News archive 2011
Schweighofer sholarship awarded
At the Faculty of Forestry & Explotation of Forest at the University of Transylvania in Brasov 3 one-year sholarships were awarded, each worth 300 Euro/monthly. The future sholarship holder were determined in a competition where theoretical and practical skills were demanded.
Schweighofer Fiber launches new website
For Schweighofer Fiber in Hallein the new corporate website www.schweighofer fiber.at is available!
Purchase of M-real Hallein GmbH finished
The acquisition of M-real Hallein by the Schweighofer Group is completed. On September 1, 2011 took place the Closing and thus the final transfer of ownership. In the future the enterprise in Hallein is named "Schweighofer Fiber". Details at press.
Start of pellet production in Comanesti
The new pellet mill in Comanesti is finished and the production is running. First big bags were delivered last month.
Schweighofer Group buys Mreal Hallein GmbH
The signing took place on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The new company within Schweighofer Group now focuses on the production of high quality pulp and bio energy. Within the forthcoming two years Schweighofer intends to invest about 60 Million Euro. Details at press.
Schweighofer Prize 2011 - Awards ceremony in Vienna
For the 5th time the Schweighofer Prize was presented in Vienna. This unique European Innovation Award for the Forest-Based Sector awarded innovative wood-based solutions for energy efficient buildings and renewable energy with € 300.000. See more details at press.
Donation for the Hospital in Saveni
A reason for joy in the hospital of Saveni / Romania: Holzindustrie Schweighofer donates medical equipment and various pieces of furniture in value by more than 140,000 EUR.
holzindustrie schweighofer baco at interzum 2011
Don´t miss the opportunity to vizit us in Köln/Germany from 25. - 28. May at interzum, the leading international trade fair for suppliers of furniture and interior design industry.