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Siemens Austria Achieves Major Order in Russia
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group constructs the largest pellet plant in Russia.
January 4, 2012
New Chairman for Intercell’s Supervisory Board
Thomas Szucs succeeds Michael Gréco who remains on the Supervisory Board of the Austrian pharmaceutical company.
December 30, 2011
Kapsch TrafficCom Wins Major Contract in Russia
The Austrian supplier of toll collection systems was chosen for the operation of a 400 km-long segment of the M4 Federal Highway.
December 29, 2011
Andritz Receives Major Order from Egypt
The Austrian technology group will supply the equipment for a hydropower plant on the River Nile. The order volume is € 107m.
December 22, 2011
Major Order from Russia for Siemens Austria
The Russian railway company RZD reserves eight high-speed trains “Velaro RUS”. The order will be delivered in January 2014.
December 20, 2011
Infineon to Invest in Austria
In spite of the weak economic forecasts, the German semiconductor producer wants to invest further in the Austrian business location.
December 12, 2011
Kapsch Group Expands in Romania
With the opening of a new, larger branch office, the Austrian toll collecting system supplier Kapsch Group is providing a signal for expansion in Romania.
December 7, 2011
Ambitious Restructuring Plans for S&T
After serious troubles in 2010 and 2011, the Viennese software consulter should leave the red zone next year. The new CEO, Hannes Niederhauser, is cautiously optimistic.
December 5, 2011
Andritz Receives Major Order for Power Station in Portugal
The Austrian technology group was awarded an order for the supply and erection of the complete electromechanical equipment for the pumped storage project Foz Tua.
November 25, 2011
Drop in Revenue for SW Umwelttechnik
The Austrian technology group was particularly burdened by a decrease in quantities in Hungary. The loss on ordinary activities doubled from € -1.6m to € -3.3m.
November 23, 2011
Kapsch TrafficCom Reports Strong Growth
Revenues of the Austrian toll system supplier increased by 90%, EBIT more than doubled in the first half of the fiscal year 2011/12.
November 23, 2011
Strong Results for Pankl Racing Systems
The Austrian supplier of racing and aerospace systems could improve revenues, earnings as well as profits significantly.
November 21, 2011
Andritz Wins Order in the UK
The Austrian technology group and the energy group E.ON signed a contract on the supply of equipment for a biomass energy plant. The project has a volume of € 80m.
November 17, 2011
Binder+Co Reports Strong Rise in Sales and Orders
Binder & Co, an Austrian supplier of environmental and packaging technology completed Q1–3/2011 with marked increases in both sales revenues and EBIT.
November 16, 2011
Intercell Receives Approval for Vaccine in India
The Austrian pharmaceutical company achieved an important milestone in the roll-out of its Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in endemic countries.
November 10, 2011
AT&S Places € 100m Corporate Bond
The Austrian technology company will use the proceeds for general strategic objectives and for improving the quality of its funding portfolio.
November 10, 2011
SW Umwelttechnik Wins Major Contract in Hungary
The Austrian technology group will be managing a syndicate of three companies. The project has a total volume of € 24m.
November 10, 2011
Andritz Reports Rise in Sales, Earnings and Profits
As expected the Austrian technology Group Andritz achieved a significant increase in all relevant financial key figures in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the previous year’s reference period.
November 8, 2011
Andritz: Analysts Optimistic
The Austrian engineering and technology group Andritz is expected to report a significant rise in sales, earnings and profits.
November 5, 2011
Austrian Trade With China to Double
On the occasion of the state visit of the Chinese President Hu Jintao, the Austrian Minister of Economics stated to aim a deepening of the bilateral economic relations.
November 1, 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
Full Order Books For VTA
The Austrian water technology company expects a substantial rise in sales for 2012. Recently an order from Indonesia has been recorded.
October 30, 2011
Quanmax Raises Targets for 2011
The Austrian distributor of IT products benefits from the acquisition of S&T. Target turnover for the fiscal year has been revised to € 150m.
October 28, 2011
„Extend Economic Ties to Georgia“
The Austrian Minister of Economics wants to cooperate closer together with Georgia, which offers export opportunities for the Austrian industry.
October 25, 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
AT&S Reports Solid Quarterly Results
The Austrian technology company achieved record sales of € 131.4m in the second quarter. A new sales office in Taiwan will be opened soon.
October 20, 2011
U.S. Company Claims $ 25m From Andritz
The U.S. company Ovalstrapping accuses the Austrian technology Company Andritz to have copied its technologies. Andritz defends itself.
October 19, 2011
Spectacular Surge in Profits of CEE Technology Companies
The annual Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program honors the fastest growing Central European technology companies. It is based on the percentage of revenue growth over five-year period.
October 18, 2011
Online Shopping is Booming in Austria
45% of the Austrian population already practiced online shopping. The share of enterprises using mobile broadband connections rose significantly against 2010.
October 18, 2011
Austrian-Czech Technology Cooperation Opportunities
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Vienna, in cooperation with the Lower Austria Chamber of Commerce hosts on 18 October 2011 a technology seminar.
October 17, 2011
ATB is Optimistic to Find a New Buyer
The subsidiary of the insolvent A-Tec corporation is looking for a new owner. Now, it is important to find a quick solution.
October 10, 2011
Upper Austria Waits for Google
The Austrian province already has provided the infrastructure for the U.S. internet service provider google. But construction works for the data processing center did not began until now.
October 8, 2011
Penta Bids for A-Tec Again
The Czech-Slovak group is still interested in an acquisition of the insolvent Austrian conglomerate and has now submitted a new offer.
October 7, 2011
New Managing Director for S&T Austria
The Austrian IT service provider successfully concludes its restructuring phase and appoints Richard Neuwirth as Managing Director.
October 6, 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
Cooperation Between Kapsch and Asfinag Extended
Austrian Kapsch TrafficCom and Asfinag Mautservice GmbH set out a framework agreement on the operations and maintenance contract for the nationwide electronic truck toll collection system in Austria until the end of 2018.
October 4, 2011
Dispute Over A-Tec´s Liquidation
After the Sale of the insolvent Austrian A-Tec has failed, the subsidiaries will be sold separately. Austrian politicians warn of the loss of jobs, technology and tax revenue.
October 3, 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
A-Tec: Kovats Cancels Sale to Contor
The Austrian conglomerate needs another € 90m in order to fulfill the restructuring plan. A new general meeting will be held.
September 28, 2011
Austria Catches Up as IT Business Location
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, Austria could improve its position as IT business location and went from rank 22 to rank 17.
September 27, 2011
Sale of A-Tec on the Brink of Failure
The Supervisory Board of the insolvent technology group wants to take up negotiations with Penta Investments again after a Pakistani investor pulled out of the deal.
September 22, 2011
Andritz Acquires NSC Nonwoven, France and China
Austrian technology Group Andritz has signed a contract to acquire NSC Group’s nonwoven division encompassing its affiliates Asselin-Thibeau (Elbeuf, France) and NSC Wuxi (Wuxi, China).
September 21, 2011
Intercell Successfully Completes Vaccine Study in India
The Austrian biotech company achieved an important step in the licensure process of a vaccine for children.
September 16, 2011
Emporia Hires Boris Nemsic as Advisor
The telecom expert was appointed to the advisory board of the Upper Austrian manufacturer of mobile phones for elderly people.
September 8, 2011
Vienna Hosts the World´s Largest Transport Event in 2012
ITS EUROPE is organising, in close cooperation with its counterpart regional organisations and the Host organisation, the 19th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS) in Vienna, Austria.
September 7, 2011
A-Tec Accepts Offer of Contor Industries
After several months of negotiations a decision has been made: The group will be split up, ATB and Montanwerke Brixlegg will be sold to foreign investors.
September 5, 2011
Emporia has Expansion Plans
The Austrian manufacturer of mobile phones for elderly persons intends to enter the US and the Russian market.
September 5, 2011
A-Tec: Supervisory Board Postpones Decision to September
A decision on the sale of the insolvent conglomerate will not be taken before 2 September. Penta Investments is irritated by the offer of a competing bidder.
August 26, 2011
Austrian paysafecard Group Acquires Dutch Competitor Wallie
The Austrian provider of prepaid payment methods expands its international market leadership. The company now operates in 28 countries.
August 24, 2011
Kovats with New Plans for A-Tec
According to a new proposal, Penta Investments should only take over part of the Austrian conglomerate. CEO Kovats has submitted an own offer with financial support from a Pakistani billionaire.
August 24, 2011
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