REISCH Maschinenbau GmbH

REISCH Maschinenbau GmbH is an Austrian family-owned industrial company based in Vorarlberg, specializing in the design, engineering, production, assembly, and servicing of custom special-purpose machines and systems (Sondermaschinenbau). Founded in 1924 by Eugen Reisch as a mechanical workshop, the company has remained under the ownership of the Reisch family across generations and today describes itself as writing the history of special machinery construction in Vorarlberg for over 100 years. The company operates an integrated in-house model that covers the entire value chain: an engineering department that develops precise plans and tests feasibility, a continuously modernized production facility capable of manufacturing nearly all components locally, an assembly hall where machines are pre-assembled and tested before installation at the customer site, and a service team providing maintenance and repair. This full-service approach allows REISCH to serve clients from the first idea to the fully operational plant. REISCH's core competencies are special-purpose machine construction, contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung), and service. Its customers include leading companies in Vorarlberg and around the world. The company is known for its solution-oriented thinking, quality standards, and pioneering spirit, which have been central to its success since its founding. Key historical milestones include the establishment of a new production facility and one of Vorarlberg's first petrol stations in 1934, the takeover by Walter Reisch in 1966—who founded the special cable car and special machinery divisions—and the entry of Arno Reisch into the business in 1999. As a private, family-owned enterprise, REISCH Maschinenbau does not disclose detailed financial information publicly. It remains active in the Austrian and international industrial machinery market, leveraging its long-standing expertise and flexible, customer-oriented approach to deliver innovative special solutions for complex challenges.

REISCH Maschinenbau GmbH was founded in 1924 by Eugen Reisch as a "Mechanische Werkstätte" (mechanical workshop) on the old country road (alte Landstraße) in Vorarlberg, Austria. In its early years, the company focused on smaller repair jobs and production for the local population. The pioneering spirit of the Reisch family has been a driving force throughout its history. In 1934, a larger expansion became necessary. Eugen Reisch established a new production facility and a petrol station—one of the first in Vorarlberg—on Sonnenberger Straße 4. The company specialized in mechanical engineering and became known for its courage to innovate. In 1966, Walter Reisch, son of Eugen, took over the business. His extensive technical knowledge and tireless commitment are credited with helping the company achieve its current standing. Walter Reisch founded the special cable car and special machinery construction divisions, expanding the company's scope. In 1999, Arno Reisch joined the company, marking the third generation of family involvement. This came after some 30 years of operation under Walter Reisch and several expansions and extensions. The company continued to evolve, maintaining its core competencies in special-purpose machine construction, contract manufacturing, and service. Today, REISCH Maschinenbau operates with a fully integrated in-house approach, covering engineering, production, assembly, and service. It serves top companies in Vorarlberg and worldwide, and describes itself as having helped write the history of special machinery construction in Vorarlberg for over 100 years. The company remains family-owned and private.

• 1999

  Arno Reisch joins the company, marking the third generation of family leadership.

• 1966

  Walter Reisch takes over the business and founds the special cable car and special machinery construction divisions.

• 1934

  Expansion: new production facility and one of Vorarlberg's first petrol stations established on Sonnenberger Straße 4; specialization in mechanical engineering.

• 1924

  Eugen Reisch founds a mechanical workshop (Mechanische Werkstätte) on the old country road in Vorarlberg.

Provider of innovative, custom special-purpose machines and systems with full in-house engineering, production, assembly, and service capabilities.

• Special-purpose machines

  Custom-designed machines for specific industrial applications.

• Custom industrial systems

  Complete systems and plants tailored to customer needs.

• Contract manufacturing

  Lohnfertigung: production of parts and components for other companies.

• Service and maintenance

  Maintenance, repair, and support for special machines and systems.

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