Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

UniCredit Bank Austria and Wiener Symphoniker Orchestra Bring Free Jazz Picnic Concert to Bank Austria Park in Vienna

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit Bank Austria will host a free Jazz Picnic at Bank Austria Park in Vienna on June 14, 2026, featuring the “Symphonic Jazz Project,” a jazz ensemble from the Wiener Symphoniker Orchestra led by percussionist Friedrich Philipp-Pesendorfer, also … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Completes Vienna Office Building Sale as Part of Deka-ImmobilienEuropa Portfolio Optimisation

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has sold the Business Center Muthgasse office building in Vienna, which was part of the open-ended real estate fund Deka-ImmobilienEuropa. The buyer is a company indirectly owned by Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich AG and Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien, while the … Read the full press release

STRABAG SE Moves Closer to Van Elle Acquisition as Shareholders Approve Scheme of Arrangement

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG SE has announced that Van Elle shareholders have approved STRABAG UK’s takeover offer, with 99.96% by value of the votes cast at the Court Meeting supporting the proposed Scheme of Arrangement. The approval represents a key milestone … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Thailand Order to Support Chemical Recovery and Green Electricity Production for NPS

(IN BRIEF) National Power Supply Public Company Limited, part of Double A Group, has selected ANDRITZ to supply a recovery boiler, black liquor evaporation plant and integrated ash re-crystallisation system for a new bioenergy power plant in Tha-Toom, Thailand. The … Read the full press release

EIF and UniCredit Bank Austria Partnership Advances Innovation, Digital Transformation and Sustainable Growth at KE KELIT

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and UniCredit Bank Austria visited Austrian pipe and climate-control systems manufacturer KE KELIT at its Linz production site to highlight the company as an example of successful SME financing under EU-backed guarantee agreements. KE KELIT, … Read the full press release

India Advances Connected Mobility with First Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems Deployment by Kapsch TrafficCom

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is launching India’s first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems project on a key highway corridor near New Delhi in partnership with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited. The project will use connected vehicle technology, AI-enabled video sensors and … Read the full press release

Thailand and Finland Co-organise 2026 OSCE Asian Conference as Security Challenges Become Increasingly Digital and Cross-Border

(IN BRIEF) The 2026 OSCE Asian Conference will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 28 and 29 May 2026, with a central focus on the growing challenge of transnational threats in the digital era. Hosted by Thailand, an OSCE Asian … Read the full press release

New ANDRITZ Production Line Supports Dalian Ruiguang’s Growth in Sustainable Nonwoven Hygiene Products

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a repeat order from Dalian Ruiguang in China to supply a new Wetlace™ production line for premium roll goods used in eco-friendly flushable wipes. The line, scheduled to start up at the end of 2026, … Read the full press release

Titanion MR Marks Philips’ Push Toward AI-Driven Quantitative MRI and Advanced Microstructural Imaging

(IN BRIEF) Philips has introduced Titanion MR, a new ultra-high-gradient 3.0T MRI system designed to support advanced quantitative imaging and biomarker development across the body. Unveiled at ISMRM 2026, the system combines ultra-high gradient performance with AI-powered software to improve … Read the full press release

STRABAG and ZÜBLIN Secure Major German Rail Infrastructure Contract for Pfaffensteig Tunnel Project

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG and ZÜBLIN have been awarded a major contract for the Pfaffensteig Tunnel project in Germany, a significant rail infrastructure scheme designed to improve connections between Stuttgart and Switzerland. The approximately 11-kilometre twin-bore tunnel will link Stuttgart Airport’s … Read the full press release

OMV Invests EUR 65 Million in New Austrian Innovation Hub to Accelerate Sustainable Technology Development

(IN BRIEF) OMV is investing EUR 65 million in the construction of the OMV Innovation Hub Schwechat in Austria, a new research and development center designed to accelerate the company’s technological transformation and climate neutrality strategy. Construction progress has reached … Read the full press release

Suparma Selects ANDRITZ to Deliver Advanced Reject Treatment System Enhancing Sustainability in Indonesian Paper Mill

(IN BRIEF) P.T. Suparma Tbk has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply a complete coarse reject treatment system for its paper mill in Surabaya, Indonesia, with start-up planned for the third quarter of 2026. The system will process mixed reject … Read the full press release

Austrian Partners Deliver Innovative Recycled Cup Solution for Greener Eurovision Event Experience

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative initiative led by Austrian partners is introducing a fully closed-loop recycling system at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, where 100,000 reusable cups made from 100 percent recycled plastic will be used throughout the event. … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Transforms Historic Vienna Landmark into Contemporary Living and Working Space

(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group has completed the transformation of Vienna’s historic Imperial and Royal Main Post Office into Posthöfe Vienna, a large-scale mixed-use development that combines residential, office, hospitality, and dining spaces within a preserved heritage structure. The project … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Contract to Deliver High-Capacity Paper Production Line for General Emballage in Algeria

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract by General Emballage to build a full-scale PrimeLine paper production facility in Naama, Algeria, marking the packaging company’s entry into paper manufacturing. The project will deliver Africa’s widest and most productive … Read the full press release

Jungheinrich Delivers Advanced Automated Warehouse Solution to Support Gebrüder Weiss Logistics Transformation in Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Jungheinrich has implemented a fully automated warehouse solution for Gebrüder Weiss Ltd. in Páty, Hungary, helping the company transition from manual to automated logistics operations. The high-bay facility offers 28,000 pallet spaces and uses autonomous mobile robots to … Read the full press release

Wiener Börse AG and Deutsche Börse AG Prolong Collaboration to Maintain Advanced Trading Infrastructure Across Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Wiener Börse AG and Deutsche Börse AG have extended their technology partnership until 2033, ensuring the continued use of the T7 trading system across multiple Central and Eastern European exchanges. The agreement maintains a stable and familiar trading … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Contract to Equip India’s Largest Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract to supply equipment for India’s largest pumped storage plant, the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Karjat project in Maharashtra, developed by Torrent Power. The project includes the delivery of ten pump turbines and … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Highlights Proven Technology as Chileans Show Increased Support for Congestion Pricing

(IN BRIEF) More than half of Chileans now support the introduction of congestion charging, according to a recent Ipsos survey, signaling a growing acceptance of smart mobility solutions. Kapsch TrafficCom highlights that the technology required for efficient implementation is already … Read the full press release

SPAIN: Castellón de la Plana Implements Smart Low Emission Zone with Kapsch TrafficCom to Improve Air Quality and Traffic Management

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed a €1.52 million Low Emission Zone project in Castellón de la Plana, Spain, introducing advanced technologies to monitor and manage vehicle access and environmental conditions. The system includes license plate recognition cameras, air and … Read the full press release