Table of contents Introduction: Logistics through the ages Wooden pallets as the foundation of sustainable logistics Wintergroup: Family business with social responsibility From pallets to supply chain: Holistic logistics solutions Austrian logistics in the context of climate change Practical example: Transforming a supply chain with Wintergroup Facts & figures: Logistics and climate protection in Austria The future of green logistics in Austria Conclusion: Wintergroup - pioneer [...]

Table of contents Introduction: Stability in turbulent times Why family businesses are the hidden champions of the economy The Wintergroup: Tradition meets innovation in the pallet industry Stability factor family business: Long-term career security Personal development opportunities at the Wintergroup - Versatile fields of activity in the pallet industry Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths Individual training opportunities Work-life balance: More than just a buzzword Community and belonging: The Wintergroup family [...]

Table of contents Introduction: Climate footprint in logistics - an underestimated challenge The climate footprint of wooden pallets in comparison Natural CO₂ storage: How wooden pallets help the climate The life cycle of a wooden pallet: CO₂ footprint from cradle to grave CO₂ footprint of the Euro pallet: facts and figures The role of the wholesale trade in CO₂ reduction through optimized pallet use Certified sustainability: PEFC and [...]

Whether food logistics, retail or industry - hardly any sector of the economy can do without pallets. Wooden pallets in particular are considered the standard in the European supply chain. However, in view of the climate crisis, scarcity of resources and growing environmental awareness, it is no longer enough to see pallets purely as a means of transportation. Circular economy is the keyword. It enables materials to be used several times, waste to be [...]

The Wintergroup is both: a true great in its field in Austria. But it is also a family business, as is so typical in our country. The Wintergroup divisions have grown in every respect, while our attitude to the team and management has remained the same. So let's try to find out what it means to work at Winter [...]