Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

ANDRITZ to Equip Ebensee Pumped Storage Plant, Advancing Green Energy Goals

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Energie AG to supply equipment for the new Ebensee pumped storage power plant in Austria. This project, the largest investment by the utility, aims to enhance energy sustainability by … Read the full press release

ISID and AVL Forge Innovative Partnership to Revolutionize Manufacturing Processes

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking collaboration, Information Services International-Dentsu (ISID) and AVL, headquartered in Tokyo and Graz, Austria, respectively, have joined forces to reshape product development in the manufacturing industry. Their shared mission is to offer advanced digital solutions and … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Successfully Completes Placement of 1.3 Million New Shares

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom AG has successfully completed the placement of 1.3 million new shares, representing 10% of its existing share capital. These newly issued shares were divided into 477,217 shares against cash contributions and 822,783 shares against contributions in … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Plans Capital Increase to Strengthen Equity Base

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom AG has announced its decision to pursue a capital increase from authorized capital by issuing up to 1,300,000 new ordinary no-par value bearer shares, representing up to 10% of the existing share capital. This capital increase … Read the full press release

Suzano Taps ANDRITZ for Five-Year Modular Maintenance Deal for World’s Largest Eucalyptus Mill

(IN BRIEF) Brazilian pulp producer Suzano has entered into a five-year contract with international technology group ANDRITZ to provide modular maintenance services for its upcoming mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The maintenance agreement encompasses … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Advances Green Transformation in Japanese Pulp Industry with Innovative Methanol Liquefaction Plant

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, is set to supply a groundbreaking methanol liquefaction plant to Hyogo Pulp Industries Ltd., a Japanese unbleached kraft pulp producer. This pioneering project, located at the Tanigawa mill, marks a significant shift in … Read the full press release

Brau Union Österreich and SPAR Opt for Multimodal Transport with ÖBB Rail Cargo Group

(IN BRIEF) Brau Union Österreich and the SPAR retail chain have embraced multimodal transportation in collaboration with the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG). This approach combines rail and road transport to create efficient and environmentally friendly door-to-door logistics solutions. Beverages … Read the full press release

Barclays Bank Ireland Joins Vienna Stock Exchange as New International Trading Member

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has announced the addition of a new international trading member, Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, effective from November 15, 2023. Barclays’ participation in the exchange is seen as a strategic move to provide comprehensive and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply High-Capacity Shredders for Polypropylene Recycling in the US

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Krones AG, Germany, to provide six ADuro S shredders for a polypropylene (PP) recycling plant in the Southeast United States. These shredders, set to be operational in 2024, offer … Read the full press release

UniCredit Acquires 8.9781% Stake in Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. from HFSF

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has confirmed the purchase of an 8.9781% minority stake in Alpha Services and Holdings S.A. in Greece from HFSF at a price of 1.39 Euros per share. This acquisition represents a premium of 9.4% over the … Read the full press release

EIB and Erste Bank Finance €79.2 Million for Engelhartstetten Wind Farm, Aiding Austria’s Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Erste Bank Austria have jointly provided loans of up to €79.2 million to WLK energy for the construction of the new Engelhartstetten wind farm in Lower Austria. This wind farm will consist … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Embraces Exeger’s Solar Cell Technology for Sustainable Transport

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is entering a strategic partnership with Exeger to develop eco-friendly communication solutions with self-charging capabilities. They will utilize Exeger’s solar cell technology, Powerfoyle™, which converts various light sources into renewable energy. This collaboration aims to reduce … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas Pontifical University Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has unveiled a strategic partnership with Spain’s Comillas Pontifical University to establish a ‘Chair for Smart and Sustainable Mobility.’ This collaboration aims to explore various aspects of urban mobility, conduct in-depth analysis, and propose innovative policy … Read the full press release

Economic Headwinds Impact voestalpine’s H1 2023/24 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine, a steel and technology company, reported its financial performance for the first half of the 2023/24 fiscal year. The company faced economic challenges with declining revenue and earnings due to a changing economic landscape. While some sectors … Read the full press release

Leading Pulp Producer Södra and Lenzing Win ITMF Award for Circular Textile Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group and Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the “International Cooperation” category for their collaborative efforts in textile recycling and the circular economy. This recognition was presented at the ITMF Annual … Read the full press release

voestalpine AG Appoints Gerald Mayer as CFO, Effective April 1, 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of voestalpine AG has announced the appointment of Gerald Mayer to its Management Board as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from April 1, 2024. Mayer, a finance expert with international industry experience, will serve … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Reports Q3 2023 Results Amidst Challenging Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of specialty fibers for textiles and nonwovens, has reported its Q3 2023 results, reflecting ongoing challenges in the market. The company’s revenue for the first three quarters of the year decreased by … Read the full press release

Borealis Successfully Completes Acquisition of Rialti to Strengthen Recyclate-Based Polypropylene Compounding Business

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the plastics industry, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Rialti S.p.A., a prominent European polypropylene (PP) compounder specializing in sustainable PP compounds made from mechanically recycled feedstock. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s Elli Launches Elli Fleet Charging Across Europe to Streamline Electric Vehicle Fleet Management

(IN BRIEF) Elli, a brand under the Volkswagen Group, has introduced Elli Fleet Charging, an intelligent solution for managing and optimizing electric vehicle (EV) fleets across Europe. Initially available in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria, the platform allows companies to … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom’s Upgraded WIM Solution Achieves Accuracy Milestone on Austrian Highways

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch, a leading transportation solutions provider, has developed advanced Weigh in Motion (WIM) systems to address the challenges posed by overweight and overloaded vehicles on roads. These systems accurately measure axle and total weights, detect weight categories and … Read the full press release