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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
Small Increase in Construction Costs
Austrian Construction costs increased by 1.8% in October 2011 compared to the previous year.
November 15, 2011
Semperit Exceeds Forecasts
In the first nine months, the Austrian manufacturer of synthetic products was able to raise sales by 20.6% to € 626.2m. Profits increased by 18.7%.
November 15, 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
Stable Results for Ottakringer
In spite of increasing costs and sales problems in Hungary, the Austrian major brewery and mineral water producer expects to maintain results of 2010.
November 12, 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
Porr Records Strong Growth in Orders
The Austrian construction group’s order bookings increased by 36.6% in the first nine months of the year, strongly driven by demand in foreign markets.
November 11, 2011
Swietelsky and Strabag Win Orders in Romania
The Austrian construction companies were commissioned by the national railways to renovate the infrastructure on two lines.
November 11, 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
Borealis’ Third Quarter Delivers Positive Results
The Austrian chemical company doubled its profit in an increasingly challenging market environment.
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
Moderate Rise in Construction Costs in the Third Quarter
The price index reached 103.5 points in the third quarter: +3.0% year-on-year, +0.3% against the second quarter.
November 10, 2011
Polytec Raises Outlook and Confirms Dividend
The Austrian component supplier registered a 50% decline in financing costs. Group sales are now expected to amount to € 650m in the full year.
November 10, 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
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
Agrana to Expand into South Africa
The Austrian fruit and starch company consolidates its presence in South Africa and starts production of fruit preparations in Johannesburg.
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
No Signs of Slowdown at AMAG
The Austrian aluminum company reported solid growth figures for the first nine months of the year. Sales increased by 15%, EBIT was up 22% to € 90.7m.
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
KTM Heading for Record
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer increased turnover by 12%. Previous year’s profit was already exceeded in the first three quarters of 2011.
November 3, 2011
Polytec Considers Acquisitions
The Austrian automotive component supplier Polytec, which recently achieved the turnaround, now also considers to expand its business via external growth.
November 2, 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
Moderate Upward Trend in Austrian Construction Industry
Increase in volume of orders in civil engineering but decline in construction of buildings at the end of July 2011. Construction output increased by 1.0% in the first half of 2011.
October 31, 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
Changes in the Management Board of Teak Holz
Siegfried Mader takes over as CEO from Markus Baumgartner who becomes CFO. Klaus Hennerbichler and Pavel Brenner leave the Board.
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
Alpine and Strabag Fighting for the Concession for Zagreb’s Airport
European airlines are facing difficult times, but the demand for flights is still high. The future belongs to South European countries. Therefore, international airlines and airport operators are seeking their chance there.
October 25, 2011
Plansee Grows in Korea
With the acquisition of TCB, he Austrian Plansee Group expands in South Korea.
October 25, 2011
Rabmer Building Opens a New Subsidiary in Poland
Rabmer Building has established a Polish subsidiary. Already since last year the Polish market has been managed by eleven employees from Bydgoszcz.
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
Construction Companies Fight for Romanian Order
Three Austrian construction companies – Strabag, Porr and Alpine – compete for a major order from the Romania railways. The order volume is € 258m.
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
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
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