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Alpine: Austrian Ministry of Finance Rejects Waiver

Although the banks reached an agreement, the restructuring of the Austrian construction group may collapse.
March 1, 2013


Romania: Moderate Growth in Manufacturing and Construction Industry

Trends in the evolution of economic activity during: February - April 2013.
March 1, 2013


Hungary: Rise in Investments in Manufactury Industry

Yet investments in the national economy in general dropped by 7.9 % compared to the last quarter of 2011.
March 1, 2013


Alpine: Future Still Highly Uncertain

Today, Alpine´s creditors decide whether the financially stricken construction company will be restructured.
February 28, 2013


Alpine: Major Contract in Czech Republic

Alpine to rehabilitate the Czech D1 Motorway. Final award of contract to the Alpine/OHL ZS consortium upon expiration of statutory period for filing objections.
February 26, 2013


Austria: Wienerberger in the Red

Results for 2012:Group revenues: € 2,356 million (+23% versus 2011). Operating EBITDA: € 246 million (+2% versus 2011). After tax loss: € 41 million.
February 26, 2013


Austria: Final Talks about the Future of Alpine

Everything revolves around the debt cut and the Future of Construction Company.
February 25, 2013


Austria: Agrana Looking for New Market Shares in CEE and CESEE

CEO explains why Croatia and Serbia might be interesting settings
February 25, 2013 · Updated: February 25, 2013; 18:53


Czech Republic: Trends in 2012

Export and Import Price Indices and Price Indices for International Transport
February 25, 2013


Czech Republic: Agrofert Takes Over German Bakery Chain Lieken

Barilla, the world’s leading manufacturer of pasta products, announced that it had fixed a deal with the Czech company Agrofert to sell the German baking enterprise, Lieken AG.
February 25, 2013


Strabag to Return to Libya

Because of the war in 2011, the Austrian construction group withdrew from Libya. In total, 1,500 workers were employed in Libya.
February 23, 2013


Porr Achieves Turnaround

The Austrian construction group could generate a stable output. The order stock has reached a new record high.
February 23, 2013


Agrana Expanding in the US

The Austrian sugar, starch and fruit company Agrana is expanding its market presence in North America by constructing a fruit preparation plant in the Northeastern Region of the US.
February 22, 2013


Hungary: Sharp Decline in Dwelling Construction

In 2012, 10560 new dwellings were built, 17 percent fewer than in the previous year. The number of dwelling construction permits was 10600, a 15 percent decline compared to the data of 2011.
February 22, 2013


Strabag and Rio Tinto Enter into Exclusive Partnership

Cooperation between the Austrian construction group and the Australian mining group in research & development. Two phases: field trials and exclusivity period-
February 22, 2013


Palfinger Establishes Joint Venture for Access Platforms in Italy

The Austrian crane manufacturer is establishing Palfinger Platforms Italy Srl., a joint venture with headquarters in Bolzano, Italy.
February 19, 2013


Construction Industry: Polish Output Fell Sharply

In the EU, the construction output was down by 2.7%. Poland and Bulgaria record a substantial decrease in production.
February 19, 2013


Voestalpine´s Research Expenditures Have Tripled

Since 2000, voestalpine´s research expenses were up to € 132m. this corresponds to 1.1% of the total sales.
February 16, 2013


Hungary´s Construction Output Falls by 6%

Year-on-year, construction output decreased by 5.9% in 2012 and by 3.1% in December. Over the whole year, both the construction of buildings (7.6%) and civil engineering works (4.0%) decreased.
February 15, 2013


Strong Growth in Lativan Construction Industry

Data of the Central Statistical Bureau show that, in comparison with 2011, construction output in 2012 has grown by 14.8%. Of which construction of buildings increased by 14.7% and of civil engineering structures – by 16.2%.
February 15, 2013


Major Contracts For Palfinger

The Austrian crane manufacturing group awarded marine contracts for EUR 90 million.
February 14, 2013


Hungary: Industrial Production Shrinks Considerably

In December 2012, industrial output was 7.6% lower than a year ago.
February 14, 2013


Strabag: Results in 2012 Below Initial Targets

The Austrian construction group records a slightly shrinking output volume. The order backlog was down by 1%.
February 13, 2013


Bulgaria: Trade and Industrial Sectors Shrink

In November industrial production contracted at the same rate as in October (1.8%). The volume of output of manufacturing remained unchanged on an annual basis. The real-terms decline of domestic trade accelerated to 7.4% yoy.
February 11, 2013


Latvia: Industrial Sector Grows Significantly

Data of the Central Statistical Bureau show that, compared to 2011, manufacturing turnover1 at current prices in 2012 increasedby 11.9%, of which in domestic market by 5.7% and in export - by 18.2%. However, the growth flattens.
February 11, 2013


Voestalpine to Announce Decision on Expansion Into North America

The Austrian steel group plans a major investment in North America. According to voestalpine´s CEO Wolfgang Eder, the decision will be announced in February.
February 9, 2013
Slovak Construction Fell Massively

In December 2012, construction output decreased, year-on-year, by 16,5 % to EUR 416,9 million. After seasonal adjustment, it was higher by 0,7 % compared with November 2012.
February 8, 2013


Slovakia: Industrial Production Declining

In December 2012, industrial production index (IPI) decreased after a long-term year-on-year growth (since November 2009).
February 8, 2013


Voestalpine: CEO Eder Cautiously Optimistic

CEO Wolfgang Eder anticipates an economic recovery in the second half of 2013. Despite the difficult framework conditions, voestalpine´s management retains the earnings forecast.
February 7, 2013


Borealis to Acquire Outstanding Shares of TOTAL Affiliate GPN SA

Borealis, an Austrian provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has made a firm offer to TOTAL to purchase all outstanding shares of GPN SA, France’s largest nitrogen fertilizer manufacturer.
February 7, 2013


Czech Industrial Production Slightly Decreased in 2012

Industrial production slightly decreased in 2012 after two years of growth. The year-on-year decrease started in the Q2 and gradually deepened in the following periods.
February 7, 2013


Czech Construction Industry Shrinks Substantially

Construction output down by 6.5% in 2012. In December 2012 the construction output declined by 17.3%, year-on-year (y-o-y).
February 6, 2013


Alpine: Creditors Face Haircut

The financially stricken Austrian construction company wants its creditors to contribute to the restructuring.
February 2, 2013


Andritz Acquires Majority stake in Shanghai Shende Machinery

Austrian technology Group Andritz has acquired an 80% stake in Shanghai Shende Machinery Co. Ltd., a renowned supplier of technologies and systems for feed and biomass pelleting.
January 28, 2013


Hungary: Production of Main crops Decreases Sharply in 2012

In 2012, 25% less cereals were produced on a 2% larger area than in the previous year.
January 21, 2013


Deripaska Increases Stake in Strabag

The Russian industrialist Oleg Deripaska buys 0.6% of Strabag shares. In total, he holds a stake of 18.2%.
January 18, 2013


Construction Output: Sharp Decrease in Slovenia and Slovakia

In the Euro area, the production in construction was down by 0.4%.
January 17, 2013


Hungary: Construction Output Decreases

In November 2012, construction output was down by 11.7% on the high base a year ago.
January 17, 2013


SBO: Higher Earnings Ahead

The Austrian oilfield equipment producer Schoeller-Bleckmann (SBO) will present its results for 2012 next Thursday.
January 15, 2013


STRABAG Postpones Investments in Offshore Wind

Investments of several hundred million euros shelved. Strabag refers to the “uncertain legal situation in German offshore wind sector”.
January 15, 2013


Slovak Industrial Production Grows

Industrial production index (IPI) increased by 5,2 % in November 2012, compared with November 2011.
January 12, 2013


Slovakia: Construction Production Decreases Sharply

In November 2012, construction output decreased, year-on-year, by 13,4 % to EUR 479 million. After seasonal adjustment, it was lower by 0,4 % compared with October 2012.
January 11, 2013


Czech Construction Output on the Fall

In November 2012 the construction output fell by 2.7%, year-on-year (y-o-y), in real terms.
January 7, 2013


CESEE: Construction Industry Shrinks Further

The European research institute Euroconstruct expects a negative development for the construction industry in the CESEE region.
January 5, 2013


Alpine: New Management Under Pressure

The Austrian construction company fights for survival. At the beginning of January, the management has to present a restructuring package.
December 29, 2012


Automotive Industry in CESEE Region Booms

According to an analysis issued by Austrian Erste Group, every fourth car produced in the EU in 2013 will be "Made in CEE".
December 28, 2012


Austrian Construction Industry Grows

Output of construction of buildings and civil engineering increased by 6.6% from January until September 2012. The order volume was up by 3.4%.
December 28, 2012


Alpine to Cut a Third of its Workforce

The Austrian financially stricken construction company has to implement radical restructuring measures.
December 21, 2012


Strabag SE Strengthens its Financial Position: € 400m Cash Credit Line

The publicly listed European construction company STRABAG SE has arranged a revolving syndicated cash credit line in the amount of € 400m with a consortium of banks.
December 21, 2012


Voestalpine Leaves Europe Step by Step

The Austrian steel company wants to reduce the dependence on Europe. Growth will take place elsewhere, CEO Wolfgang Eder says.
December 20, 2012