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Porr Records Strong Growth in Orders
The Austrian construction group’s order bookings increased by 36.6% in the first nine months of the year, strongly driven by demand in foreign markets.
November 11, 2011
Swietelsky and Strabag Win Orders in Romania
The Austrian construction companies were commissioned by the national railways to renovate the infrastructure on two lines.
November 11, 2011
Moderate Rise in Construction Costs in the Third Quarter
The price index reached 103.5 points in the third quarter: +3.0% year-on-year, +0.3% against the second quarter.
November 10, 2011
Austrian Industrial Production Increasing
Opposing production trends in industry and construction in July 2011; turnover +7.4%.
October 31, 2011
Moderate Upward Trend in Austrian Construction Industry
Increase in volume of orders in civil engineering but decline in construction of buildings at the end of July 2011. Construction output increased by 1.0% in the first half of 2011.
October 31, 2011
Construction Companies Fight for Romanian Order
Three Austrian construction companies – Strabag, Porr and Alpine – compete for a major order from the Romania railways. The order volume is € 258m.
October 24, 2011
Wienerberger Expects Significantly Better Results
Capacity utilization of the Austrian brick producer should increase to 65% this year, according to CEO Scheuch. Market shares have been growing recently.
October 20, 2011
Strabag Wins Major Contract in Oman
The Austrian construction group’s local subsidiary was commissioned to build the infrastructure extension of a port. The order has a volume of € 150m.
October 20, 2011
Alpine Has Completed „Yellow River Diversion Projekt“ in China
The 25,386-meter Pinglu Tunnel, part of a gigantic water supply project designed to supply China’s dry regions with water from the “Yellow River,” was completed after five years of construction, reported the Austrian constriction company Alpine.
October 19, 2011
Alpine’s Annual Reports Honored in New York City
The Alpine construction company’s communications team swept the board at this year’s “International ARC Awards” in New York City.
October 19, 2011
Strabag: No Bonus for Retail Investors
The Austrian construction corporation Strabag SE core shareholders will not grant a monetary bonus to retail investors.
October 18, 2011
Moderate Price Increase in Civil Engineering
Austrian Construction cost September 2011: smaller increase in residential building than in civil engineering.
October 17, 2011
Andritz: Strong Rise in Sales Expected
At the Andritz Capital Market Days 2011, CEO Wolfgang Leitner today specified the sales and earnings targets of the Austrian technology group for 2011 and 2012.
October 5, 2011
TGW Aims for China and Brazil
The Austrian logistics company currently realizes its biggest orders in its history. Moreover, TGW intends to expand substantially.
October 1, 2011
Strabag Awarded Motorway Project in Poland
Two subsidiaries of the Austrian construction group lead the consortium which signed a contract worth € 120m. The group’s share is 55%.
September 30, 2011
Strabag Realizes € 250m High-Rise Project in Berlin
The Austrian construction group will invest € 250m in a property in prime capital location. Completion of the project is expected in 2015.
September 29, 2011
Growth in Industrial and Construction Turnover Slows Down
Opposing production trends in industry and construction in June 2011; turnover +4.5%. Energy supply and metal industry are dominant factors.
September 29, 2011
Construction Output Increasing by 1.2% from January to June
Austrian output of construction in the first half of the year: construction of buildings +6.8%, civil engineering -6.6%. Volume of orders grew by 4.1%.
September 29, 2011
Siemens VAI: Major Order from South Korean Steel Industry
The Austrian Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received the order to build a steelwork. The factory´s capacity should be 2m tons per year.
September 27, 2011
Porr Cooperates with German InterCityHotel
In the coming years, the two German and Austrian companies plan 15 new hotels in the CEE area.
September 26, 2011
New Subsidiary for Rabmer Bau in Poland
The Austrian construction group, which is spezialized in renovating canal systems, established a new company in Poland.
September 26, 2011
Production Index Up by 4.4% in July
Production index in July 2011: +4.4% compared to July 2010, -1.3% against June 2011.
September 23, 2011
Strong Growth for Bernegger
The Upper-Austrian construction company could achieve a 7.5% growth in turnover.
September 21, 2011
Andritz to Supply Hydropower Equipment to Norway´s Statkraft
The Austrian Andritz Hydro has received a major order from Çetin Enerji A.S., a subsidiary of Norway's state owned electric utility company Statkraft,
September 21, 2011
Alpine to Build Hotel in Warsaw
The Austrian construction group will be general contractor of the project in Poland. Total contract value is € 32m.
September 16, 2011
Construction Costs Continue to Increase
August brought a further rise in construction costs: +2.3% against 2010, +0.3% compared to July 2011.
September 15, 2011
New Road Construction Project in Bulgaria for Alpine
Rehabilitation of 109 km of road - Contract value: € 20 m - 24-month construction period.
September 12, 2011
Trumpf Austria: „European Quality and Asian Cost Level“
In the last business year 2010/11, Trumpf Maschinen Austria was able to report substantial growth. The Austrian subsidiary of the German company still experiences no downturn of the business cycle.
September 12, 2011
Italian Strabag subsidiary Wins € 161m contract in Tuscany
Adanti, the subsidiary of the Austrian building company will upgrade the State Road 223 between Grosseto and Siena. Adanti´s share is 65%.
September 7, 2011
Alpine Reports Drop in Earnings
Austria’s second largest construction group incurred a loss of € 3.1m in the first half of the year. Strong growth in construction output was offset by increasing material and personnel expenses.
August 31, 2011
Strabag Posts Positive Semi-Annual Earnings for the First Time
The Austrian construction company recorded outstanding results in the first half of the year. Output volume grew by 17%, EBIT improved from € -10.36m to € 16.67m.
August 31, 2011
Strong Growth in Industrial and Construction Turnover
Positive production trends in industry and construction in May 2011; total turnover up 18.7%. Automotive industry and engineering are dominant factors.
August 30, 2011
Slight Increase in Construction Output
Austrian output of construction of buildings and civil engineering increased by 1.9% in the period from January to May 2011. Volume of orders grew 7.9%.
August 30, 2011
Strabag Bores New Tunnel in Canada
The Austrian construction group won a € 200m contract for a wastewater tunnel in the Greater Toronto Area. It is a follow-up order after completion of tunneling below Niagara Falls.
August 29, 2011
Production Index: Construction Output Down 3%
Production index in June 2011: +5.5% compared to June 2010, -0.8% against May 2011.
August 24, 2011
Austrian Companies Hope for Quick Return to Libya
In view of the approaching end of the Gaddafi regime Austrian companies start preparations for an early return to the North African country.
August 22, 2011
Wienerberger Returns to Profit Zone
The Austrian brick producer recorded a net profit of € 38m in the first half of the year. Earnings growth was supported by higher volumes, better capacity utilization and higher prices.
August 17, 2011
Further Increase in Construction Cost
Construction cost continued to increase in July 2011: +2.1% against 2010, +0.1% compared to June 2011.
August 16, 2011
Strabag to Cooperate with German Engineering Company
The Austrian construction group entered into a co-operation in the field of power engineering. The agreement is expected to strengthen the group’s position in existing markets.
August 11, 2011
Construction Output Price Index Keeps Increasing
The index reached 103.2 points in the second quarter: +3.6% year-on-year, +0.5% against the first quarter.
August 10, 2011
Strabag Awarded Three Infrastructure Projects in Sweden and Finland
The Austrian construction group’s Swedish subsidiary has won the contracts for two projects in Sweden and one in Finland with a total volume of € 76m.
August 9, 2011
Green Light for Strabag’s Cooperation with Lafarge
The Austrian construction company has wrapped up the acquisition of a 30% stake in the joint venture with the French building material supplier.
August 5, 2011
Porr Wins Major Order in Germany
The Austrian construction company will build two tunnels as part of the Stuttgart 21 project. Total volume of the order is € 700m.
August 2, 2011
Austrian Industrial and Construction Turnover Up by 10.9%
Opposing production trends in industry and construction in April 2011; turnover increased by 10.9%. Energy and metal industry are dominant factors.
July 29, 2011
Construction Output Down by 3.4%
Austrian output of construction of buildings and civil engineering decreased by 3.4% from January until April 2011. Volume of orders increased by 8.1%.
July 29, 2011
Growth in Production Is Slowing Down
Production index in May 2011: +6.7% compared to May 2010, +0.3% against April 2011.
July 25, 2011
PE Firm Acquires Prefabricated House Specialist Hanlo
The Styrian provider of prefabricated houses was acquired by H.I.G. European Capital Partners. Company founder Hanno Loidl will remain active in an advisory role.
July 19, 2011
Strabag Becomes Sole Shareholder of German Möbius
The Austrian construction company further expands its position in the German hydraulic engineering sector. A majority stake in Möbius had been acquired in 2007 already.
July 14, 2011
Austrian Industrial and Construction Turnover up by 14.0%
Positive production trends in industry and construction in March 2011; turnover +14.0%. Metal industry and automotive industry are dominant factors.
July 1, 2011
Construction Output Down by 5.1%
Austrian output of construction of buildings and civil engineering decreased by 5.1% from January until March 2011. Volume of orders fell by 3.2%.
June 30, 2011
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