3, 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

BWT Wants to Become More Visible

The Austrian water technology company knows its main problem very well. Despite a solid business and a high degree of innovation, BWT is not very well-known.

November 1, 2011

Good Prospects for AMAG

The Austrian aluminum company expects satisfying results for the third quarter of 2011. Also analysts have high sales and profits estimations.

November 1, 2011

AMAG Builds New Plant in Canada

The Austrian aluminum manufacturer participates in a CAD 1.5bn contract. AMAG´s share is 20%. The project brings a new capacity of 355,000 tons.

October 31, 2011

Full Order Books For VTA

The Austrian water technology company expects a substantial rise in sales for 2012. Recently an order from Indonesia has been recorded.

October 30, 2011

Silhouette Will Remain in Linz

For several years, the Austrian manufacturer of glasses experienced declining sales. Nevertheless, the management is optimistic.

October 29, 2011

Austria Email to be Sold

Because of the wish of its shareholders, the interest of the Buy-Out holding company could be sold soon.

October 29, 2011

High Expectations for RHI

Analysts forecast a substantial rise in sales for the Austrian refractory manufacturer. However, profits should decline, analysts state.

October 29, 2011

RHI Wins Contract with voestalpine

The producer of refractory materials and the Austrian steel company extend their existing partnership for another three years. The contract has a volume of € 24m.

October 28, 2011

Hirsch Servo Achieves Turnaround in EBIT

Total sales of the Austrian machine manufacturer and packaging supplier increased by 8%. EBIT improved by € 7.6m to € 2.2m.

October 28, 2011

Plansee Grows in Korea

With the acquisition of TCB, he Austrian Plansee Group expands in South Korea.

October 25, 2011

Lenzing Expands Capacities in China

The Austrian fiber manufacturer experiences still strong growth in China. Investments will rise significantly too.

October 24, 2011

SBO Expects „Extreme Growth“

In the long run, Gerald Grohmann, CEO of the Austrian oilfield equipment manufacturer Schoeller-Bleckmann, sees an excellent development.

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

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

Solution Found: Wage Increase by 4.2%

After heated debates and strike threats, representatives of the Austrian metal industry and the trade union came to an agreement.

October 18, 2011

Metal Industry: New Bargaining Rounds

The Austrian trade union of metal workers and industry representatives could avert a strike. However, a compromise is still not found.

October 17, 2011

Austrian Metal Industry: Strike Threatens

After a warning strike on Friday, representatives of the metal industry and the trade union still reached no agreement. Now, a full strike threatens.

October 15, 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

Palfinger Plans Capital Increase

The Austrian crane producer is gearing up for further growth. An extraordinary General Meeting has been called for 3 November.

October 13, 2011

Bargaining Suspended – Metal Workers Take Industrial Action

Employees of more than 140 Austrian companies went on strike after negotiators had failed to agree on wage increases.

October 13, 2011

Greiner Packaging Expands its Network in Romania

The Austrian packaging producer took over the major share of S.C. Amplast Co S.A. from a group of private owners.

October 13, 2011

Zumtobel Invests in New Production Facilities

The Austrian lighting company expands its capacities as part of the company’s global growth strategy. Internal plans for up to 200 new jobs by 2020.

October 11, 2011

Chamber of Labor Claims Substantial Wage Increase

The Austrian Chamber of Labor calls for a massive rise in wages for metal workers. The union refers to increase profits of the metal industry.

October 10, 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

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

Cooperation Between Kapsch and Asfinag Extended

Austrian Kapsch TrafficCom and Asfinag Mautservice GmbH set out a framework agreement on the operations and maintenance contract for the nationwide electronic truck toll collection system in Austria until the end of 2018.

October 4, 2011

Potential for Austrian Suppliers in Spain

The Austrian AWO started a market exploration journey to Spain in order to create first business contacts. In the first term of 2011, exports to Spain grew by 6.6%.

October 3, 2011

A-Tec: Investors Call Kovats to Resign

The founder and CEO of the Austrian technology group A-Tec Mirko Kovats comes under fire. Wilhelm Rasinger from the Austrian investor´s representation asks Kovats and the liquidator Matthias Schmidt to step down.

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

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

RHI Buys Irish Raw Materials Producer

The Austrian producer of refractory materials takes over Premier Periclase Ltd. for a price of € 21m.

September 30, 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

Kresta Takes Over Swiss Buss ChemTech

The newly acquired company will become the technology center of the Austrian plant building company.

September 30, 2011

Hirsch Servo Implements Long-Term Financing Plan

The Austrian machine manufacturer and packaging supplier reached an extension of the terms for its long-term loans.

September 30, 2011