Innovation and training in the focus: Governor visits Baumit in Woafing

Innovation and training in the focus: Governor visits Baumit in Woafing

Wopfing, Österreich - When visiting the Baumit company headquarters in Wipfing, one of the leading building materials producers in Austria, Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner emphasized the importance of tradition and innovation. "Baumit stands for quality and reliability - especially in economically challenging times, such values are essential," she emphasized. She was received by the managing director Robert Schmid and Manfred Tisch, who is also one of the managers of the company, as noe.gv.at .

The operating visit included a tour of the innovation center, where a live demonstration of the 3D concrete pressure took place. Eduard Artner explained the impressive technologies that are used in the industry. In addition, the governor visited the apprenticeship workshop, where she was able to get to know the company's training capacity. "The apprentices are trained here with passion and competence and therefore have excellent job opportunities," said Mikl-Leitner. In Total Baumit with 690 employees, including 32 apprentices, a qualitative vocational training in Lower Austria, what Meinvermordnen.at underlines.

investments and innovations

Despite the global economic challenges, Baumit also invested future -oriented 20 million euros in its locations in 2024. In Wipfing, extensive repairs were made on the lime kiln and a new ward was completed for the firing of liquid fuel at the cement plant. The company attaches great importance to research and development, with more than ten percent of its budget flowing into innovative projects such as CO2-reduced concrete. According to Mikl-Leitner, this reflects the commitment of all employees: "From the management to the apprentices-everyone is with heart and dedication." The governor thus confirmed the high priority of Baumit within the domestic economy.