During his visit, State Minister Ehrenhöfer was given a comprehensive insight into our company. Following the company presentation, Michael Viet (CEO), Harald Riedlhuber (General Manager Global Operations Region Europe) and Daniela Riedler (Chief People & Culture, Sustainability Officer) took the opportunity to engage in intensive dialogue with State Minister Ehrenhöfer. Key topics such as economic conditions, geopolitical developments, regional innovation potential, cooperation with universities and the development of future expertise in the technical and digital fields were discussed.

Statement Willibald Ehrenhöfer:
“PAYER is one of Styria’s model companies and a great example of how internationally sought-after innovation and strong regional roots can go hand in hand. We in the province of Styria, are proud of such companies – they are not only important employers but also make a significant contribution to the positive development of our business location through their continuous investment.”

Statement Michael Viet:
“We are very pleased that Mr. Ehrenhöfer took the time to personally visit our company. The exchange was highly valuable and underlined the importance of close cooperation between business and politics – especially in times of transformation. As a globally operating company with strong roots and headquarters in Styria, we see great potential in future-oriented regional development.”