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VIC: Austria’s Foreign Minister Linhart Met with Li Yong and Ghada Waly
UNOV Director-General Ghada Waly and UNIDO Director-General Li Yong hosted Foreign Minister Linhart for a visit at the United Nations Office at Vienna ahead of UN Day. Read what was discussed and watch a video from Linhart's visit.
November 15, 2021
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Woom to Double Workforce by 2022: Merging European and US Operations
The Austrian children's bicycle manufacturer woom has merged its operations in Europe and the USA. The company is also expected to double its workforce by 2022, creating more jobs in the manufacturing industry. Read more about woom and its recent merger.
August 20, 2021
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ECJ Bans Exhaust Software: Anschober and Gewessler Demand Changes
The European Court of Justice has decided to ban software used to embellish exhaust emission values in diesel cars. Austria's Climate Protection Minister Gewessler and Consumer Protection Minister Anschober hope for a move by the car manufacturers in order to provide retrofits and compensate injured consumers.
December 17, 2020
Buwog: The ATX of the Vienna Stock Exchange has a New Member
At today's meeting, the Index Committee has decided on changes in the composition of Austrian stock indices. All changes become effective as of 22 September 2014. In the Austrian leading index, ATX, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG will be replaced by BUWOG AG.
September 2, 2014
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Austria: Right-Winged Extreme Party Buoyed by Tailwind
The Austrian right-winged Freedom Party (FPÖ) is using the disappointment over the grand coalition’s inability to tackle major economic issues to its advantage.
May 21, 2014
voestalpine to Invest Further in China
Listed Austrian steel producer voestalpine opened another business location in China.
May 14, 2014
Nexans to Build Plant in Bulgaria
According to the Bulgarian Economy Ministry, French cable car constructor Nexans will establish a plant employing 600 persons.
May 12, 2014
Croatian Brodosplit Landed Important Contract
The Croatian ship manufacturing company Brodosplit has signed a contract with Germany’s Kranunion.
May 12, 2014
Michelin to Downsize in Hungary
French tyre producer Michelin announced to shut down ist tyre plant in Budapest and relocate to Romania.
May 9, 2014
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Pewag Striving for Larger Market Share in US
The Austrian snow chain manufacturer appreciates the label “Made in USA”.
May 6, 2014
“US Rolls Out Red Carpet for Austrian Industrial Enterprises”
Potential Austrian investors are attracted with many incentives such as low energy costs, few bureaucratical hurdles and excellent infrastructure.
May 5, 2014 · Updated: May 6, 2014; 13:25
Eder: Austrian Industrial Location Not Attractive Anymore
Austria may lose one of its most important industrial flagships. Wolgang Eder, CEO of the Vienna-listed steel manufacturer voestalpine threatens to leave Austria.
April 18, 2014
Austria: Industrial Production Loses Momentum
Austrian industry loses some momentum after strong growth at the start of the year.
March 28, 2014
“Polish Economy at Crossroads“
In an interview with Austrian daily “WirtschaftsBlatt“, Ryszard Petru, chairman of the Society of Policy Economists, sees high chances for the Polish economy; however, only if the country knows how to support innovation.
February 21, 2014
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Bulgaria: FDI Keeps Increasing
FDI (foreign direct investments) increased by € 1,229.4m in Bulgaria in 2013 while equity capital came at € 953.4m last year.
February 18, 2014
Austria: Economic Growth Accelerates
In the fourth quarter in 2013 GDP increased by 0.3 percent compared to the previous quarter and by 0.9 percent year-on-year.
February 14, 2014
Serbia: One of Fastest Growing Economies
Last year Serbia was among the ten fastest growing economies in Europe, as pointed out by Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.
January 8, 2014
Serbia: Moderate Economic Growth in 2013
According to the release of the Serbian Statistical Office, GDP is estimated to have grown 2.4% in 2013.
January 2, 2014
Romania: Growth to Slow Down
In 2014, Romania´s GDP growth will only reach 2.0%, Turkish GarantiBank forecasts.
December 28, 2013
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Austria: Kapsch Delivers Warning to Policy-Makers
Georg Kapsch, President of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), is very cautious about economic growth in Austria and warns the policy-makers of a budget consolidation on the basis of expectations of growth.
December 27, 2013
Austria: Industrial Output Shrinks
In October the industrial production in Austria declined.
December 23, 2013
Analysis - Vienna Stock Exchange on a “Sustainable Upward Trend”
After five downhill years, the Vienna Stock Exchange is finally seeing something like a silver lining.
October 30, 2013 · Updated: November 5, 2013; 18:00
Slovenia: Significant Decline in Business Confidence
Sentiment indicator lower than in the previous month In October 2013 (-13 percentage points) the sentiment indicator was 1 percentage point lower than in September 2013 (-12 percentage points).
October 28, 2013
Voestalpine to Construct New Plants in China
The Austrian steel manufacturer will invest € 450m in new facilities and plans to triple revenues until 2020.
October 28, 2013
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German Rail Manufacturing Plant of Voestalpine to be Closed
At the end of October voestalpine will shut down its rail manufacturing plant TSTG Schienen Technik GmbH & Co KG in Duisburg, Germany.
October 21, 2013
Austria: Voestalpine Expects Same Results as 2012
CEO Wolfgang Eder expects the same level in profits as last year.
October 17, 2013
Austrian Industrial Sector Well Positioned in International Competition
In 2012, the Austrian industrial sector was well positioned in the international competition, according to a study by the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (Wifo).
October 14, 2013
Slovakia: Mixed Employment Situation
In Slovakia, employment fell in the construction industry and in the manufacturing industry. Wages were up in most sectors.
October 11, 2013
Voestalpine Expects Turnaround
The European demand in steel is increasing. Austrian steel manufacturer voestalpine expects the worst of the crisis for the steel industry to be over.
October 7, 2013
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Economic Upturn in Austria, Eurozone and CEE
Turbulent Emerging Market conditions have little impact on CEE.
October 2, 2013
RHI: Growth Plans in Emerging Markets
Franz Struzl, CEO of producer of fused cast refractories RHI, announced that the long-term strategic corporate goals were still relevant. However, it is not clear when the targets will be reached.
September 24, 2013
Austria: Voestalpine Opens Rolling Mill
voestalpine opens state-of-the-art duo rolling mill at Böhler Bleche GmbH & Co KG in Mürzzuschlag
September 20, 2013
Turkey: Industrial Turnover Index Grew 14.8 Percent
The statistical office of Turkey announced that the Industrial Turnover Index in July increased by 14.8 percent compared to the same month in 2012.
September 13, 2013
Turkey: Strong Industrial Production at Start of Q3
Turkey saw a strong industrial production at the start of the third quarter, according to official data, which gives hope for an improved economic growth as the country is facing more and more economic difficulties.
September 10, 2013
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Romania: Industrial Sales Increased 4.7 Percent in 2013
Romania’s industrial sales increased 4.7 percent in the first seven months.
September 9, 2013
Ukraine Remains in a Recession for a Year
In the second quarter of 2013 GDP contracted by 1.1 percent on a year-on-year comparison basis.
August 20, 2013
Wienerberger Facing Losses
H1 results confirm Wienerberger's diversification strategy.
August 20, 2013
Russia: Rusal to Slip into the Red
Russian metal giant Rusal has to decrease production by 357,000 tons this year due to a drop in prices in aluminium. The company now hopes for state subsidy.
August 19, 2013
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Zumtobel Takes Over Chinese Affiliate
Listed light manufacturer Zumtobel Group has taken over the stakes of joint-venture partner Thorn Lighting Tianjin Limited.
July 29, 2013
Voestalpine: Cartel Proceedings Finally Settled
voestalpine AG response to the German Cartel Office's rail cartel announcement issued yesterday.
July 24, 2013
Russian Economy Shows Insufficient Diversification
The Russian economy is primarily based on commodities, economists at the Moscow Higher School of Economics report. In the medium term, Russia has no growth potential, the experts say.
July 18, 2013
Austrian GDP Growth Above European Average
In 2012, Austria saw a growth of GDP of 0.9 percent which is signifantly above the European average.
July 12, 2013
Wienerberger‘s Brick Division Behind Expectations
Brick manufacturer Wienerberger informed investors about a rebound of the company’s biggest division: Business in Europe is considerably behind expectations.
July 12, 2013
Siemens VAI Lands Major Contract in China
Tangshan orders cold rolling complex from Siemens.
June 18, 2013
Bulgaria: Sofia One Of Best European Destination for Manufacturing
The Bulgarian capital Sofia was labeled as one of the best destinations for opening a manufacturing plant in Europe.
June 13, 2013
Siemens VAI to Modernize Ukrainian Steel Plant
The signing of a major contract in Ukraine for Upper-Austrian industrial plant construction company Siemens VAI is in its final steps.
June 10, 2013
Voestalpine to Take Over Trafilerie di Cittadella S.p.a
Voestalpine extends its welding technologies product portfolio with an acquisition in Italy.
June 3, 2013
Voestalpine Intends to Boost Business in Germany
The Upper-Austrian steel manufacturer voestalpine wants to significantly increase its business in Germany.
May 23, 2013
Austria: Biggest Investor in Serbia
Serbia encourages Austrian enterprises to further invest in Serbian industries.
May 16, 2013
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