The Linz Marathon has been a sporting highlight in the Upper Austrian capital for 20 years. When around 10,000 runners take to the starting line for the anniversary event on October 23, voestalpine will also be there as a strong partner. For the first time, the steel and technology group is contributing the two trophies for the overall winners, made from metal powder using a 3D printing process.
Continuous development and a high degree of endurance are important prerequisites for success both in running and for the voestalpine Group.
We are delighted to be a strong partner at the 20th edition of the Linz Marathon. With our support, we would like to express the close connection between top performance, innovation and tradition and the close ties between voestalpine and the city of Linz.
The starting signal is traditionally given on the voest bridge. There, as well as on the other bypass bridges on the A7, voestalpine recently ensured greater road safety. By installing guard rails and impact absorbers, voestalpine makes a significant contribution to safe driving. With these quality products, the Group is a sought-after and competent partner far beyond the country's borders.
The steel and technology group is contributing the two trophies for the overall winners, made from metal powder using the 3D printing process. voestalpine is a global pioneer in metallic 3D printing, in which the finest metal powder is melted and built up layer by layer to form highly complex parts. The expertise covers the entire production process: from the manufacture of the metal powder to design and production. 3D printed components are used in racing, aircraft construction, aerospace and the energy industry, among others, and are therefore an example of the Group's innovative strength.
The remaining Marathon trophies are produced by the next generation of skilled workers in the modern training workshop at the Linz site. In this training center, apprentices are prepared for the processes and procedures of a digitalized working world using state-of-the-art technologies. This includes working with virtual reality glasses and the use of robotics.
The partnership between voestalpine and the Linz Marathon is a further sign of the close ties with the Upper Austrian capital, which is home to the Steel Division headquarters and the Group's largest single location. With this commitment, the voestalpine Group is continuing its long tradition of supporting events and facilities in Linz.
The origins of voestalpine lie in Linz, where the Group headquarters are located today. Two of the four Group divisions (Steel Division and Metal Forming Division) are represented here. A total of around 11,000 employees at the voestalpine companies in Upper Austria generated total revenue of around EUR 6 billion in the business year 2021/22. The investment volume in the last ten years amounted to EUR 2.6 billion. The products of the voestalpine companies in Upper Austria are in demand all over the world, with an average export ratio of 88%.
voestalpine is a globally leading steel and technology group with a unique combination of materials and processing expertise. voestalpine, which operates globally, has around 500 Group companies and locations in more than 50 countries on all five continents. It has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1995. With its premium products and system solutions, it is a leading partner to the automotive and consumer goods industries as well as the aerospace and oil & gas industries; it is also the world market leader in railway systems, tool steel, and special sections. voestalpine is fully committed to the global climate goals, and its greentec steel program represents a clear plan for decarbonizing the production of steel. In the business year 2021/22, the Group generated revenue of EUR 14.9 billion, with an operating result (EBITDA) of EUR 2.3 billion; it had about 50,200 employees worldwide.
