Health & Safety – Product Innovations & Energy Efficiency
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the AUVA,
On behalf of the entire team at Weglehner Ges.m.b.H., we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks—not only for featuring our company in your esteemed Safety Newspaper, but especially for the appreciative and expert portrayal of our innovative work in the field of loading bay safety. The comprehensive article highlighting forward-thinking companies from the Mühlviertel region, which placed our inflatable dock seals for trains, trucks, and loading stations at its center, filled us with great joy and encouragement.
At a time when workplace safety, energy efficiency, and hygiene in logistics and industry are becoming increasingly interconnected, it is invaluable that institutions like the AUVA not only point out risks but also spotlight practical solutions—particularly those developed directly from real-world experience by regional businesses. That our innovation was highlighted as an exemplary case is a tremendous recognition of our commitment to safe, sustainable, and intelligent loading technology.
Our inflatable dock seals were born out of a concrete need: How can we create an airtight, thermally effective, yet flexible seal during the loading and unloading of railcars or trucks—without disrupting workflow? The answer was a solution made from robust, weather-resistant material that automatically inflates upon vehicle docking, forming a tight seal against the truck or railcar. This effectively blocks thermal bridges, drafts, dirt, and pests. At the same time, it protects employees from cold drafts and extreme temperatures—a clear benefit for occupational health and safety.
We are especially pleased that the AUVA recognized and honored this innovation not merely as a technical product, but as a meaningful contribution to prevention. Behind every technical solution are people—our employees who work daily in our workshop and on-site, as well as the logistics teams of our customers, whose working conditions are noticeably improved by such systems. Your reporting helps strengthen awareness of a practical safety culture—moving beyond mere regulations toward intelligent, thoughtful solutions.
As a medium-sized company based in Neumarkt im Mühlkreis, we understand how vital regional networking and professional exchange are. The attention from your Safety Newspaper motivates us to continue thinking boldly, experimenting, and viewing safety not as a cost factor, but as an investment in people and the environment. We also hope our example inspires other companies to bring forward their own ideas—because innovation often arises precisely where practical experience meets necessity.
In closing, we once again offer our sincere gratitude to the entire editorial team of the AUVA Safety Newspaper for your professional, respectful, and engaging coverage. Such publications are not only sources of information but also catalysts for a safer working world across Austria.
With the highest regard and warmest thanks,
Weglehner Ges.m.b.H.
