EANS-Adhoc: ANDRITZ HYDRO receives further order from India

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ad-hoc disclosure transmitted by euro adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide
distribution. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this
announcement.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

06.05.2009

Graz/Vienna, 6 May 2009. ANDRITZ HYDRO received an order from
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (HPPCL) to equip the Sawra
Kuddu hydropower station. The order value is approximately 28 MEUR;
start-up is scheduled for mid-2012.

The scope of supply includes design, supply, installation, and
commissioning of three 37 MW turbine generator units, auxiliaries,
generator transformers, 245 kV gas-insulated switchgear, high-voltage
cable, and electrical power plant equipment.

Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation is a new joint venture of the
Government of Himachal Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh State Electricity
Board (HPSEB). ANDRITZ HYDRO has successfully completed several
hydropower projects for HPSEB. Sawra Kuddu is the first hydropower
plant realized by HPPCL.

This contract again underlines ANDRITZ HYDRO´s excellent market
position in the fast-growing Indian hydropower sector. ANDRITZ HYDRO
has been active in this market for more than 100 years and has
equipped over 150 hydropower plants totalling more than 11,000 MW.

- End -

ANDRITZ HYDRO ANDRITZ HYDRO, a member of the ANDRITZ GROUP, is a
global supplier of electromechanical systems and services
(`water-to-wire´) for hydropower plants. The company is a leader in
the world market for hydraulic power generation and has a top
position in the growing power plant refurbishment segment. This and
other press releases of ANDRITZ HYDRO are available for download on
www.andritz-hydro.com.

The ANDRITZ GROUP The ANDRITZ GROUP is a global market leader for
customized plants, process technologies, and services for the
hydropower, pulp and paper, metals, and other industries
(solid/liquid separation, feed and biofuel). The Group is
headquartered in Graz, Austria and has a staff of approximately
13,700 employees worldwide. ANDRITZ operates over 150 production
sites, service, and sales companies all around the world.

end of announcement euro adhoc
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ots Originaltext: Andritz AG
Im Internet recherchierbar: http://www.presseportal.de

Further inquiry note:

Dr. Michael Buchbauer

Head of Group Treasury, Corporate Communications & 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
Börsen: Wiener Börse AG / official dealing