Long Term Employees Of The Hochfugen Ski Lift Company Honored

Three gold and one silver were awarded to four long-time employees of the Hochfügen ski company as part of the WKO award in the Schiestl hotel on September 3rd. Skigesellschaft Hochfügen managing director Helmuth Grünbacher thanked his employees on behalf of the shareholders for their many years of loyalty and commitment.

46, 44, 30 and 25 - the retired former operations manager Oswald Hauser, machinist Martin Egger, office manager and management assistant Resi Fiechtl and machinist Hermann Egger worked for the Hochfügen ski company for a total of 145 years. 

“Such honors are always something special. These four have spent more than half their lives here in our Hochfügen ski area and were important pillars of the company, ”enthused Managing Director Helmuth Grünbacher. Franz Hörl, chairman of the professional association of cable cars in the Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the special necessity of such employees for a ski area like Hochfügen. 

“A company without committed employees is ultimately an empty shell. In a ski area and a ski company like Hochfügen with this extra-touristic exposure, employees with experience, extensive knowledge and a huge portion of commitment are essential for a business. ”Josef Ölhafen from the WKO ceremoniously presented the three gold and silver honorary diplomas. Hermann Egger's sons Daniel and Patrick accepted the honor on their behalf, as his health was prevented. 

Altogether, the Hochfügen ski lift company employs around 65 people in winter, 35 of them all year round. “Josef Ölhafen from the WKO solemnly presented the three gold and the silver honorary diplomas. Hermann Egger's sons Daniel and Patrick accepted the honor on their behalf, as his health prevented him being there.