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March 2019
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Dear Business Partners and Friends of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA,
 

Despite the recent slowdown in private construction activities, the construction sector continues to be one of the key drivers of the Australian economy. Innovation and cost efficiency are characteristic features of the latest developments in residential and commercial construction, and in facility management.


Consequently, we are proud that more and more Austrian construction startups are making their way into the Australian market. Following their ACA 'Technological Innovation of the Year' award in 2018,  Plan Radar, a developer of software and apps for documentation, task & defect management, has rapidly expanded its customer base in Australia and New Zealand. Insider Navigation, another Austrian pioneer, makes the world more accessible by using AR to navigate indoors in places such as airports, factories and warehouses. After a number of successful meetings all over Australia they are excited to continue their growth in Oceania.
 
A great opportunity to learn more about recent developments in the Austrian construction and urban technology sector and to create valuable business connections is the Future of Building taking place in Vienna on June 4 - 5, 2019. The attendance of this conference, focusing on prefabricated buildings and sustainable implications in the construction sector, includes presentations, B2B meetings and a number of site visits to experience recent developments first hand, such as the tallest timber building, prebuilt solutions for schools and universities and other current projects first hand.

Another occasion to enhance the relationships between our countries in the construction
sector and a great way to meet some of Austria's outstanding exporters are trade shows on both sides of the Tasman Sea. Sydney Build (13-14 March 2019) and BuildNZ (23-25 June  2019) are excellent platforms to connect, and we are very much looking forward to making introductions to the participating companies .

On the topic of our Hidden Champions, we are proud to highlight  Australia's tallest engineered timber office building 25 King Street designed by Bates Smart and developed by Lendlease - built using both glulam and CLT made in Austria.

We are thrilled to answer any queries and are more than happy to help you organize your participation in the Future of Building in June. Please contact Kerstin, whom I welcome to our team as specialist for construction and infrastructure. We are looking forward to talking to you!

 
 
Best regards, 
 
Karl Hartleb                                                                                                          Kerstin Klein
Austrian Trade Commissioner                        Market Specialist Construction & Infrastructure
 
News
 

 
Save the date: Future of Building 4-5 June 2019, Vienna, Austria

The Austrian Chamber of Commerce invites exporters from around the globe and national key players from the construction industry to gather for a two-day conference and expo in Vienna. Focusing among others on modular and prefabricated buildings, the conference offers a variety of speakers. After discussing new perspectives on the latest developments in the construction sector on day one, participants of the Future of Building have the unique opportunity to join site visits of their choice and experience the smart city Vienna first hand. Read more  here


  
Green. Building. Solutions. - Summer University on sustainable construction in Vienna

Taking place from 20 July until 10 August 2019 with the final registration deadline on 22 April, the Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University shares top-class Austrian expertise in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, ecology and sustainability.  60 students from all over the world have the opportunity to take part in this year's Masters-level course  in Vienna. Inter-disciplinary lectures, workshops and field trips to best practice examples examine sustainable aspects of urban planning and address interesting topics across a range of academic subjects in the fields of green building and passive house technology. Read more here

 
Austria's wood sector is still on top

Wood and wood expertise that is 'made in Austria' has a long-standing export history, with Austria's wood industry achieving an export trade surplus of EUR 4 billion in 2017. By that,  Austria's wood sector has vastly outperformed the long-term average. Imported wood products valued at EUR 6.04 billion were low in comparison to exports amounting to EUR 10.12 billion. Importers in Australia and New Zealand especially appreciate high quality CLT produced in and shipped from Austria. Read more here

 
Global demand for furniture from Austria
 
The Austrian furniture export sector has achieved a growth of 2.4% in comparison to previous periods. Furniture from Austria was particularly popular in the EU, with demand increasing by 6.6% to EUR 174.6 million. Pursuing business beyond Europe has also turned out to be a rewarding strategy, with sales of Austrian furniture in the United Arab Emirates growing by 42.1% to EUR 1.2 million.These excellent results confirm that the 50 companies and approximately 6,000 employees working in the Austrian furniture industry have acquired an international reputation for premium design, sophisticated functionality and top quality. Read more here

 
Austria as Business Location: Record Numbers of International Business locating to Austria

355 international companies have extended their roots to Austria for the first time in 2018. Especially companies from the UK and Switzerland have increasingly established new business operations in the country in the heart of Europe. Of the companies (re-)settling to Austria, 32 operate in the research and development sector and 22 are manufacturing companies. The strongest industries with new subsidiaries included IT/telecoms/software (56) and industrial services (55). The Austrian business location agency ABA also looks after international startups: in 2018, 22 new companies settled here.  Read more here .


  
Paarhammer creates modern homes in bush fire prone Gold Coast hinterland
 
With the help of other Austrian products, the award winning company Paarhammer manufactures European style timber windows and doors in Australia. Constructions in an area with a high 'Bushfire Attack Level' rating can be complex. Combining functionality with design, Paarhammer allows undisturbed views of the surrounding bush while obliging to local safety measures.  Paarhammer are very passionate about their energy efficient and bushfire safe products which can be found in numerous commercial and residential buildings all around Australia. Read more here
BuisnessOpp
  

 
Getzner Werkstoffe
Wanted: Direct Customers
 
Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH is a leading specialist for vibration isolation and shock protection. The Austrian company developed polyurethane-based solutions nearly 50 years ago to decrease vibrations and noise.The PUR materials developed and produced by Getzner are successfully applied worldwide in the railway, construction and industrial sectors.

Read more here.

 
HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER
Wanted: Direct Customers
 
With its eight production sites in Austria, Germany, Slovenia and Russia, HASSLACHER NORICA TIMBER is one of Europe's largest and most prominent timber industry companies, operating as innovative supplier of sawn timber, laminated timber, cross-laminated timber and solid structural timber for modern timber constructions - t rue to its maxim "From wood to wonders."

Read more here.

 
Berolan Dry Mortar Additives
Wanted: Direct Customers
 
Using an innovative way of air-entrainment, the products of Berolan amend a number of materials like plaster or mortar, enabling easier handling of material and decreasing the risk of cracks.  Berolan promotes the wettability of dry building material mixture with water and supplements the dispersing effect of cellulose. The additives form very small and stable air voids, particularly in gypsum-based plastering mortars. 

Read more here.

 
Golem Digital
Offered: Services and Know-how
 
Golem take information and data and put it into the real world by setting new technological standards, one innovation at a time. Especially suitable for the construction and real estate industries, the services offered by Golem Digital allow interested parties to get a feeling for a project while it is still in the planning phase. 

Read more  here.

 
MIDO Technisches Büro
Wanted: Joint Venture Partners
 
For MIDO Technisches Büro the size of the project doesn't matter. MIDO Technisches Büro creates convincing concepts and plans developments where every square meter supports the sale.  It stands for interior design, planning and object execution, and also for project management. Based on their worldwide experience they have the ability to handle small and complex projects according to individual needs. 

Read more here.  

 
optidry monitoring system
Wanted: Sales Partners
 
The optidry monitoring system helps to prevent building damage due to plumbing leaks, defective sealing, rainwater penetration or condensed water which can threaten the structural integrity of your building. Installing OMS helps to minimise consequential damage and ensures operational safety of one's property.

Read more here.

 
SANO Transportgeraete
Wanted: Direct Customers
 
SANO Transportgeraete GmbH develops, produces and distributes electrically-driven LIFTKAR stairclimbers and powered, tracked LIFTKAR PTR stairclimbers worldwide. Both cargo and people can be transported ergonomically on paths and stairs by using the portable transport devices. The stairclimbers are characterised by their practical operation and attractive design. 

Read more here.

 

 

 

 
Would you like to meet these companies for a B2B meeting? Just contact us under sydney@advantageaustria.org or call +61 2 9247 8581
 
More Business Opportunities
  
At present 76 Austrian companies from a wide range of industries are searching for partners in Australia and New Zealand.
Event 
    

  
Sydney Build 2019, Sydney, 13-14 March 2019

Its fresh content, exclusive networking events and entertainment help to attract a large number of participants to the biggest construction trade show in NSW each year. After reaching full capacity last year, Sydney Build will be taking up both the Royal Hall of Industries and its neighboring venue - Hordern Pavillion - for this year's edition.  Read more  here

 
Future of Building 2019, 4-5 June 2019

Join us in Vienna for the 6th Future of Building, bringing together experts from around the world for a two day conference featuring a building expo, B2B meetings, workshops and site visits! The Future of Building is a  great opportunity to learn more about recent developments in the Austrian construction sector and create valuable business connections for your operations in Europe Read more  here .

 
BuildNZ | designex, Auckland, 23-25 June 2019
 
For over 30 years, BuildNZ has been and remains to be the leading trade event for the building, construction and design industries in New Zealand. The show brings thousands of building professionals and construction industry innovators together to share ideas, showcase their latest products, and develop business relationships. Read more here

Publications 
   
FRESH VIEW on Sustainable Building: Know-How, Materials, Technology, Renewable Energy and Research, no. 153
 
FRESH VIEW on Smart Cities: An Initiative of the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology, no. 157
 


FRESH VIEWs give a detailed insight into Austria's expertise and export activity in a range of different industries. For free FRESH VIEW PDF-issues go to the download section  on www.advantageaustria.org  or contact us on sydney@advantageaustria.org for a hard copy.
 
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