Tobacco Industry

Tannpapier Fears For its Existence

The Austrian manufacturer of cigarette papers suffers from the tightening of the EU-tobacco-directive.

December 13, 2011

Tann´s Export Quota Reaches 100%

The Austrian special paper manufacturer benefits from the economic upswing in Eastern Europe. Exports are booming.

September 27, 2011

Austria Tabak Plant Closes Down

Austria Tabak will close the cigarette factory in Hainburg. 320 jobs will be lost.

May 6, 2011

Philip Morris is Market Leader in Austria

The American tobacco company Philip Morris increased its market share, overtaking the Japanese Austria Tabak group for good.

February 26, 2011

Austrian Tobacco Industry Fears Cigarette Smuggling

According to the presently Japanese Austria Tabak, 20% of cigarettes are already smuggled. The tobacco tax is expected to increase this trend even more.

January 10, 2011

New Budget, New Taxes

The budget includes a new austerity package, which consists essentially of taxes on mineral oil, tobacco and banks.

October 25, 2010
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