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Fate has been particularly unkind to the Hofmann family. Their son Veit was born healthy and had a sheltered start to his childhood on a farm in Aspach with his four siblings. However, at 2.5 years old, Veit’s health problems began. As a result of bronchitis, he developed myocarditis. A daunting diagnosis followed: Veit was suffering from an irreversible enlargement of his heart as well as arrhythmias. His condition was so bad that he had to be put on a heart-lung machine. Meanwhile, he also suffered a stroke. A heart transplant was crucial, which he then received in Vienna. This was the start of a lengthy recovery process.

Since then, Veit has already received a lot of treatments and still requires intensive care. To avoid rejection of the new heart, his immune system is suppressed with drugs to this day. To help the now six-year-old and his family, the association “A Smile for Children” donated four Cubusan air purification cubes. After two years of homeschooling, these were placed in his siblings’ classrooms to minimize the risk of infection. Veit received the fifth air purifier from the Management Board of WINTERSTEIGER AG. “We currently use your device in our living/dining room and it makes us feel reassured. We’ve had positive feedback from the schools so far,” Michaela Hofmann is pleased to report. This Cubusan will then accompany Veit when he goes to school next year.

We wish Veit all the best and in particular good health!

Cubusan for six-year-old heart-transplant patient

The Fire &amp; Rescue trade fair 2022 was yet another occasion to show fire fighters from all over the country our solutions for drying and disinfecting clothes, gloves, shoes, helmets and smoke diving masks.

We received many visits, both from satisfied customers who have already tested our solutions, and new customers who are planning the construction of new fire stations or are just going to upgrade to better solutions in existing changing rooms.

Large fire department crowd at the SAR Fair in Oslo

More than 12,000 visitors from over 50 countries attended the Nor-Fishing trade fair in Trondheim, Norway from 23 to 26 August, 2022. Many fishermen and women, shipyard representatives, interior designers, ship designers, and other buyers visited our stand. They were impressed by our solutions and the complete product range for drying and disinfecting workwear. Our highlight was the two new products specially developed for maritime needs: the Primus 2 xSet 1 Premium Sterex and the Tantum Variable 12 Glove compact Sterex glove dryer. We also received valuable feedback from existing customers in the coastal and sea fishing industry. This information will help us to produce even better products to meet the needs of the maritime sector.

WINTERSTEIGER at the Nor-Fishing trade fair in Trondheim

85,000 visitors from 61 countries descended on the exhibition site in Hanover between June 20 and June 25, 2022.&nbsp;At INTERSCHUTZ, they learned about the future issues facing the industry such as the increasing importance of&nbsp;digitization and robotics&nbsp;in emergency response; drones, rescue and fire extinguishing robots; and systems for the real-time transmission and analysis of image, video, and deployment data. More than 1,300 exhibitors from 50+ countries took part in the fair and were impressed by the depth of expertise among the trade professionals attending.

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WINTERSTEIGER was also in attendance with various drying lockers. Our DRYTECH team is grateful to have been part of the six action-packed days. The next INTERSCHUTZ will take place in Hanover again from June 1 to June 6, 2026.

WINTERSTEIGER at INTERSCHUTZ 2022

The KiK Kulturverein (culture club) in Ried im Innkreis is known for its many cultural events, including presentations of new volumes of poems, concerts, readings, and parties. Our Cubusan device was a permanent fixture during the indoor events in Winter 2021 and Spring 2022 at the KiK. Under the motto “Safety first”, its innovative Sterex plasma technology provided germ-free and improved indoor air for all visitors and employees. Art is an important part of our lives and WINTERSTEIGER is happy to help keep events of this kind going with its miracle cube.&nbsp;

Cubusan provides silent health support in KiK Ried

The air purification cube from WINTERSTEIGER accompanied the athletes from the Austrian Ski Association as they traveled the world during the 2021/22 World Cup season, and provided germ-free and improved air during indoor training sessions. The air quality is of crucial importance, especially for performance diagnostic tests. And, of course, health was the top priority during preparations!

Cubusan Has Been on a World Tour with the Austrian Ski Association

Our Cubusan air purification system was one of the stars of the highlight presentation at the ÖSFA in Salzburg, which shines a spotlight on particularly interesting and innovative products. Its effectiveness was certified by the renowned Fraunhofer Institute in the fall of 2021. Cubusan is also supporting Austrian Ski Association athletes around the world as part of the 2021/22 World Cup by ensuring improved and germ-free ambient air during indoor training sessions.

Miracle cube Cubusan among the highlight presentations at ÖSFA Winter 2022

For Christmas, the Barmherzige Schwestern Hospital in Ried is receiving ten of WINTERSTEIGER’s own Cubusan devices for disinfecting indoor air. And staff at the hospital are also set to enjoy a sack of delicious treats, with a total value of 25,000 euros.

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Mag. Johann Minihuber, Managing Director of the hospital, explains: “As hospital employees, we are constantly working in a highly sensitive environment. We consider the protection of our patients every bit as important as that of our employees. That’s why we are delighted to be receiving these devices – they will allow us to make our meeting rooms even safer. And the treat bags for all are guaranteed to be a hit with our workers too. They really deserve them!”

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“Giving our Christmas donation to the hospital in Ried was an obvious choice this year. The staff there are doing an outstanding job in the daily fight against COVID-19, in particular at this time of year, and they deserve our sincere thanks,” explains Dr. Florestan von Boxberg, CEO of WINTERSTEIGER AG.

WINTERSTEIGER presents gifts to Ried Hospital - ten air purification devices and a big edible "thank-you"

Fraunhofer Institute confirms effectiveness of Cubusan air purification device

In several elementary schools in the Innviertel nothing can stand in the way of the children’s education thanks to the Cubusan air purification device, which creates germ-free classrooms and improved air quality.&nbsp;

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Frauscher Sensortechnik kits out elementary schools with the Cubusan

Our booth at the firefighting trade fair in Gardermoen from 28–29 September was extremely popular with firefighters looking to learn about the latest solutions for hygienically drying their firefighting equipment.

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The trade fair visitors were fascinated by the innovative Sterex plasma technology, which works completely without ozone. This disinfection technology is gentle on material and harmless to health, thereby setting new standards in hygienic drying!

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STEREX plasma technology impresses at "Fire & Rescue 2021" in Gardermoen, Norway

We are proud to have been awarded for the third best innovation in the state of Upper Austria! Our Cubusan air disinfection device not only convinced the jury, but also eliminates all viruses, bacteria and fungal spores in the room air and on surfaces – including SARS-CoV-2 viruses and their mutations – up to 99.99 %! More information on the award ceremony at: <a href="https://www.biz-up.at/news-presse/detail/news/oberoesterreich-ehrt-die-innovativsten-betriebe-des-landes">Oberösterreich ehrt die innovativsten Betriebe des Landes (biz-up.at)</a>

Cubusan - Active air disinfection from WINTERSTEIGER - wins bronze at innovation award!

With a large number of visitors on the exhibition, (16.652 people) and with a great atmosphere – we have once again seen that Aqua Nor is the industry’s most important meeting place.After months and years of digital meetings, the atmosphere at the physical part of the exhibition has been almost euphoric and there have been big smiles and good meetings on our stand!We are very glad to meet so many customers that is already using our solutions for many years, and we are humble for all new customer contacts we got from this fair!

Aqua Nor - four exceptional trade fair days are now over!

Eliminating odors, reducing germs – these issues have been a core topic at Wintersteiger AG for many years, for example when it comes to the hygienic drying of work clothing or ski boots in ski rental stores. With the development of the Sterex plasma technology, Wintersteiger has succeeded in taking another big step forward: Sterex uses cold atmospheric plasma to eliminate up to 99.99 % of all viruses*, bacteria, and fungal spores from indoor air and on surfaces – including SARS-Cov-2 viruses and their mutations.An adult breathes an average of 12 to 18 times per minute. Every exhalation spreads aerosols, which may also contain viruses. Depending on the pathogens, these aerosols can remain in the air for several hours. The risk of infection therefore increases when several people are present indoors together. With the development of the Cubusan air disinfection device, the Wintersteiger Group has succeeded in greatly minimizing this risk. The new development works on the basis of Sterex technology and uses cold plasma to eliminate up to 99.99 % of all bacteria, fungal spores, and viruses – including SARS-Cov-2. A single one of these cubes, measuring just 19 x 19 x 19 cm, can clean up to 120 m3 of air. Thanks to its high effective power, the Cubusan is perfect for use in all rooms in which larger numbers of people gather together. The new development is far superior to the FFP2 face masks, which are effective for just a short period of time.Together with external research partners, Wintersteiger has succeeded in getting the Cubusan CP-120 air disinfection device ready for series production after a development period of just six months. The first 5,000 devices can be manufactured and delivered by the end of April 2021, after which capacity will be gradually ramped up to 10,000 to 15,000 units per month. The devices have been running at full capacity at Wintersteiger since November 2020. “We've been using Cubusan in our meeting rooms for several months now,” says Daniel Steininger, General Manager of the Division Sports &amp; Hygiene at Wintersteiger. “Since then, we've been able to conduct meetings without masks again, without a high risk of infection. The facts speak for themselves: we haven't had a single instance of coronavirus transmission at a meeting yet.”During the development process, Wintersteiger also turned to the renowned Center of Excellence for Technical Hygiene and Applied Microbiology in Malsfeld. The center's head and assessor Dr. Ulrich F. Schmelz led the investigations in the accredited "Umwelthygiene Marburg" laboratory. The laboratory is accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 for microbiological investigations and the investigation of pharmaceutical products and medical devices (DAkkS Berlin). This means that the laboratory has extremely high quality standards that are applicable worldwide, ensuring the validity of the results. Thanks to the speed with which the Cubusan eliminates aerogenic germs and due to the high degree of efficiency, the microbiocidal potency of the hydroxyl radicals is up to 100 times stronger than the filter performance of FFP2 masks.While conventional air circulation systems draw in the air in the room and filter and/or irradiate it with UV-C light depending on the system, the new air disinfection device from Wintersteiger eliminates the germs directly where they occur, continuously and evenly throughout the room. In doing so, the device takes nature as a role model and produces multiple mini summer storms, so to speak. The electrophysical technology is based on the action of hydroxyl radicals (OH). These molecules are produced in nature by water vapor in combination with sunlight – for example after a thunderstorm, when the first rays of sunlight burst through the clouds and the air is noticeably fresher and cleaner. Hydroxyl radicals are therefore sometimes also referred to as the "detergent of the atmosphere". The plasma generator in the cube produces a mixture of air and cold atmospheric plasma, in which countless numbers of these highly reactive hydroxyl radicals are formed. They are distributed evenly throughout the room by the built-in fan and natural diffusion and clean the air of viruses, bacteria, and fungal spores with an efficiency of up to 99.99 %. Even if the room is briefly ventilated or a door is opened, the Cubusan continues to work reliably because sufficient hydroxyl radicals are generated on an ongoing basis. A space of at least 3.5 m² should be available per person and the room should continue to be ventilated regularly.One device is sufficient for a 50 m2 or 120 m3 room, while any number of cubes can be installed in larger rooms. Furthermore, the cube is very quiet at 32 dB, consumes less energy than a 25 W light bulb, is odorless and absolutely harmless to health even when operated continuously. It combats viruses and bacteria without chemicals, ozone, or UV-C. As a so-called "plug and play" product, it is also fully maintenance-free and has no lights or filters that need to be replaced. “Thanks to its straightforward operation and high degree of efficiency, our new air purification cube will provide a valuable service anywhere that people congregate in enclosed spaces,” predicts Daniel Steininger. “I'm thinking, for example, of meeting and seminar rooms, classrooms or waiting rooms, as well as stores, restaurants, and recreation rooms in senior citizens' and care homes. We are convinced that we can make an important contribution to reduced infection rates in these places with the Cubusan.”This approach is also advocated in the position paper of the Association for Aerosol Research in Cologne (<a href="https://www.info.gaef.de/positionspapier">https://www.info.gaef.de/positionspapier</a>). In the "golden rules for preventing infection", the installation of air purification devices is recommended anywhere where people must remain in closed rooms for long periods. More information on the Cubusan air disinfection device can be found at: <a href="https://www.cubusan.com/en/">www.cubusan.com</a> * The process thus eliminates native bacteria and fungi (RKI Class A), as well as viruses (RKI Class B*, limited virucidal action; virucidal against enveloped viruses) in such a way that the risk of infection is reduced to a very low level during continuous operation. The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus and its mutations are also included in the efficacy spectrum.

CUBUSAN enables continuous disinfection of indoor air without chemical agents

For over 30 years, WINTERSTEIGER has had a strong and reliable partner in Norway with "Board &amp; Ski Teknikk AS", which also looks after the Swedish market. Founder and principal owner Viggo Slang would like to retire in the coming years and leave the business in good hands. WINTERSTEIGER has therefore decided to acquire Board &amp; Ski Teknikk AS, and to service the Norwegian and Swedish markets through the subsidiary "WINTERSTEIGER NC" (Nordic Countries), in the future. “Thanks to Viggo and his powerful team, our initial position in the ski rental and ski service segments in Norway and Sweden is extremely good! We are delighted that all employees are staying on board and will continue to be there for our customers,” explains Daniel Steininger, Head of the Sports business field at WINTERSTEIGER AG. Sales and customer service will still be handled locally, and all logistics services will continue to come directly from Austria. The direct market access enables WINTERSTEIGER to provide more intensive support for the Bootdoc &amp; Hotronic brands, the new Bike Services product area, and the Drytech drying solutions. Fresh momentum.“With the new position of Head of Sales &amp; Marketing at WINTERSTEIGER NC, we expect fresh impetus for further growth. Furthermore, we will be able to draw on the financial strength of the parent company in the future, for example, when it comes to financing issues such as machine leasing or rental variants,” says Steininger. WINTERSTEIGER is also hoping for an upturn in the retail sector through concentrated market development. WINTERSTEIGER is traditionally a strong brand in Scandinavia – and the company wants to underpin and further expand this position. Board &amp; Ski Teknikk AS will continue to close the winter season until the end of March 2021, when the new subsidiary WINTERSTEIGER NC will take over customer care in Norway and Sweden.

WINTERSTEIGER grows with subsidiary in Scandinavia

Eliminates up to 99.9 % of harmful microorganisms in the air and on objects, and without any chemicals: WINTERSTEIGER, the Upper Austrian special machinery and plant manufacturer, is attracting attention with a new generation of drying equipment. In addition to other bacteria and viruses, the new WINTERSTEIGER drying equipment also eliminates corona viruses using plasma technology. With the next generation of drying equipment, WINTERSTEIGER is setting a new benchmark not only in terms of aesthetics, haptics, and function. The use of the environmentally friendly and non-toxic plasma hygiene technology is an absolute novelty on the market. Sterex plasma technology eliminates up to 99.9 % of all viruses, bacteria, and fungi without the use of toxic or environmentally harmful chemicals – in the air and on surfaces. SARS-Cov-2, colloquially known as corona virus, can also be destroyed by cold plasma. Sterex hygiene technology is also effective against multi-resistant germs, known as hospital germs. Hospital germs are bacteria that infect patients in hospital during an inpatient stay and outpatient treatment, as well as residents in nursing homes. All newly produced drying equipment is now optionally equipped with Sterex technology. Hygienic drying in step with the timesDue to the increased sensitivity regarding hygiene, the innovative Sterex process represents significant added value, while also protecting the environment. Hygienic drying and the neutralization of unpleasant odors are particularly important for (winter) sportswear and work apparel – the main application areas for the Drytech drying equipment. With the new generation of drying equipment, WINTERSTEIGER is presenting a product that has been ideally adapted to today's requirements. How does Sterex plasma technology work?In simple terms, this complex chemical process can be outlined as follows: Air is charged using an electronically controlled electrode at high voltage to create a plasma-air mixture. Ions, i.e., electrically charged particles, then destroy viruses, bacteria, and fungi in the air and on objects without any chemical additives. Eliminates up to 99.9 % of harmful microorganismsDepending on the type of equipment, a disinfection effect of up to 99.9 % can be assumed. This value refers to microorganisms in the efficacy groups A and B as specified by the Robert Koch Institute. Group A mainly concerns bacteria, fungi, and fungal spores. Efficacy group B covers viruses, including the coronavirus "SARS-CoV-2". The Sterex technology also reliably removes unpleasant odors from clothing and work apparel. Disinfection is carried out without the use of toxic or environmentally harmful chemistry. It presents no risk to health. Scientifically tested and certified processThe process has been thoroughly tested, therefore ruling out any risk of the ions attacking healthy cells or flora. Sterex is also harmless to textile fibres or other objects. While a high degree of antimicrobial efficacy was noted, the hydroxyl radicals have absolutely no detrimental effect on higher organisms and humans. On the contrary, contact with cells of higher organisms causes the radicals to decompose catalytically to water. The effectiveness of disinfection with the Sterex technology has been confirmed by Dr. Ulrich-Friedrich Schmelz. Ulrich-Friedrich Schmelz is the head of the competence center for technical hygiene and applied microbiology, Dr. Schmelz GmbH in Malsfeld, Germany.Finally, the new system is also maintenance-free and does not require any chemical additives.Professional drying and hygiene systems make an essential contribution to maintaining the health of each individual. With the new generation of drying equipment, WINTERSTEIGER is once again underlining its innovative strength. For more information, visit: <a href="/en/Drying-and-Hygienic/Technology/Sterex">wintersteiger.com/sterex</a>

Destroying (corona) viruses and bacteria in the air and objects without chemicals: WINTERSTEIGER presents drying equipment with plasma technology 

A change from traditional production methods including a punching machine and downstream manual and robot-controlled press brakes to a fully integrated production system to increase flexibility and maximise capacity with the same team: this is the ambitious project that Steurer Systems embarked on at the end of 2011 with the installation of a Salvagnini S4+P4 line. Since then, the company from Altach (Vbg.) has appreciated the advantages of the Salvagnini automatic system...&nbsp;

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Flexible production line for comfortable winter sports

Ried i.I./Altach. WINTERSTEIGER, global market leader in ski service machines and ski rental solutions, and Steurer, a leading manufacturer of ski lockers based in Vorarlberg are joining forces.&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGER is set to acquire a 51% shareholding in the newly founded Steurer Trocknungs- und Aufbewahrungssysteme GmbH (STA GmbH). This acquisition is part of&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGERs ongoing strategy to strengthen the company's position as the leading supplier of turnkey solutions for the winter sports sector.

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The ski, storage, drying, and locker systems will in future be sold exclusively under the&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGER brand, with the aim of serving its winter sports customers around the world even better, and to be able to provide an integrated all-in-one offering encompassing depot, software, and ski service solutions. Drying and hygiene solutions for work clothing are also part of the product range.

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The 40 staff employed by Steurer at the site in Altach will continue to be responsible for engineering, production, logistics, and installing at the customer's premises. The aim is to further increase production capacity and the speed of innovation in order to jointly become the global market leader for storage and drying systems. The management of STA GmbH will be shared by Andreas Seidl, as Managing Partner and Daniel Steininger, Head of the Business Field SPORTS.

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"Quality ski depot products – that's what unites Steurer and WINTERSTEIGER. Steurer has been setting standards in technology, design, and quality in ski locker construction for many years. The cooperation with WINTERSTEIGER, which started in 2018, has given us new perspectives on product development, and greater internationalization has enabled us to grow. We were quick to see the positive strategic relevance of this for the positioning of our products in the market. For us, the merger with&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGER was also key to securing the future of the site. With the new opportunities, we will further expand our sales activities in the drying and locker segment worldwide in addition to the ski resort area," explains Andreas Seidl.

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"Our confidence in Steurer proved to be well-founded in all aspects of our cooperation and it soon became clear that the expertise and experience of Steurer in the drying and locker segment would similarly be invaluable to us. Following intensive discussions, it was concluded that financial integration would be the best option for both businesses", continues Daniel Steininger, stating his belief that this is the right strategic direction for the future.

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For&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGER CFO Harold Kostka, the deal is a "perfect fit": "We are selectively acquiring suitable companies that form good synergies with our four business fields. We have already acquired four businesses over the past 13 months that are a perfect match for us. Our sales force, international presence, and financial strength make&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGER a very attractive partner for businesses that are not big enough on their own to be able to expand internationally. The coming-together of&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGER and Steurer is a supreme example of this strategy." CEO Florestan von Boxberg adds: "This acquisition, at the current moment – in the middle of the corona crisis – sends out a strong signal about the economic strength of the&nbsp;WINTERSTEIGER Group."

WINTERSTEIGER acquires majority stake of Steurer 

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