AV Stumpfl celebrated the opening of its new 2,200m² production hall at its headquarters in Wallern an der Trattnach together with its entire team during this year’s summer family festival. Fuelled by a good economy in the United States – one of AV Stumpfl’s major sales markets – the company is experiencing a strong increase in demand from the “land of opportunity”.
More than ten years ago, AV Stumpfl strategically established a US subsidiary in Atlanta, Georgia, to bring its innovative systems – developed and manufactured with dedication in Upper Austria – to the homeland of the live entertainment, hospitality and film industries. The new facility adds 2,200m² of production space, effectively doubling the company’s production capacity. Last year, AV Stumpfl invested in new equipment for a second production line and welcomed 20 new team members. Until now, this team was spread across various parts of the company building, which proved inefficient. With the new production hall, workflows can now be organised much more effectively.
An alternative to building the new facility would have been switching to shift work – but that approach would have contradicted the company’s philosophy. At AV Stumpfl, growth is never pursued as an end in itself. Internally, the company describes the investment in the new hall as also investing in the hearts of team members, customers and partners. “The construction of this new hall marks not just another major milestone in our company’s history but also an investment in the future of our team. We are a company defined by innovation and quality, but we always place our people at the centre of everything we do,” explains Stefanie Niederwimmer, head of AV Stumpfl’s projection screens division, which also includes responsibility for production. “It’s all about preserving a positive working environment – full of light and space – where everyone feels comfortable and can truly reach their potential.”
The team is already enjoying their new working environment, with the hall officially completed and fully operational. The “AV Stumpfl standard” is immediately evident: a bright, quiet space with an ideal indoor climate – the perfect conditions for focused, productive work. And the company is already looking ahead: “We have some exciting ideas for further developing our site, which we like to think of as a place of strength,” says CEO Tobias Stumpfl, though he’s keeping the details under wraps for now. “We believe in taking one step at a time. For us, it’s not about growth for growth’s sake – it’s about holistic quality.”
