Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

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

Project STOP Jembrana Successfully Hands Over Waste Management Program, Achieving Circular Economy Goals in Bali

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP Jembrana, funded by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has successfully implemented a waste management system in Bali, Indonesia, offering waste collection services to over 124,800 people and collecting more than 12,959 tonnes of waste, including … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Awarded Order to Enhance Andhra Paper’s Mill Capacity and Sustainability in India

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured an order from Andhra Paper Limited in India for a recovery boiler upgrade and sustainable technologies to increase capacity and achieve environmental goals. The upgrade includes a recovery boiler capacity increase, … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Earns Coveted Platinum Status in EcoVadis CSR Rating for Third Time

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has received platinum status in the EcoVadis CSR rating for its exceptional performance in corporate social responsibility. The rating covers key areas like … Read the full press release

HKB-Hoa Lu Paper and ANDRITZ Collaborate Successfully on High-Quality OCC Line in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) HKB-Hoa Lu Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully launched an OCC (old corrugated containers) line and reject treatment system provided by ANDRITZ at its mill in Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. The new line has a processing … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Fridge Recycling Capacity for Enva Northern Ireland’s New Plant in Toomebridge

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, will supply Enva Northern Ireland Ltd. with an automated fridge recycling plant for their new site in Toomebridge. The plant will process 70 fridges per hour and is set to start operating in … Read the full press release

VERBUND Reports Strong Financial Results in Q1-Q2 2023, Continues Renewable Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) VERBUND, an energy company, reported strong financial results for the first half of 2023, with a significant increase in EBITDA and Group result compared to the previous year. The improvement was attributed to falling wholesale gas and electricity … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom CTO Emphasizes Importance of Connected Vehicles for Safer and Greener Traffic

(IN BRIEF) Connected vehicle technology, in the form of Orchestrated Connected Corridors (OCCs), is enhancing road safety and traffic flow, benefiting both motorists and vulnerable road users. OCCs provide real-time traffic management capabilities and safety insights, addressing challenges like driver … Read the full press release

autoTicket GmbH Finalizes Settlement Agreement with Germany, Receives EUR 243 Million Payment

(IN BRIEF) On July 5, 2023, autoTicket GmbH, a joint venture of Kapsch TrafficCom AG and CTS Eventim AG Co. KGaA, reached a settlement agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany to end arbitration proceedings related to the termination of … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Fiber Preparation Line for Roseburg Forest Products’ New MDF Mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured an order from Roseburg Forest Products Co. to supply a complete fiber preparation line for medium density fiberboard (MDF) production at their new mill in Dillard, Oregon, USA. The investment is … Read the full press release

Sustainable Fashion Advancement: Lenzing Group Transforms Traditional Dyeing Process

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group Revolutionizes Textile Dyeing Process for Sustainable Garments Austria-based Lenzing Group, a global leader in wood-based specialty fibers, introduces an innovative approach that reduces environmental impact in textile dyeing and finishing. The one-step dyeing process significantly cuts … Read the full press release