ANDRITZ Invests Heavily in Austrian Production Sites to Meet Rising Global Demand for Turbo Generators

Wound stator of a turbo generato

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ is investing a higher double-digit million euro amount by 2028 to expand and modernise its turbo generator production facilities in Linz and Weiz, responding to rising global energy demand and the growing importance of grid stability. The expansion will create around 350 skilled jobs and enhance manufacturing capacity for air-cooled and hydrogen-cooled turbo generators, with Linz focusing on assembly and testing and Weiz on component and generator production. Building on decades of expertise in power generation technology, the investment strengthens Austria’s role as a hub for advanced energy equipment and positions ANDRITZ to support the transition toward more flexible, decentralised and low-carbon power systems worldwide.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 30-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Austria in response to rising global demand for turbo generators, committing a higher double-digit million euro investment by 2028 to grow and modernise production at its sites in Linz and Weiz. The expansion will create around 350 additional skilled jobs over the coming years and reinforces the company’s long-term strategy to support decentralised power generation and grid stability amid increasing worldwide energy demand.

Turbo generators play a critical role as a bridging technology within modern energy systems, supporting flexible electricity generation and stabilising power grids during periods of fluctuating supply and demand. ANDRITZ has produced turbo generators in Weiz, Styria for more than 70 years, while its Linz site has nearly eight decades of experience in hydropower technology, particularly in turbine manufacturing and hydraulic steel structures. By extending turbo generator production to Linz, the company is significantly increasing its capacity to serve global markets.

At the Linz facility, ANDRITZ will expand and modernise production space by approximately 3,700 square metres. The site will specialise in the assembly and testing of hydrogen-cooled turbo generators. Its direct access to the Danube River enables efficient and environmentally friendly transport of equipment weighing up to 300 tonnes, providing a logistical advantage for large-scale energy infrastructure projects. In parallel, the Weiz site will see the construction of new production halls and generator manufacturing facilities, scheduled for completion by 2027. Future operations there will focus on air-cooled turbo generators as well as key components for hydrogen-cooled units, including rotors and stators.

The investment will generate substantial employment opportunities across both locations. ANDRITZ is immediately recruiting mechanical engineering technicians, electrical engineering technicians, mechatronics specialists, welders, manufacturing technicians, and other skilled professionals. While Linz will primarily strengthen its manufacturing workforce, Weiz will also expand roles in engineering and project management to support increasingly complex customer projects.

The expansion underscores ANDRITZ’s commitment to Austria as an industrial base and to the future of sustainable energy systems. Turbo generators produced by the company are already designed to be compatible with hydrogen-ready turbines, supporting the transition toward low-carbon power generation. While many installations currently operate on gas, this design flexibility positions ANDRITZ technology to play a growing role in the shift to low-CO₂ energy solutions.

Market demand for turbo generators is currently strongest in the United States and the Middle East, with Europe expected to follow. Through its targeted investments in Linz and Weiz, ANDRITZ aims to strengthen its position as a global technology provider while contributing to the stability, flexibility, and resilience of modern power systems.

Information & Application

ANDRITZ cooperates with technical colleges, universities of applied sciences, universities and the Public Employment Service Austria (AMS) to attract and retain technical talent in the long term. Interested parties can now find out more and apply at andritz.link/7525. The company is also hiring employees for other business areas. An overview of all job vacancies in Vienna, Graz Linz, and Weiz can be found at andritz.link/9328.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed company employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small to large-scale hydropower plants. State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.

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ANDRITZ GROUP

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ANDRITZ HYDRO

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SOURCE: ANDRITZ