Techno-Z Bischofshofen

This is historically the first location in the mountain regions and was built in 1989 on the site of a former glassworks. The development of "clean" technologies, environmental technology consultation and environmental technology marketing was emphasized.

The focal points

• Environmental technology
• Hygiene and medical technology
• Process technology and environmental protection
• Development and production of pipe systems for the automotive branch
• Development and production of snowboards
• Advertising agency
• Civil engineering
• EDP networks
• Mechanical engineering and environmental technology
• Planning, sales and installation of solar plants
• Technical office for new development in general mechanical engineering
• Services enterprises

The location

Geographical location
Centrally located in the Salzach Valley at altitudes of 547 to 1250 metres, Bischofshofen lies surrounded by the Hochkönig, Hochgründeck and the Tennen Range. The area within the town limits is 4,961 hectares.
Quality of life and recreation
Culture, nature and sport mark the environs of Bischofshofen, which is also the venue for world-famous ski-jump tournaments. The countryside and the people offer traditional sociability and warm-hearted hospitality. Whether for a farmhouse holiday, in a private room or an inn – you can fill up here with health and vitality!

Economic location
Bischofshofen is often described as the cradle of the Pongau. This is because since time immemorial the community area of today has been an important settlement, mining and trading centre. The community has existed since circa A.D. 700 and was raised to the status of a market community in 1900.
Bischofshofen has developed into a central economic location and cultural centre in the last 100 years. 
This positive development was decisive for the market community of Bischofshofen being raised to the status of a town in 2000. The number of inhabitants is around 10,000. There are approximately 450 firms in and around Bischofshofen.