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Wienerberger: High Losses Expected

In the first half year of 2011, the Austrian brick producer still recorded a net income of € 37.5m. On average, a loss of € 21.07m is expected.

August 17, 2012

Mayr-Melnhof Reports Worsened Results

The Austrian packaging company today announced its results for the first quarter. Sales were down slightly, the net profit declined by 20%.

August 16, 2012

Decreasing Profit at Mayr-Melnhof Expected

Next Thursday, the Austrian packaging company will present its results for the first half year of 2012. Revenues are anticipated to decrease.

August 14, 2012

Austrian companies profiting from the Olympics

The London Olympics were responsible for prestigious and lucrative orders running into double-digit millions in the run-up to the games.

August 14, 2012

Semperit: Profit Below Expectations

Increase in revenue to € 409.8m. EBIT of € 37.5m and net profit of € 23.9m generated in the first half of 2012, slightly below previous year´s level.

August 14, 2012

Red Bull: Difficulties in Italy

The Austrian energy drink producer faces examinations by the Italian Competition Authority.

August 13, 2012

Porr Achieves Order in Qatar

The Austrian construction company was awarded for a subway construction project in Doha.

August 13, 2012

Hypo Alpe Adria Divests TLM-TVP in Croatia

The nationalized Austrian bank successfully has sold the aluminum hot-rolling mill TLM-TVP d.o.o. in Croatia to the Vienna-based Euris.

August 13, 2012

SBO: Favorable Results Anticipated

The Austrian oilfield operator Schoeller Bleckmann is expected to continue its strong performance.

August 10, 2012

Mayr-Melnhof: Stable Results Ahead

Next Thursday, the Austrian packaging company will present its results for the first quarter of 2012. Mayr-Melnhofs EBIT margin is expected to increase.

August 10, 2012

BWT Remains on a Solid Growth Path

Today, the Austrian water technology company reports first half-year figures. Revenues were up by 3.4%.

August 10, 2012

2012 Export Winners Series: Andritz AG

Since 1994 the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth have been awarding "Export prizes" to Austrian companies for their exceptional success on international markets.

August 9, 2012

RHI Does Not Exclude Shutdowns

The Austrian manufacturer of refractory products faces capacity problems in the steel sector. Investments may be cut.

August 9, 2012

Borealis delivers solid profits in a difficult market environment

Borealis recorded a net profit of € 112m in the second quarter of 2012 compared to € 168m during the same period in the record year 2011.

August 9, 2012

Polytec: Drastic Decrease in Sales and Earnings

Today, the Austrian component supplier has published its results for the first six months of 2012. Due to the sale of the interior segment last year, EBIT and sales were down remarkably.

August 8, 2012

Lenzing to Expand Further

Lenzing´s CEO explains that the frame conditions for Lenzing are highly satisfying at the moment. However, 2012 will not be another record year.

August 7, 2012

Austrian Construction Industry Slackens

This year, unemployment in the Austrian construction industry is relatively high. The order situation is everything but favorable.

August 7, 2012

Siemens Austria: Major Contract in India

A consortium led by Siemens Austria was awarded with a contract worth € 290m by the Indian National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC).

August 7, 2012

MTC Invests € 25m in Romania

The Montana Tech Components AG industrial group will invest € 25m to expand the production facilities of their Romanian subsidiary, UACE (Universal Alloy Corporation Europe SRL).

August 7, 2012

Moderate Increase in Andritz Earnings

The Austrian technology Group ANDRITZ showed satisfactory business development in the second quarter of 2012. Sales rose by 15.1%, EBITA wa up by 10.1%.

August 7, 2012

Sharp Profit Decrease at voestalpine

At € 3.051bn in the first quarter of 2012/13, revenue remains constant in a year-to-year comparison. EBITDA declines by 19% from € 463m to € 375m. Net profit down by 30.9%.

August 7, 2012

RHI Announces Surprisingly High Profit

In the second quarter of 2012, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products could achieve strong EBIT(+24%) and EBITDA (+13%) growth rates.

August 7, 2012

Austrian Railways „Fit for the Capital Market in a Few Years“

Horst Pöchhacker, chairman of the supervisory board of Austrian Railways (ÖBB) thinks that the transport group will face more competition. A privatization would take time.

August 6, 2012

Polytec: Lower Revenues Anticipated

The Austrian automotive component supplier will present its half-year results next Wednesday. Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) expect lower earnings.

August 6, 2012

Voestalpine: Drop in Profits Expected

Next Tuesday, the Austrian steel group will publish the results fort he first quarter of 2012.

August 4, 2012

Positive Forecasts for Andritz

Analysts expect a substantial rise in order intake. Sales should grow by 15%. Next week, the Austrian technology company presents its results for the second quarter.

August 3, 2012

RHI: Moderate Rise Earnings Expected

Next Tuesday, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products will announce its half-year results.

August 3, 2012

AMAG: Decline in Earnings

Today, the Austrian aluminum company presented the results of the second quarter and refers to the difficult market environment. Sales remained stable.

August 3, 2012

Surprising Profit at AUA

Due to special items, Austrian Airlines could achieve positive results in the first half year of 2012.

August 2, 2012

Alpine Cuts Losses Substantially

New ALPINE 2015 program for margin optimization is showing initial results. Increase in EBIT, EBT and revenue from construction services. The losses in Southeastern Europe should be compensated by the focus on Alpine´s core markets.

August 2, 2012

RHI: Slight Increase in EBIT Ahead

According to Berenberg Bank, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products has achieved a 4% increase in sales in the second quarter of 2012

August 1, 2012

SBO: „We are growing organically“

In an interview with the Austrian business magazine „Wirtschaftsblatt“, SBO´s CEO Gerald Grohmann underlines the company´s intention to keep the gearing low and generate further growth.

July 31, 2012

Strabag to Expand into Italy

The Austrian construction group intends to enter the Italian construction company „Autostrade Pedemontana“.

July 31, 2012

Zumtobel: Dividend of € 0.20

The actions of Management Board and Supervisory Board of the Austrian lighting cokmpany in 2011/12 were ratified. A dividend of EUR 0.20 per share was approved by the Shareholders' Meeting.

July 30, 2012

Still Upward Trend in Austrian Construction Industry

Increase in volume of orders by 21.8% in civil engineering and construction of buildings at the end of April 2012. Output increased by 7.4% from January until April 2012.

July 30, 2012

Croatian Bridge Construction Project: Strabag Withdraws

The biggest Austrian construction group withdraws from the € 20m contract.

July 27, 2012

Strabag Announces Profit Warning

For the Austrian construction company, the EBIT of EUR 300m will not be achievable.

July 25, 2012

Pankl: Cross Industries Extends Takeover Bid

CROSS Motorsport Systems AG to extend the bid to the shareholders of Pankl Racing Systems AG.

July 24, 2012

Growth in Austrian Construction Industry Slowed Again

Production growth to fall from 4.8 per cent in 2011 to a maximum annual average of 3 per cent in 2012, bringing output value to € 30bn. New residential construction with an increase of roughly 6 per cent for the year.

July 24, 2012

Moderate Rise in Net Income at AT&S

The Ausstrian high-tech company AT&S reaffirms positive outlook for current financial year following modest first-quarter performance. Revenues were up by 14% and the EBITDA margin improved slightly.

July 24, 2012

Ams: Revenue Growth Reached 66%

ams reports second quarter and first half results. EBIT was up remarkably.

July 24, 2012

Sikorsky and Pankl enter into new long Term Supply Agreement

Austrian Pankl Aerospace Systems wins first Sikorsky Entrepreneurial Challenge.

July 23, 2012

Siemens Austria to supply Electrical Works to Indian BMM Ispat

The Indian steelmaker BMM Ispat Ltd. ordered the core systems for an electrical steel plant from Siemens VAI Metals Technologies.

July 23, 2012

Lenzing AG Intensifies Pulp Cooperation with Sappi

Lenzing AG, global market leader for man-made cellulose fibers, is intensifying its longstanding cooperation with the paper and pulp group Sappi.

July 23, 2012

Stable Results at Wolford

Today, the Austrian clothing company published the results of the 2011/12 fiscal year. Sales rose by 1.3%, EBITDA and EBIT were slightly below prior-year level .

July 20, 2012

KTM: Record Sales in the First Half Year of 2012

The Austrian producer of motorcycles achieved record sales in the first half year of 2012. In total, 50,233 motorcycles were sold . This corresponds to an increase by 36%.

July 19, 2012

Takeover of Croatian Aluflex Failed

The Austrian Hypo Group Alpe Adria will not sell the Croatian aluminum group to the Swiss MTC (Montana Tech Components).

July 19, 2012

Botlek Lift Bridge: Major Order for Waagner-Biro

Waagner-Biro Bridge Systems AG has received de order for the drive system of "Botlek lift bridge" with a value of € 30m and has firmly established itself against well-known international competitors.

July 17, 2012

Mixed Results for Kapsch TrafficCom

Strong growth continues, revenues up 42% in reporting period. However, earnings below previous year due to project delays. Net income is slightly down.

July 17, 2012

FACC Builds New Technology Center

The Austrian aviation company enlarges its R&D activities. The new technology center should be completed in 2013.

July 16, 2012