Success abroad

Mexicans provide a boost for Getzner

The number of employees is set to increase this year: Around 500 men and women currently work for Getzner, with around 370 employed at the main site in Bürs.

(Bild: Bruno Klomfar Vienna Austria)

Getzner Werkstoffe achieved a turnover of 168 million euros in the 2023 financial year - 90 percent was generated abroad.

Those responsible at Getzner Werkstoffe were very satisfied with the business figures for the previous year. Customers abroad are primarily responsible for the stable growth of twelve percent and turnover of 168 million euros. In many countries, the focus is on the expansion and optimization of rail transport. "International projects such as the Tren Maya railroad line in Mexico are boosting our growth and helping us to overcome the weaker economy in some markets," explained Alexander Herovitsch, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Getzner.

While the industrial segment is stable and is benefiting from increased demand in the heating, air conditioning and ventilation sector, the construction sector in Europe is only developing slowly. In this area, projects in metropolitan regions in Asia and the USA clearly dominate.

12 percent

growth was recorded by Getzner Werkstoffe in 2023, with around eleven million invested in digitalization, innovation and sustainability.

Investments in digitalization
The investment volume in the past financial year amounted to around eleven million euros. Most of the funds went towards digitalization. "Digital change cannot be stopped, but we can actively shape it and use it to our advantage," emphasized Chief Executive Officer Jürgen Rainalter. Lean processes, improved capacity utilization, lower raw material consumption, less waste and optimized logistics - all of these also bring major benefits in terms of efficiency and sustainability. Keyword sustainability: Getzner already produces emission-free and exclusively using renewable sources. In addition, the company recently received bronze status from the renowned sustainability ranking "EcoVadis".

The prospects are good: business is expected to expand in 2024, with new hires in the mid double-digit range planned.