Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

ZÜBLIN Completes Acquisition of BAUER Spezialtiefbau, Enhancing Its Foundation Engineering Services in Austria

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN Spezialtiefbau has acquired BAUER Spezialtiefbau Ges.m.b.H., further strengthening its foundation engineering capabilities in Austria. The merger combines ZÜBLIN’s expertise in technologies like diaphragm walls and groundwater drainage with BAUER’s specialization in pile construction. This acquisition will enable … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Upgrade Tangsteel’s Continuous Galvanizing Line for Enhanced Automotive Steel Production

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured an order to upgrade and modernize Tangsteel’s No. 5 Continuous Galvanizing Line in Tangshan, China. The upgrade will enhance the line’s ability to produce higher steel grades for automotive applications and improve operational efficiency. Commissioning … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Showcase Digital Innovations and Sustainable Solutions at LIGNA 2025

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will present its latest innovations at LIGNA 2025, focusing on the ANDRITZ Smart Die, a tool designed to optimize pellet mill efficiency through real-time data analysis. The company will also showcase its extensive product portfolio, including solutions … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom and Autobahn GmbH Complete First Phase of Largest Connected Infrastructure Project in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and Autobahn GmbH des Bundes have completed Phase 1 of Europe’s largest C-ITS project, aimed at improving safety on Germany’s motorways. 1,000 ITS Roadside Stations have been installed to send real-time warnings to vehicles about upcoming … Read the full press release

Borealis and Borouge Showcase Future-Ready Polyolefin Solutions for Infrastructure at K 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and Borouge will showcase their expertise in polyolefin infrastructure solutions at K 2025, displaying a wide range of high-performance polyethylene and polypropylene products for pipes and fittings. With nearly 60 years of experience, Borealis has earned its … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Submits Bid to Acquire Majority Stake in Moldova’s Leading Non-Life Insurer MOLDASIG

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has submitted a bid to acquire 80% of MOLDASIG S.A., one of Moldova’s leading non-life insurance companies, as part of a multi-stage process initiated by the Moldovan government. With a market share of approximately … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Cutting-Edge Tissue Production Line for TNPL’s Entry into the Tissue Market in Tamil Nadu

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd. (TNPL) to provide a state-of-the-art tissue production line at its Unit II mill in Mondipatti Village, Tamil Nadu. This investment represents TNPL’s strategic move into the tissue … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange Welcomes Swiss Market Index Stocks Following Regulatory Changes

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has expanded its global market offering by allowing the trading of all stocks in the Swiss Market Index (SMI), which includes leading companies like Nestlé, Novartis, Roche, and UBS. This follows the Swiss Federal … Read the full press release

voestalpine Calls for Continued Electricity Price Compensation to Protect Austria’s Energy-Intensive Industry

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine AG has urged the Austrian federal government to ensure fair competition for Austria’s energy-intensive industries by continuing to use electricity price compensation, a measure already utilized by many EU countries. The company emphasizes that this compensation is … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands Partnership with Magenta Telekom to Enable Cloud-Native Billing Transformation for 5G Use Cases

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has successfully migrated Magenta Telekom’s billing operations to the cloud-native Ericsson Billing platform, marking a key milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation towards supporting 5G use cases. Deployed on Red Hat OpenShift within Magenta Telekom’s private cloud, … Read the full press release

BayWa AG successfully completes sale of stake in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria, reducing liabilities by over €500 million

(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has completed the sale of its 47.53% stake in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG (RWA AG), a move that reduces its bank liabilities by over €500 million. The transaction, worth €176 million, followed the necessary regulatory … Read the full press release

OMV Launches Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant to Drive Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

(IN BRIEF) OMV has launched Austria’s largest green hydrogen production plant at its Schwechat refinery, with an annual capacity of up to 1,500 metric tons. This EUR 25 million investment will significantly reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15,000 metric … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Deliver WetlaceTM Line for Sustainable Flushable Wipes Production to Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded an order by Göliplik Şeremet Tekstil to supply a complete WetlaceTM line for the production of sustainable, flushable wipes. This new production line, which utilizes advanced technology, will allow Göliplik to enter the nonwovens … Read the full press release

Madrid Enhances Mobility Management with EcoTrafiX and Kapsch TrafficCom Technology

(IN BRIEF) Madrid is upgrading its mobility infrastructure with EcoTrafiX and the Mobility Data Platform by Kapsch TrafficCom to manage traffic at 3,000 intersections. The technology replaces the city’s existing system, providing enhanced scalability and flexibility. A EUR 5.6 million … Read the full press release

Alear Silk Road Commissions ANDRITZ for Three Spunlace Nonwovens Lines in Major Xinjiang Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Chinese company Alear Silk Road New Materials has selected ANDRITZ to supply three complete neXline aXcess spunlace crosslapped lines for producing high-quality nonwovens from viscose and cotton, aimed at the hygiene and medical sectors. The investment will support … Read the full press release

Borealis and Hosokawa Alpine Pioneer Ultra-Thin, High-Performance MDO Films for More Sustainable Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and Hosokawa Alpine have successfully developed MDO films using BorShape™ polyethylene that are thinner than industry norms—just 15 microns compared to the standard 23—without compromising mechanical strength or process stability. Tested in early 2025, these films offer … Read the full press release

Gwinnett County Deploys 400-Intersection Smart Corridor with Kapsch TrafficCom’s Connected Tech

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed the deployment of a large-scale smart corridor in Gwinnett County, Georgia, spanning nearly 400 intersections. The project equips 180 public and emergency fleet vehicles with onboard CV technology and includes applications like emergency vehicle … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Deliver State-of-the-Art Feed Mill for Alwadi Poultry Farms in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Alwadi Poultry Farms Company to deliver a complete high-capacity feed mill in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in 2026, the plant will produce 90 TPH of poultry and ruminant … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Pulp Production at SCA Östrand with Strategic Service Upgrades and SYNERGY Concept

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded significant service contracts by SCA to enhance the performance of the Östrand pulp mill in northern Sweden. The collaboration includes replacing an economizer in the recovery boiler and deploying the SYNERGY Services concept across … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Delivers Advanced Refining System to Metro Decorative, Producing First High-Quality Fibers in Kashipur

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a leading international technology group, has delivered an advanced pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt. Ltd., India. Installed at the medium-density fiberboard facility in Kashipur, the system features an S1050 refiner with 3,300 kW power capable … Read the full press release