Thanks to a lot of support, we managed it.”

Thanks to a lot of support, we managed it.”

If local politicians are worried about Austria as a business location, the high-ranking gentlemen from Parliament should visit our small and medium-sized businesses more often. Like the Krakowsky car and bicycle center. Because then the political grandees would realize that the domestic automotive industry lacks neither courage nor economic skill. Sometimes all you need is the help of regional politicians and competent partners.

Quality from A to Z
Managing director Hermann Krakowsky, in his mid-50s and a man of honest, direct words, explains: "We are a family of mechanics. My father founded a company around 50 years ago. Me and my two brothers have all become master mechanics. We have been at the new location for two years now. And business is going well." The old company had to be closed because the business was no longer profitable. That's when Hermann Krakowsky decided to take the reins himself and set up his own company with a total of eleven employees. Why is things going better now? "We have a great working atmosphere. Our painter Georg has been with us for over 34 years. My brother Walter takes care of the two-wheelers. That makes the work a lot easier." Since the new location first had to be equipped, Hermann Krakowsky decided on high-quality workshop equipment. The Kastner company was brought in as a loyal partner. "We already used Koni Speed ​​platforms in the old company. They are simply faster and were as reliable even after 15 years as on the first day. This eliminates the question of alternatives." Herbert Autengruber, Kastner area manager for Salzburg, explains the advantages of the Koni Speed ​​platforms: "They are made of 52-gauge steel, are of high quality, designed for 25 years of operation and longer. In addition, they are very fast when lifting and lowering and lift up to 2.02 meters - higher than any other stage."

Strong partners
Since the independent workshop with a focus on Mazda and an extensive range of two-wheelers has deliberately positioned itself broadly, they also relied on other products from the Kastner range. "We also have a Blowtherm paint booth with heat recovery and a Car-o-Liner Speed ​​plumbing platform. And I really have to compliment the Kastner company because the support during installation and beforehand was extremely professional. Everything really fit." Thanks to Kastner's good preparatory work, there were no delays in setting up the paint booth, which was ready for use in the workshop within four weeks. Heat recovery was deliberately chosen because it saves up to 70 percent and protects both operating costs and the environment. "We were able to open our business within a few weeks. This would not have been possible without the support of Kastner and the community. I would like to thank everyone involved and my team for that."