Over the course of seven decades, Forster has grown from a regional craft business into an international company. Its success is based on in-depth expertise, uncompromising quality standards and a high level of vertical integration.
Company founded by Franz Forster in the former scythe factory on the Schwarzbach river in Waidhofen/Ybbs.
Manufacture of embossed signs and traffic signs.
Erika Forster joins the company and runs it together with Franz Forster.
Forster is the first company in Austria to introduce screen printing for sign production. The company also started producing billboards and stickers at this time.
The first Forster gantry signs are erected in Graz using the company’s own staff and fleet of vehicles.
Forster achieves a turnover of 100 million schillings for the first time and has 178 employees.
A plant in St. Peter/Au is purchased and the noise control division is added to the portfolio.
The company receives the right to use the Austrian national coat of arms.
Christian Forster joins the company before finally taking over as Managing Director in 1992.
The current company headquarters at Weyrer Strasse 135 is opened.
The first major order for FOREG shelves from the Austrian National Library marks the start of the expansion of the new shelving systems division.
Digital printing is introduced.
Pioneering developments in the field of noise protection are advanced.
Innovative printing techniques such as hologram printing are introduced.
Company founder Franz Forster passes away.
His entrepreneurial foresight, his vision and his high quality standards live on to this day in Forster’s values and products.
The Forster Energy Centre in St. Peter/Au goes into operation, enabling powder coating with green energy.
Pamela Forster joins the management of Forster Holding GmbH in 2025; she is the third generation of Forsters to lead the company.
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