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Mixed Quarterly Results for KTM
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer reported significantly higher sales in the first three months of the year. EBIT, however, decreased by 78% year-on-year.
May 25, 2011
Strong Sales Growth for RHI
Revenues of the RHI Group amounted to € 413.8 m in the first quarter of 2011, up 20.9% on the reference quarter of 2010. In the Steel Division revenues grew by 20.1%, in the Industrial Division by 23.3%.
May 12, 2011
Industrial Business Situation: Optimism with Restrictions
Economic recovery continues in Austria, as well as employment growth. Capacity utilization remains stable
April 28, 2011
Teufelberger Becomes Supplier of Automotive Industry
The specialty cable manufacturer from Upper Austria is undertaking its first steps to establish itself in the automotive supplier industry.
April 27, 2011
Every second Company Concerned by Crisis in Libya and Japan
According to a survey in Upper Austria, 46% of the companies are concerned by the rise in commodity and energy prices or by supply bottlenecks in the electronic industry.
April 23, 2011
Banner on Growth Course
The Upper-Austrian manufacturer of car batteries could raise its sales up to € 225m. Investments of € 20m are planned.
April 22, 2011
Lenzing to switch to prime market of Vienna Stock Exchange on 18 April
Lenzing AG will start listing on the Vienna Stock Exchange’s prime market – the premium segment – as of 18 April 2011.
April 16, 2011
Austrian Industrial Production Still Growing
Statistics Austria: Rise in Production index in January 2011: 8.4% over January 2010
March 26, 2011
KTM in the Black Again
After serious losses in 2009, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer records rising sales and operating profits again.
March 25, 2011
Wienerberger Acquires Belgian Brick Producer
The Austrian brick manufacturer reached the acquisition of facing brick producer Heylen Bricks in Veldwezelt, Belgium
March 18, 2011
B&C Sells 29.9% of Lenzing AG
The initial step for the IPO of the Austrian pulp manufacturer Lenzing AG already has taken place.
March 17, 2011
Employment Reduction in Austrian Manufacturing Industry
The number of workers in the manufacturing industry fell by 3.2% in 2010. Moreover, there was a massive reduction in the demand for temporary workers.
March 16, 2011
Škoda Increases Efficiency with S&T
The Austrian software company concluded a new IT-system for the Czech car manufacturer.
March 11, 2011
Lenzing AG: 2010 Figures Confirmed
The management of the Austrian Fiber Manufacturer proposes dividend of € 1.55 per share for 2010.
March 9, 2011
RHI: Rise in EBIT by 130%
The Austrian manufacturer of refractory products announced its preleminary results for 2010. Revenues increased by 23%. Operating result margin climbs from 6.4% to 9.1%.
March 9, 2011
Austrian Production Rising Substantially
Opposing production trends in industry and construction in November 2010; turnover +14.5%. Strong increase of production in metal industry.
March 2, 2011
ATB: Contradictions on Rumored Layoffs
A-Tec's subsidiary ATB denies media reports about alleged dismissals at the Styrian location.
February 13, 2011
Haidlmair Group: Major Contract from the U.S.
The medium-sized Austrian toolmaker Haidlmair has obtained a major contract from a U.S. logistics company.
February 12, 2011
Rise in Earnings for Palfinger
The Austrian crane manufacturer records a 29-percent plus in revenues for 2010. For 2011, the company shows an optimistic outlook.
January 25, 2011
Doppelmayr: Slight decline in Sales but Good Result
Doppelmayr, The aerial and surface ropeway manufacturer from Vorarlberg underwent a slight drop in sales, but net income hasincrea sed significantly. Cautious optimism is being shown.
December 1, 2010
Strong Sales Growth in Goods Production and Construction
According to Statistik Austria, sales growth in goods production was 14.3%. Orders for the construction industry decline however.
November 30, 2010
AE&E: Next Insolvency is Coming Up
A subsidiary of the insolvent AE&E group in Raaba is negotiating with the Styrian plant manufacturer Andritz. They have time until Friday.
November 25, 2010
Hirsch Servo Still Records Losses
Sales were up by 27% in the first quarter. Hirsch already experiences an upward trend, the turnaround is expected in 2011.
November 25, 2010
Lufthansa-CEO Mayrhuber Moves to Infenion
Infineon Nominates Wolfgang Mayrhuber as Designated Supervisory Board Chairman and Appoints Dominik Asam as New Chief Financial Officer.
November 23, 2010
Infenion Announces 4Q 2010 Results
Quarterly revenue up by 6 percent sequentially. Segment Results of € 171m, a 24 percent increase from prior quarter.
November 16, 2010
Austria´s Economy: Recovery Accelerates
According to the Report of Bank Austria “Austria´s Economy”, GDP increases stronger than expected. The labor market experiences some weaknesses.
November 15, 2010
Mechanical Engineering Returns to High of Growth
The sector experienced a decline of output capacity by 22% in 2009, revenue in the sector dropped 24% to € 14.7bn. In 2010, production will grow by 8%.
November 15, 2010
Frauenthal Announces Results for Third Quarter of 2010
The process of consolidation at the Frauenthal Group continued according to schedule in the third quarter: revenues increased by 17.8%.
November 11, 2010
Palfinger: Upward Trend in the First Three Quarters 2010
Market recovery and savings measures allowed for above-average increase in earnings. Revenue grew by 19.9 percent to € 464.9m
November 11, 2010
Fast Growth in Temporary Employment
The demand for temporary workers has increased strongly on the Austrian labor market strong, reaching almost the level before the economic crisis.
November 9, 2010