Immense breast cancer awareness in Austria

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A vast majority of Austrian women are undergoing preventive breast cancer screening, according to a new study.German technology and health sector company Siemens AG found that 82 per cent of women living in Austria have seen doctors for such treatments. The firm, which interviewed over 4,000 women aged between 25 and 65 in eight countries, […]

Warsaw train assignment for Siemens Austria

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Siemens Austria has been contracted to produce 35 underground trains for a Polish city’s public transport network.The technology company announced today (Weds) that it was assigned by decision-makers in Warsaw to produce, deliver and install 35 of its Inspiro public transport vehicle models for 272 million Euros.Siemens Austria said it will start manufacturing the ordered […]

RATB builds tram bodies as firms end feud over blaze

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A Romanian company has been assigned to produce tram bodies for Vienna’s public transport network.Romanian Times reports today (Tues) that Siemens Austria, the Austrian subsidiary of German technology giant Siemens AG, ordered the Bucharest Transport Society (RATB) to manufacture 60 structures for trams set to go into operation in the Austrian capital during the coming […]

Siemens Austria supervisory board welcomes new arrivals

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Infineon Austria head Monika Kircher-Kohl has joined the supervisory board of Siemens Austria.The company, a subsidiary firm of German technology and health industry firm Siemens AG, said today (Mon) that Kircher-Kohl and Austrian Industries (IV) General Secretary Markus Beyrer will succeed Albert Hochleitner and Johann Haider.Infineon Austria, the Austrian branch of German semiconductor producer Infineon […]

SPD ‘assigns Ederer’

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Siemens manager Brigitte Ederer has been asked to advise the German Social Democrats (SPD) on economic-political issues, it has been claimed.Austrian magazine Format reports today (Fri) that the former Siemens Austria boss agreed to join the SPD’s new economic politics council consisting of around 50 members.German media regard the foundation of the group as an […]

Siemens €310mn staff bonus ahead

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Siemens AG employees all over the world are to receive a 310-million-Euro bonus, it has emerged.Peter Löscher, the Austrian head of the German IT and healthcare company, commented on the recent recession today (Weds), saying: “I’m immensely grateful for what our employees have achieved in these difficult times.”Löscher, who has been named WU Manager 2010 […]

Siemens brand value unchanged

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Siemens AG, the German IT and electronics firm headed by an Austrian, has been knocked down two spots in the ranking of the world’s biggest brands.The company – which is headquartered in Munich, Berlin and Erlangen – made 49th place in analysis agency Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2010 list.Interbrand said today (Fri) Siemens’ current brand […]

Siemens boss calls for ‘stable and transparent’ financial economy

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Siemens chief Peter Löscher said he saw signs of recovery of the European economy as he attended the opening of a new office complex in Vienna today (Fri).The Austrian said: “Tendencies of the European economy managing to recuperate are clearly visible despite the nervousness dominating the international financial markets.”Löscher stressed that a “stable and transparent” […]