Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

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

STRABAG Awarded €134 Million Contract for Southern Phase of Emonika Development in Ljubljana

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has signed a €134 million contract with Mendota Invest, part of the OTP Group, to build the southern section of the Emonika development in Ljubljana. This phase will include Slovenia’s future tallest office tower, a shopping centre … Read the full press release

Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX distributed EV charging system delivering up to 1.68 MW for next-generation mobility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched SICHARGE FLEX, its new distributed EV charging system capable of delivering from 480 kW up to 1.68 MW DC with fully dynamic power distribution and charging currents of up to 1,500 A. Designed for both … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom to modernize busy Zarautz Este toll plaza in EUR 3.3 million AP-8 motorway project in Basque Country

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a EUR 3.3 million contract to upgrade the Zarautz Este toll collection area on the AP-8 motorway in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country. The 13-month project will improve payment convenience for drivers on the heavily … Read the full press release

Integra Plastics conversion in Bulgaria to deliver premium recycled polypropylene with Borcycle M technology

(IN BRIEF) Integra Plastics AD, a Borealis group company based in Bulgaria, will convert its production facility to produce recycled polypropylene by October 2025, supported by the integration of Borealis’ Borcycle™ M mechanical recycling technology. The upgrade will enable the … Read the full press release

Wienerberger announces shortlist for BRICK AWARD 26, celebrating global brick architecture

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has announced the shortlist for BRICK AWARD 26, featuring 50 projects from 21 countries across five continents. Chosen from 849 submissions, the shortlisted works range from homes and urban housing to cultural landmarks and experimental designs, with … Read the full press release

AUTO1 Group enhances Autohero operations through new refurbishment hubs in Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) AUTO1 Group SE is expanding its refurbishment network with three new production centers in Patrica, Italy, Wolkersdorf, Austria, and Dordrecht, the Netherlands. Together, the sites will add capacity for 71,500 cars per year, pushing the company’s total output … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Brings Global ITS Expertise to Support Indonesia’s Drive for Sustainable Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has highlighted the urgent need for Indonesia to adopt Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) as traffic congestion and accidents cost the country more than USD 40 billion annually. In Greater Jakarta, congestion alone drains USD 5 billion … Read the full press release

STRABAG and Georgiou to transform Perth’s northeastern transport corridor with new grade-separated interchanges

(IN BRIEF) Georgiou Group, part of the STRABAG Group, has won a €125 million contract from the Department of Main Roads Western Australia to upgrade two key intersections on Perth’s Reid Highway. The project will transform the Altone Road and … Read the full press release

Fullstride Ventures unveils carboncup™, the first bra cup made with CO₂-based foam in collaboration with Borealis and Infinium

(IN BRIEF) Fullstride Ventures has introduced the carboncup™, the first bra cup made with a sustainable foam derived from captured carbon dioxide emissions. Developed in partnership with Borealis and Infinium, the innovation uses Infinium’s eNaphtha—a low-carbon feedstock produced from CO₂ … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins major contract to upgrade Formin hydropower plant for Dravske elektrarne Maribor in Slovenia

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a high double-digit million-euro contract from Dravske elektrarne Maribor (DEM) to modernize the Formin hydropower plant in Slovenia. The project involves supplying new turbines, generators, and electromechanical equipment, raising the plant’s capacity from 116 MW … Read the full press release

Experts from Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas University highlight sustainable strategies for tackling urban congestion

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas Pontifical University co-hosted a webinar on urban mobility titled “The Future of Movement: Rethinking Congestion in the Age of Smart Cities”, where experts discussed the root causes of congestion and highlighted congestion pricing as … Read the full press release

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