EANS-Adhoc: ANDRITZ HYDRO to supply water turbines and generators for two new hydropower stations of Energie Steiermark, Austria

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09.07.2009

Graz, July 9, 2009. Energie Steiermark AG, Austria awarded ANDRITZ
HYDRO to supply, install and commission electromechanical equipment
for the Gössendorf and Kalsdorf hydropower stations that are to be
built to the south of Graz. The order volume for ANDRITZ HYDRO
amounts to approximately 28 MEUR.

ANDRITZ HYDRO will supply four bulb turbines each with a runner
diameter of 3,600 mm, including speed governors, generators, and
exciter systems. The two hydropower stations, each with 20 MW
installed power, to be built jointly by Energie Steiermark and
Verbund, will supply renewable electric energy out of hydro power to
45,000 households in Styria as from 2012 and 2013, respectively. With
the award of this order to ANDRITZ HYDRO, around two-thirds of the
156 MEUR total investment volume will be placed with Austrian
companies.

This order again confirms ANDRITZ HYDRO´s successful, long-term
cooperation with Energie Steiermark and its favorable market position
in the Austrian hydropower market.

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ANDRITZ HYDRO ANDRITZ HYDRO 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 13,600 employees
worldwide. ANDRITZ operates over 150 production sites, service, and
sales companies all around the world.

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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
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