Awards and Merits

In 2010, we will be celebrating the 360th anniversary of our firm and we are very proud to be able to look back on such a long and successful company history. Innovation is a tradition for us. It is the continuous development of solutions and the cohesion of the family that has resulted in us becoming the business that we are today.

Our business strategy is not confined to the exigencies of the moment; rather we aim for sustained success that will continue over generations. For us, creation of values applies into the future as well. Our vision for the coming years is clearly defined: To remain a market leader for mouldings and profiles and to use new product lines to open up new markets. We look forward to undertaking this journey in the company of our customers and partners.

Winner of the 2010 Future Vöckla Award

On September 6, 2010 the 2010 Vöckla Awards were presented by the television channel "BTV" at a gala event in Vöcklabruck, Austria. FN Neuhofer Holz was presented with the "2010 Future Vöckla Award", which is presented mainly for securing jobs in the Vöcklabruck region.

FN - Best Family Business in Austria 2009

In 2009, we had the pleasure of receiving the "Best Family Business in Austria" Award at a gala in Vienna. FN Neuhofer Holz impressed the eminent jury of experts with its success story, one which is still being written 360 years later, and which is currently in its tenth generation, with the firm now being one of the largest and most successful businesses in the industry.

Timber Industry of the Year 2006

The editorial board of the Austrian journal "Holzkurier" marked the product innovations and rapid progress of FN Neuhofer Holz to becoming a global player with the award of the "Timber Industry of the Year 2006" Prize.

Gold Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria for Franz Neuhofer senior

In 2005, in the historic staterooms of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Vienna, Franz Neuhofer senior received the Gold Order of Merit of the Republic of Austria from Karl-Heinz Grasser, who was Finance Minister at the time. This honour is in recognition of Franz Neuhofer's contribution to the business and social life of the region.

Order of Merit of the Federal Republic for Christiana Neuhofer

Also in 2005, the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Austria was bestowed on Christiana Neuhofer. This honour is awarded by the Federal Ministry of Social Security and Generations, and honours the social commitment and indefatigable readiness to help others that Christiana Neuhofer has demonstrated.

State Prize for Marketing of Timber 1998

For its extensive marketing work and the innovative power of its products, the Austrian State Prize for Marketing of Timber was awarded to FN Neuhofer Holz.