Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

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

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

Borealis Expands Innovation Award to Include Scientists and Start-ups Driving Circular Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has launched the Borealis Scientific Innovation Award (BSIA) to accelerate the circular transformation and promote sustainable progress. The award aims to recognize innovative ideas from academia, start-ups, scale-ups, engineers, and chemical engineers. Submissions are open until September … Read the full press release

Innovative Vehicle Restraint Systems: voestalpine Enhances D4 Highway Safety in Czech Republic, a Record-Breaking Road Safety Project

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine, a leading supplier of vehicle restraint systems, is undertaking its largest road safety project to date. The company will supply and install 100 kilometers of guard rails for the expansion and modernization of the D4 highway in … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Norske Skog Skogn with Customized TMP Line for Newsprint Mill

(IN BRIEF) International technology group, ANDRITZ, has secured an order from Norske Skog Skogn to supply a thermomechanical pulping (TMP) line for their newsprint mill in Levanger, Norway. The customized solution provided by ANDRITZ combines both new and secondhand equipment … Read the full press release

Connected Vehicle Technology Shows Promise in Enhancing Road Safety in Queensland

(IN BRIEF) The adoption of Connected Vehicle technology in road work areas has the potential to significantly improve safety for both road workers and drivers. Real-time warning messages transmitted to in-vehicle displays help increase driver awareness and reduce reaction times, … Read the full press release

Borealis Completes Sale of Nitrogen Business to AGROFERT, Expanding European Fertilizer Production

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has successfully completed the sale of its nitrogen business to AGROFERT, a Czech-based group active in various industries including chemicals and agriculture. The transaction, valued at EUR 810 million, allows AGROFERT to expand its European presence in … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Production and Sustainability at Mkhondo Paper Mill in South Africa

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Mpact Operations to upgrade the pulping line at the Mkhondo Paper Mill in South Africa. The upgrade will increase the line’s capacity and improve product strength to meet the demand for … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Selected as Furnace Supplier for Sheffield Forgemasters’ Ambitious Forge Expansion

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a contract from Sheffield Forgemasters to supply seven car bottom furnaces for the UK’s largest open die forge. The order includes three forging and four heat treatment furnaces, which will be part of Sheffield Forgemasters’ … Read the full press release

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Trade has conducted a study revealing a significant gap between perceived and actual inflation rates, with Germany experiencing the widest disparity. The study shows that perceived inflation in the eurozone is nearly three times higher than the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Expands Sustainability Efforts in Nonwoven Industry with New Pilot Line

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, the international technology group, has installed a new spunlace pilot line at its center of competence in Montbonnot, France. The pilot line enables customers and partners to conduct trials for producing nonwovens using recycled and/or natural fibers … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Deliver State-of-the-Art Treatment Lines to Shandong Nanshan Aluminum

(IN BRIEF) Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co., Ltd has chosen ANDRITZ to supply two continuous heat treatment lines and one continuous process treatment line for their aluminum production in Longkou, Shandong, China. These lines will be used to manufacture aluminum and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Supplies Fiber Preparation Line for KEAS’ MDF Production at Balikesir Mill

(IN BRIEF) KEAS, the largest wood panel producer in Türkiye, has successfully started operations of its new fiber preparation line for Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) production at its Balikesir mill. Supplied by ANDRITZ, the line has a capacity of 60 … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and North American Stainless Partner for Cutting-Edge Cold-Rolling Mill and Line Upgrade Project

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured a significant order from North American Stainless (NAS) to supply a 20-high cold-rolling mill, a 4-high skin pass mill, and upgrade the existing annealing and pickling line #2 at NAS’s facility … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Tissue Machines Enhance Production at Liansheng Pulp & Paper’s Zhangzhou Mill

(IN BRIEF) Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangzhou) Co., Ltd. has successfully launched two ANDRITZ tissue machines at its mill in Zhangzhou, China. The machines, known as PrimeLineTM W 2000, have a design speed of 2,000 m/min and a working width … Read the full press release