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Siemens Austria Builds World's Largest Metro Project in Saudi Arabia
The Austrian unit of Siemens announced in Vienna Simmering at the rollout of the first vehicle that a "a very, very big order” has been secured. With six lines and a total route length of 175 kilometers, the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh is planning the world's largest subway project. Siemens is to supply the entire turnkey system for two driverless metro lines.
February 24, 2016
Austria: Mitsubishi Takes Over Majority Stake in Siemens‘ VAI
The industrial systems subsidiary of Siemens, VAI with the business location in Linz, is sold to Japanese competitor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
May 7, 2014
Siemens Austria Plans Radical Job Cut
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group wants to reduce its workforce.
July 16, 2013
Construction of voestalpine plant in US by Siemens and Midrex
voestalpine entrusts construction of the direct reduction plant in Texas to Siemens and Midrex.
July 5, 2013
Siemens VAI Lands Major Contract in China
Tangshan orders cold rolling complex from Siemens.
June 18, 2013
Siemens to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Austria?
No official figures were disclosed. However, there are “programs”, which have to be negotiated with employees, according to a spokesman.
May 24, 2013
Siemens Austria: Dividends Reach € 750m
This year, the Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group recorded a moderate profit decrease.
December 18, 2012
Siemens Austria Builds Wind Power Plant in Turkey
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group has received a major order from Turkey.
October 20, 2012
Austrian Business Delegation to Visit New Delhi and Mumbai
On the occasion of the official visit of Austrian Federal Minister Doris Bures (Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology) to India, the Austrian Trade Commission organises a high-ranking Austrian business delegation to Delhi and Mumbai.
September 25, 2012
Siemens Austria: Major Contract in India
A consortium led by Siemens Austria was awarded with a contract worth € 290m by the Indian National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC).
August 7, 2012
Siemens Austria to supply Electrical Works to Indian BMM Ispat
The Indian steelmaker BMM Ispat Ltd. ordered the core systems for an electrical steel plant from Siemens VAI Metals Technologies.
July 23, 2012
Siemens Austria and Verbund to Establish Electric Mobility Provider
The technology and electricity company found a joint venture in order to serve and develop the Austrian electric mobility market.
April 20, 2012
Turkey as Growth Market for Siemens Austria
Siemens Austria ´s CEO Wolfgang Hesoun regards Turkey as most attractive growth market, as the economy is highly diversified and shows high economic growth rates.
March 12, 2012
Voestalpine Awarded Major Contract in the UK
Austrian voestalpine Group has been awarded a major contract for the supply of roughly 20,000 tons of pre-cut heavy-plate shapes for Siemens Wind Power for the London Array offshore wind tower project in the United Kingdom.
March 5, 2012
Siemens Austria Got Major Order from India
The Indian National Mineral Corporation orders a sintering plant at Siemens VAI. The order volume totals € 120m.
March 1, 2012
Atos Keeps Vienna as CEE Headquarters
After the takeover of Siemens IT solutions (SIS), the French IT service provider keeps Vienna as headquarters for Central and Eastern Europe.
February 27, 2012
Siemens Austria Has Growth Targets
The Austrian subsidiary of the German Siemens Group builds a new factory at the Viennese sub-headquarters.
February 24, 2012
Major Orders for Siemens Austria From Mexico and Thailand
The Mexican steel producer Tyasa ordered the construction of a completed steelworks. In Thailand, Siemens Austria builds a roller plant.
February 11, 2012
Leitl Pushes Investments in Colombia
For Christoph Leitl, the President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, Colombia is the entry to South America for European companies.
February 7, 2012
Wind Power in Sahara: New Orders for Siemens Austria
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group Siemens achieved its first orders for the construction of wind power plants.
February 2, 2012
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
Siemens Austria Reports Strong Performance
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group shifts € 1.0bn dividends to its headquarters. Operating results were highly satisfying.
December 20, 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
Siemens Austria: Order from Belarus
Siemens VAI Metals Technologies received a major order from the Belorussian steel producer Byelorussian Steelworks (BMZ),
December 17, 2011
Siemens Austria Expands in China
Siemens Metals Techologies enlarges its production facilities in China. Investments of $ 80m are expected.
December 14, 2011
Siemens VAI Receives Order from India
The Indian JSW Steel placed a major order at the Austrian Siemens VAI.
December 8, 2011
Siemens Austria Finishes Dutch Gas Power Plant
The contract value for the gas and steam power plant amounts to € 570m. 1.4 million households will be served with electricity.
November 21, 2011
Siemens Austria to Manufacture Trams Worth € 100m
The German technology group will build 40 new generation vehicles in Vienna, with parts coming from the plant in Graz.
November 18, 2011
Czech Railways Orders 16 Railjets from Vienna
Major Order for Siemens Austria from the Czech National Railways Ceske Drahy: the railway group exercises an option, which was reserved for the Austrian Federal Railways originally.
October 3, 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
New Job for Former Finance Minister Pröll
Siemens Austria reduces the size of its Executive Board and appoints the former politician to its Supervisory Board.
September 9, 2011
Siemens Boss Peter Löscher to Stay until 2017
The Austrian manager will remain CEO of the German group for another five years. His contract will be extended until 2017.
July 25, 2011
Siemens Manufactures Parts for a New Train Generation in Graz
Siemens manufactures components for 130 new trains for the Deutsche Bahn (DB-German Railways) until 2030 in Graz. The contract is worth € 6.0bn.
May 11, 2011
voestalpine Awarded Major Contract in London
20.000 tons of pre-cut heavy-plate shapes from Linz, Austria, for windpark near London. Offshore wind tower project saving up to 560,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
April 30, 2011
Bulgaria: EVN Thermal Power Plant Almost Completed
The project of the Lower Austrian energy company EVN in Bulgaria will go into operation still this year.
March 17, 2011
Major order for Siemens Austria
The Austrian subsidiary of the German electronics group receives a new order from Poland for the construction of underground train sets.
February 26, 2011
Eastern Europe Slows Siemens Austria Down
The pre-crisis level has not been reached yet, says CEO Hesoun. Public savings programs prevent the technology company's growth.
February 9, 2011
Siemens Austria Receives an Order for Poland
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group will supply 35 trains worth € 272m of the new Metro-generation "Inspiro" to Poland.
February 3, 2011
Czech Railways Considers to Acquire ÖBB-Railjets
The Austrian Federal Railways doesn´t want to exercise its option to buy further Railjets from Siemens.
December 28, 2010
Success For Siemens Austria in Norway
The Austrian Subsidiary of the German technology group received orders of 32 ecological threepart subway-trains for the Norwegian capital Oslo.
December 22, 2010
Decline in sales at Siemens Austria
Sales have dropped by 20% but the profit situation is stable. Orders have improved by 14%.
December 16, 2010
SIS to be Sold to Atos Origin
The French Atos Origin Acquired Siemens IT Solutions and Services, both companies expect synergy effects. Drastic job cuts in Vienna are feared.
December 15, 2010
Siemens Opens Multimedia Center in Vienna
Vienna gets new headquarters. Siemens inaugurates a "World Competence Center" for multimedia with its own research areas.
November 25, 2010
Siemens Austria: New Orders from Bangkok
The Thai BTSC has placed an order at Siemens for 35 additional intermediate cars for the city rail system. Works in Bangkok start in 2012..
November 22, 2010
Siemens Austria Participates in Construction of Zagreb’s Main Train Station
The consortium Siemens AG Österreich and Elektrokem d.o.o from Zagreb has been awarded the contract for the delivery of a modern electronic switch system
November 18, 2010
Major Project for Siemens Austria in Georgia
Siemens Austria is involved in a project to develop the electricity industry in Georgia. The infrastructure project will act as a bridge between Russia and Turkey.
October 22, 2010
Siemens Graz: - Investment of 12 Million in Plant for Railway Bogies
Siemens is investing a total of twelve million euro at the Graz location. The plant for railway bogies will receive a new assembly line for wheel sets. In addition to the present 950 employees new jobs will be created.
October 8, 2010
Macquarie to take over Innovest from Siemens
The Macquarie Group acquires Siemens' Innovest KAG. Innovest's activities are an important platform for Macquarie Funds Group in Central Europe and fit into the strategy of Macquarie to build a global asset management company.
October 7, 2010
Siemens Austria: Corruption Prosecution Expands Investigation
According to a media report, the prosecution has questioned two ex-managers of the group on suspicion of infidelity. They allegedly bribed business partners in South Eastern Europe.
September 21, 2010
Siemens Group upgrades Austrian business location
Siemens Austria has been named the global interface for the small hydropower plant activities of the Group.
August 25, 2010
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