Fairs

In Bolokoro, a village in the Sikasso region in southern Mali, the existing health centre has been expanded with the support of Getzner Textil to include a maternity ward. The new facility features modern sanitary installations, a reliable water supply and a solar-powered lighting system. This significantly improves healthcare for more than 44,000 people – particularly pregnant women, mothers and newborns in Bolokoro and the surrounding communities.

Alva’, ‘Halo’, and ‘Polar’ are three of the textiles that recently made their big appearance at A+A in Düsseldorf and are now on their way to interested customers as carefully packaged samples. They are presented in the form of high-quality tabs, handcrafted in the sampling department.

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A 40-foot container loaded with medical donations and bandages traveled from Hamburg via Dakar to Bamako. The aid supplies were distributed to several health centers and two maternity wards in various regions of Mali, where they are making a valuable contribution to improving basic medical care.

The construction of a new basketball court in Dakar, Senegal, strengthens regional cohesion and creates new opportunities. The project was implemented by "Engineers Without Borders," with financial support from Getzner Textil.

In Bamako, the capital of Mali, numerous guests and celebrities celebrated the "Semaine du Boubou" – an event initiated and organised by renowned Malian designer Ikalook. Together with long-standing partner Baka Bathily, Getzner supported the event as its main sponsor.

For 20 years, Getzner Textil has been part of ECOPROFIT – the most widely adopted environmental and climate management system in Vorarlberg.
The certification stands for systematic environmental protection in business: practical, efficient, and future-oriented. For Getzner Textil, it reflects a deeply rooted environmental awareness and a strong sense of responsibility toward the region and the environment.

In April, apprentices from Getzner Textil AG swapped their tools for shovels and seedlings: on company-owned forest land in Nenzing, they planted 400 climate-resilient trees.

At Getzner Textil, employees now turn to tablets for maintenance and repairs. By switching its maintenance processes to SAP, the company is laying the foundation for efficient work directly at the machine.

The event space at the Bludenz Health Campus serves multiple purposes – from meetings and lectures to yoga sessions. To ensure optimal acoustics in every situation, acoustic textiles from acunic were used."

In the new product line “Getzner Bogolan”, exquisite damask meets traditional West African craftsmanship. How does an idea become a finished textile? A visit to the design department of Getzner Textil – in celebration of World Design Day on April 27.

Velorex - no, this is not a newly discovered species of dinosaur, but a vintage car and the hobby of Tomáš Holos, team leader in the piece dyeing department at Getzner Textil. In Bludenz, he provides an unusual sight on the streets with the motorised, three-wheeled vehicle - built in 1963.

Sixteen months ago, Lukas Berthold started as a trainee at Getzner Textil. Today, he manages customers in North America, England, and Germany as a Sales Manager. How is that possible in such a short time? A  guide in three steps.

The past year was not an easy one for Ersan. He spent five months on sick leave after an accident at work. However, with his positive attitude and sense of humour, he has become an integral part of the TFE Textil GmbH team.

Getzner Textil was awarded the 2024 National Prize for Family Friendliness, officially making it one of Austria's top employers for parents. Stefanie König knows firsthand what this means in practice: As a mother of two, she coordinates childcare and parental leave management at Getzner Textil.

Moctar Yara from Mali built a business in New York around 30 years ago. He sells fabrics for African fashion in Harlem, runs a wholesale business, and has an online shop – and now he’s returning to Africa.