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Austria's Energy Industry Considers the U.S. as a Promising Market

The U.S. market offers opportunities for Austrian technology in solar systems, pellet stoves, biogas, biomass and software to control wind turbines
May 10, 2011


Raiffeisen International Bank Intends to Get Further Involved in Poland

After the purchase of the Polbank in February, the Austrian RBI seems to be interested now in the Polish DZ Bank. Its chances are however considered to be low.
May 10, 2011


Strong Rise in Foreign Trade Figures

January to February 2011: Austrian imports increased by 26%, exports rose by 24%.
May 9, 2011


Austria's Export Are Heading for Another Record Year

Exports grew by 24% to € 18bn in the first two months of 2011, continuing to be a crucial pillar of the Austrian economy.
May 7, 2011


Workers Continue Feeling the Crisis

The Austrian Working Climate Index increased only slightly from 107 to 108 points during the last half-year. According to the Labor Chamber, the crisis has not been mastered yet, particularly for workers.
May 7, 2011


Significant Rise in Wholesale Prices

Austrian Wholesale price index in April 2011: +9.5% against April 2010. Main Drivers are Cereals, Fuel and Fertilizer.
May 6, 2011


Andritz: Good Business Development in the First Quarter of 2011

The Austrian technology Group increased all relevant key figures compared to last year’s reference period.
May 6, 2011


ÖVAG in the Black Again

The central institution of the Austrian Volksbanken was able to achieve a profit of € 67.6m in 2010 after losses for € 24.5m reported in 2009.
May 6, 2011


Surprising Profit at ASFINAG

With an annual result of € 339m for 2010, the Austrian motorway financing company had much better results than expected.
May 6, 2011


Miba Engine Running at Full Speed

The Austrian component supplier could significantly increase its results. EBIT could rise more than threefold. Investments are pushed strongly.
May 5, 2011


Austrian Airlines Cannot Achieve Turnaround

The Austrian Airlines, which is in a restructuring process, is still deep in the red. In the first quarter of 2011, operating losses amounted to € 63.5m.
May 5, 2011


Better Results for Lenzing

The Austrian pulp manufacturer Lenzing expects better performance in 2011 than originally forecast.
May 5, 2011


Upswing in Austria’s SMEs

Austrian small and medium enterprises expect a significant improvement in business conditions for 2011. The equity situation however remains problematic.
May 5, 2011


Gas Pipeline Project for EVN

The Austrian energy company EVN to invest € 150m in high-pressure natural gas pipeline
May 4, 2011


Funds are Considered as a Suitable Old-Age Provision for many Austrians

The majority of Austrian fund owners rate investment funds as a suitable old-age provision, according to the result of a recent population-representative study of AXA Investment Managers.
May 4, 2011


Austria's Insurance Industry is Optimistic

The Austrian insurance industry showed premium increases in all sectors in 2010, with premium income rising by 2.0% to € 16,748bn.
May 4, 2011


Immofinanz Strives for Presence in Russia

The Austrian real estate group plans to expand its activities further through the purchase of shopping centers in Moscow.
May 3, 2011


Slight Decline in Retail Trades Sales in Real Terms

Turnover in Austrian retail trade increased by 2.1% (nominal) in the first quarter 2011.
May 3, 2011


Austrian Unemployment Still Declines

Compared to April 2010, the number of unemployed persons decreases by 5.4%. The number of trainings went down by 19.3%.
May 3, 2011


Austrian Industrial and Construction turnover up by 15.2%

Opposing production trends in industry and construction in January 2011; turnover +15.2%. Metal industry and automotive industry are dominant factors.
May 3, 2011


Construction Output Down by 16.7%

Austrian Output of construction of buildings and civil engineering decreasing by 16.7% in January 2011. Volume of orders in construction of buildings and civil engineering increasing by 7.0%
May 2, 2011


Labor Chamber: Productivity Grew Significantly More Than Salary Increases

Personnel costs per employee of Austrian companies, according to the Labor Chamber (AK) have grown less than half as strong as productivity since 2003.
April 30, 2011


Massive Losses for Federal Railroad

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) had to report a record loss of € 330m in 2010. CEO Kern speaks of "legacy".
April 30, 2011


Weak Year for Porr

The Austrian Porr construction company had to report significant sales and profit declines in 2010. The EBIT fell by 23.3%.
April 30, 2011


Declining Profits for Manner

The Austrian candy manufacturer experienced a steep rise in expenditures for commodities. EBIT declined from € 7.0m to € 4.2m.
April 30, 2011


Austrian Tourism: Small Decrease in Overnights

Current tourism winter season 2010/11: Overnights decreased slightly by 0.9% - rise in overnights in March by 2.7%.
April 29, 2011


WKÖ Considers Nevada as Optimal Trading Partner

Nevada is diversifying towards renewable energies: huge opportunities for Austrian companies are expected.
April 29, 2011


Revenue Growth by 30% for Quanmax

In the first quarter 2011, the Austrian IT company Quanmax could improve its results significantly.
April 28, 2011


Strabag Reports Stable Results

Revenues of the Austrian construction company decline slightly. Earnings per share show a plus of 8 % to € 1.53 – Management Board proposes a dividend per share of € 0.55.
April 28, 2011


Austrian Educational Level Rises

Educational level of young people aged 15 to 34 compared with their parents: Trend towards higher education.
April 28, 2011


Strabag: Significant Rise in Earnings Expected

According to analysts, the Austrian construction company will record a substantial rise in profits. However, sales will decline.
April 28, 2011


Zehetner Remains CEO at Immofinanz

The Supervisory Board of the Austrian real estate company extends Executive Board contracts for Eduard Zehetner and Daniel Riedl.
April 28, 2011


SW Umwelttechnik Reports Satisfying Rise in Sales

Sales of the Austrian technology company were up by 12%. The company completed its first major export projects in Bulgaria and Moldova.
April 28, 2011


Lending Behavior of Banks Remains Stable

The credit policy of Austrian banks remained stable for the third year running in the first quarter of 2011 and it is also expected to remain unchanged in the second quarter of 2011.
April 28, 2011


Austrians are Patriots when Shopping for Food

A majority of Austrian consumers puts emphasis on the domestic origin of food.
April 27, 2011


OMV: No Increase in Share on Petrom

The Austrian energy company OMV will not participate in OMV Petrom secondary public offering.
April 27, 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


Kern Leads an Image Campaign for ÖBB

With humorous content, but caused by the serious situation of the Austrian State Railway, CEO Christian Kern intends to promote greater understanding for the Group.
April 26, 2011


Lower Austria Seeks Airport Privatization

Lower Austrian Governor Erwin Pröll (ÖVP) intends to sell the 20% share of Vienna International Airport. The city of Vienna is not pleased at all.
April 23, 2011


Trenkwalder Gets Fresh Capital with Droege Capital

German Droege Capital GmbH acquires the majority stake in the Austrian employment agency Trenkwalder International AG.
April 23, 2011


Eastern Europe as Growing Market for Austrian Wine Exports

Around 80% of the Austrian wine exports are going to Germany. However, growth rates in Russia and Poland are surprisingly high.
April 23, 2011


Rising Production in Austrian Industries

Austrian Production index in February 2011: 8.9% over February 2010
April 23, 2011


Interest in Acquiring A-Tec

The Austrian restructurer Erhard Grossnig is interested in acquiring parts of the insolvent A-Tec Group.
April 22, 2011


Austrian Government Reshuffle has been Completed

The resignation of Josef Pröll triggered a reshuffle in the ÖVP. Most of the positions have been filled by now.
April 22, 2011


Banner on Growth Course

The Upper-Austrian manufacturer of car batteries could raise its sales up to € 225m. Investments of € 20m are planned.
April 22, 2011


ATB in Severe Turbulences

Losses of the Austrian A-Tec subsidiary will probably exceed half of the share capital.
April 22, 2011


Erste Group Wins Lawsuit in Sweden

In a legal dispute over shares in a Swedish bank worth € 225m, the position of the Austrian Erste Group was able to prevail.
April 21, 2011


Capital Requirement of Austria's Banks: € 19bn

According to the Austrian National Bank, domestic banks needed at least € 19bn in equity capital by 2010 to meet capital requirements.
April 21, 2011


More Unemployed are Looking for Full-Time Jobs Than at the Start of the Crisis

The Austrian Chamber of Labor criticizes that despite the economic boom there are less full-time jobs available than before the economic crisis.
April 21, 2011


WKÖ on Mongolia: "A Country with Development Potential"

The Austrian Economic Chamber sees a huge trade and investment potential for the domestic economy in the sparsely populated country.
April 21, 2011