Triple bankruptcy shakes Salzburg and Vorarlberg: Companies are in front of ruin!

Triple bankruptcy shakes Salzburg and Vorarlberg: Companies are in front of ruin!

Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Österreich - In the Alpine Republic, the economic situation still reveals dark clouds, as the current bankruptcy reports from Salzburg and Vorarlberg show. On June 4, 2025, three companies were declared insolvent due to financial difficulties. These developments throw a shadow on economic stability in the region and tighten the already tense location on the market.

The ** Michael Dreßler GmbH ** from St. Georgen in Salzburg, as well as two companies from Bregenz in Vorarlberg: The ** Alpine Equity Management GmbH ** and ** Alpine Value Management GmbH **. Michael Dreßler GmbH, which works in local supply and a petrol station, has to deal with debts of around 1.75 million euros and has 11 employees and 24 creditors. The bankruptcy was triggered primarily by a burst company sale and expiring of a account frame. The two Vorarlberg companies had to close; Alpine Equity Management GmbH had debts of around 1.2 million euros, while Alpine Value Management GmbH is in chalk with around 860,000 euros, decisive because of the Corona-related restrictions and the collapse of a business partner. These developments illustrate the challenges that numerous companies are faced with in the current time, reports Vol.at .

background and trends

The numbers speak for themselves: in 2024 Vorarlberg already recorded 127 company bankruptcies, which represents a dramatic increase of 58.8 % compared to the previous year. The main causes are a dramatic decline in private consumption and the challenges in export. Regina Nesensohn, head of the KSV1870 in Feldkirch, points out that the economic pressure will last for a long time and that many companies are on the limit. As a result, the damage to creditors has increased by 153 %, especially due to great bankruptcies such as king, Inside96 and Fleeco. In addition, many cases have not been opened due to a lack of assets, which means that the creditors usually go empty in these cases, so krone.at .

The forecasts for 2025 indicate that the insolvency statistics continue to be high. Inflation has decreased and the energy and material prices stabilized, but the uncertainties remain. An increase in energy prices could be imminent by leaving the energy price brake and increasing the network charges. CO2 prices and geopolitical tensions could also have a negative impact, reports Ey.com .

What's next?

The continuing challenges, especially in the construction industry, in trade and in the catering trade, require a lot of flexibility and a clever financial strategy. Most affected companies still fight with low orders and high costs. In the meantime, it remains to be seen how consumer behavior is developing and whether the companies can counter the challenges with necessary adjustments and more effective processes. The view of the future remains uncertain, but the current situation could not only result in many other corporate insolvencies not only in Salzburg and Vorarlberg, but also in other regions of Austria.