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Mayr-Melnhof to Become Market Leader in Colombia
The Austrian carton producer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging acquires Colombian Plegacol and creates a new Colombian market leader in folding cartons.
September 17, 2012
RHI Adapts Brazil Project
The Austrian producer of refractories refers to increase in import duties and anti-dumping duties in Brazil.
September 17, 2012
Palfinger´s Joint Venture in China Starts Operations
The Austrian crane manufacturer is about to intensify its China activities. After only six months, the competent authorities have given their approval to the Group’s joint venture with the Chinese Sany Group.
September 3, 2012
Wienerberger´s Pipelife Lands Contract Worth € 20m
Pipelife has been awarded a major order in Ghana: 8.8 km of 2.5 m diameter HDPE pipes for a power plant project.
August 31, 2012
Lenzing Continues to Supply Fibers to US Army
Flame-resistant fibers from Austria of superior quality.
August 25, 2012
Rosenbauer: Earnings Down, Revenues Up
In the first half of 2012, Rosenbauer Group recorded a 17% decrease in net income. Revenues soared by 14%. Order backlog grew by 60%.
August 24, 2012
Wienerberger: Declining Earnings Cause Austerity Measures
Group revenues of the Austrian brick producer rose by 5% to € 1,036m (2011: € 986m ). Operating EBITDA declined by 16% to € 104m (2011: € 123m ).
August 21, 2012
Lenzing: Profit Decrease Expected
Next Wednesday, Lenzing presents its half-year results. According to analysts, the Austrian fiber producer will report a 31% profit decrease.
August 20, 2012
Wienerberger: High Losses Expected
In the first half year of 2011, the Austrian brick producer still recorded a net income of € 37.5m. On average, a loss of € 21.07m is expected.
August 17, 2012
RHI Announces Surprisingly High Profit
In the second quarter of 2012, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products could achieve strong EBIT(+24%) and EBITDA (+13%) growth rates.
August 7, 2012
RHI: Moderate Rise Earnings Expected
Next Tuesday, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products will announce its half-year results.
August 3, 2012
RHI: Slight Increase in EBIT Ahead
According to Berenberg Bank, the Austrian manufacturer of refractory products has achieved a 4% increase in sales in the second quarter of 2012
August 1, 2012
RHI Places € 130m Bonded Loan
RHI AG, a world market leader for refractory products, successfully completed the placement of a € 130m bonded loan on July 25, 2012.
July 26, 2012
Lenzing AG Intensifies Pulp Cooperation with Sappi
Lenzing AG, global market leader for man-made cellulose fibers, is intensifying its longstanding cooperation with the paper and pulp group Sappi.
July 23, 2012
Austrian GDP per Capital € 35,710 in 2011
Austrian economy 2011: growth of +2.7% despite challenging global environment. The manufacturing industry was the driving factor of the growth last year.
July 13, 2012
“UK Faces Skills Tragedy"
The Austrian crane manufacturer Liebherr-Sunderland has urged UK engineering businesses to upskill to ensure they can compete effectively in high value international markets.
June 19, 2012
Austrian Furniture Industry Increases its Exports
In 2011, the total production of the Austrian furniture industry decreased by 3.3 percent to close to € 2.3bn according to the latest figures.
June 6, 2012
Different Economic Dynamics Among Austrian Provinces
In 2011, Styria achieved the highest economic growth rate among the nine Austrian provinces. This year, Upper Austria is expected to lead the ranking.
June 4, 2012
Slow Growth in Austrian Industry
In 2012, the Austrian economy is expected to grow by 0.8%. The overall uncertainty remains, optimism in the Austrian industrial sector shrinks.
June 1, 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
U.K.: Mayr-Melnhof and Trade Union Settle Dispute
The Austrian manufacturer of packaging products grants a better social package to the former employees of the Liverpool-based factory.
May 29, 2012
Wienerberger Closes Takeover of Pipelife
For a purchase price of € 162m, Wienerberger will increase revenues by approx. € 800m and EBITDA by approx. € 70m per year.
May 25, 2012
Austrian Paper Industry Sees Lack in Skilled Workers
Last year, the domestic paper industry recovered. The new challenge would be to attract sufficient skilled workers.
May 23, 2012
Wienerberger Secures Liquidity Reserves up to 2016
New credit line provides € 250m for general corporate financing up to May 2016 .
May 23, 2012
Record Results at SBO
Austrian Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment achieves an all-time high in sales and profit figures in the first quarter of 2012.
May 23, 2012
Rising Revenues at Novomatic
The Austrian vending machine producer recorded a 17.2% in revenues. The gambling segment was Novomatic´s growth driver.
May 22, 2012
Lower Profits at Rosenbauer
The Austrian manufacturer of fire brigade equipment announced its1st quarter results. Revenues were up by 8% at € 115.6m (Q1/2011: € 107.3m). EBIT still down year-on-year, at € 3.7m (Q1/2011: € 6.9m).
May 16, 2012
Mayr-Melnhof Posts Profit Decrease
Sales were held up on previous year’s level. The operating profit was below last year’s value due to a sharp increase in input prices. Net income fell by 20%.
May 15, 2012
RHI: Profit Soared by 75%
The Austrian manufacturer of refractory products records a moderate increase in revenues. Earnings and profits were up remarkably. RHI predicts to achieve stable results in the second quarter.
May 15, 2012
Strong Growth at Palfinger
Revenue and EBIT increased by another 17 per cent. The Austrian crane manufacturer expects a moderate growth trend in 2012.
May 10, 2012
Declining Revenues and Net Income at Lenzing
The performance of the Austrian Lenzing Group in the first quarter of 2012 was in line with expectations. EBIT decreased to € 67.2m after € 90.7m in the first quarter of 2011.
May 10, 2012
Wienerberger Records Higher Losses
Group revenues declined by 3% to € 382.4m (2011: € 395.1m). Operating EBITDA reached € 2.1m (2011: € 11.8m). Net losses reach € 50.1m.
May 9, 2012
Lenzing´s Earnings May Fall Considerably
Analysts of Erste Group and RCB (Raiffeisen Centrobank) expect the Austrian fiber producer to record a substantial cut in operating profits.
May 8, 2012
Palfinger: Strong Rise in Earnings Ahead
Analysts expect the Austrian crane manufacturer to achieve a 8.0% growth in revenues. EBIT is forecasted increase by 18.5%.
May 8, 2012
RHI to Acquire Orient Refractories?
The Austrian refractory manufacturer is said to take over the Delhi bases Orient Refractories. The target company denies the rumor.
May 7, 2012
Major Order at TGW by U.S. Gap Inc.
The U.S. specialty apparel retailer Gap Inc selects the Austrian TGW Systems to manage their residual carton handling operation.
May 2, 2012
Mayr-Melnhof: Dispute in the UK Escalates
After the British site of the Austrian packaging company was shut down in February, the British trade union Unite attacks Mayr-Melnhof sharply.
April 23, 2012
RHI Pursues Growth Strategy in India
The Austrian RHI AG, the world’s biggest maker of fireproofing ceramics, is pursuing a takeover in India and may start a joint venture in Russia to expand its global reach.
April 21, 2012
Gorenje Not to Move to Vienna
The Slovenian producer of household appliances was said to move to Vienna. CEO Franjo Bobinac declines the rumors.
April 20, 2012
RHI to Cut Costs
The Vienna-listed manufacturer of fire-proof products starts a cost-cutting program. CEO Struzl pushes for more efficiency.
April 20, 2012
Rosenbauer Reports Decline in Revenue and Profit
The Austrian producer of fire-fighting equipment announced its results for 2011. Revenues decreased by 9.0%, net profit fell by 20%. Orders went up substantially.
April 20, 2012
Lenzing Resolves to Increase Dividends Substantially
The Ordinary Shareholders´ Meeting of Lenzing AG resolved to distribute a dividend of € 2.50 per share for the 2011 fiscal year (compared to € 1.55 per share for the previous fiscal year).
April 19, 2012
Gorenje Considers Setting Up Headquarters in Vienna
The Slovenian producer of household appliances is said to move to Vienna. The company does not comment this information.
April 19, 2012
Bad Prospects for Austrian Paper Industry
In 2011, production of the Austrian paper industry declined by 2.2%. In 2012, there is no reason to be optimistic, the industry says.
April 18, 2012
Bene Posts Rise in Earnings
In the scope of an institutional investors event, the Vienna Stock Exchange listed Bene Group publishes today a first estimate of results for the financial year 2011/12 ended on January 31, 2012.
April 14, 2012
Lenzing Expects Not to Reach Results of 2011 Again
Lenzing´s CEO Peter Untersberger presented the excellent results of the last financial year. This year, earnings will reach the level of last year only “at best”.
April 13, 2012
Wienerberger Builds Firewall Against Hostile Takeover
The Austrian brick producer plans to lower the marginal value for takeover offers to 20%.
April 13, 2012
Ruttenstorfer Enters RHI
The former OMV executive becomes supervisory board member at the Austrian RHI.
April 11, 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
Austrian Industry Running Increasingly Smoothly
The Austrian industry has potential: positive surprise still possible despite tight earnings situation caused by high commodity prices. Export orders rise strongly again.
March 30, 2012
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