MfL secures millions of mill for Leopard 2 and strengthens jobs!

MfL secures millions of mill for Leopard 2 and strengthens jobs!

The machine factory Liezen and foundry (MFL) has taken a crucial step in the defense industry: a large order for the production of tower housings for the Leopard 2 tank was signed by the Franco-German armaments group. This order results in an average double -digit million amount and could lead to safe employment for the currently 700 employees of the MFL from 2024 to 2028, such as Kleine Zeitung reported.

The Leopard 2 is a high -valued weapon system in Europe and is considered the main weapon of the Austrian tank troop. MFL managing director Herbert Decker emphasizes that the welding constructions are not only decisive for the safety of the crew, but also essentially for the entire system of the tank. The company has been strategically reoriented to benefit from the growing defense spending in Europe, which could reach up to 800 billion euros in the upcoming "Rearm Europe" investment program. Also vienna.at quotes Decker, who describes the order as "essential" for the MFL.

strategic realignment and investments

The new order is not only significant for the MFL, but should also lay a strategic foundation for future growth in the industry. The MFL hopes to become a reliable partner for manufacturers of armored vehicles and other military devices. In this context, Decker, together with owner representative Reinhard Haider, demands that Austria's added value have to be reinforced in public orders. "In contrast to Germany, where there are contractual obligations in order to secure manufacturing in your own country, it is often not used in Austria," emphasizes Haider.

With the large order, MFL also begins an investment of four million euros in the latest manufacturing technologies, especially in the area of quality assurance. This investment aims to increase the efficiency and capacity for future orders and shows how important it is for MFL to position itself proactive and responsibly in the defense industry. Decker sees the increase in production capacity and precision not only a reaction to the current market, but also a long -term strategy for the future of the company.