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 further training opportunities Work-life balance: More than just a buzzword Community and belonging: The Wintergroup family [...]

Table of Contents Introduction: Climate balance in logistics – an underestimated challenge The climate balance 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 wholesale in CO₂ reduction through optimized pallet use Certified sustainability: PEFC and [...]

Whether in food logistics, retail or industrial companies – hardly any sector can do without pallets. Wooden pallets in particular are considered the standard in the European supply chain. But in view of the climate crisis, resource scarcity and growing environmental awareness, it is no longer enough to view pallets merely as a means of transport. Circular economy is the key word. It enables materials to be used multiple times, waste [...]

The Wintergroup is both: A real power in its sector in Austria. But it is also a family business, as is so typical in our country. Because the areas of the Wintergroup have grown in every respect, while our attitude towards the team and management has remained the same. So let us try to find out what it means to work at Winter [...]