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New materials are the result of extensive research and experimental development in a number of industry sectors. Here you can find out more on the importance of the different sectors.
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  • 1,789

    employees

    In 2021, approx. 1,789 people were employed in research and development in the metal products sector.

  • 205,45

    million euros for R&D in rubber and plastic goods 

    Expenditure on research and experimental development in the area of rubber and plastic goods amounted to EUR 205,45 million in 2021.

  • 116,26

    million euros for R&D in glass and goods made of stones and earths

    Expenditure on research and experimental development in the areas of glass and goods made of stones and earths was EUR 116,26 million in 2021.

  • 88.95

    million euros for R&D in NF metals and metal casting

    88.95 million euros were spent on research and development in the field of NF metals, light and heavy metal casting in 2021.

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Source: Statistics Austria (figures from 2021)
Persons employed in research and experimental development 2021
Commercial sector (ÖNACE 2008)Persons employed (full-time equivalent)
Rubber and plastic ware1,334.6
Glass, goods made of stone and soil817.3
Raw iron, steel, iron alloy, tubes,
iron and steel foundries
670.8
Non-ferrous metals, light alloy foundry,
heavy metal foundry
518.7
Metalware, metal products1,789.3


Source: Statistics Austria (figures from 2021)
Research and experimental development expenditures 2021
Commercial sector (ÖNACE 2008)in 1.000 Euro
Rubber and plastic ware205,451
Glass, goods made of stone and soil116,262
Raw iron, steel, iron alloy, tubes, iron and steel foundries151,781
 Non-ferrous metals, light alloy foundry, heavy metal foundry88,951
Metalware, metal products238,675
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