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Metalltechnology Austria

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Metaltechnology Austria

The metal technology industry is Austria's strongest sector and forms the backbone of the domestic industry. It generates a production value of approximately 45.2 billion euros (2024), directly employs around 135,000 people, and indirectly secures up to 300,000 jobs in Austria. The export-driven industry is primarily composed of small and medium-sized family-owned enterprises, which make up over 85% of the sector and account for a quarter of all Austrian exports.

In total, more than 1,100 companies are represented within Metaltechnology Austria, these companies operate in areas such as mechanical engineering, metal goods, plant construction, steel construction, and foundries. 

Metaltechnology Austria is one of Austria's largest trade and employer organizations, operating independently within the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.

Mag. Christian Knill
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Chairman
Mag. Christian Knill


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Managing Director
Dipl.-iur. Sabine Hesse, MBA

Managing Director
Dipl.-Ing. Adolf Kerbl


We provide our best services, based on:

  • maximum flexibility and dynamic action
  • innovation through teamwork 
  • highly-qualified employees
  • effective and unbureaucratic service and counsel    
  • pooled resources and cost savings