Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

ANDRITZ to Pioneer Industrial-Scale Fiberboard Recycling with Sonae Arauco Partnership

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been contracted to supply the world’s first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal. This innovative system will recycle end-of-life fiberboards into valuable fibers for new fiberboard production. Sonae Arauco emphasized the … Read the full press release

CANCOM Group Reports 29.1% Revenue Growth in H1 2024, Driven by International Expansion

(IN BRIEF) CANCOM Group saw a 29.1% increase in revenue in the first half of 2024, reaching €835.3 million, with significant contributions from its International segment, particularly the CANCOM Austria Group. EBITDA rose to €55.5 million, while operating cash flow … Read the full press release

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Enhances European Logistics Network with New Salzburg–Augsburg Rail Link

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced a new TransFER route connecting Salzburg, Austria, with Augsburg, Germany, to enhance the logistics chain across Central and South-Eastern Europe. The service operates two round trips weekly, offering direct, non-stop transport … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Expands Inclusive AI Initiative to Chile, Leveraging Unique Skills for Competitive Advantage

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is expanding its AI annotation initiative to Chile, building on a successful program in Vienna, Austria, where individuals with autism are employed to train AI systems for traffic management. The Chilean team will join the global … Read the full press release

Successful voestalpine Cares Run Raises €700,000 for Charitable Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The recent voestalpine cares run has successfully raised €700,000 for various charitable initiatives, building on last year’s inaugural event. With over 5,700 employees from more than 40 countries participating in physical activities like running and hiking, the campaign … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Successfully Commissions World’s Largest Single-Line Eucalyptus Pulp Mill for Suzano in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully started operations at Suzano’s new pulp mill in Brazil, which will be the world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp mill with an annual capacity of 2.55 million tons. The mill, which runs entirely on planted trees … Read the full press release

Vanessa Hellwing to Succeed Norbert Nettesheim as CFO of ANDRITZ AG in 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vanessa Hellwing has been appointed to the Executive Board of ANDRITZ AG starting January 1, 2025, and will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 28, 2025. She will succeed Norbert Nettesheim, who is retiring … Read the full press release

BP Completes Acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH to Enhance European Energy Presence

(IN BRIEF) BP has finalized the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, an energy supplier to commercial and industrial customers in Germany. This acquisition, announced in January 2024, enhances BP’s European gas and power operations and expands its reach to Germany, … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Reports Stable Performance Amidst Challenging Economic Environment in H1 2024

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ reported a stable performance in the first half of 2024 despite challenging economic conditions. Revenue decreased slightly by 3.0% to €3,986.6 million, while order intake dropped by 18.4% to €3,845.4 million due to fewer … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Selected for FEED of Major Carbon Capture Unit at Westenergy’s Waste-to-Energy Plant in Finland

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected to perform the front-end engineering design (FEED) for a large-scale carbon capture unit at Westenergy’s waste-to-energy plant in Finland. The project, ordered by ECCU Ltd, aims to capture all CO2 emissions from the plant’s … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Contract for Advanced Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant in Germany

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has been contracted by German waste management service provider MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH to supply an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration plant. This plant, designed to handle … Read the full press release

Andritz Wins Major Contract to Enhance Tissue Production for C&S Paper in China

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured a significant order from C&S Paper to supply two advanced PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue machines for their Suqian City mill in Jiangsu Province, China. These machines, with a capacity of 94 t/d each, … Read the full press release

MWB AG Rings in New Era with Vienna Stock Exchange Listing

(IN BRIEF) MWB AG, a German company specializing in luxury watch trading across the DACH region, celebrated a significant achievement today as it commenced trading on the Vienna Stock Exchange’s direct market plus segment. With NuWays AG acting as underwriter … Read the full press release

EIB Funds voestalpine’s Green Steel Initiative with €300 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €300 million loan to voestalpine AG, Europe’s third-largest steelmaker, to support a four-year research and development initiative aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Key focuses include optimizing manufacturing … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Names Rohit Aggarwal as Incoming CEO

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group has appointed Rohit Aggarwal to the Management Board, where he will initially oversee the fiber division and later succeed Stephan Sielaff as CEO when Sielaff’s contract expires in March 2025. Aggarwal brings decades of experience … Read the full press release

IKEA Talents Contest Crowns Thomas from Austria as Global Winner, Celebrating Company-wide Creativity

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has successfully concluded its inaugural IKEA Talents contest, aimed at fostering creativity and unity among its global workforce. Thomas from IKEA Austria emerged as the global winner, impressing with his song ‘This … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Order from Sioen Technical Felts for Advanced Needlepunch Line

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been contracted by Sioen Technical Felts to supply a needlepunch line for their Liège, Belgium plant, allowing the production of heavy fabrics in a single step. This will enhance the quality by reducing delamination risks and … Read the full press release

STRABAG to Construct Česká spořitelna’s Futuristic Headquarters in Prague’s Smíchov District

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG a.s., part of STRABAG SE’s Czech subsidiary, has secured a leading role in constructing Česká spořitelna’s new headquarters in Prague’s Smíchov district. This project, part of the Smíchov City development, will include four office buildings covering 75,000 … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Needlepunch Line to Şiteks for Expanded Production

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Turkish insulation felt manufacturer Şiteks to supply a complete needlepunch line for its Tekirdag facility. This investment will significantly increase Şiteks’ production capacity to meet global demand for needlepunched nonwoven insulation products in … Read the full press release

Metsä Group Collaborates with ANDRITZ to Pave the Way for Carbon Capture Integration in Bioproduct Mill

(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group and ANDRITZ are pioneering the integration of carbon capture technology within a bioproduct mill, marking a global first in sustainable forestry practices. This strategic collaboration aims to seamlessly incorporate carbon capture modules into the mill’s operations, … Read the full press release