Sparkling Prospects for the Burgenland Company

Schlumberger invests 70 million euros in a new site in Müllendorf – Pose de la first stone in 2019

The famous Austrian sparkling wine producer and producer Schlumberger builds a new production site in Müllendorf. The volume of investment amounts to about 70 million euros, up to 60 jobs to be created. At a press conference on Friday 20, Astrid Eisenkopf informed Astrid Eisenkopf of the details and progress of this project, the continuation of trade negotiations and economic development in the district. d & # 39; Eisenstadt. July, in Müllendorf.

The dynamic development of Burgenland as an economic site continues
The planned construction of the new Schlumberger production site in Müllendorf is the latest of a number of well-known companies in Burgenland these past years and illustrates the country's recovery. "Burgenland is currently booming in the fields of trade, employment and tourism, and as Governor of Burgenland I am very proud of the creation of such an important and renowned company. continue the dynamic development of Burgenland as a place of business, "said Niessl. "In the previous year alone, there were trade agreements with a volume of investment of 190 million euros and nearly 1,000 new jobs could be created. XXXLutz will build a logistics center in Zurndorf (investment: 60 million euros) and sparkling wine producer Szigeti is also building a new factory in Zurndorf.

Burgenland communities rank first in credit rating
Burgenland communities also benefit from this development, says Eisenkopf. "Despite financial burdens and growing savings, our communities are doing very well in the recent credit rating, and above all, profitability, self-financing, debt and free financial resources are being badessed." Burgenland municipalities are ranked this year in the ranking of the 250 highest-rated municipalities.On the one hand, this is a good testimony for local politicians and, on the other hand, it also confirms the way Balanced Government of the State of Burgenland in the field of transfer payments ". The previous year, more than 65 million euros were spent on communal tax revenues – 16 million in the Eisenstadt district alone – which, in turn, translate into actionable measures. ;infrastructure. In 2017, the investments of the Burgenland municipalities amounted to 110 million euros, in the district of Eisenstadt 21 million euros. "This makes communities an important economic and investment driver". Especially the district of Eisenstadt is very successful. In June, for example, the unemployment rate dropped by 10.3%, and the best known cases, such as Sigmapharm in Hornstein, are not the least.

Start of 30 employees, expansion to 60 employees expected
The new sparkling wine company Schlumberger with a total investment of about 70 million euros – of which 60 million for construction, 10 million for operating equipment – on a plot of 122 000 m2 in the park Müllendorf activities be built. The built-up area will cover 33,000 square meters and an additional 20,000 square meters will be used as circulation area. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for 2019 and the opening in 2021; With 30 employees, the workforce will gradually expand between 50 and 60 people, with the corresponding growth. The entire production is transferred from Vienna to Müllendorf, Vienna will become in the future a reception center.

"Müllendorf in sum the best package"
The available area, the proximity to the highway, the good value for money, a simple reclbadification procedure, subsidies and courtesy and friendliness of the partners Trading in Burgenland All levels were decisive for the choice of location Müllendorf. "In total, we have by far the best package in Müllendorf," said Jagersberger, CEO of Schlumberger. The local construction industry should also benefit from construction: "The local supplier has priority over the price equality". This is also true for ongoing maintenance as Schlumberger spends € 500,000 a year. Another badet lies in the geological structure: with the high chalk part of its soils, Müllendorf is predestined for the production of grapes for the production of sparkling wines – conditions because they exist otherwise than in Champagne. Schlumberger already buys about 1 million liters of wine a year in Burgenland, and in the future it will probably be more.

"A fairy tale will come true for the community," Mayor Huf said in anticipation of the community's 750th anniversary celebration next year.

"We would like to thank Schlumberger and the municipality of Müllendorf very much and we already want a good construction and a successful operation," said Niessl and Eisenkopf in unison.

Source: Burgenland Land