Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

Borealis recognised with Stellantis CSR Supplier of the Year Award and named top-tier partner in South America region

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has received the Stellantis Supplier of the Year Award for Corporate Social Responsibility and was ranked among the top three Stellantis suppliers for the South America region, marking a notable achievement as the only advanced plastics company … Read the full press release

UniCredit Bank Austria strengthens SRT positioning with Project ARTS Belvedere 2025 in partnership with PGGM

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit Bank Austria has returned to the SRT market with Project ARTS Belvedere 2025, a new transaction under the UniCredit ARTS programme aimed at improving capital efficiency and increasing lending capacity across the real economy. The deal, carried … Read the full press release

voestalpine invests in future talent with state-of-the-art training campus and apprentice residences in Austria

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has inaugurated the voestalpine BÖHLER CAMPUS in Kapfenberg, creating a combined training and living environment for the next generation of technical specialists. The new facility supports apprentices in 12 future-oriented disciplines and features modern digital training systems, … Read the full press release

EACVI 2025 strengthens multi-modality imaging expertise with advanced training, guideline updates and AI-driven insights

(IN BRIEF) The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging will host EACVI 2025 in Vienna from 11–13 December, bringing together echocardiography, CMR, CT and nuclear cardiology within a unified multi-modality congress. The event will highlight advances in individual imaging techniques as … Read the full press release

Fapajal Selects ANDRITZ to Supply Complete PrimeLine Tissue Production Line for Major Capacity Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Fapajal Papermaking S.A. to deliver a complete PrimeLine™ tissue production line for the company’s São Julião do Tojal mill, with commissioning planned for the first half of 2027. The new line … Read the full press release

EIF and UniCredit Bank Austria Launch €250 Million Guarantee to Accelerate Innovation, Digitalisation and Green Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and UniCredit Bank Austria have announced an expanded partnership featuring a new €250 million EIF guarantee that will enable the bank to provide around €360 million in favourable financing for more than 200 SMEs … Read the full press release

Advanced Rail Technology from voestalpine Drives Launch of Austria’s Longest Tunnel and High-Speed Southern Line

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine Railway Systems has delivered a major contribution to the new “Koralmbahn” rail connection between Graz and Klagenfurt, which opens on December 14, 2025. This milestone project includes the installation of 290 kilometers of premium long rails and … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom expands long-term partnership with Barcelona through new infrastructure upgrade to support cleaner and safer public spaces

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a €4.9 million contract to upgrade traffic infrastructure in four Barcelona districts under the city’s €435 million Pla Endreça initiative. The project, spanning two and a half years, will enhance pedestrian safety, including the … Read the full press release

Genera Expands Sustainable Packaging Operations in Tennessee with ANDRITZ Non-Wood Pulping Technology

(IN BRIEF) Genera has expanded its Vonore, Tennessee facility with the successful installation of advanced non-wood pulping and stock preparation systems from ANDRITZ. The new equipment enhances production efficiency and enables the manufacture of compostable molded fiber packaging made from … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange launches ‘Beteilig dich’ campaign to empower young Austrians to engage with investing and financial independence

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched ‘Beteilig dich’ (“Get involved”), a youth-focused campaign encouraging active engagement with investing and financial literacy. Featuring witty slogans inspired by pop culture, the initiative promotes relatable financial education and aims to empower … Read the full press release

EIF and HYPO NOE Partner to Empower Austria’s Energy Transition with New Sustainable Investment Programme

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien have partnered under the InvestEU programme to provide up to €43 million in green financing for Austrian SMEs and small mid-caps. The initiative supports energy … Read the full press release

Borealis Renews Long-Term Partnership with Emirates Foundation to Support Education and Social Inclusion in the UAE

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has renewed its 15-year partnership with the Emirates Foundation to enhance education, social integration, and sustainability across the UAE. Through a 2025 contribution of AED one million from the Borealis Social Fund, the collaboration will continue to … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s Bad St. Leonhard Mill Reaches One Million Cubic Meters of Cross-Laminated Timber Production

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso’s Bad St. Leonhard mill in Austria has become the company’s first site to surpass one million cubic meters of cross-laminated timber (CLT) production as of October 2025. Established in 1885 and the first Stora Enso facility … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Advanced Pressurized Refining System for Action Tesa’s New MDF Production Facility in India

(IN BRIEF) Action Tesa has chosen ANDRITZ to supply a pressurized refining system for its new medium-density fiberboard (MDF) plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Scheduled for start-up in Q2 2026, the system will feature a 33 t/h capacity and include … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Expands Boiler Solutions Portfolio with Acquisition of Allen-Sherman-Hoff from Babcock & Wilcox

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has acquired Allen-Sherman-Hoff from Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., expanding its global capabilities in boiler solutions and lifecycle services. Based in Pennsylvania, Allen-Sherman-Hoff specializes in ash handling systems and serves industries including power generation, biomass, and pulp … Read the full press release

From Bikes to Running Gear: Benelux and DACH Sports Retail Attracts Wave of Strategic and Private Equity Deals

The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange expands CEE portfolio with new indices on AI, defence, and Ukraine reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has launched three new indices focused on key growth areas in Central and Eastern Europe: CECE UA Reconstruction, CECE AI Infrastructure, and CECE Defence. Covering 19, 18, and 14 companies respectively, the indices track … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major EGAT Contract to Modernize Pumped Storage Units at Thailand’s Srinagarind Hydropower Plant

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received a major contract from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to modernize the Srinagarind hydropower plant by replacing two pumped storage units with advanced 180-MW systems. The mid double-digit million-euro project, part of ANDRITZ’s … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN and ROM Technik Partner to Deliver Groundbreaking AI Research Campus in Germany

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN, a STRABAG subsidiary, together with ROM Technik GmbH & Co. KG, has been contracted to build the first phase of the IPAI Campus in Heilbronn, Europe’s pioneering innovation park for artificial intelligence. Commissioned by IPAI Immobilienmanagement and … Read the full press release

RCG Expands Benelux Presence After Securing EU Safety Certificate for Belgium and the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has launched its first independent freight operations in Belgium after obtaining the Single Safety Certificate from the European Union Agency for Railways, enabling it to operate under its own traction in Belgium, the … Read the full press release