ABOUT US

About Us

Tradition meets Innovation
Our History. Rooted in Vorarlberg since 1993.
This is Bitschnau – more precisely, Bitschnau Metal Processing. With locations in Nenzing and Bludenz, in the heart of Vorarlberg, we manufacture virtually everything that can be made from metal across more than 8,200 m²: train components, pallets, bridges and complex assemblies. From design through machining and welding to final assembly – everything from a single source, certified to virtually all relevant standards. And because sustainability matters to us, we even generate our own electricity.
Milestones. Our development at a glance.
1993
Foundation of the Bitschnau Group
Company founded by Harald Bitschnau in June 1993 in Bartholomäberg in the Montafon valley. The foundation stone for the Bitschnau Group – today one of the most capable metal processors in Vorarlberg.
1998
1st Expansion
Business expansion through purchase of the property at Klarenbrunnstraße 115a in Bludenz. 8 employees.
2003
2nd Expansion
Purchase of additional property in Bludenz, expanding the production area by 1,200 m² with a new assembly hall.
2003
Founding of Bitschnau Metallverarbeitung GmbH
With the founding of Bitschnau Metallverarbeitung GmbH in Bludenz, an independent operation with a clear focus on contract manufacturing and high-quality assemblies was created – a decisive step in the company's history.
2009
Lothar Bitschnau takes over management
Handover of management from Harald Bitschnau to Ing. Lothar Bitschnau. At the same time, Karl-Heinz Hartmann joins the company as an authorised signatory and takes on central operational responsibility.
2012
Karl-Heinz Hartmann takes the helm
Handover of management from Ing. Lothar Bitschnau to Karl-Heinz Hartmann. He thus takes on overall responsibility for the company in addition to his role as authorised signatory.
2013
Mechanical Machining
Integration of mechanical machining (CNC machining) into the organisation of Bitschnau Metallverarbeitung GmbH.
2018
Relocation to Nenzing
Relocation of the entire production from Bludenz to Nenzing. 7,000 m² of production space at the new site.
2019
Expansion of authorised signatories
Registration of Ing. Rene Fleisch and Manuel Schrottenbaum as authorised signatories – a further step towards broader operational responsibility within the company.
2024
Additional authorised signatory
Registration of Ing. Georg Gohm as authorised signatory – further strengthening the management team.
2025
Bludenz Branch
Reopening of the Bludenz branch. Two locations, over 8,200 m² of total floor space.