Sponsored Content
Construction Industry
Strabag Announces Profit Warning
For the Austrian construction company, the EBIT of EUR 300m will not be achievable.
July 25, 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
Slovenian Banking Industry „One of the most Burdened in CEE Region“
About 11.5% of total loans are non-performing. Slovenia is one of the few countries suffering a crunch, RCB states.
July 18, 2012
Bail-Outs: Is Slovenia Next?
The Slovenian banking industry becomes an increasing problem for Austria´s Southern neighbour. Non-performing loans may total up to € 6.0bn.
July 17, 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
CEO Strauss Buys 38% of Porr´s Shares
Strauss-Group acquires equity stake of the B&C-Gruppe and of the UniCredit Bank Austria AG on the Austrian construction company.
July 16, 2012
New Supervisory Board at Alpine
Baldomero Falcones assumes the function of Chairman of the Supervisory Board at the Austrian construction company Alpine.
July 13, 2012
Poland: Alpine Excluded from Tendering Procedure
After a dispute with Polish authorities, the Austrian construction company Alpine has been excluded from the tendering procedure of the national highway S8.
July 10, 2012
Major Order for Strabag in Chile
The Austrian construction company was awarded for a tunnelling contract at world’s largest copper mine in Chile.
July 10, 2012
Alpine Strengthens Domestic Market Austria
The second-biggest Austrian construction group changes ist management for the biggest market. The new corporate strategy should be implemented now.
July 6, 2012
Massive Austerity Cuts at Porr
The third-biggest Austrian construction company examines its cost structure. First effects should be visible still in 2012.
July 2, 2012
Alpine Establishes Joint Venture with German RGM
Alpine establishes the AFM - Austrian Facility Management joint venture with Germany's RGM.
June 23, 2012
Strabag SE Announces Changes to the Management Board
Fritz Oberlerchner to resign from the management board effective 30 June 2012 and to be appointed director of Strabag 2013ff task force. Thomas Birtel designated as CEO as of June 2014.
June 22, 2012
Third Major Contract in Romania for Alpine
The Romanian railway line between Vintu des Jos and Simeria to be rehabilitated for € 295m by the Austrian construction company.
June 21, 2012
Alpine: „Not Affected by Spanish Crisis“
The Austrian construction company, which is wholly-owned by Spanish FCC, does not worry about the tensioned situation in Spain.
June 13, 2012
Strabag: New Contract in Moldova
€ 35m contract for the rehabilitation of 48 km between Ghindesti and Drochia. Strabag is operating in Moldova since the beginning of 2012.
June 11, 2012
Slow Growth in First Quarter
In the first three months of 2012, the Austrian economy grew by 0.3% against the prior quarter. The outlook is very cautious.
June 9, 2012
B&C Industrieholding to Sell Major Stake in Porr
The Bank Austria-owned B&C Industrieholding is said to sell ist 37% stake in the Austrian construction group. CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss may be a potential buyer.
June 5, 2012
Employment Benefits from High Growth Dynamics
The encouraging growth trends provided a very welcome boost to employment in the Austrian federal provinces. The construction industry stabilises.
June 5, 2012
Alpine: Major Contract in Norway
The Austrian construction company gained another contract in Norway. The contract value amounts to € 170m.
May 31, 2012
Strabag´s Loss Widened in First Quarter
The Austrian construction company announces a new record high for order backlog of € 15.7bn. The outlook for 2012 was confirmed.
May 31, 2012
Positive Trend in Austrian Industrial and Construction Sector
In February 2012; turnover in the industrial and construction sector was up by 11.8%. Construction output grew by 10.4%.
May 30, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Strabag Issues € 100m Corporate Bond
Proceeds will be used for general business purposes and the further improvement of the financing structure of the Austrian construction company.
May 3, 2012
Austrian Industrial Sector Expands
Positive production trends in industry and construction in January 2012: turnover was up by 11.1%. Construction output grew by 17.9%.
May 2, 2012
Porr Urgently Needs New Capital
The Austrian construction company wants to strengthen its equity base, which shrank to 15%. In 2010, the quota stood at 22%.
May 1, 2012
Drastic Losses at Porr
The third-largest Austrian construction company had to write off projects in Hungary and Romania. Net losses totaled € 72m.
April 30, 2012
Lower Net Income at Alpine
The Austrian construction company achieved profits of € 10m last year after € 17m in 2010. Revenues went up moderately.
April 30, 2012
Strabag: Haselsteiner Underlines Importance of Russia
In 2007, the Austrian construction company announced to establish its third core market in Russia. However, Strabag is still far from that.
April 28, 2012
Strabag Posts Strong Rise in Profits
The Vienna-listed construction company recorded a 12% increase in net income. The output volume rose by 12%. In 2012, an output volume of € 14.3bn is expected, EBIT guidance is very ambitious, Strabag says.
April 27, 2012
Strabag Builds Waste Incineration Plant in Slovenia
The Austrian construction group was awarded to build an incineration plant near Ljubljana. The order volume is about € 112m.
April 21, 2012
Alpine: Best Bidder in Slovakia
The Austrian construction company has good prospects to receive a major contract in Slovakia. The contract volume is € 126.3m.
April 18, 2012
Austrian Inflation Slightly Down
In March, a decrease of the Consumer Price Inflation to 2.4% was observed.
April 17, 2012
Romania´s Authorites Check Alpine and Strabag
The two Austrian construction companies are suspected to have participated in three price arrangements. The order volume is € 190m.
April 14, 2012
Alpine Shortlisted for Crossrail Fit-Out in UK
Austrian construction firms team up to make the shortlist for fit-out work on 52km of Crossrail tunnels. Worth GBP 400m this represents one the largest contracts on the new east-west rail link across London.
April 12, 2012
Strabag to Expand in Danube Region
In order to develop the Danube region of Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, the Austrian construction group expands its hydraulic engineering business.
April 12, 2012
Alpine to Rebuild Railway in Macedonia
The € 7m contract to be fully financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
April 11, 2012
Strabag Germany Cancels Profit Warning
In November, the German subsidiary of the Austrian construction company published a profit warning. Now, the initial expectations were recovered.
April 6, 2012
Austrian Industrial Sector Faces Uncertainties
The Austrian industries expect a stagnation of business. Economic growth is low, export growth will be decent. Moreover, the order stock is declining.
April 4, 2012
Construction Industry: Small Rise in Output, Good Prospects
The Austrian construction industry recorded an increase in volume of orders by 10.2% at the end of December 2011. Output of construction of buildings and civil engineering rose by 2.9% from January to December 2011.
March 30, 2012
FCC to Appoint Benita Ferrero-Waldner as Alpine´s Chairwoman
Austria´s former Minister of Foreign Affairs heads the supervisory board of Alpine. The appointment will take place at the next Supervisory Board meeting of Alpine, FCC's Central and Eastern European subsidiary.
March 29, 2012
Major Order at Strabag´s German Subsidiary
Ed. Züblin, a subsidiary of the Austrian construction group Strabag, was awarded to build new universites in Hamm and Lippstadt. The contraction volume amounts to € 100m.
March 29, 2012
Alpine to Build Railroad Tunnel for Stuttgart 21
The Austrian construction company is involved in the German Railroad’s large-scale Stuttgart 21 project.
March 26, 2012
Strabag Expands in Switzerland
The Swiss subsidiary of Austrian Strabag enters into strategic partnership with BH-Holding AG in Zurich and Zug.
March 22, 2012
Strabag Extends Viennese Underground
Extension of underground line U1 in Vienna: The Austrian construction group receives contract for two construction lots. The order value reaches about € 90m.
March 21, 2012
Fast News Search
