History

For 100 years here for you

1908

Foundation of the company by Michael Willingshofer (great-grandfather) in 1908 in the form of a leased smithy. Here were artisan activities carried out and worked a blacksmith and a cart smithy.

 
from 1930

In the 30s, Michael Willingshofer (grandfather) purchased this leased smithy. The first innovative products were developed and built. Even then, the workshop had modern machines, such as turning lathe and gas welding machine.

 
1950-1960

In the 50s and 60s the intensive sale of agricultural products (motor scythes, motor saws, tractors, ...).

Since the beginning of the 60s Siegfried Willingshofer joined the family business. At this time in the foreground there were locksmith's and blacksmith's works (stair railing, burial crosses, balcony railings, ...)

 
1970

Siegfried and Margareta Willingshofer took over the management of the company. First contacts and orders for renowned large companies, such as Veitscher Magnesitwerke and Vogel & Noot. Primarily work in the blacksmith's and locksmith's areas provided the work of the company.

 
1978/1979

The first major expansion of production was carried out. The fields of agricultural machinery and steelwork were divided. A production hall with an area of 800 sq.m was built.

 
1981
Gerhard Willingshofer joined the company.
 
1984
Andrea Feichtenhofer (born Willingshofer) joined the company.
 
1980-1990

During this time, trade and repair of agricultural machinery led to a significant increase in turnover. Intensified cooperation with industrial companies.

Since the beginning of the 1990s, conveyor systems for gravel and talc plants were built. Meanwhile, the company has established itself as a toll manufacturer for producers of agricultural machinery and other large companies.
 
1992

Company reorganization into a GmbH & CoKG.
 
1994
Expansion of office and welfare facilities. At this time, leading industrial companies are already among its customers.
 
2000
DI Siegfried Willingshofer joined the company.
2000-2001

The first phase of expansion with an additional production area (1,200 sq.m), office buildings (200 sq.m) and social areas.

August 2001
The management take-over by the siblings Willingshofer/Feichtenhofer in 4th generation.

2004-2006
Constant expansion of the CNC machinery (CNC microplasma cutting machine, CNC bending machine 320to, CNC lathe, CNC milling center).


October 2006
Reorganisation in Willingshofer GmbH.

May 2007
Concentration of mechanical production in a new production hall with an area of 800 sq.m. Purchase of CNC travel stand milling machine for processing lengths up to 7 m. Expansion of crane capacities.

February 2008
Distribution partner for Steyr-Case ICH, launching of SGA Landtechnik Handels- und Reparatur GmbH.

2009
Purchase of the Kopp grounds (2,000 sq.m) as a construction site for expansion of production in the future.

2010-2011
Structural expansion of the production hall (1,500 sq.m) at the former Kopp grounds. Expansion of the machinery (laser cutting machine, sheet metal paternoster with 100 automatic storage spaces for sheet metal, expansion of crane capacities).

2012-2013
Acquisition of two CNC universal bed-type milling machines. Expansion of the production hall with integrated painting and drying areas.

2014
Construction of a new office building. Installation of ERP system and purchase of other CNC milling machines.

2015
Purchase of the Landring branch in Gasen, including a petrol station.

Update of a CNC bar cutting machine.

2016/2017
  • Comprehensive production expansion at
    1,300 sp.m (commissioning and assembly hall).
  • Expansion of automatic sheet storage for 110 storage spaces.
  • Purchase of CNC milling machine, CNC auto lathe and profile bending machine.
  • Installation of two photovoltaic power plant
    (220 kW in total) with personal use of 85%.
  • Construction of company-owned transformer station with 1,250 kVA.