Press release

Kraus & Naimer: Leading Company in the network of exemplary companies.
The global company, headquartered in Vienna, is a new member of the Austria's LeadingCompanies.
Vienna, January 25, 2019 - Kraus & Naimer was first certified as a leading company and it
became a member of a high-level business network. The award was handed over to Mag. HaraldZeller, CFO of the Kraus & Naimer Group during a festive ceremony in the Belvedere Palace.
Austria's Leading Companies is an independent business network spanning across industries and bringing
together exemplary Austrian companies. The leading companies are selected after passing a rigorous
evaluation procedure. Among the criteria needed for certification, being of great importance for theindustry is a decisive factor. "Certifying Kraus & Naimer as a Leading Company was like winning thechampionship of the Austrian industry”. As Monica Rintersbacher explains: “We are very happy that sucha longstanding company like Kraus & Naimer is now part of our network”.
Leading companies are those companies that do not rely on short-term profits but on long-term businesssuccess. Thanks to their market and value orientation, leading companies are drivers of development intheir region and in their sector. Also for Kraus & Naimer the certification is a visible sign of success. "Ourowner-managed structure and the strong position as an Austrian company in the global market enable
us to take a long-term, market-oriented approach for our investments. This award confirms our stability
and economic growth," the Director of Finance Harald Zeller said. “Our brand represents the trust of ourcustomers as well as the quality of our products, because only in this way can we continue building onthe success".
About Kraus & Naimer:
Kraus & Naimer is an electrical switchgear manufacturer based in Vienna. It was founded in 1907 and its
symbol is the Greek "Phi". The company is specializing in the production of cam switches and switch
disconnectors and it is a strong partner for many customers from different sectors such as transport(railways, vehicles, ships, etc.,) conveying systems, lift systems, mechanical engineering, power
generation and power distribution. The family business, which is run in third generation since 2004 by
Joachim (Ted) L. Naimer, is the world market leader in the field of cam switches producing numerous
innovations. Already in 1948, the company introduced the world’s first cam switch in modular design(model C15). This made it possible to manufacture custom products. Moreover, the smallest cam switch
in the world (Model CA4N) is a Kraus & Naimer product. The company operates six factories - the largest
production facility is in Weikersdorf, Lower Austria - 18 group-owned sales and consulting companies
with around 900 employees worldwide.
About Leitbetriebe Austria:
Leitbetriebe Austria is the excellence platform of leading companies awarded by the Leitbetriebe Institut
Austrian economy. Under the motto "Together we are brand" it represents the leading companies highvalue-added goals such as innovation, growth, market position and employee development. The mutual
knowledge exchange at eye-level among decision-makers is the focus of the active forum.
Contact:
Kraus & Naimer Produktion GmbH | Schumanngasse 31-39, 1180 Vienna
M.A. Karin Schneck | Communications Manager
Tel.Nr.: 01/40406-123
E-Mail: karin.schneck@krausnaimer.com
www.krausnaimer.com