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HPW Metallwerk Hosts Austrian Economic Affairs Minister
On 9 September 2025, Austrian Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer visited HPW Metallwerk GmbH in Linz. The visit highlighted HPW's role in innovation and the challenges faced by the domestic industry. During a plant tour, the minister explored HPW's production of high-technology performance wires, essential for electric motors and trucks.
Discussions centered on Austria's high energy costs and governmental relief plans. Hattmannsdorfer announced a €150 million package for 2025/26, targeting companies affected by rising energy prices. The Electricity Price Compensation Act 2025/26 aims to support energy-intensive businesses while promoting energy efficiency investments.
HPW CEO Dr. Ewald Koppensteiner expressed satisfaction with the visit, emphasizing the need for fair energy cost conditions to maintain competitiveness in the metal industry.
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