SGS Industrial Services’ 20th anniversary was celebrated in style in Dorf an der Pram
300 guests attend major company anniversary celebrations in Dorf an der Pram – record order book for industrial installation firm from Upper Austria
SGS Industrial Services GmbH is one of the leading industrial installation companies in Europe and the USA and is currently enjoying its highest order book since the company was founded. This year, SGS celebrates its 20th anniversary. At the same time, company founder Werner Griesmaier is celebrating his 60th birthday. Reason enough to celebrate in style with over 300 employees, business partners, family and friends of the company at the firm’s headquarters in Dorf an der Pram, Upper Austria.
Guests of honour included Governor Thomas Stelzer, the Managing Director of the Upper Austrian Federation of Industry, Dr Joachim Haindl-Grutsch, Deputy Sector Chairman Stefan Kubinger from the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor Thomas Ahörndl, who were all able to see for themselves the company’s capabilities during their visit.
Record order book at SGS – Green Deal of particular significance
A series of major contracts in Europe has resulted in a record order book for SGS, despite the generally difficult economic situation in the sector. Several large power station projects are currently being implemented in Poland, Belgium and the UK. Another project is being carried out for a long-standing client in South Africa, alongside two major airport projects in Texas, USA. The company attaches particular importance to the implementation of climate-friendly projects: Several Green Deal construction projects are currently underway, aimed at decarbonising industry and enabling the production of climate-neutral products. In 2023, SGS will achieve a total turnover of 135 million euros; the company already employs a total of 800 staff. There are 120 employees working at the company’s headquarters in Dorf an der Pram.
The extension to the company's headquarters in Dorf an der Pram has now been completed
Due to the excellent order book, the company’s headquarters in the Innviertel region had been bursting at the seams in recent years. For this reason, the office building in Dorf an der Pram has now been modernised and extended over the course of a year, creating new office space for staff. In the existing building, all workstations have been fitted out to the very latest standards, and a new staff lounge and kitchen have been installed. In addition, the tool store and warehouses have been modernised to meet the latest standards. The office building, representing an investment of 3.5 million euros, has now been completed and offers optimal working conditions.
A great corporate event in Dorf an der Pram
A fantastic and traditional event was held to celebrate 20 years of SGS, with guests dressed in traditional costume. Following a champagne reception, the 300 guests were treated to exquisite catering featuring international dishes. The Quetschwork Family provided the musical highlights, followed later in the evening by Max The Sax. The successful evening was hosted by Elisabeth Eidenberger. Panel discussions with the prominent guests of honour and fellow travellers rounded off the programme.
Honorary citizenship as a special distinction
During the ceremony, Werner Griesmaier was awarded the Golden Medal of Merit of the Province of Upper Austria by Provincial Governor Mag. Thomas Stelzer. Mayor Thomas Ahörndl presented the entrepreneur with the award of honorary citizenship of the municipality of Dorf an der Pram. He received an award from Stefan Kubinger of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce for his meritorious economic activity.
A special surprise for Werner Griesmaier
There was another special surprise in store for company founder Werner Griesmaier that evening: The owner of SGS celebrated his 60th birthday just two days before the event and, instead of personal gifts, asked for voluntary donations to the Schärding/Pramtal Lions Club; he was overwhelmed by the result: a total of €14,270 was donated, which will be used in the region to help people in need.
