Company

1963

Konrad and Josefine Pistolnig founded the sole proprietorship Konrad Pistolnig Transporte, headquartered in 8522 Gross St. Florian—Initially, the company handled only regional shipments.

1969

The first cross-border timber shipments to Rijeka (Croatia) were carried out, laying the foundation for the increasingly thriving long-distance transport industry.

1979

This year, earthwork and building materials distribution were added to the range of services—and many fish ponds were also built in the region.
In the years that followed, the vehicle fleet was continuously expanded and updated, and the company began to further expand its bulk material transport operations.

1985

Expansion of the Gross-St. Florian site through the acquisition of the adjacent property, which contains two warehouses, resulting in an operational area of 10,000 m².

1988

Conversion of the sole proprietorship into a limited liability company (GmbH) and ongoing expansion in all areas.

1995

The fleet for local and long-distance transport already comprised 20 vehicles, and work began on establishing a comprehensive, Europe-wide freight forwarding network.
The earthworks and building materials division was also able to continue growing thanks to the allocation of resources.

1996

Investment in and establishment of Bauhof Deutschlandsberg with two strategic partners, based in Deutschlandsberg. The company specialises in waste disposal, recycling and container services.

1998

Establishment of the ready-mix concrete plant Westbeton-Lieferbeton GmbH, again with two strategic partners.
From that point on, this company focused on the production and delivery of ready-mix concrete.

1999

The company expanded its fleet with several walking floor vehicles offering an increased loading volume of 90 m³. The corporate design was also updated and modernised.

2002

This year, management responsibilities were transferred to Konrad Pistolnig Jr.

2003

Move into the new office building at 27 Laßnitzstrasse, where the Long-Haul Transportation and Freight Forwarding, Transportation and Logistics, Earthworks, and Building Materials Trading divisions operate under one roof.

2004

Expansion of the Logistics and Warehousing Division—this year, a new logistics warehouse was built, the workshop and gas station were renovated, and the company grounds were redesigned.

2011

This year, co-founder Josefine Pistolnig passed away; she had built the company from very humble beginnings into a recognized and prominent business.

2012

Construction of an additional logistics warehouse on the company premises on Lassnitzstrasse and expansion of the logistics and warehousing operations.

2015

Construction of the new logistics facility in Groß St. Florian to implement new logistics concepts.

2019

Strategic sale of the shares in Westbeton GmbH.

2023

Purchase of additional shares in Bauhof Deutschlandsberg GmbH.

2026

This year, founder Konrad Pistolnig Sr., who established the company more than 60 years ago, passed away.