Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

Kontron AG Secures EUR 200 Million Contract to Supply Smart EV Charging Stations

(IN BRIEF) Kontron AG, a prominent player in IoT technology, has been authorized to provide smart charging stations for electric vehicles to one of the world’s largest car manufacturers, with series production set to commence in July 2024. Leveraging the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Order to Enhance Pulp Production for Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper TBK

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has secured a significant order from Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper TBK to supply a complete old corrugated containers (OCC) line, including a reject treatment system, to the mill in Karawang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. … Read the full press release

Spanish Mountain Gold Partners with ANDRITZ and BC Hydro for Sustainable Gold Mining

(IN BRIEF) Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. (SMG) has forged a strategic partnership with international technology group ANDRITZ and BC Hydro to enhance the sustainability of its proposed gold mine in British Columbia. Utilizing ANDRITZ’s IDEAS simulation software, SMG aims to … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Completes Acquisition of NAF AB, Expanding Control Valve Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a global technology group, has finalized the acquisition of NAF AB’s business, bolstering its product range in process control and automation systems for pulp and paper mills and other industrial plants. This acquisition strengthens ANDRITZ’s Intelligent Instruments … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Strengthens Sustainability Commitments with Expanded Declarations and New Group Sustainability Office

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reinforces its sustainability commitments by expanding its sustainability declarations in investment and underwriting and establishing its own “Group Sustainability Office” as part of the ongoing VIG 25 sustainability programme. The updated declarations outline stringent … Read the full press release

EIB Report Highlights Financial Sector’s Role in CESEE’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report by the Vienna Initiative working group, titled “Greening the financial sector: A Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European perspective.” The report underscores the pivotal role of the financial sector in … Read the full press release

Meisheng Group Launches New ANDRITZ NeedlePunch Line for Synthetic Suede Production

(IN BRIEF) Meisheng Group has initiated operations of a new ANDRITZ needlepunch line at its facility in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, enhancing its production capabilities to meet the rising demand for synthetic suede, especially in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). This … Read the full press release

Eviden Launches Mission Critical Systems Technology Center in Lower Austria

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading digital, cloud, big data, and security provider within the Atos Group, has unveiled its new facility, the Eviden Mission Critical Systems Technology Center, situated in Prottes, Lower Austria. This inauguration underscores Eviden’s dedication to advancing … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Sells Non-core Assets, Generates Close to EUR 11 Million

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom AG has successfully divested assets not aligned with its strategic core business, yielding total proceeds of nearly EUR 11 million with full realization of variable purchase price components. The sale includes Kapsch TrafficCom’s stake in Traffic … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Secures Contract for Swiss HGV Road Fee Collection System Until 2032

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) to provide and manage the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) road fee collection system until at least the end of 2032. … Read the full press release

Drax Partners with ANDRITZ to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity at Cruachan Pumped Storage Plant

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company Drax has selected international technology group ANDRITZ as the main contractor for the upgrade of its Cruachan pumped storage power plant in Scotland. The project entails the installation of two new generating units, including pump … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Enhances Sustainability and Efficiency at Essity’s Paper Mill in Prudhoe

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has completed the upgrade of the combustion system on a through-air drying (TAD) tissue machine at Essity’s paper mill in Prudhoe, marking the third such upgrade for the global hygiene and health company. The … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Launches Young Scientist Award for Innovation in Fiber and Textile Industry

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group announces the Lenzing Young Scientist Award at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) from September 11 to 13, 2024, aimed at bachelor and master students focusing on ecological challenges in the fiber and textile industry. … Read the full press release

TOMRA Partners with OMV and Borealis to Close Plastic Recycling Gaps

(IN BRIEF) TOMRA, in collaboration with OMV and Borealis, is advancing plastic recycling by supplying high-quality raw materials from mixed post-consumer plastic waste. Through long-term feedstock supply agreements, TOMRA’s innovative sorting facility in Germany will provide clean fractions of specific … Read the full press release

Kurt Satzinger Takes Helm of voestalpine’s R&D, Driving Innovation into Digital and Resource-Efficient Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Kurt Satzinger assumes leadership of voestalpine’s Research and Development (R&D) division, succeeding Franz Androsch, who retires after a distinguished tenure. With voestalpine’s robust commitment to innovation, Satzinger, equipped with extensive experience within the company, is poised to spearhead … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Reports Stable Profitability Amidst Economic Challenges

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has announced satisfactory business development in the first quarter of 2024, with stable profitability despite a slight decrease in revenue. While total order intake declined from the previous year’s high, orders for green technologies … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Rebuild OCC Lines for PT. Pakerin in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from PT. Pabrik Kertas Indonesia (PT. Pakerin) to revamp two existing OCC lines at its mill in Surabaya, Indonesia. The overhaul aims to significantly enhance pulp quality, boosting competitiveness, operational … Read the full press release

Pinellas County Partners with Kapsch TrafficCom to Enhance Mobility and Safety

(IN BRIEF) Pinellas County, Florida, has chosen Kapsch TrafficCom to lead a project aimed at improving mobility and safety with advanced technology solutions, backed by a USD 4.6 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration. With Pinellas County facing significant … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and Trinity Touch Forge Strategic Alliance to Fortify Solar Power Sector

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, and Trinity Touch Pvt. Ltd., a leading provider of electrical monitoring solutions for solar power plants, have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing efficiency and security in the solar energy … Read the full press release

Metsä Group and ANDRITZ Collaborate on Revolutionary Kuura Fiber Production

(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group partners with ANDRITZ to conduct a pre-study for a groundbreaking commercial mill dedicated to producing Kuura textile fiber, a sustainable product derived from Finnish wood. This collaboration aims to develop innovative pulp pre-treatment methods, integrate textile … Read the full press release