EQS-News: 25 Years of ANDRITZ on the Vienna Stock Exchange: A Success Story
EQS-News: 25 Years of ANDRITZ on the Vienna Stock Exchange: A Success Story
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25 Years of ANDRITZ on the Vienna Stock Exchange: A Success Story
02.07.2026 / 08:00 CET/CEST
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During a ceremony at the Vienna Stock Exchange yesterday, the
international technology group ANDRITZ celebrated its 25th anniversary on
the capital market with numerous guests, including ANDRITZ CEO Joachim
Schönbeck, Supervisory Board Chairman Wolfgang Leitner, Austria’s State
Secretary for Finance Barbara Eibinger-Miedl, President of the Federation
of Austrian Industries Georg Knill and the Managing Director of the German
Chamber of Commerce in Austria Thomas Gindele.
GRAZ, July 2, 2026. Founded as a small iron foundry in Graz in 1852,
ANDRITZ has evolved into a global technology group with around 30,000
employees worldwide over the past few decades. The company took a decisive
step in its development with its initial public offering 25 years ago.
This laid the foundation for a period of sustained international
expansion, marking one of the most successful growth phases in the
company’s 174-year history.
Amid challenging market conditions, marked by the aftermath of the dot-com
bubble burst and high uncertainty in international financial markets, the
company made its debut on the Vienna Stock Exchange on June 25, 2001. The
IPO initially had to be postponed. Nevertheless, this successful placement
laid the groundwork for ANDRITZ’s international expansion, transforming
the company from a “licensee of other machinery manufacturers” into a
diversified, global technology supplier and opening up new strategic
investment opportunities for the company.
Acquisitions focused on service, digitalization, and decarbonization
Since its IPO, the company has steadily expanded its international market
position through strategic and targeted acquisitions. Since 2001, ANDRITZ
has acquired approximately 95 companies and successfully integrated them
into the Group. The goal was to round out the product portfolio in
existing markets. The current focus is on customer service,
digitalization, and decarbonization.
Impressive key figures: Number of employees increased sevenfold – Revenue
increased eightfold
This development is also reflected in the key figures: Since its initial
public offering, ANDRITZ has increased its workforce sevenfold (to
30,000), its revenue eightfold (from 1 billion euros to nearly 8 billion
euros), and its earnings sixteenfold (reported EBITA to approximately 700
million euros) and has expanded its global presence to 80 countries.
Since its IPO, the ANDRITZ share price has increased by about 2,900%,
reaching an all-time high in 2026, the company’s anniversary year. The
total shareholder return, including dividends totaling 210.80 EUR per
share, is approximately 6,200%.
“From today’s perspective, the initial public offering of 2001 was a
complete success. It was a success that benefited all stakeholders,
including shareholders, employees, and customers. This decisive step
enabled us to establish a model for consistent, internally financed and
profitable growth, as well as drive forward ANDRITZ’s transformation into
a global technology group. The Vienna Stock Exchange has provided us with
the perfect platform for this. I would like to express my sincere thanks
to our customers, employees, and investors for their trust, commitment,
and contribution to this success story,” says CEO Dr. Joachim Schönbeck,
on the occasion of ANDRITZ’s 25th anniversary on the Vienna Stock
Exchange.
Broad portfolio – Robust business model: “The Rock within the Surf”
Today, the company ranks among the world’s leading providers in all four
of its business areas: Hydropower, Pulp & Paper, Metals, and Environment &
Energy.
This broad portfolio, combined with a global presence and regional value
creation, lays the foundation for a robust business model. Twenty-five
years ago, investors described ANDRITZ as “The Rock within the Surf.” Over
the past 25 years, ANDRITZ has lived up to this promise. With a
record-high order backlog and a strong global presence, the company is
poised for continued success, even in challenging economic times.
“We are optimistic about the future and are well positioned. ANDRITZ is
addressing the key issues of our time: rising demand for electricity
(electrification), renewable energy, the circular economy, and
digitalization. We will continue to be a dedicated partner to our
customers, offering innovative solutions and reliable customer service,”
Schönbeck concluded.
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PRESS RELEASE AND IMAGE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
The press release and image are available for download at
[1]andritz.com/news. The image may be published free of charge if the
source is stated: “Image: ANDRITZ“.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Niklas Jelinek
Media Relations
[2]niklas.jelinek@andritz.com
[3]andritz.com
Matthias Pfeifenberger
Head of Investor Relations
investors@andritz.com
andritz.com
ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants,
equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries,
including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others.
Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed company
employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.
As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to
fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society,
and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable
solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for
highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize
the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR
GROWTH THAT MATTERS.
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Language: English
Company: Andritz AG
Stattegger Straße 18
8045 Graz
Austria
Phone: +43 (0)316 6902-0
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Internet: www.andritz.com
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Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
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