Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

A New Tune: voestalpine Employees Sing the Message of Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has launched an innovative brand campaign, featuring its employees as ambassadors who sing about their passions and roles in a rendition of “My Favorite Things.” This campaign highlights how voestalpine contributes to sustainability and modern living through … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Supports Albis in Advancing Nonwoven Innovation for Hygiene and Medical Applications

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has successfully commenced operations of a new carding machine and opening/blending line at Albis in Roasio, Vercelli, Italy. This investment marks a significant milestone for Albis in meeting evolving demands and producing innovative nonwoven … Read the full press release

Lenzing Achieves EU Ecolabel Certification for Indonesian Fibers, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty cellulose fibers for textiles and nonwoven industries, has attained certification from the prestigious EU Ecolabel for its fibers produced at the Indonesian facility in Purwakarta (PT. South Pacific Viscose). This … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group to Showcase Innovative and Sustainable Lighting Solutions at Light + Building 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Zumtobel Group, comprising the brands Thorn, Tridonic, and Zumtobel, will participate in Light + Building 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for light and building technology. The event is scheduled to take place from March 3 to … Read the full press release

Green Hydrogen Breakthrough: Salzgitter Group and ANDRITZ Lead the Charge in Sustainable Steel

(IN BRIEF) The Salzgitter Group, a prominent player in the steel industry, has partnered with technology leader ANDRITZ to create one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen facilities as part of the SALCOS® program. ANDRITZ will build a 100 MW electrolysis … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Invests EUR 1.3 Million in Production Expansion of Toll Collection OBUs

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is expanding its production of on-board units (OBUs) for contactless toll collection in Vienna by over 30%, allowing for the manufacture of approximately 2 million OBUs annually. The expansion represents an investment of EUR 1.3 million. … Read the full press release

Spanish City of Castelló Partners with Kapsch TrafficCom to Implement Low Emission Zone for Cleaner, Quieter, and Less Congested Streets

(IN BRIEF) The Spanish city of Castelló is partnering with Kapsch TrafficCom to implement a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in its central area to address air quality, noise, and congestion issues. The system will rely on number plate recognition, air … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ’s Advanced Rolling Mill to Boost ArcelorMittal’s E-Mobility Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a leading international technology group, has secured a major contract from ArcelorMittal in France to provide a cutting-edge reversible 6-high cold-rolling mill for processing high-grade non-oriented silicon steel strip (NGO) used in electric motors for e-mobility. This … Read the full press release

Austrian School Curricula to Integrate Financial Education with Vienna Stock Exchange Material

(IN BRIEF) As the new school year begins, Austrian curricula are introducing enhanced financial and economic education for fifth to eighth graders in secondary schools. The Vienna Stock Exchange is contributing to this initiative with its “börse4beginners” teaching material, offering … Read the full press release

Lenzing Invests EUR 100 Million to Upgrade Indonesian Site for Sustainable Specialty Fiber Production

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for textiles and nonwovens, has invested over EUR 100 million since 2021 to upgrade its Purwakarta site in Indonesia. The company aims to convert existing production capacity to specialty … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Install Advanced Shoe Press for Enhanced Paper Quality and Energy Efficiency at Lee & Man’s Malaysian Mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has received its ninth order for a PrimePress X shoe press from Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. This press will be installed in Lee & Man’s Banting, Malaysia mill to enhance paper … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Enhance Lotus Teknik Tekstil’s Nonwovens Production with Metris All-In-One Platform

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured an order from Lotus Teknik Tekstil A.Ş. in Turkey to install the Metris All-In-One digitalization platform for their new WetlaceTM CP nonwovens production line. The integration of this platform is scheduled … Read the full press release

voestalpine AG’s Management Board: Renewed Mandates and New Appointments for Continued Growth

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine AG’s Supervisory Board has made significant decisions regarding its Management Board, reappointing three existing members and introducing two new members. Herbert Eibensteiner will continue as Chairman of the Management Board for another five years, with Hubert Zajicek … Read the full press release

Sappi Saiccor Partners with ANDRITZ for Three-Year Service Contract to Enhance Boiler Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Sappi Saiccor, a dissolving pulp producer, has entered into a three-year service contract with ANDRITZ for two recovery boilers at its mill in Umkomaas, South Africa. The boilers, operational since 2008 and 2021, produce steam for the mill’s … Read the full press release

Moorim P&P Selects ANDRITZ for State-of-the-Art Recovery Boiler and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has been chosen to supply a cutting-edge HERB recovery boiler and advanced digitalization solutions for Moorim P&P’s pulp and paper mill in Ulsan, South Korea. The partnership aims to enhance the mill’s economic … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Refining System Powers Greenply’s Inaugural Fiber Production Success

(IN BRIEF) Greenply Industries Limited has achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing its first batch of fibers using a state-of-the-art high-performance pressurized refining system from ANDRITZ. This accomplishment took place at their MDF production facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Launches Innovative Carbon Capture Plant at Austrian Steel Mill for Sustainable CO2 Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has introduced its first carbon capture plant to the steel industry. The plant, located at voestalpine’s steel mill in Linz, Austria, utilizes an amine-based process to extract carbon dioxide from flue gases produced during … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Chosen for Major Modernization Project at ENGIE’s Brazilian Hydropower Plant

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE Brasil Energia has awarded a contract to international technology group ANDRITZ for the modernization of the Jaguara hydropower plant in Brazil. The 424 MW plant, operating since 1971, will have its four Francis turbine generator units, governors, … Read the full press release

AMAG Austria Metall Achieves Top Sustainability Ranking, Named World’s Most Sustainable Aluminum Company by Sustainalytics

(IN BRIEF) AMAG Austria Metall AG has received the highest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating from Sustainalytics, indicating the company’s strong performance in environmental, social, and responsible corporate governance aspects. AMAG’s ESG program was recognized as comprehensive and effective, … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Chooses ANDRITZ for Fiberline Optimization, Aiming for Greener Packaging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has been contracted by Stora Enso to optimize the fiberline at the Enocell pulp mill in Finland. The upgrade aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable packaging materials while reducing the mill’s … Read the full press release