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Lower Sales at Rosenbauer
The Austrian producer of fire fighting vehicles registered a 9% decrease in revenues. EBIT was down by 17%, order intake was up by 66%. Basic capacity utilization secured until 2014.
February 22, 2012
All-Clear for Opel Site in Vienna
Although the German automobile producer faces serious troubles, the Viennese factory is not endangered to cut jobs.
February 21, 2012
Expansion of the Board of ATB
The Management Board of ATB Austria Antriebstechnik AG was enlarged: the British national Ian Lomax becomes Chief Operating Officer.
February 21, 2012
Wienerberger Returns to Profit Zone
The Austrian brick producer reported group revenues of € 2,023.7m (+16% vs. 2010). EBITDA was up by 23%. Forecasts for 2012 are “difficult”, says Wienerberger´s management.
February 21, 2012
Strong Rise in Profits for Pankl
The Austrian producer of automotive and aeronautic components expects further revenues growth and EBIT improvement in 2012.
February 20, 2012
Voestalpine Amends Expansion Plans
The Austrian steel producer intends to use its technologic leadership in the automotive component business for further expansion steps.
February 18, 2012
Strabag Awarded for Major Order in Italy
The Austrian construction group will build a highway near Milan, Italy. The order volume totals € 1.7bn.
February 18, 2012
RHI Invests in Carinthia
The manufacturer of refractory products upgrades its factory in Radenthein, Carinthia for € 2.3m. The capacity at the local subsidiary grows to 80,000 tons per year.
February 18, 2012
Strabag Exceeds Forecasts
The Austrian construction company recorded a construction volume of € 14.3bn in 2011. For 2012, stable results are expected.
February 18, 2012
Porr Takes over German TKDZ
The Austrian construction group takes over Trierer Kalk-, Dolomit- und Zementwerke (TKDZ) in Wellen.
February 17, 2012
Moody's Considers to Downgrade Wienerberger
The U.S. rating agency placed all ratings of Wienerberger under review for possible downgrade.
February 17, 2012
Slight Sales Increase at Internorm
The Austrian window manufacturer recorded sales of € 311m in 2011, which is a rise of 2.0% against 2010. Exports to Germany grew disproportionately high.
February 16, 2012
Agrana Expands in Russia
The Austrian fruit and starch company invests € 27m in a factory site in Russia.
February 16, 2012
KTM With Satisfying Results
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer could increase turnover by 13.4%. EBIT was up by 7.6%, net profits rose by 30.2%.
February 16, 2012
Wienerberger Takes Over Pipelife
Wienerberger is acquiring the remaining 50% stake in Pipelife for € 162m. Sales will increase by € 800m.
February 15, 2012
Rising Revenues at OeSD
In the first three quarters of 2011, OeSD could raise revenues by 5.6%.
February 15, 2012
voestalpine Remains Below Expectations
The Austrian steel company records moderately rising revenues and a small increase in earnings. EBIT is up by 2.8%, revenues grew by 11.9%.
February 15, 2012
Major Order for voestalpine
The automotive division of the Austrian steel group received orders worth € 700m.
February 14, 2012
Bulgarian Vivacom: Telekom Austria Has Only Outside Chances
The second-largest Bulgarian telecommunication enterprise is for sale. Telekom Austria is still interested, in spite of dismal prospects.
February 14, 2012
Vienna Airport: Moderate Rise in Passengers
Vienna International Airport registers a 9% increase in passengers during January 2012.
February 14, 2012
BWT Records Declining Profits
The Austrian water technology company sees its revenue target met, earnings were affected by brand building. Dividends have to be cut substantially.
February 13, 2012
Major Orders for Siemens Austria From Mexico and Thailand
The Mexican steel producer Tyasa ordered the construction of a completed steelworks. In Thailand, Siemens Austria builds a roller plant.
February 11, 2012
A-Tec´s Quota to Reach 30%
In July, the insolvency quota of A-Tec will be paid to creditors. The quota will range from 30% to 35%.
February 10, 2012
Sale of Brixlegg Concluded
The former copper-division of the insolvent Austrian A-Tec Group has been sold to the Swiss Umcor AG.
February 10, 2012
Strabag Awarded in Tanzania
The Austrian construction company is building a bus rapid transit system in Tanzania for € 134m.
February 10, 2012
SLR Group Plans Major Increase in Sales
The Austrian foundry company expects to realize sales of 60m in 2011/12. In the first half year, sales were up by 24%.
February 9, 2012
Sales and Profits on the Rise at Do & Co
The Austrian catering company recorded an increase of 9.5% in sales. Profits were up by 27.6%.
February 9, 2012
Magna Steyr Builds Mercedes Until 2020
The contract between the German Daimler Group and the Austrian automotive supplier has been extended. However, Magna had to make concessions.
February 8, 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
Austrian Green Building Group Acquired Stake in Slovenian Lumar
The Austrian investment company acquired the Slovenian market leader in environmentally friendly construction.
February 7, 2012
Alpine Received Major Order from Germany
The Austrian construction company was awarded for the construction of a motorway bridge in Germany with an order value of € 32m.
February 7, 2012
Montana Tech Components Acquires Croatian Aluminum Companies
The Austrian financial investor MTC takes over the two largest aluminum companies in Croatia. Turnover of the acquisition targets amount to € 240m.
February 6, 2012
Blizzard Confirms Turnaround
The Austrian ski manufacturer could achieve profits again. Nevertheless, Blizzard´s management demonstrates cautious optimism.
February 4, 2012
Palfinger to Enter China in 2012
The Austrian crane manufacturer plans to enter the Chinese market in the first half of 2012. China will become the biggest market for Palfinger, says CEO Ortner.
February 4, 2012
AMAG to Become New Owners?
About one third of Austrian aluminum producer´s shares are for sale. Raiffeisen and B&C are potential buyers.
February 4, 2012
Spanish FCC Sole Owner of Alpine
The Salzburg-based construction group Alpine now has the Spanish FCC as sole owner. The industrialist Dietma Aluta-Oltyan sold his 13.5% stake.
February 3, 2012
Gebauer & Griller to Expand Supply in India
The Indian subsidiary of the Austrian automotive component supplier Gebauer & Griller expands its production line.
February 3, 2012
Kapsch Expands in Romania
The Austrian toll system supplier Kapsch has purchased the Romanian IT service provider Squario Management s.r.l. At the same time, Kapsch has strengthened its presence in a central CEE market.
February 3, 2012
Palfinger Provides Surprisingly High Sales Figures
The Austrian crane manufacturer reports a rise in revenues of 29.7%. EBIT was up by 82.8%.
February 3, 2012
Palfinger: Rise in Sales and Profits Expected
Tomorrow, the Austrian crane manufacturer Palfinger presents figures for the financial year 2011. Sales are estimated to grow by 30%, net results should reach € 40m.
February 2, 2012
Wind Power in Sahara: New Orders for Siemens Austria
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group Siemens achieved its first orders for the construction of wind power plants.
February 2, 2012
Coca Cola Closes Viennese Site
For cost reasons, the U.S. soft drink producer shifts production from Vienna to Burgenland. 80 employees will be laid off.
February 2, 2012
Porr Extends Capital Increase
The Austrian construction group intends to restock its planned capital increase. The minimum volume is € 30m.
February 2, 2012
BDI Receives Major Order from USA
Austrian BioEnergy obtained order for retrofitting a U.S.-based biodiesel plant.
February 2, 2012
Major Order from Costa Rica for Andritz
The Austrian technology group Andritz was awarded a contract by the Institute of Electricity of Costa Rica.
February 1, 2012
Borealis Acquired PEC-Rhin S.A. from GPN
The Austrian producer of synthetic products took over French PEC-Rhin S.A. A price was not announced.
February 1, 2012
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
Rise in Unemployment at Construction Industry Expected
Due to the worse economic forecasts, the trade union expects more unemployed persons in the construction industry.
February 1, 2012
Slow Growth in Construction Industry
Output of the Austrian construction industry rose by 1.8% in 2011. Increase in volume of orders by 11.9% in civil engineering and construction of buildings at the end of October 2011.
January 30, 2012
Al Jaber Owns Kneissl Again
The insolvent ski manufacturer Kneissl will be owned by the Arab investor Al Jaber again. Creditors approved to a 20% quota.
January 28, 2012
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