International technology group ANDRITZ is expanding turbo generator manufacturing capacity in Austria while reporting satisfactory preliminary financial results for 2025, reflecting growth in its hydropower business and rising global demand for power generation equipment.
The company announced plans to invest a higher double-digit million euro amount by 2028 to expand production sites in Linz and Weiz. The expansion is expected to create around 350 skilled jobs over the coming years and respond to increasing demand for turbo generators linked to global energy consumption and grid stability requirements.
Turbo generators, described by the company as a bridging technology, play a role in decentralised power generation and frequency stabilisation. ANDRITZ has produced generators in Weiz, Styria, for more than 70 years, and has been active in hydropower equipment manufacturing in Linz for nearly 80 years. The new investment will extend capacity in both locations.
In Linz, the ANDRITZ production facility will be expanded and modernised by around 3,700m², with a focus on assembling and testing hydrogen-cooled turbo generators. The site’s access to the Danube River enables shipment of equipment weighing up to 300 tonnes. In Weiz, new production halls and generator manufacturing facilities are scheduled for completion by 2027, enabling production of air-cooled turbo generators and key components for hydrogen-cooled units, including rotors and stators.
Recruitment has begun for mechanical and electrical engineering technicians, mechatronics technicians, welders, manufacturing technicians and other specialists. Manufacturing roles will be concentrated in Linz, while Weiz will also require staff in engineering and project management. ANDRITZ said it is working with technical colleges, universities and Austria’s Public Employment Service to build a long-term talent pipeline.
“We are making targeted investments in the future of energy supply and creating secure, high-quality jobs in Austria,” says Markus Schneeberger, CTO at ANDRITZ Hydropower. “The expansion of our sites strengthens our position as a technology provider and reinforces our role in a market that is essential for the stability of modern energy systems.”
The ANDRITZ production expansion aligns with broader business trends reported in the group’s preliminary 2025 financial results. Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges, ANDRITZ recorded order intake growth to €8.9bn, up from €8.3bn in 2024, corresponding to a book-to-bill ratio of 1.13. Revenue declined by 5% to about €7.9bn, affected by foreign exchange translation effects linked to the strong euro, while the comparable EBITA margin remained stable at 8.9%.
The company continued capacity adjustments in its pulp & paper and metals segments while expanding in hydropower. It expects project activity to remain stable in 2026, supported by a strong order backlog and growth in hydropower, with revenues forecast between €8.0bn and €8.3bn and a comparable EBITA margin between 8.7% and 9.1%.
ANDRITZ CEO Joachim Schönbeck commented: “I am proud of how our organisation has been able to cope with a rapidly changing environment and support our customers in challenging times. We are happy with the growth in order intake and our solid profitability.”
The financial figures remain preliminary and unaudited, with final results scheduled for release on March 5, 2026.
