Hardox - competence centre
Winkelbauer
We machine highly wear-resistant Hardox steel with extra-high toughness with maximum vertical integration. The result is uncompromising quality for high-quality equipment and sophisticated work tools for construction machinery as well as wear-resistant components, including for recycling plants and forestry.
Future needs origin
It is the roots that form the foundation. They ensure stability and durability and date back to 1900. Over the years, Winkelbauer has perfected its expertise in the processing of highly wear-resistant steels from a blacksmith’s workshop for hooves and carriages. Today, the family-run company is one of the leading Hardox processors in Europe.
A passion for innovation, a love of entrepreneurship, a commitment to regionality and a pro-european purchasing policy are the cornerstones of this successful generational history.
Handshake quality, innovative strength and cooperation at eye level: values that characterise Michael Winkelbauer personally and with which he has successfully guided the fortunes of the company for several years. With a team of highly qualified and long-standing specialists, in-house apprentice training and the pursuit of sustainable solutions, he is continuing the course for cross-generational growth.
“We prefer to work with enthusiastic, honest people and companies who have the power to inspire and the desire to develop and create. With people who want to make a difference together, inspire and show social commitment.”.
Michael Winkelbauer
Stephan Winkelbauer is the fourth generation to work in the company. His focus: digital production. A goal that he pursues with great commitment and has already achieved numerous sustainable successes.
“The major goal of digitalisation must be to increase efficiency, store expertise and make data available to employees and customers at all times. With these processes, we are also creating sustainable solutions for a future-proof company.”</em
Stephan Winkelbauer
Digitalisation, automation and further qualification are not just topics of the future today. Franz Winkelbauer realised the importance of these topics early on. In addition to his full dedication to innovative construction machinery equipment, he is as committed to young people today as he was then and has continued to develop apprenticeship training in the company and throughout Styria.
“Innovative and loyal employees with the highest quality standards combined with high-quality primary materials such as Hardox steels and teeth from Combi Wear Parts make Winkelbauer a successful company in the past, present – and certainly also in the future.”.
Franz Winkelbauer
