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Times were easier for Upper Austria’s economy: increased interest rates, high inflation and cautious customers are burdening many sectors. It is therefore all the more important not to get discouraged. Numerous local companies show how innovative strength and adaptability can be successful even in difficult times. Some of them will therefore be awarded the Pegasus Business Prize on June 1st in Linz’s Brucknerhaus, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year under the motto “New Paths”.
It is awarded by the OÖN and its partners – Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich, the state, the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Austrian Industry and KPMG – as well as last year’s winners and the emeritus economics professor Friedrich Schneider. By April 14, more than 180 applications had been received from across the state. Pre-selection was difficult. These 40 nominees who are in the race for the Pegasus trophies have particularly stood out. Trophies are awarded to the top three in each category.
The Chamber of Commerce is again awarding the special prize in the category “Entrepreneur/Manager of the Year” this year.
future hopes
Wolfgang Steiner, Geinberg, Biohof Geinberg
André Perschel, Wolfsegg aH, Dance Moves Partner KG
Horst Pesendorfer, Ungenach, Volta Future GmbH
Willem Brinkert, Munderfing, Arplace GmbH
Markus Franz-Riegler, Linz, Bergardi GmbH
Gunnar Korb, Mistelbach, Dynell GmbH
Barbara Pölzleithner, Schörfling, Hublz GmbH
Philipp Hüttl and Markus Hörmanseder, Linz, Libertydothome
Stefan Leeb, Wels, Ocay Autoabo GmbH
Klaus Grübl, Braunau, Pansatori GmbH
success stories
Markus Knasmüller, Steyr, BMD system house
Klaus Schmid, Linz, ETECH Schmid and Pachler
Maximilian Fürtbauer, Laakirchen, Fürtbauer Spengler
Alexander and Astrid Pilsl, Vorderweißenbach, Hotel Guglwald
Maximilian Schmidt, Ried im Innkreis, Schmidt Neat work
Günther Schweiger, Eberstalzell, Speedmaster
Ferdinand and Gerhard Steinhuber, Gunskirchen, S&S Steinhuber
Georg Emprechtinger, Ried im Innkreis, Team 7
Bernhard Obermayr, Losenstein, Weber hydraulics
Roman Zauner, Wallern, Zauner systems engineering
Innovation Emperor
Josef Hainzl, Linz, Aquasys Technik GmbH
Kurt Bernegger, Molln, Bernegger GmbH
Gregor König, Molln, Boards and More GmbH
Josef Neubauer, Geretsberg, EST GmbH
Wolfgang Neuhofer, Munderfing, EWS Consulting
Andreas X. Müller, Stadl-Paura, Linde Gas GmbH
Johann Kühberger, Ried im Innkreis, Ocilion IPTV Technologies
Christoph Hofstadler, Steyregg, Quabus GmbH
Sandra Höglinger, Oepping, Röchling Industrial
Johannes Reichenberger, Hagenberg, Ventopay GmbH
lighthouses
Stefan Engleder, Schwertberg, Engel Austria GmbH
Karl and Ernst Mayr, place in the Innkreis, Fussl Modestrasse Mayr
Axel Kühner, Kremsmünster, Greiner AG
Anette Klinger, Traun, IFN Holdings GmbH
F. Peter Mitterbauer, Laakirchen, Miba AG
Gregor Dietachmayr, Grieskirchen, Pöttinger Agricultural Engineering
Peter Krammer, Linz, Swietelsky AG
Harald Schröpf, Marchtrenk, TGW Logistics Group GmbH
Erich Wiesner, Altheim, Wiehag Holding GmbH
Florestan von Boxberg, Ried im Innkreis, Wintersteiger AG
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