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Profit Decrease at voestalpine
The Austrian steel producer registered an increase in revenue to € 12.06bn (plus 10.1% over BY 2010/11). EBITDA was down by 18.9%.
May 30, 2012
Vienna hosts the 19th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
The 19th ITS World Congress will be held from 22 to 26 October 2012 in Vienna, under the header ITS Vienna 2012 – Smarter on the way.
May 29, 2012
Andritz Expands in Germany
Andritz acquires 38.5% stake in Schuler AG, Germany, and announces takeover offer to purchase the remaining shares.
May 29, 2012
U.K.: Mayr-Melnhof and Trade Union Settle Dispute
The Austrian manufacturer of packaging products grants a better social package to the former employees of the Liverpool-based factory.
May 29, 2012
KTM: Rising Sales, Stagnating Profit
The Austrian producer of motorcycles recorded sales of 19,408 vehicles (+29.9%). Turnover was up by 13.5% to € 135.7m.
May 25, 2012
Alpine Lands Another Railway Project in Romania
Alpine, the Austrian construction company, landed another major contract for a railroad project in Romania. The project volume is € 218m.
May 25, 2012
Wienerberger Closes Takeover of Pipelife
For a purchase price of € 162m, Wienerberger will increase revenues by approx. € 800m and EBITDA by approx. € 70m per year.
May 25, 2012
Zumtobel Won Multi-million Contract in Vienna
The Zumtobel brand has succeeded in winning another multi-million contract in the Austrian capital.
May 24, 2012
Austrian Paper Industry Sees Lack in Skilled Workers
Last year, the domestic paper industry recovered. The new challenge would be to attract sufficient skilled workers.
May 23, 2012
Wienerberger Secures Liquidity Reserves up to 2016
New credit line provides € 250m for general corporate financing up to May 2016 .
May 23, 2012
Record Results at SBO
Austrian Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment achieves an all-time high in sales and profit figures in the first quarter of 2012.
May 23, 2012
Austrian Enterprises Participate in Reconstruction in Libya
AWO Austria initiated a market sounding journey to Tripoli. “Enterprises must be at the face before the rush begins.”
May 22, 2012
Rising Revenues at Novomatic
The Austrian vending machine producer recorded a 17.2% in revenues. The gambling segment was Novomatic´s growth driver.
May 22, 2012
Declining Sales and Earnings at Linz Textil
Linz Textil announced its first quarter results. The outlook is rather negative.
May 22, 2012
Profit Collapse at Frauenthal
Revenues came at € 135.4m, which is 2% less than in the first quarter of 2011. EBIT halved to € 1.8m.
May 21, 2012
Keba Improves Results
The Austrian producer of electronic goods recorded a substantial rise in revenues. Earnings could be enhanced too.
May 19, 2012
AMAG: Dividend of € 1.50 per Share Resolved
The Austrian aluminum producer enhances its dividend payout significantly. A bonus of € 0.75 was granted. The pay-out ratio reaches 60%.
May 19, 2012
Declining Sales at Ottakringer
The Austrian beer and mineral water producer faces a shrinking market in the first quarter of 2012. Sales fell by 8.9%.
May 16, 2012
Red Bull Still Waits for China
The Austrian energy drink producer aims to enter the Chinese market but still waits for the approval by Chinese authorities.
May 16, 2012
Lower Profits at Rosenbauer
The Austrian manufacturer of fire brigade equipment announced its1st quarter results. Revenues were up by 8% at € 115.6m (Q1/2011: € 107.3m). EBIT still down year-on-year, at € 3.7m (Q1/2011: € 6.9m).
May 16, 2012
Mayr-Melnhof Posts Profit Decrease
Sales were held up on previous year’s level. The operating profit was below last year’s value due to a sharp increase in input prices. Net income fell by 20%.
May 15, 2012
Decent Growth at Semperit
The Austrian manufacturer of synthetic products could record a rise in revenues by 4.2%. EBIT was down by 8.3%, net profit declined by 3.3%.
May 15, 2012
RHI: Profit Soared by 75%
The Austrian manufacturer of refractory products records a moderate increase in revenues. Earnings and profits were up remarkably. RHI predicts to achieve stable results in the second quarter.
May 15, 2012
Record Results at Agrana
The Austrian sugar and starch company could raise revenues and earnings significantly. The dividend increases to € 3.60 per share. A moderate increase in revenue is expected.
May 15, 2012
Voestalpine: Lower Net Income Expected
As the steel price is expected to rise, voestalpine´s steel division has favorable prospects. The profit level of 2010/11 will not be reached.
May 14, 2012
Austrian Demand for New Buildings Declines
Due to the weaker economic growth and the austerity policies, demand for new buildings is decreasing.
May 12, 2012
Schlumberger Wants to Raise Exports
The Austrian producer of sparkling wine wants to reach an export quota of 50%.
May 12, 2012
Manner: Decent Growth Rates
The Vienna-listed food producer recorded a rise in revenues of 3.7% in the first three months of 2012.
May 12, 2012
Major Orders for Sandvik Austria
The Austrian subsidiary of the Swedish plant construction group achieved two major orders in Brazil and Laos.
May 11, 2012
ATB Records Mixed Results
In spite of stagnating revenues the Austrian subsidiary of Wolong Group recorded an increase of 50% in operating results. Net income was down, though.
May 11, 2012
Decreasing Production at Magna Austria
The Canadian automotive component supplier records rising revenues and profits. The Austrian subsidiary registers a cut of 10% in production.
May 11, 2012
Austrian Chemical Industry Grows
In 2011, the domestic chemical industry registered a 10.5% growth in revenues. Exports were up by 8.5%.
May 11, 2012
Voestalpine Establishes Group for Centralized Purchase of Natural Gas
The voestalpine Group has established Austria’s first industrial gas balance group for the centralized purchasing of natural gas.
May 11, 2012
Borealis: Slowdown in Net Profits
The Austrian chemical company Borealis recorded a net profit of € 140m in Q1 2012, compared to € 174m in Q1 2011. Net sales were up from € 1.86bn to € 1.88bn.
May 11, 2012
BWT Reports Higher Revenues and Earnings
Revenues of the Austrian water technology company reached € 119.1m (+3.0%). EBIT accounted for € 6.7m (+7.6%). BWT´s net result totaled € 4.3m (+19.6%).
May 11, 2012
Stagnating Revenues at Binder+Co
Sales revenues and EBIT at the processing, environmental and packaging technology company remained at the level of the preceding year. Order backlog rose by 24.1%.
May 10, 2012
Strong Growth at Palfinger
Revenue and EBIT increased by another 17 per cent. The Austrian crane manufacturer expects a moderate growth trend in 2012.
May 10, 2012
Declining Revenues and Net Income at Lenzing
The performance of the Austrian Lenzing Group in the first quarter of 2012 was in line with expectations. EBIT decreased to € 67.2m after € 90.7m in the first quarter of 2011.
May 10, 2012
Polytec: Sharp Cut in Earnings
Today, the Austrian automotive component supplier published its results for the first quarter 2012. Due to the sale of the interior business, sales and earnings were down considerably.
May 9, 2012
Wienerberger Records Higher Losses
Group revenues declined by 3% to € 382.4m (2011: € 395.1m). Operating EBITDA reached € 2.1m (2011: € 11.8m). Net losses reach € 50.1m.
May 9, 2012
Croatian Subsidiary of Alpine Said to be Insolvent
Osijek Koteks, the Croatian subsidiary of the Austrian construction group faces severe problems. According to rumors, Osijek Kotekts is illiquid.
May 8, 2012
Lenzing´s Earnings May Fall Considerably
Analysts of Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) expect the Austrian fiber producer to record a substantial cut in operating profits.
May 8, 2012
Palfinger: Strong Rise in Earnings Ahead
Analysts expect the Austrian crane manufacturer to achieve a 8.0% growth in revenues. EBIT is forecasted increase by 18.5%.
May 8, 2012
Again Losses at Wienerberger
Analysts of Erste Group, RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) and UBS expect the Austrian brick manufacturer to widen losses.
May 8, 2012
AMAG Issues € 70m Bonded Loan
One year after its IPO, the Austrian aluminum producer issues a bonded loan in order to enlarge the main factory.
May 7, 2012
Declining Results at Polytec Expected
Due to the sale of the interior business, he Austrian automotive supplier´s revenue is anticipated to decrease by 40.4%.
May 7, 2012
Alpine Launches New Corporate Strategy
The Austrian construction company underlines its commitment to the energy sector. Profitability should be enhanced, CEO Dotter emphasized.
May 7, 2012
Voestalpine Erects New Wire Production Facility
The Austrian steel producer enlarges its production capacities for ultra-high tensile fine wires.
May 7, 2012
RHI to Acquire Orient Refractories?
The Austrian refractory manufacturer is said to take over the Delhi bases Orient Refractories. The target company denies the rumor.
May 7, 2012
Haselsteiner to Leave Strabag Earlier
Hans-Peter Haselsteiner is mandated as CEO of Austria´s largest construction company until 2015. Nevertheless, he will leave the management board earlier.
May 4, 2012
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