EWO builders in Ebenthal: Insolvency of millions shakes construction industry!

EWO builders in Ebenthal: Insolvency of millions shakes construction industry!

On Friday, May 30, 2025, a renovation procedure without self-administration was opened for EWO-Bauträger GmbH from Ebenthal at the Klagenfurt regional court. According to the Alpine Officer Association, the company's liabilities are around 3.95 million euros. Around 55 creditors are affected by the bankruptcy, but no employees, since no employees are currently employed due to restructuring measures. The last employees were deregistered at the end of April 2025.

Against the background of a massive decline in property sales in the group, the EWO developer, which was founded in 1995 and is active in the property developer and the administration of real estate, was strongly in distress. The pressure of financing banks, in particular due to liability from projects in Germany and Slovenia, has led to insolvency. Alexander Petritz, the managing director of commercial law, is at the top of the company, whose shares Jakob Miklau (86.67%) and Johann Würfler (13.33%) hold.

assets and renovation plan

The company's assets are estimated at around 2.6 million euros, with around 2.25 million euros in property assets. The rest is distributed on machines, office equipment and vehicles, including a helicopter. The planned renovation plan provides for setting 20 percent of the liabilities within two years. Demands can be submitted via the AKV by June 24, 2025.

The EWO builders are not solely with their difficulties. Throughout Austria, numerous companies had to register bankruptcy due to the challenging economic Situation and a general decline in construction activity. A look at the national borders shows that the number of bankruptcy in Germany also rose sharply in 2024: around 21,812 companies reported bankruptcy, which corresponds to an increase of 22.4% compared to the previous year. The causes are diverse and range from economic crises to problems that have thawed over several years.

In summary, the situation of EWO-Bauträger GmbH is a reflection of the challenges with which many companies are confronted in the construction industry. Those responsible hope for a rapid implementation of the renovation plan to secure the continued existence of the company.

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