Awards &RECOGNITION
We are very pleased that people beyond the company also recognize our commitment and motivation to perform. This recognition further motivates us to continue striving for excellence.
The Way We Do Business
In 1946, Eduard Payer founded our company with the ambitious vision: to develop and produce the world’s best shaver for men. Today, as PAYER Group supplies a broad and diverse range of high-quality products and services around the world, we equally try to be the best in everything we do, and we do it as one company. Our vision is therefore very clear: ONE PAYER TO BE NUMBER ONE!
As a company with facilities and employees across Europe and Asia, our uniquely value-driven spirit binds us together.
Our company values an culture are true and tested. They make work at PAYER rewarding and enjoyable, resulting in the highest satisfaction of our customers and end-users. These core values also form the basis of our leadership model, which guides our employees in their commitment and their path of personal growth. It brings beneficial attitudes and exceptional motivation to our common enterprise. As a result, we continue to attract and develop exceptional people who ensure our bright future as a diverse, leading and sustainable company.
November 2024
Primus Award: Winner in "International Performance"
The Primus Business Award 2024, presented by Kleine Zeitung, is one of the most prestigious honors for Styrian companies. Winners of the award convince with outstanding achievements and strong values in their industry. The aim of the award is to recognize companies that achieve excellent results in various fields. These companies also make a significant contribution to the economy and serve as inspiring role models.
The International Performance category focuses on companies that achieve remarkable success in global markets and showcase Austrian innovation and talents on an international scale. We are proud that our dedication in this field has been acknowledged, and we are honored to have received the 1st place award.
February 2024
Supplier Excellence Award 2023 from Procter & Gamble
Each year, P&G collaborates with 60,000 to 70,000 suppliers; notably, PAYER is one of them. Furthermore, the global corporation selectively recognizes approximately 80 suppliers annually for their performance and the trust they have earned.
November 2022
Partner of the Year 2022 at Procter & Gamble (P&G)
On November 10, 2022, the prestigious P&G “Partner of the Year” award ceremony took place in Cincinnati, USA. During this event, eleven P&G partners, who are integral to the global market leader’s ecosystem, were honored in various categories and business areas. Notably, PAYER was named “Partner of the Year” in the GROOMING category.
Since 2008, P&G has been actively evaluating and rewarding external business partners based on their performance development. The primary reason for implementing this process was to define, measure, and collaboratively enhance the performance of business partners in order to exceed business needs and strengthen relationships. Significantly, winners are selected from a pool of more than 50,000 business partners.
June 2021
Winner ALC Austria 2021
On June 2, 2022, we were awarded with the prestigious “Austrian Leading Companies” Award in the category “INTERNATIONAL Operating Companies” as BEST COMPANY OF AUSTRIA. It was an incredible honor to receive this award.
The winners are determined on the basis of their balance sheet figures and economic performance over the most recent four fiscal years using a specially developed objective key performance indicator model.
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March 2022
Winner ALC Styria 2021
On March 23, 2022, the Austria’s Leading Companies (ALC) Styria award ceremony for 2021 was held at the historic Old University of Graz. During this event, we proudly won 1st place in the category of “INTERNATIONAL Operating Companies” in Styria.
The winners are determined based on their balance sheet figures and economic performance over the most recent four fiscal years, using a specially developed and objective key performance indicator model.
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November 2021
TOPs of Styria 2021
Our CEO, Mag. Michael Viet, won the TOPs OF STYRIA Award 2021 in the category “production”.
The TOPs of Styria are individuals who accomplish extraordinary feats in and alongside their companies. A jury of over 300 members selects these individuals in a strictly anonymous voting process to receive the prestigious TOPs of Styria trophies, which are boulders sourced from the Dachstein, the “top” of Styria. The election is conducted via written ballots under the supervision of notary Hellfried Klaftenegger.
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