Baustoffzentrum Vogl celebrates 25 years: An anniversary full of surprises!

Baustoffzentrum Vogl celebrates 25 years: An anniversary full of surprises!

Voitsberg, Österreich - On June 6, 2025, the building materials center Vogl celebrated an impressive anniversary in the event location "Rose Riverside": 25 years of successful company history. The guests were not only entertained with festive drinks, but also with humorous sketches by the Maria Lankowitz theater, which charmingly illuminated everyday life in the building material world. Under the radiant sky, “The Three Legends” performed outdoors and created a lively mood.

The guests of honor included the municipal association President Erwin Dirnberger, the Chamber of Commerce Peter Sükar and his deputy Werner Jost, all of whom highlighted the importance of the company in the region. Albert Vogl and the managing director Franz Jud languages ​​over the past 25 years and the ups and downs that the company has experienced. Originally started in a small hardware store, the decision was made in 1999 to build a new building materials.

a success story with tradition

The building material center Vogl has its roots until 1847 when it was founded in Voitsberg as an ironwear shop. Since then, the company has developed into one of the largest employers in the Voitsberg trade district. With a customer basis of around 20,000 regular customers and 75 employees, Vogl has a high anchorage in the region that is lived with values ​​such as expertise, team spirit and customer satisfaction. The support of the Vogl family, in particular by Riki Vogl and the daughters Arabella and Isabella, ensures the heir of the sixth generation.

In order to meet the requirements of the modern market, the sales area was extensively modernized and expanded in 2020. In addition, sustainable energies have been used for two years, including a photovoltaic system on the roof, which could soon make an important contribution to energy supply. The site was expanded by two hectares in 2010 to create more space for customers and their needs.

building and building materials trade in change

vogl's success can also be viewed in the context of building material trade, which deals with the sale of building materials, roofing articles and many other products. Professional advice and logistics are central to building materials dealers in order to meet the requirements of construction companies and specialist companies. The building materials trade is strongly organized in Austria, many retailers, such as Vogl, are part of purchasing associations such as Hagebau that offer logistical advantages and promote competition. [Wikipedia] provides interesting insights into the structure of the market.

The building material center Vogl not only renews its infrastructure, but is also planning new expansions. Managing Director Franz Jud, who started as an apprentice, has a good hand for the management of the company and the development into the future.

A big thank you to the entire team and the former leaders Hans Gspurning and Herbert Farmer, who had a not inconsiderable influence on the success of the company. To the next 25 years!