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.

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

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