Scheuch presented innovations in CO₂ capture to Regional Minister for Economic Affairs Achleitner
In the photo, from left to right: Bgm. Mag. (FH) Bernhard Zwielehner, Thomas Fellner (Scheuch), Christoph Eder (Scheuch), Thomas Eberl (CFO Scheuch Group), Thomas Rainer (Managing Director Scheuch GmbH), LR Markus Achleitner, Heinz Autischer (Co-CEO Scheuch Group), LAbg. BO Bgm. Mag. Günther Lengauer, Bernhard Urwanisch (Scheuch)
LR Markus Achleitner with CFO Thomas Eberl (left) and CO-CEO Heinz Autischer (right) of the Scheuch Group
The visit included a tour of the production facilities and the technical centre, which houses Scheuch’s latest CO₂ capture systems and various test stations.
Scheuch presented innovations in CO₂ capture to Regional Minister for Economic Affairs Achleitner
As part of his tour of the district, Regional Minister for Economic Affairs Markus Achleitner visited the Scheuch Group in Aurolzmünster. The visit focused on current developments in the fields of CO₂ capture and future industrial technologies.
On 20 May, Regional Minister for Economic Affairs KommR Markus Achleitner stopped off at the environmental technology company Scheuch in Aurolzmünster as part of his tour of the Ried district. Together with representatives from politics and industry, the delegation learned about the latest developments at the internationally active industrial company, as well as future topics in the fields of environmental technology, innovation and industrial transformation.
Scheuch is one of the world’s leading companies in the field of industrial air and environmental technology and develops plant solutions for various industrial sectors worldwide. The company is particularly renowned for its technological innovation, high level of engineering expertise and sustainable solutions for industrial processes. With around 1,400 employees worldwide and a turnover of approximately €321 million in the 2025/26 financial year, the Scheuch Group is one of Upper Austria’s leading industrial companies.
Innovation and future industrial technologies
Following a welcome and a company presentation by the management, the focus shifted to current developments in the field of CO₂ capture. Among other things, the TACO2 research project – for which Scheuch has been nominated for the 2026 State Innovation Award – was presented, along with ongoing pilot projects in Austria and Germany. Scheuch’s aim is not only to capture CO₂ from industrial processes, but also to rethink it as a valuable resource and make it usable – for example, in applications within the cement industry or in projects involving biogenic CO₂ from waste incineration plants. During the visit, the guests were also given an insight into production at the headquarters and into the technical centre, which houses current Scheuch CO₂ capture plants and various test stations.
“At Scheuch, innovation arises from the interplay of research, engineering and industrial implementation. We see great potential, particularly in the field of CO₂ capture, to further develop industrial processes in a sustainable manner whilst simultaneously strengthening the region as a business location in the long term,” emphasised Heinz Autischer, Co-CEO of the Scheuch Group.
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss current economic developments, international market requirements and the importance of innovation and technology for Upper Austria as an industrial hub.
“The Scheuch Group impressively demonstrates that Upper Austria sets international standards in innovation and sustainable industrial technologies. The company combines technological excellence with concrete solutions for environmental and climate protection, thereby strengthening our position as an economic and industrial hub. It is precisely such companies that make it clear: sustainability and competitiveness are not opposites, but a shared factor for success for the future of our region,” emphasised Markus Achleitner, Regional Minister for Economic Affairs, during his visit to the Scheuch Group.
Photocredits: Land OÖ / Margot Haag
About Scheuch Group:
60 years of experience
The Scheuch Group is a family-owned business whose goal is to make a positive impact to protecting the earth and local communities with sustainable technologies for air pollution control. For more than half a century, the Upper Austrian company has been working to reduce particulate matter and emissions form the air by means of extraction, dust removal, conveying and flue gas cleaning. These technologies and others also reduce noise and odors that are produced during the manufacturing process. In addition to serving the industrial minerals, energy, metal, wood-based materials, glass and wood industries, the core business also includes service and components. Customers can leverage all or any of the services the company delivers from sales, project management, design, research & development, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and after-sales service. Today, the Scheuch Group and its more than 1,440 employees and subsidiaries across the globe, is regarded as a leading international environmental technology company.