Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

STRABAG begins turbine installation at 140 MW Deleni Wind Farm, Moldova’s largest renewable energy project

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG Romania SRL has begun turbine installation at the 140 MW Deleni Wind Farm, the largest renewable facility in Moldova and one of Romania’s most ambitious clean energy projects. Commissioned by PPC Renewables Romania, the wind farm will … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group to showcase sustainable and digital lighting innovations at Light + Building 2026 in Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel Group will once again participate in Light + Building, the world’s premier trade fair for lighting and building technology, scheduled for March 8–13, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main. Building on its successful 2024 presence, the group will … Read the full press release

flatexDEGIRO brings low-cost crypto trading to France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Austria as rollout expands

(IN BRIEF) flatexDEGIRO has expanded its crypto trading services to France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Austria, extending access to more than two million customers across Europe. Building on its launch in Germany in December 2024 and recognition as “Best Crypto … Read the full press release

Borealis commits over EUR 100 million to expand polypropylene compounding capacity in Austria to meet rising demand for sustainable materials

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is investing over EUR 100 million to expand its polypropylene compounding facilities in Schwechat, Austria, with a new line set to begin operations in the second half of 2026. The project will significantly increase supply of advanced … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins major contract from Adani Green Energy to equip 1,800 MW Gandikota pumped storage plant in India

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract by Adani Green Energy Limited to supply turbines, motor-generators, and associated systems for the 1,800 MW Gandikota pumped storage plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project, valued in the low three-digit million-euro … Read the full press release

CANCOM LIVE 2025 roadshow brings AI innovations to nine cities in Germany and Austria starting this September

(IN BRIEF) CANCOM will kick off its CANCOM LIVE 2025 roadshow in September under the motto “Discover the new AIra,” with nine stops in Germany and Austria, including debut events in Frankfurt, Berlin, and Feldkirch. The one-day program combines strategic … Read the full press release

Wiener Börse confirms ATX reshuffle with new entrants STRABAG and PORR, effective September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Wiener Börse AG has announced the outcome of its semi-annual index review, confirming that STRABAG SE and PORR AG will be added to Austria’s leading ATX index, replacing Telekom Austria AG and Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG. Alongside these changes, … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom delivers AP-8 toll modernization projects in Gipuzkoa to improve travel efficiency and payment security

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed the modernization of toll plazas at Irún Ventas, Irún M/O, and Orio on the AP-8 motorway in Gipuzkoa, Spain, in partnership with Construcciones Amenabar and Bidegi. The projects, finished on schedule by November 2024, … Read the full press release

Borealis and Tegral expand partnership to boost sustainable polyolefin packaging distribution across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has expanded its partnership with Tegral Materials to include Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland starting September 1, 2025, strengthening distribution of its polyethylene and polypropylene solutions across Europe. Building on their earlier collaboration covering Belgium, the … Read the full press release

Nippon Paper Industries partners with ANDRITZ on new high-efficiency recovery boiler to reduce emissions at Ishinomaki mill

(IN BRIEF) Nippon Paper Industries has selected ANDRITZ to supply a state-of-the-art recovery boiler for its Ishinomaki pulp mill, scheduled for start-up in 2028. The 2,200 tds/d boiler will allow the shutdown of one coal-fired unit and two recovery boilers, … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom secures OmniAir Certification for RIS-9360 C-V2X roadside unit to advance connected mobility

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has earned OmniAir Certification for its RIS-9360 Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) Roadside Unit, confirming compliance with stringent LTE-V2X performance and interoperability standards. The certification strengthens trust among agencies deploying connected vehicle infrastructure and validates the RIS-9360 as a … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins EcoVadis gold medal and sets ambitious 2030 ESG targets after surpassing 2025 goals ahead of schedule

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received a gold medal from EcoVadis, ranking among the top 5% of companies worldwide for sustainability. At the same time, the Austrian technology group unveiled new ESG targets for 2030, having already surpassed most of its … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group acquires majority stake in Moldasig, becoming Moldova’s leading insurer

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has acquired 80% of Moldasig following a successful public auction, making it the market leader in Moldova with around 30% share. The Share Purchase Agreement with the Moldovan state finalises VIG’s acquisition plan announced … Read the full press release

Lenzing expands photovoltaic capacity with VERBUND to accelerate renewable energy transition and net-zero goals

IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group has expanded its photovoltaic capacity at its Austrian headquarters with the commissioning of a new 1.3 MWp plant in partnership with VERBUND, raising the site’s total PV output to 8.3 MWp. This move strengthens the company’s … Read the full press release

STRABAG, Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure secure £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct upgrade to protect water supply for North West England

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG SE, working with Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure, has achieved financial close on the £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). The project will upgrade the 110-kilometre aqueduct that carries water from the Lake District to Greater Manchester, … Read the full press release

Mistra-Autex selects ANDRITZ to deliver complete needlepunch line in Estonia to boost nonwoven production for automotive industry

(IN BRIEF) Mistra-Autex AS has placed an order with ANDRITZ for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku, Estonia, facility, with start-up scheduled for late 2026. The new line will be equipped with the patented ProWin™ web optimization system, enabling … Read the full press release

Borealis enables STABILO to cut carbon emissions in iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 with Bornewables polypropylene

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has supplied Bornewables™ polypropylene to STABILO, enabling the integration of renewable-based materials into the iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 pens. The collaboration, facilitated by Gehr, allows STABILO to cut carbon emissions without compromising on performance or … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to deliver Africa’s first spunlace production line with SNC Kherib in Algeria

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured an order from SNC Kherib et Cie. to supply a complete spunlace line for its plant in Bejaia City, Algeria, marking the first ANDRITZ spunlace line to be installed in Africa. Scheduled to start up … Read the full press release

Slovenská sporiteľňa Names Michaela Bauer as New CEO to Succeed Peter Krutil in 2026

(IN BRIEF) Slovenská sporiteľňa has appointed Michaela Bauer as its next CEO, effective 1 March 2026, pending regulatory approval. Bauer brings over two decades of leadership experience from ČSOB and KBC Group, with expertise in banking operations, innovation, and digital … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom to deliver and operate advanced tolling system for Melbourne’s North East Link Tollway

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded the contract to deliver and operate the tolling infrastructure for Melbourne’s North East Link Tollway, part of Victoria’s AUD 90 billion Big Build program. The project will connect the M80 Ring Road to … Read the full press release