ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago e-Quarterly No. 2 / 2015 · Flights to North America increase, European...
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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago e-Quarterly No. 2 / 2015 Dear partners and friends of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago, As we enter the summer months, we continue our efforts to support the growth of Austrian business in the US. I will be travelling to Austria for a few weeks to have one-on-one meetings with Austrian companies looking to increase their presence in the US market. We are still actively pursuing Austrian exhibitors to participate in our group pavilion at the annual Greenbuild show, being held in Washington, DC this year. And preparations are in full swing for our 8th annual AUSTRIA CONNECT Conference for Executives of Austrian subsidiaries in the US and Canada, which will be held in Chicago September 17 - 19, 2015. Please stay in touch and let us know how we can best support you, our
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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago e-Quarterly No. 2 / 2015
Dear partners and friends of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago,
As we enter the summer months, we continue our efforts to support the growth of Austrian business in the US. I will be travelling to Austria for a few weeks to have one-on-one meetings with Austrian companies looking to increase their presence in the US market. We are still actively pursuing Austrian exhibitors to participate in our group pavilion at the annual Greenbuild show, being held in Washington, DC this year. And preparations are in full swing for our 8th annual AUSTRIA CONNECT Conference for Executives of Austrian subsidiaries in the US and Canada, which will be held in Chicago September 17 - 19, 2015.
Please stay in touch and let us know how we can best support you, our
valuable colleagues and partners. Have a great summer!
With best wishes,
Peter Sedlmayer and the team of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago
And here a brief update on the economic situation in the EU in general:
GDP up by 0.4% in the euro area and the EU28*)
Seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 0.4% in both the euro area1 (EA19) and the EU281 during the first quarter of 2015, compared with the previous quarter, according to flash estimates2 published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the fourth quarter of 2014, GDP grew by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the EU28. Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 1.0% in the euro area and by 1.4% in the EU28 in the first quarter of 2015, after +0.9% and +1.3% respectively in the previous quarter. During the first quarter of 2015, GDP in the United States increased by 0.1% compared with the previous quarter (after +0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2014). Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, GDP grew by 3.0% (after +2.4% in the previous quarter). *) Source: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/6829212/2-13052015-BP-EN.pdf/1444bdf1-65ba-457d-829b-dee843b0c861
ABA All-time high for business location projects in Austria 276 international companies established new business operations in Austria last year, the majority in the capital city of Vienna. Read further.
11.2 Million Passengers Flew with AUSTRIAN AIRLINES in 2014 Flights to North America increase, European results suffer from political situation in Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East. Read further.
CARGO-PARTNER'S new locations in Los Angeles und Houston After New York and Chicago, the international transport and logistics firm cargo-partner has taken the next steps in the USA and opened its doors in Los Angeles and Houston. Read further.
GAULHOFER expanding its US exports New collaboration with the second largest window manufacturer in the USA. Read further.
GAW order at Mayr-Melnhof Frohnleiten Board used for safe packaging of food. Read further.
HAIDLMAIR increases its presence in the North American market
New subsidiary announced. Read further.
MAFI opens up two branches in Florida New target market for Austrian company. Read further.
MODUL University Vienna coordinates an international group of experts in developing the TV of the future MODUL University Vienna coordinates an international group of experts in Developing the TV of the future. Read further.
ZOTTER Immerse in the supreme art of chocolate making Chocolate fountains, chocolate cable cars, and a chocolate bar, meaning a bar that invites you to taste different kinds of liquid chocolate - heaven on earth for everyone who has a sweet tooth. This is the Zotter Chocolate Theater in Riegersburg, Austria (Styria). Now Zotter is coming to the US - finally! Read further.
First Austrian Startup coaching days in New York City ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA New York organized three days of coaching, workshops and networking for eight Austrian startups in New York City between March 11-13, 2015. Read further.
Austrian soccer team captain Christian Fuchs organizes youth soccer camp in NYC International soccer stars train youth on Randall's Island from June 22 - 26, 2015. Read further.
Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems Summer University on "THE Economy of the Future" July 15 - 31, 2015 in Vienna, Austria The latest options for the future development of our society and interdisciplinary expertise from economics, natural sciences and philosophy presented.Read further.
AUSTROFOMA and AUSTROFOMA Bioenergy 2015 October 6 - 8, 2015, Stift Schlägl-Hochficht, Upper Austria 2015 will mark the 12th AUSTROFOMA - Austrian forestry and forestry equipment event. It will be held from 6th to 8th October 2015 together with AUSTROFOMA Bioenergy in the forests of Stift Schlägl-Hochficht in Upper Austria. Read further.
EXPO Milan: Austria Pavilion as air factory Breathe in and experience the atmosphere of a lush forest! This is the promise of the Austrian contribution "breathe.austria," where visitors to the Austria Pavilion can fill up with fresh air from a real, living forest.. Read further.
Green.Building.Solutions. - Summer university on ecological building: July 25 - August 16, 2015 in Vienna Experts from Austrian offer first-class knowledge in architecture, structural engineering, ecology and sustainability. Read further.
iF Design Gold Award for ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA and architects Vasku & Klug Renowned international award for the concept of the Austrian country presentation CONFESSION OF DESIGN in Milan. Read further.
National Restaurant Show 2015 in Chicago Two Austrian companies exhibit at the largest single gathering of restaurant, foodservice and lodging professionals. Read further.
Pioneers Festival: Start-up scene meets in Austria
The leading event for Future-Tech and Entrepreneurship will be held in Austria's capital, Vienna, for the fourth time. Read further.
PRESTIGIOUS award goes to mechatronics student Bernadette Egle and FHV-research co-author Matthias Domke 2 Austrians win Laser Student Paper Award with their paper on Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing. Read further.
University of Vienna celebrates 650th anniversary
The Alma Mater Rudolphina Vindobonensis is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the oldest in Europe. Read further.
The winners of the US-A-Biz Award 2015
Doka, FACC, Getzner, opvizor, Siemens Austria and TTTech won the 2015 US-A-Biz Award for their top performance on the US market. Read further.
Austrian exports to the US account for a third of Austria's total export growth Austrian exports to the US increase by more than 10% in 2014 - US nearly overtakes Italy's number two ranking. Read further.
Austria's Hidden Champions are conquering the world Austria's niche champions have an exceptional international reputation - products and services "made in Austria" enjoy worldwide acclaim. Read further.
Environmental technology from Austria on the path to global success Approximately 75% of revenue in the Austrian environmental technology sector is generated by exports and several Austrian companies are global market leaders. Read further.
Vienna: For the 6th time in a row, the world's Most Livable City
A fact that makes millions of visitors to Vienna so enthusiastic has again been confirmed by a well-known international city survey: Vienna's the best in every way! Read further.
BDI - Franz Walchshofer BDI-Franz Walchshofer provides technical and commercial advice for the mining, construction and infrastructure industries on an international basis.The company is seeking contacts to mining, construction and infrastructure firms, distributors of equipment for mining & construction and infrastructure and also distributors and user firms for construction materials and drills for hard and soft rock, user firms for injection and insulation work, drilling firms, technical consulting and planning offices for mining, construction and infrastructure. Click here for more.
Braun Maschinenfabrik GmbH BRAUN Maschinenfabrik is well-known for its technologically proven, innovative machines and plants in its steel cutting and grinding, concrete cutting and drilling, and hydro-steel structure segments.The company is seeking a distributor and/or end customers for its trash rack cleaning systems and special components for hydro steel structures such as bottom outlet slide valves. Click here for more.
FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH FerRobotics automates sensitive hand operations. As self-controlled end-of arm tools, robotic elements position a tool as carefully as would the human hand.The company is looking for sales partners/ distributors for its product, the "active contact flange". Click here for more.
Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH The technology leader for wheel detection & axle counting. Since 1987 Frauscher has been developing, producing and supplying innovative wheel detection and axle counting systems for a wide range of applications in the railway industry. The company is looking for partners to collaborate in the field of signalling technology. Click here for more.
Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH
Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH specializes in the production and application of polyurethane elastomers. These are technical elastomers marketed worldwide under the tradenames Sylomer® and Sylodyn® and are intended for use wherever the need arises to prevent jarring, vibration and noise.The company is offering its services and know-how. Click here for more.
Hans Künz GmbH Container cranes or custom cranes, hydro mechanical equipment or trash rake cleaning systems - Kuenz is the recognized name for superior technology and highest functionality. The company is offering its services and know-how. Click here for more.
S. Spitz Gesellschaft m.b.H. Whether it be fruit juices, syrups, energy drinks, spirits, bakery products or jams as well as mustard, mayonnaise and ketchup - all Spitz products stand for the best selected raw materials and careful production. The company is seeking importers / distributors and producers of beverages (business to business). Click here for more.
13&9 Design GmbH 13&9 was established as an interdisciplinary design collective in January 2013. Exceptional talents and a special partnership between the INNOCAD architects and the fashion designer ANASTASIA SU form the foundation of a success story that extends far beyond the borders of Austria. Angelbird Technologies GmbH Angelbird Technologies GmbH is a hi-tech data storage company based in Vorarlberg. Arolla Home GmbH AROLLA HOME offers you access to the most exclusive and highest quality pine products. bluesource - mobile solutions gmbh
bluesource - mobile solutions carries your ideas forward to all mobile devices and conceives, designs and realizes mobile apps. CVD - Chloé Vian D'Avray Bodychains Hannah Wagner is a jewelry designer and has developed the CVD - Chloé Vian D' Avray label. She hand crafts high-quality, modern and avant-garde jewelry. Digital Affairs GmbH Digital Affairs is an Austrian digital agency which assists firms with strategic planning and the implementation of their online and social media communication. fangocur GmbH fangocur GmbH is a manufacturer of natural medicine and toiletries from the Styrian natural healing clay "Gossendorfer Fango." Inandout - Distribution GmbH The firm has two lines of business, one the trade with image and sound recordings as well as merchandise products in the B2B area and the other line trading in media products, toys and electronic and office products in the B2C area via the internet.. Inject Star Pökelmaschinen Ges.m.b.H Inject Star is a globally renowned manufacturer of high quality machines for the meat processing industry. INOCON Technologie GmbH Inocon designs, constructs and builds automation systems for different industries. KEBA AG KEBA is an internationally successful electronics company that stands for technical innovation and a professional, dynamic approach. KOR GmbH KOR is the producer and brand owner of CORE pumpkin seed dark beer and CORE pumpkin seed blonde beer. Maresi Austria GmbH Maresi, together with its four subsidiaries, is today part of the VIVATIS Holding AG, one of the most important Austrian food and beverage companies. MMK Consulting MMK has recently developed an add-In vbeTwister4vba that makes VBA (Visual Basic for Application) VBA programming significantly easier and more user-friendly. MTA Messtechnik GmbH MTA Messtechnik has been engaged in the optimization, flow measurement, monitoring, inspection and cleaning of hydrotechnical systems since 1985. nked GmbH nked is a Viennese film production company and a member of the Vice CEE group. They develop and produce, spots, documentaries, corporate videos and online video formats, mainly for young target groups
paysafecard.com Wertkarten GmbH paysafecard is Europe's leading prepaid solution for paying online, available in 39 countries at over 480,000 sales outlets. Pegasus Incoming GmbH Pegasus - The Welcoming Agencies, established in Vienna in 1980, is now one of the leading destination management companies in Central Europe. PocketScience GmbH PocketScience is a leading supplier in the field of innovative integration concepts for mobile solutions in enterprise environments and their implementation. PromoMasters Online Marketing Ges.m.b.H. PromoMasters online marketing Ges.m.b.H. specializes in facilitating searches for companies, products and services on the internet. Reisenberger Food GmbH Reisenberger Food GmbH develops and markets sugar-free, user-friendly and calorie-free sweeteners based on erythritol and steviol glycosides for consumers and industry. Schladming-Dachstein Tourismusmarketing GmbH This holiday region promises a great variety of scenic and sporting experiences in the summer, with hiking and bike routes, mountain lakes, waterfalls, jogging and nordic walking trails, 5 golf courses and 14 mountaineering routes. Seabear GmbH SEABEAR Diving Technology develops and manufactures innovative high tech diving equipment. Supervac Maschinenbau GmbH Supervac Maschinenbau GmbH is an international engineering company specializing in vacuum packaging machines as well as shrink and drying facilities. It is a reliable system supplier for the food industry, especially for the meat, sausage, fish and cheese industries throughout the world. Tube Pharmaceuticals GmbH Tube Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes highly effective synthetic molecules for more efficient and improved therapies in oncology UberGrape GmbH UberGrape develops innovative user-interfaces which provide the user more power both for work and for leisure. Verena Simone Wondrak - Hilda.Henri The premium children's fashion label Hilda.Henri has made a name for itself with high quality and innovative fashion made from milled loden fabric, a material originally worn by mountain farmers. VisoCon GmbH VisoCon is an innovative 'spin off' from a leading technology group and specializes in
the development and provision of video communications and streaming solutions. Vossen GmbH & Co KG Vossen is the leading manufacturer of terry towelling in Austria and a European leader. Weingärtner Maschinenbau GmbH Weingärtner Maschinenbau is an international manufacturer of machine tools for the energy industry. Weingut Weszeli GmbH The Weszeli winery with 30 hectares situated around Langenlois grows Grüner Veltliner and Riesling wines to the highest standards. The Summerer family has been growing wines here since 1679. If you are interested in business opportunities with Austrian companies, please check our website frequently for updates and recently added company listings.
Austrian Stammtisch Austrians and friends of Austria are welcome at this monthly Stammtisch. Where: Café Vienna, 2523 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 When: June 4, July 9, and August 6, 2015 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm
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Austrian Space Technology Database lists 114 organizations active in the space sector. Read further.
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