Getzner Werkstoffe opens new extension at headquarters



The trend towards urbanisation seems to be going hand in hand with increasing demand for greater peace and privacy. Which is good news for companies such as vibration protection specialist Getzner Werkstoffe. In response to resulting market growth, Vorarlberg-based Getzner has increased production and warehouse capacity at its headquarters in Bürs with a new extension. The official opening took place on 17 September 2021. Getzner Werkstoffe’s CEO Jürgen Rainalter and CEO of holding company Getzner, Mutter & Cie. Markus Comploj were joined at the event by the Mayor of Bürs Georg Bucher, provincial councillor for economy Marco Tittler and the project’s architect Erich Steinmayr. 

8.000m2 of new floor space with 120 work stations
“We have invested about EUR 53 million to create around 8,000m2 of new floor space for offices, laboratories, testing benches, and warehousing and logistics facilities, as well as 120 state-of-the-art work stations. We’re especially proud of our high-bay warehouse, which is unique the world over in terms of its design and size. It’s where we store our vibration protection mats – which can be up to 31 metres long and weigh 14 tonnes – like in a chest of drawers. From there, they can be automatically wound into rolls. It serves as a quick-response warehouse and gives us a safety buffer which means we can supply customers at short notice,” explained Jürgen Rainalter. In addition to the 8,000m2 of indoor space, there are also 12,500m2 of new outdoor areas comprising green spaces, car parking and truck turning areas. “This extension project has enhanced our headquarters as a centre of vibration protection expertise, and it will enable us to double our production volumes here in Bürs. We can respond to the increasing demand for our products and it puts us in great shape for the future,” Rainalter added. Provincial councillor for economy Marco Tittler was delighted at Getzner’s strong show of support for Vorarlberg: “This investment provides important economic impetus for the entire region. The success story of Getzner Werkstoffe, a global leader in vibration protection, is yet another example of the fantastic capacity for innovation shown by businesses in Vorarlberg.” 

Job security and sustainable energy
Markus Comploj emphasised how the extension project is a clear demonstration of the owner’s commitment to Vorarlberg: “We’re securing jobs at our Bürs plant for the long term, with an emphasis on sustainability.” In line with the company’s environmental strategy there was a strong focus on sustainable energy during the planning of the extension. “Getzner set a target of meeting its energy requirements primarily from renewable sources. So electricity comes from the recently modernised Getzner, Mutter & Cie. small hydro power station, as well as a photovoltaic system mounted on the roof of the extension that supplies additional power,” explained Markus Comploj. Getzner Werkstoffe has implemented an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001:2015 to ensure resource-efficient processes. 

Facts and figures – extension of Getzner’s Bürs facility, 2018-2021
• Groundbreaking: 16 August 2018
• Investment: EUR 53 million (building, machines/fixtures and fittings)
• Work stations: 120 (for existing and new employees)
• New floor space: 8,000m² 
• Previous size of site: 30,000m2
• Outdoor space: approx. 12,500m2 (incl. parking, truck turning areas, green spaces)
• Highlight: specially designed high-bay warehouse for polyurethane mats
• Opening: 17 September 2021 
• Planning for new extension: Erich G. Steinmayr (architect, Feldkirch); Nachbaur Wörter Architekten (architects, Schwarzach); Iris Kellner (interior architect, Lindau); Marika Marte (interior architect, Muntlix)
• Project management: Markus Beck (gbd ZT engineering services, Dornbirn); Markus Feurstein, Gerold Burtscher (Getzner Werkstoffe)
• Construction management: Manfred Berchthold (gbd ZT engineering services, Dornbirn); Mario Burtscher (Getzner Werkstoffe)

