Fronius
Fronius is an Austrian company with headquarters in Pettenbach and additional offices in Wels, Thalheim and Sattledt, as well as production plants in the Czech Republic and the Ukraine. Fronius deals in battery charging systems, welding technology and solar electronics.
Fronius is active in the fields of battery charging systems, welding technology and solar electronics. The company employs 2,677 staff worldwide, 1,923 of whom are based in Austria. 93 % of Fronius products are exported through its 14 sales subsidiaries, two agencies (Turkey/welding technology and China/solar electronics) and 130 sales partners around the world. 14.9 % of the total turnover of 329 million Euro is re-invested (financial year 2009). With its outstanding products and services and 649 active patents, Fronius is world technology leader. 358 employees work in research and development.