EQS-News: AGRANA finalises sale of Leopoldsdorf areal to PCS Holding

EQS-News: AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft / Key word(s): Disposal
AGRANA finalises sale of Leopoldsdorf areal to PCS Holding (news with
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26.06.2026 / 09:59 CET/CEST
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AGRANA finalises sale of Leopoldsdorf areal to PCS Holding

 

AGRANA and PCS Holding, owned by the Swiss entrepreneur Peter Spuhler,
have signed a contract relating to the sale of parts of the former sugar
mill site in Leopoldsdorf, Marchfeld, in the presence of Lower Austrian
Provincial Governor, Johanna Mikl-Leitner. Through the acquisition of this
site covering around 50 hectares, PCS Holding is securing an attractive
industrial site with long-term potential. Part of the plot of land is
already leased to the rolling stock manufacturer Stadler who, since March
2026, has been operating a newly constructed factory building for
commissioning, certifying and servicing modern rolling stock.
Specifically, this site is used, among other purposes, to maintain
Westbahn rapid-transit trains as well as for preparing type tests on the
double-decker trains operated by Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). AGRANA
plans to continue using the Leopoldsdorf site as a sugar logistics hub.

Stephan Büttner, CEO of AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG: “We are delighted about
the successful sale of the areal, about PCS Holding as our new neighbour
in future and the associated prospects for the Leopoldsdorf site. For us,
it wasn’t only the transaction which was a priority during the entire
divestment process but particularly the question of how the site could
continue to be used commercially in a practical way and therefore be able
to make a sustainable contribution to the development of the region.
That’s why we are particularly pleased to have found a new owner in Peter
Spuhler who shares this goal. The site provides excellent prerequisites
for a successful future: Besides its strategically favourable location,
the areal has a direct connection to the railway network, which also
provides significant logistical advantages.”

Erwin Hameseder, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AGRANA
Beteiligungs-AG: “Particularly in a geopolitically and commercially
challenging environment, it is more important than ever to take on
regional responsibility as well when making challenging decisions. The
solution we have now found combines AGRANA’s strategic further development
with new prospects for the future of the Leopoldsdorf site and the entire
region. I would especially like to express my gratitude to the Provincial
Governor, Johanna Mikl-Leitner and all those involved who facilitated this
outcome in the interests of sustainable site development through their
constructive contributions.”

Peter Spuhler, owner of PCS Holding: “Austria is an important market for
us. That is why we are specifically expanding our presence here and have
already created the capacity for the commissioning, certification and
servicing of modern rolling stock in Austria by means of a new factory
building for Stadler. The central location in the heart of Europe, the
well-developed infrastructure as well as the size and commercial
importance of the site provide excellent preconditions for sustainable
investments. We believe this site offers considerable potential for
future-oriented use and look forward to evaluating the next steps.”

Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Lower Austrian Provincial Governor: “Just over a
year ago, there was considerable uncertainty in the region following the
end of sugar production at the site. Today, we can see how this
uncertainty has steadily given way to a new sense of confidence and future
prospects. Concerning PCS Holding, we have a successful international
entrepreneur investing in Leopoldsdorf and this therefore acts as a strong
signal both for the Marchfeld region and for Lower Austria. After
intensive negotiations, AGRANA and PCS Holding have effectivelly paved the
way for a successful future at the former sugar mill site. This generates
value added for the region and jobs directly on the local population’s
doorsteps. Thank you, Peter. Lower Austria and the Marchfeld region are
delighted to have you on board as an investor and friend. This is great
news for the region and for the people who live and work here.”

 

Image (fotocredit: AGRANA)

Front row (seated, left to right): Stephan Büttner, Peter Spuhler. Back
row (standing, left to right): Erwin Hameseder, Johanna Mikl-Leitner

 

 

About AGRANA

AGRANA converts agricultural raw materials into high-quality foods and
numerous industrial intermediate products. With around 8,400 employees,
the two business areas Food & Beverage Solutions and Agricultural
Commodities & Specialities generate annual Group revenue of approximately
€ 3.2 billion at 50 production sites worldwide. Established in 1988, the
company is the global market leader in fruit preparations and the world’s
leading producer (and supplier) of apple juice concentrates and berry
juice concentrates. AGRANA is the leading sugar company in Central and
Eastern Europe and a major producer of customised potato, corn and wheat
starch products as well as of bioethanol.

 

 Media contact at AGRANA Group: Markus Simak | Tel.: +43 1 21137 12084 |
Email: markus.simak@agrana.com

 

Media contact at PCS Holding: Marc Meschenmoser | Tel.: +41 76 508 38 37 |
E-Mail: [1]marc.meschenmoser@stadlerrail.com

 

 

This announcement is available at www.agrana.com.

 

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Company: AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft
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