euro adhoc: Andritz AG / other / Andritz to supply a new hot galvanizing line to voestalpine Stahl GmbH in Linz

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12.11.2007

Graz, 12 November 2007. Andritz Sundwig is to supply a hot-dip
galvanizing plant to voestalpine Stahl GmbH in Linz, Austria, as part
of the Linz 2010 project. The hot-dip galvanizing plant #5 will
produce strip ranging from 800 to 1,750 mm in width, with thicknesses
between 0.4 and 2.0 mm. The product quality and output of 400,000
tons p.a. are geared to producing top-quality surface finish, as well
as new heavy-duty steel grades for the automotive industry, the
household goods sector, and for steel profiles/building components.
The galvanizing unit is designed for three types of coating: zinc,
zinc-iron, and zinc-aluminum-magnesium. Start-up is scheduled for
the fourth quarter of 2009.

Andritz Sundwig in Hemer, Germany will handle overall planning and
coordination of the project, as well as supply, installation, and
start-up of the mechanical equipment. Supply of the thermal process
equipment, including installation and start-up, will be covered by
Andritz Selas, Paris, France.

The total order value of approximately 60 MEUR comprises the
equipment supply, installation, and start-up. Award of this major
order to Andritz reaffirms many years of highly successful
cooperation by these two companies.

The Andritz Group Stock exchange listed Andritz Group is a global
market leader for advanced production systems for pulp and paper,
steel, and other specialized industries. In addition, Andritz is also
one of the leading global suppliers of electromechanical systems and
services for hydropower plants. Andritz has a staff of approximately
11,000 employees worldwide. It develops and makes its high-tech
systems at 35 production sites (Austria, Germany, Finland, Denmark,
France, Netherlands, USA, Canada, and China).

end of announcement euro adhoc 12.11.2007 07:30:00
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Further inquiry note:
Dr. Michael Buchbauer
Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 316 6902 2979
Fax: +43 316 6902 465
mailto:michael.buchbauer@andritz.com

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
ISIN: AT0000730007
WKN: 632305
Index: WBI, ATX Prime, ATX
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