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Construction Industry Shrinks Drastically in Czech Republic and Poland
Euro area production in construction down by 0.3% and down by 0.2% in EU27.
July 17, 2013
Siemens Austria Plans Radical Job Cut
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group wants to reduce its workforce.
July 16, 2013
Austrian GDP Growth Above European Average
In 2012, Austria saw a growth of GDP of 0.9 percent which is signifantly above the European average.
July 12, 2013
Czech Republic: Gloomy Prospects for Economy
The Czech economy is shrinking. According to experts, new Prime Minister Jiri Rusnok will not be able to change much. Enterprises have started to cut back on investments.
July 12, 2013
Wienerberger‘s Brick Division Behind Expectations
Brick manufacturer Wienerberger informed investors about a rebound of the company’s biggest division: Business in Europe is considerably behind expectations.
July 12, 2013
Russian Car Market to Get New Lift
The number of sales of new cars in Russia has declined 11 percent. This is the fourth month in a row showing declines, according to the figures of the Accociation of European Businesses (AEB).
July 10, 2013
Alpine Bankruptcy Hits Clients Hard
According to real estate experts problems for home builders have just started.
July 10, 2013
Spindelegger: Fitness Program for Austria
Austrian economy supposed to be boosted by reforms of “Unternehmen Österreich 2025, and a rejection of new taxes.
July 10, 2013
Alpine Holding to be Shut Down
The closing down of Alpine Holding is only a “formality”. According to Österreichischer Verband Creditreform (ÖVC), a credit protection association, “a restructuring of the debtor is not planned and not possible”.
July 9, 2013
Alpine: Enormous Credit Default Rate
The rate for Alpine creditors declines day by day while the rate of the Trade Unions is immense. Almost all employees of Alpine were looking for help and advice.
July 8, 2013
Construction of voestalpine plant in US by Siemens and Midrex
voestalpine entrusts construction of the direct reduction plant in Texas to Siemens and Midrex.
July 5, 2013
Alpine: Serbia to Withdraw from Contract
Serbia intends to withdraw from the building contracts for the construction of a highway with bankrupt Alpine within the next 15 days.
July 3, 2013
Alpine Holding: Insolvency Proceedings Now Official
The insolvency proceedings for Alpine Holding have now officially started at the Commercial Court in Vienna. Liabilities come at € 700m.
July 2, 2013
Alpine: 2,600 Jobs Secured
Social Minister Rudolf Hundstorfer assumes that a lot of Alpine employees will continue to be employed. Former CEO Schiefer announced that Alpine was “clinically dead” when he took over management in April 2013.
July 1, 2013
Austria: So Far Three Construction Companies Involved in Take-Over of Alpine
1,800 employees of bankrupt Alpine can feel relieved. In all probability three Austrian construction companies (Habau, Swietelsky and Hinteregger) will be involved in the regional rescue solution.
June 28, 2013
Borealis to Invest EUR 65 Million in Porvoo Borstar PE Plant
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has announced a major upgrading project at its production site in Porvoo, Finland.
June 28, 2013
Alpine to Be Divided Up
Swietelsky plans to take over 1,500 employees. Strabag announced interest but remains unheard.
June 27, 2013
Magna Not to Leave Austria for Eastern Europe
“There will be no impacts on Austria or Styria“, a spokeswoman announced. Instead, a plant in Belgium will “probably” be closed.
June 26, 2013
Magna Opens New Engineering Center in Shenyang
Magna International Inc., announced yesterday that its Magna Steyr operating unit continues to strengthen its worldwide network of engineering services by opening a new engineering center located in the Tiexi District of Shenyang, China.
June 26, 2013
Alpine: Work to be Resumed At Construction Sites
Time pressure grows. Work at the closed down construction sites of bankrupt Alpine it to be resumed soon.
June 26, 2013
Mitterlehner: Romania Offers New Chances for Austrian Economy
Austrian Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner met his Romanian counterpart Varujan Vosganian in Vienna.
June 25, 2013
Raids at Hypo Group in Italy
Because of suspicions of tax fraud Hypo Group’s affiliate in Udine was searched by the Italian police.
June 25, 2013
Austria: Government Agrees on Stimulus Package
Startled by construction company Alpine’s insolvency, the Austrian government has agreed on the fiercly discussed stimulus package. An amount of € 800m is required additionally.
June 25, 2013
Alpine: Biggest Bankruptcy in Austrian History
Bankrupt-gone construction company Alpine operates at 1,400 construction sites and is supposed to complete orders in the amount of € 800m. The shutting down of the enterprise has been decided.
June 25, 2013
US: Active Investor in Romania
US companies remained active investors in Romania last year. Particulary the IT sector, automotive industry and oil/gas sector are increasingly strengthening their local position. Foreign direct investments from the US came at more than $ 1bn.
June 24, 2013
Alpine to Be Shut Down
Bankrupt-gone construction company Alpine is facing a breaking down. After negotiations about establishing a rescue company failed, the enterprise will apply for a shutdown.
June 24, 2013
Alpine-Insolvency: 80 Companies Affected
After an analysis by credit protection association Kreditschutzverband 1870 (KSV1870), the majority of around 1,400 suppliers and subcontractors is not affected by the construction company’s bankruptcy.
June 21, 2013
Austria: Investigations on Loan to Alpine
Apparently ailing bank Hypo Group plays a role in the bankruptcy of Austrian construction company Alpine. The bank is supposed to have granted a bridge loan.
June 21, 2013
Eder Appeals for Reindustrialization in Europe
In an interview with Austrian daily „Kurier“, Wolfgang Eder, CEO of Austrian steel producer voestalpine talks about the future of the European steel industry and the differences to the US energy policy.
June 20, 2013
Alpine: Thousands of Jobs At Risk
Alpine’s Insolvency could cost thousands of people’s jobs. According to Social Minister Rudolf Hundstorfer, the Social Ministry would utilize all means to prevent a worst-case scenario. Alpine's affiliate in Germany is filing for bankruptcy as well.
June 20, 2013
Kapsch Wins Contract for Traffic Management System in Chile
Variable Message Signs system increases traffic safety on access road to El Teniente copper mine.
June 20, 2013
Polish Road Authority As Tardy Payer
Prime Minister Tusk seems unimpressed about ambassadors from six countries filing a complaint.
June 19, 2013
Alpine Facing Bankruptcy
The restructuring of Austria’s second biggest construction company Alpine has failed. The enterprise therefore has to face bankruptcy.
June 19, 2013
Poland: Deputy Transport Minister Dismissed
Former Deputy Transport Minister alleged of corruption. Austrian construction company Alpine involved.
June 18, 2013
Siemens VAI Lands Major Contract in China
Tangshan orders cold rolling complex from Siemens.
June 18, 2013
Alpine: Bondholders to Lose Assets
On Monday evening the decision was made for the financial reorganization of the Austrian construction company.
June 18, 2013
Bankruptcy Case Mayr-Melnhof in Switzerland
In Domat/Ems, Switzerland’s biggest sawmill was supposed to be operated. The only thing left now, however, is a financial hole running in the millions. Erste Group is concerned by losses as well.
June 17, 2013
Strabag: Haselsteiner to Leave as CEO
Russia will not surpass Germany as the most important market, the outgoing CEO explains. He expresses his disappointment in the market.
June 14, 2013
Austria: Highwater Damages Higher Than in 2002
A surface of 22,000 hectars was flooded in Austria. The Chamber of Agriculture estimates damages to be highter than during the last major flood in 2002.
June 14, 2013
Slovenia: Mercator to be Finally Sold
It is the ninth sale attempt for Slovenian trade chain Mercator today, but it could be finally sealed. Croatian corporation Agrokor is the interested party. A dozen owners will decide about the retail chain’s fate.
June 14, 2013
Alpine Can Take A Breather
Alpine’s liabilities amount to € 450m. Spanish parent company FCC is supposed to provide a capital injection of € 150m.
June 13, 2013
Dispute About Tender for Orient Express
The Orient Express once led through Romania. These days, this section is cause for legal disputes in connection with the tender in the amount of € 330m.
June 13, 2013
Bulgaria: Sofia One Of Best European Destination for Manufacturing
The Bulgarian capital Sofia was labeled as one of the best destinations for opening a manufacturing plant in Europe.
June 13, 2013
Alpine’s Fate Hanging By A Thread
The fate of Austrian construction company Alpine is hanging by a thread. If negotiations fail Alpine has to face its ruin.
June 13, 2013
AMAG to Provide Aluminium for Airbus
Listed aluminium manufacturer AMAG received a major order by defence and aerospace company EADS.
June 13, 2013
EU Commission to Support Steel Industry
EU Commissioner for Industry Antonio Tajani has presented the annouced steel action plan.
June 12, 2013
Agrana to Open New Wheat Starch Plant
Agrana opens wheat starch plant at site in Pischelsdorf | Lower Austria
June 12, 2013
Marihart President of CEFS
CEO Johann Marihart elected President of the European Association of Sugar Producers (CEFS) for a further three years.
June 12, 2013
Austria: Wienerberger Alarmed About Shrinking Residential Building
Building material group Wienerberger is alarmed about the declining figure in residential building even though the market is significantly undersupplied with affordable housing space.
June 12, 2013
Milestone for PORR - PORR Signs Largest Order in Company’s History
Underground rail construction in Qatar: PORR signs largest order in company’s history Order backlog rockets to record level of around EUR 4.5bn
June 12, 2013
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