ANDRITZ expands turbo generator production: 350 new jobs created in Linz and Weiz

Increasing energy demand – growing demand for turbo generators

The growing global consumption of energy is also driving the demand for turbo generators, which serve as a bridging technology and play an essential role in decentralized power generation and grid stability. ANDRITZ has successfully manufactured these generators in Weiz, Styria for over 70 years. To meet rising demand, the company is now also expanding its capacity at its Linz location, where it has been active in the hydropower sector for nearly 80 years, particularly in the production of turbines and hydraulic steelworks.

Linz and Weiz: expansion and modernization of production

The production facility in Linz will be expanded and modernized by approximately 3,700 square meters. In the capital of Upper Austria, the focus will be on assembling and testing hydrogen-cooled turbo generators. Due to the site’s direct access to the Danube River, machines weighing up to 300 tons can be shipped especially efficiently and in an environmentally friendly way. At the Weiz site, new production halls and facilities for generator manufacturing will be completed by 2027. In the future, air-cooled turbo generators and key components for hydrogen-cooled types, including rotors and stator, will be manufactured there.

New jobs and long-term opportunities

To meet growing demand, new jobs are being created at both sites: mechanical technicians, electrical technicians, mechatronics technicians, welders, manufacturing technicians, and many other qualified experts are being sought effective immediately. In Linz, the focus is primarily on manufacturing, while in Weiz, in addition to technical specialists, employees are also needed in engineering and project management.

“We are making targeted investments in the future of energy supply and creating secure, high-quality jobs in Austria,” says Markus Schneeberger, CTO at ANDRITZ Hydropower. “The expansion of our sites strengthens our position as a technology provider and reinforces our role in a market that is essential for the stability of modern energy systems.”

Information & Application

ANDRITZ cooperates with technical colleges, universities of applied sciences, universities and the Public Employment Service Austria (AMS) to attract and retain technical talent in the long term. Interested parties can now find out more and apply at andritz.link/7525. The company is also hiring employees for other business areas. An overview of all job vacancies in Vienna, Graz Linz, and Weiz can be found at andritz.link/9328.

Turbo generators: Key building blocks of modern power systems

Turbo generators are essential components of today’s energy infrastructure: they can be flexibly connected to the grid, compensate for frequency fluctuations, and help increase overall supply security. As a bridging technology, they currently support the stability of power networks. Many plants are still operated with gas, but ANDRITZ turbo generators are already designed in such a way that they can be combined with hydrogen-compatible turbines and thus actively support the transition to low-CO₂ power plant solutions. Market growth is currently strongest in the United States and the Middle East, with Europe expected to follow soon.

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ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed company employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small to large-scale hydropower plants. State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.