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austriamicrosystems Reports Rise in Revenues and Earnings
The manufacturer of high performance analog ICs registered a 32% rise in revenues. EBIT rose by 59%.
February 29, 2012
New Criticism on Austerity Package
For the chief economist at RZB, Peter Brezinschek, the austerity package is not ambitious enough. The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, Christoph Leitl, criticizes the introduction of new taxes.
February 28, 2012
Decision on Nabucco Again Postponed
The natural gas consortium „Shah Deniz II“ postpones its decision by one year. OMV´s CEO Gerhard Roiss underlines the importance of a pipeline to the Austrian hub Baumgarten.
February 24, 2012
Nabucco Still Competes For Gas in Azerbaijan
The gas pipeline project, in which the Austrian oil company OMV is engaged, now enters the critical phase.
February 21, 2012
Fekter: „Austerity Package is Structural Reform Package“
In spite of criticism by economists, for the Austrian Minister of Finance, the austerity package is a “big success”.
February 20, 2012
Slight Sales Increase at Internorm
The Austrian window manufacturer recorded sales of € 311m in 2011, which is a rise of 2.0% against 2010. Exports to Germany grew disproportionately high.
February 16, 2012
Illegal Income from Switzerland Should Support Government´s Plans
The Austrian government hopes that proceeds from illegal income in Switzerland reach € 1.0bn in 2013. However, an agreement with Switzerland has not been concluded so far.
February 13, 2012
Austrian Government Presents € 27bn Austerity Package
The largest austerity package in Austria´s history mainly consists of cuts in expenditures. The government emphasized the socially balanced measures and the necessity due to reasons of competitiveness.
February 11, 2012
A-Tec´s Quota to Reach 30%
In July, the insolvency quota of A-Tec will be paid to creditors. The quota will range from 30% to 35%.
February 10, 2012
Schlumberger Records Rise in Earnings
In spite of difficult market conditions, the Austrian sparkling wine producer holds on its ambitious growth targets. Exports should be reinforced.
February 10, 2012
Sale of Brixlegg Concluded
The former copper-division of the insolvent Austrian A-Tec Group has been sold to the Swiss Umcor AG.
February 10, 2012
Merger of Glencore and Xstrata: voestalpine Not Concerned
The Austrian steel company does not feel affected by the merger between the two major commodity corporations Glencore and Xstrata.
February 8, 2012
Keuschnigg to Succeed Felderer
Christian Keuschnigg will succeed Bernhard Felderer as director of the Austrian Institute of Advanced Studies (IHS) in June.
February 8, 2012
Innovation Index: Austria Falls Behind
Austria again loses in competitiveness: among the EU member countries, Austria occupies the eighth rank.
February 7, 2012
Emirates: Antinori Wants AUA´s Staff to Switch
The head of marketing at Emirates, Thierry Antinori, wants dissatisfied employees at AUA to change to Emirates.
February 6, 2012
Montana Tech Components Acquires Croatian Aluminum Companies
The Austrian financial investor MTC takes over the two largest aluminum companies in Croatia. Turnover of the acquisition targets amount to € 240m.
February 6, 2012
New Records for Viennese Tourism
In 2011, the Austrian capital registered 11.4 million guest nights, which is a new record.
January 24, 2012
New Record in Agricultural Exports
In 2011, Austrian food exports exceeded € 9.0bn for the first time.
January 21, 2012
Austriamicrosystems Reports Strong Rise in Revenues
austriamicrosystems announces its preliminary financial information for full year and fourth quarter 2011.
January 19, 2012
RHI Takes Over Swiss Stopinc AG
The Austrian producer of refractory takes over refractory specialty producer Stopinc AG. RHI thus increase the stake held from 50% to 100%.
January 18, 2012
New Record for Austrian Wine Exports
Although the quantity of wine exports is shrinking steadily, the export volume worth € 126m reached a new record.
December 28, 2011
Austrian Investor Interested in Croatian Aluminum Company
The Austrian financial investor Michael Tojner is a potential buyer of the Croatian aluminum manufacturer TLM-TVP, which is owned by Hypo Group.
December 10, 2011
AUA to Strengthen Presence in Austria
Austrian Airlines, the subsidiary of the German Lufthansa, refocuses on the Austrian home market. Flights to provincial airports should be extended.
December 8, 2011
Only Small Increase in Exports in 2012
After a substantial growth in 2011, OECD expects only a slight rise in Austrian exports.
December 6, 2011
Zumtobel Registers Profits Decrease
The Austrian light technology company reports an increase in revenues by 8.4% in the first half year. EBIT was down by 10.1%
December 6, 2011
Legal Success for Bank Austria
A Swiss court granted the bank’s appeal against an obligation to pay € 245m to a German public body.
December 2, 2011
Vienna Has the Best Living Standard
The Austrian capital defended its position as the city with the highest standard of living. It is followed by Zurich and Auckland.
November 29, 2011
Strabag Wins New Orders for Environmental Technology Division
The Austrian construction group secured new business worldwide. The total volume is € 110m.
November 29, 2011
Austrian Tourism Industry is Cautiously Optimistc
The Austrian Minister of Economic, Reinhold Mitterlehner considers that the tourism industry has learned to deal with an economic crisis.
November 28, 2011
Austrian IT Service Provider Expands to Canada
The IT-service company Navax has ambitious growth plans. Expansion should not only take place in Austria, but also in Canada, Switzerland and Germany.
October 31, 2011
Strong Rise in Sales for austriamicrosystems
Austriamicrosystems, a manufacturer of ICs for communications, industry & medical and automotive applications, reports revenue and earnings growth for the third quarter of 2011.
October 24, 2011
R&D Expenses on the Rise
The largest Austrian Enterprises increased their budgets for research & development by 9.6% on average. This is slightly beyond the global average (9.3%).
October 24, 2011
Victory AG Sold to China
The Austrian investor Ronny Pecik, who recently acquired a minor stake in Telekom Austria, sold his investment company to China. Raiffeisen and Hypo Group still have uncovered loans.
October 22, 2011
Austrian Food Exports are Booming
About 66% of the domestic food production is being exported. Germany remains the most important foreign market.
October 10, 2011
Kresta Takes Over Swiss Buss ChemTech
The newly acquired company will become the technology center of the Austrian plant building company.
September 30, 2011
Austrian Foreign Trade Rising Significantly
January to June 2011: Austrian imports rose by almost 19%, Austrian exports increased by more than 17%
September 6, 2011
SkyWork Launches Services to Vienna
The Swiss Airline now provides flights to the Austrian capital.
September 6, 2011
S&T Deeper in the Red
The IT service provider recorded higher losses in the first six months of 2011. The Austrian workforce has been reduced by one third since October.
August 10, 2011
Zhengzhou Acquires Plant in Upper Austria
The Chinese state-owned company takes over a textile machine factory in Linz from Swiss Oerlikon.
August 9, 2011
IHS: Keuschnigg in Pole Position for Succession of Felderer
The institute’s board of trustees has voted for the Tyrolean Keuschnigg as successor of retiring boss Felderer. Contracts still have to be signed.
July 28, 2011
Massive Increase in Municipalities’ Foreign Currency Debt
The amount of foreign currency debt has doubled since 2009 and surpassed € 2bn in February 2011. Swiss franc denominated loans accounted for almost 100%.
July 25, 2011
austriamicrosystems to Be Included in SIX Swiss Exchange’s SPI Middle Index Basket
Inclusion of the Austrian microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturer in the SPI Middle index basket becomes effective September 19, 2011.
July 21, 2011
Gerhard Niesslein Becomes CEO of Orascom Development Holding
The Swiss-based town developer appoints Austrian Gerhard Niesslein as new CEO of the Group. Samih Sawiris remains Executive Chairman focusing on the firm's strategic development.
July 15, 2011
ACP Says No to IPO
The Viennese IT service provider has ruled out an IPO for the next two to three years as the market environment is “not suitable for medium-sized companies”.
June 27, 2011
Austrian Labor Market Relatively Stable during Crisis
A recent study shows: The labor market has weathered the economic crisis. Politicians and companies have taken the right decisions.
June 24, 2011
JCL Logistics Acquires Competitor in the Netherlands
The Styrian logistics provider will become market leader in the Benelux countries. The company is active in 25 countries already.
June 9, 2011
Swiss Expert Criticizes Austria’s Role in International Money Laundering
OECD expert: “Austria is used as a gateway for international money laundering. It is doing too little to fight the phenomenon.” Only twelve convictions were made in 2009.
May 26, 2011
Hypo Tirol Continues Restructuring Process
The Supervisory Board of the Austrian regional bank appoints two new board members. Furthermore, withdrawal from Germany and Switzerland is to take place.
April 27, 2011
Payer Takes over Fluid Pack Production from Roche
July 2011 will see Roche Diagnostics in Graz transfer 6 fluid pack production systems to Payer International Technologies in St. Bartholomä. The cooperation with Roche continues.
April 15, 2011
Profit Decline at Zürich Austria
The Swiss insurance group Zürich Versicherung managed to increase its premiums, but the results decreased.
April 8, 2011