It's 360 years old - the success story of the family-run company FN
Neuhofer Holz in Zell am Moos, Austria. Now, 10 generations later, it is a global
player in the field of wood processing.
Founded in 1650, the small sawmill grew to be one of the most advanced and
innovative family-run companies in the country. Today, Neuhofer Holz is the
international leader in profiles and accessories for floors, walls and ceilings.
Customers and partners in 90 countries are proof that quality knows no boundaries.
A key factor in the success of the company is, of course, owner Franz Neuhofer, Sr.
He
will celebrate his 70th birthday on June 30 and is still actively involved in the
company.
"As long as the advice and work of my wife, Christiana, and me are appreciated, we
will continue to look forward every day to being able to participate in the
positive development
of our company," said Franz Neuhofer, Sr.
"The continuous development of solutions and the solidarity of the family have
helped us become the company we are today," he continued.
The company's main message is: "We offer you more" - a philosophy that applies to
all areas in FN. "Whether innovative products and solutions, the use of the latest
technologies or quality, reliability and service - we know what our customers
expect of us and we strive to surpass these high standards every day," say Martin
and Franz Neuhofer, Jr.
A philosophy that has not only proven itself but has also been nationally
recognized: With the prize "Best family-owned company in Austria 2009".
Neuhofer Holz is working on the future. Continuously, forward looking and always with an eye to expansion. After all, being satisfied with past achievements doesn't lead to progress. Therefore, along with 100% customer satisfaction, innovation is a leading goal for FN.
In doing so, FN uses technological advantages, takes new paths and uses tried and
tested knowledge to develop a wide variety of solutions to meet the highest
standards.
This results in innovative products that not only demonstrate perfect quality, but
also an excellent cost-effectiveness ratio.
The strictest internal quality management and the continuous search for
improvements are additional forces for success. The best evidence for this is shown
by important certifications that have been awarded to the company and its products
for economic as well as ecological reasons: ISO 9001 for perfect quality
management, ISO 14001 for highest environmental protection standards, VEH
membership from the Organization of European Plane Factories, FSC and PEFC for
ecological sustainability of raw materials.
For sales and service, only the best is good enough for Neuhofer Holz. A world-wide, flexible distribution system ensures customer proximity, short delivery times and, if necessary, the fastest possible reaction. The successful FN approach of offering "everything from one source" saves time and energy for customers.
The wide-ranging investments made in recent years show how quickly and successfully
business has developed. New warehouses as well as the production facilities built
in 2005 with state-of-the-art machinery ensure the highest levels of quality and
capacities at the
Zell am Moos location.
Highlights include the digital print system installed at the beginning of the year,
the completely automatic cutting and planing lines as well as the new wrapping and
packing systems for a maximum of flexibility and short delivery times.
Production capacity is approximately 110 million running meters of profiles per
year (enough to circle the world about 2.5 times).
"However, our economical approach is not just momentary but long-term and for
generations. Creating value. For us this applies to the future as well.
Our vision for the next few years is clearly defined: To remain the market leader
for profiles and to tap into new markets with new product lines. We are looking
forward to taking this path with our customers and partners," said Franz Neuhofer,
Sr.
However, the positive situation in the present is not a cushion to rest on, but is merely the foundation for the next milestones. New investments have already been planned to set the course for the future. With in-depth expertise, the highest quality standards and a motivated, competent team, nothing stands in the way of the next chapter in the success story.
"We are very pleased that this year we will be celebrating our 360th year as a
company and the 70th birthday of our father, Franz Neuhofer, Sr., together as a
family and we are very proud of this long and successful company history," agree
the members of the Neuhofer family.
