The art collector and entrepreneur Werner Trenker: A look at Med Trust

The art collector and entrepreneur Werner Trenker: A look at Med Trust

Werner Trenker, the founder and owner of the international medical device company Med Trust, was awarded the “Viennaartaward” 2024. This honor, which is awarded by the Vienna State Committee of the Kunsthandel of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, treasures Trenker's commitment in the art scene and his entrepreneurial work.

med Trust, founded in 1997 and based in Marz, Burgenland, now has 12 branches in Europe and sells products through distributors in more than 80 countries worldwide. The medical devices are estimated for both their functionality and for their outstanding design, which is designed by various artists, and carry the Wellion brand.

art and social responsibility

trench is not just a successful entrepreneur; He is also a passionate art collector. He has been dedicated to collecting art for about 15 years and has put together an impressive collection of renowned Austrian artists such as Hermann Nitsch, Arnulf Rainer and Markus PracheSky. His goal is to make art accessible to a broad audience and to support the work of Austrian artists.

A remarkable example of his cultural participation is the permanent loan of the "Heavenly Head" work by Billi Thanner, which can now be seen in the Museum St. Peter an der Barrager in Wiener Neustadt and is symbolic of peace. Trenker has also made a comprehensive exhibition by Hermann Nitsch possible, which took place in St. Peter an der Barrow. The exhibition "Tribute of Colors" is currently being shown in Bratislava, which was realized in cooperation with the Nitsch Foundation.

In the coming year, in March 2025, an exhibition with works by Hannes Menek will open in the Künstlerhaus Vienna. Other exciting projects, such as a review of the life of the painter Markus PracheSky, are also planned. These events prove that Treker’s deep commitment to art and the artists' community.

The award with the "ViennaartAraward" is a proof of Treker’s significant role in the connection between business and art. It shows that entrepreneurial success can go hand in hand with a deep understanding of cultural responsibility.

For more information on the activities of Werner Treker and Med Trust, see the current reporting on www.boerse-express.com .