The business was founded in 1913 as a blacksmith’s and cartwright’s workshop and has evolved over the generations. Today, it stands as a prime example of companies that demonstrate that tradition does not mean standing still, but can serve as a solid foundation for innovation.
Growth requires courage and support
When Thomas Pernegger took over the business from his father, his vision was clear: not just to preserve, but to expand. To create more opportunities, realise larger projects and thereby secure jobs in the long term. This approach has paid off. Today, around four times as many people work for the company as did just a few years ago.
But growth doesn’t just happen. Especially in times of change, it takes courage to make decisions, whilst having the right partners behind you. Because only when financial stability is assured can businesses seize opportunities, take on new orders and continue to develop without hitting a snag.
Support that makes development possible
This is precisely where organisations such as KGG and UBG come into play in Upper Austria. Through guarantees and equity investments, they support small and medium-sized enterprises in taking their next steps, whether in business succession or capacity expansion. This ensures that established structures are not lost, but can continue to flourish.
Behind every successful business there are not just figures, but above all people, ideas and stories. The support behind the scenes ensures that these stories can continue to be written even in a constantly changing economic world.
#schongenial – it’s brilliant to see how tradition, courage and the right support work together to shape a sustainable future.
