SFS-Fluidsysteme GmbH
We are a Tyrolean family business in the second generation specialized in pneumatic special solutions.
Family business in second generation
Otto Staudacher founded the company in 1992. Today, his sons Michael, Franz and Hansjörg work together on the successful future of the company.
Our mission statement
We develop reliable pneumatic solutions so that your application
works perfectly.
VISION
We are the #1 for customized pneumatic solutions in German-speaking countries. With feet firmly planted on the ground, and head in the world of the future.
PROBLEM SOLVERS
We are passionate about technical challenges in the field of pneumatics. We develop standard and special solutions for and with our customers. That is our DNA.
INNOVATION
We are open to new things - continuously developing ourselves and our solutions. Together with our customers we go new ways - with agility and flexibility.
TECHNOLOGY
We are specialists in what we do. Our technical know-how has grown over many years. High quality standards both in the area of our products and in the service we provide for our customers are our priority.
AMBITION
We love what we do. Technical challenges appeal to us. We think and act with potential in mind - both internally and externally. We want to grow healthily - as people, as a company and as a solution provider for our customers.
PARTNERSHIP
It is the people who make possible what we do for our customers every day. We aim to be a top employer for employees who are willing to learn and perform. We cultivate strategic partnerships.
VISION
We are the #1 for customized pneumatic solutions in German-speaking countries. With feet firmly planted on the ground, and head in the world of the future.
PROBLEM SOLVERS
We are passionate about technical challenges in the field of pneumatics. We develop standard and special solutions for and with our customers. That is our DNA.
INNOVATION
We are open to new things - continuously developing ourselves and our solutions. Together with our customers we go new ways - with agility and flexibility.
TECHNOLOGY
We are specialists in what we do. Our technical know-how has grown over many years. High quality standards both in the area of our products and in the service we provide for our customers are our priority.
AMBITION
We love what we do. Technical challenges appeal to us. We think and act with potential in mind - both internally and externally. We want to grow healthily - as people, as a company and as a solution provider for our customers.
PARTNERSHIP
It is the people who make possible what we do for our customers every day. We aim to be a top employer for employees who are willing to learn and perform. We cultivate strategic partnerships.
Milestones of our success
In the beginning, there was our founder Otto Staudacher’s unconditional passion for technology. After two decades as an extremely successful distributor of technical components, he fulfilled his heart’s desire in 1992: by founding SFS-Fluidsysteme, he developed special pneumatic solutions for the first time. The three-man operation of yesteryear has since developed into an internationally active family business with around 50 employees. Only one thing has remained the same: the passion with which we reliably find special solutions for the problems and needs of our customers.
1992
Foundation in Zirl-Dirschenbach
Otto Staudacher founded SFS-Fluidsysteme as a three-man operation in a rented facility in Zirl-Dirschenbach. His declared goal: to creatively develop and manufacture his own pneumatic control elements and thus serve the needs of customers.
1999
Spatial and sales expansion
After difficult early years, the company grew steadily from the mid-1990s onwards, and soon the site in Dirschenbach was too small. Otto Staudacher found a suitable plot of land in Polling, where he built the first company building of his own.
He also expanded in terms of sales by founding SFS Germany with two partners in Esslingen.
2000
First own CNC machine
Independence has always been important to Otto Staudacher. That's why he bought his first own CNC machine in 2000 to produce individual parts in-house. This enabled SFS to react even faster to customer requests - an important step towards more growth.
2003
SFS becomes an apprenticeship company
Well trained employees are essential to our success. That's why SFS has also been an apprentice company since 2003, when the first apprentice began his training as a mechanical engineering technician. Since then, several young talents have started their careers at SFS.
2007
Extension in Polling
Once again, production and assembly reached their spatial limits. Otto Staudacher built another factory building and thus tripled the operating space, including additional production machines. One year later, his eldest son Franz strengthened the management team with his know-how.
2009
World economic crisis
The global economic crisis of 2008/2009 was felt by SFS with a delay. Through appropriate and forward-looking measures, such as a massive increase in the share of in-house production of CNC parts and acyclical investments, the entire team was retained and SFS was able to emerge strengthened from the crisis.
2011
Spin-off of solenoid valve division
In 2011, SVS-Automation GmbH was founded at the Polling site, pushing the fast growing product area of "solenoid valves". From this point on, SVS-Automation took over the development as well as the production and distribution of solenoid valves worldwide.
2014
Change of managing director and award
In 2014, Otto Staudacher handed over the management to his son Franz and dedicated himself to the further development of SVS. For their particularly high social competence, SFS was awarded the prestigious Jakob Gapp Prize by the Catholic Church.
2014
Location development
With the construction of the third company building, SFS expanded the premises for CNC production, warehouse and research and development to 4150m² of operating space. An important basis for the further growth of the company, which now employs 40 people.
2017
Expansion of the CNC machine park
In order to meet the steadily increasing demand, the machinery was systematically developed with three large CNC machines. This enabled SFS to manufacture faster and more cost-efficiently with new technologies.
2019
Family business in second generation
Hansjörg joined SFS in technology and sales in 2016, and his brother Michael followed in the SFS management team in 2019. Together, all three of Otto Staudacher's sons are now continuing to write the history of the family business with around 50 employees.
2020
Corona Pandemic
The global Corona pandemic also led to a decline in sales for SFS, but this was well cushioned and ultimately all employees were retained. The free capacities were invested in strategic projects as well as in the area of employee retention and development. In 2020, SFS was certified with the "Top Company Award" for high employee satisfaction for the second time.
2021
New Corporate Design
SFS has developed exceedingly in the last decades. In order to show this development to the outside world, the corporate design was completely revised in 2021. SFS is now starting into the future with a new look.
2022
Anniversary and award
July 1st 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of the founding of SFS Fluidsysteme GmbH. In the course of this, a big anniversary celebration took place on the company premises in Polling in Tyrol.
SFS also received the Top Company Award for employee satisfaction for the 3rd time.
1992
Foundation in Zirl-Dirschenbach
Otto Staudacher founded SFS-Fluidsysteme as a three-man operation in a rented facility in Zirl-Dirschenbach. His declared goal: to creatively develop and manufacture his own pneumatic control elements and thus serve the needs of customers.
1999
Spatial and sales expansion
After difficult early years, the company grew steadily from the mid-1990s onwards, and soon the site in Dirschenbach was too small. Otto Staudacher found a suitable plot of land in Polling, where he built the first company building of his own.
He also expanded in terms of sales by founding SFS Germany with two partners in Esslingen.
2000
First own CNC machine
Independence has always been important to Otto Staudacher. That's why he bought his first own CNC machine in 2000 to produce individual parts in-house. This enabled SFS to react even faster to customer requests - an important step towards more growth.
2003
SFS becomes an apprenticeship company
Well trained employees are essential to our success. That's why SFS has also been an apprentice company since 2003, when the first apprentice began his training as a mechanical engineering technician. Since then, several young talents have started their careers at SFS.
2007
Extension in Polling
Once again, production and assembly reached their spatial limits. Otto Staudacher built another factory building and thus tripled the operating space, including additional production machines. One year later, his eldest son Franz strengthened the management team with his know-how.
2009
World economic crisis
The global economic crisis of 2008/2009 was felt by SFS with a delay. Through appropriate and forward-looking measures, such as a massive increase in the share of in-house production of CNC parts and acyclical investments, the entire team was retained and SFS was able to emerge strengthened from the crisis.
2011
Spin-off of solenoid valve division
In 2011, SVS-Automation GmbH was founded at the Polling site, pushing the fast growing product area of "solenoid valves". From this point on, SVS-Automation took over the development as well as the production and distribution of solenoid valves worldwide.
2014
Change of managing director and award
In 2014, Otto Staudacher handed over the management to his son Franz and dedicated himself to the further development of SVS. For their particularly high social competence, SFS was awarded the prestigious Jakob Gapp Prize by the Catholic Church.
2014
Location development
With the construction of the third company building, SFS expanded the premises for CNC production, warehouse and research and development to 4150m² of operating space. An important basis for the further growth of the company, which now employs 40 people.
2017
Expansion of the CNC machine park
In order to meet the steadily increasing demand, the machinery was systematically developed with three large CNC machines. This enabled SFS to manufacture faster and more cost-efficiently with new technologies.
2019
Family business in second generation
Hansjörg joined SFS in technology and sales in 2016, and his brother Michael followed in the SFS management team in 2019. Together, all three of Otto Staudacher's sons are now continuing to write the history of the family business with around 50 employees.
2020
Corona Pandemic
The global Corona pandemic also led to a decline in sales for SFS, but this was well cushioned and ultimately all employees were retained. The free capacities were invested in strategic projects as well as in the area of employee retention and development. In 2020, SFS was certified with the "Top Company Award" for high employee satisfaction for the second time.
2021
New Corporate Design
SFS has developed exceedingly in the last decades. In order to show this development to the outside world, the corporate design was completely revised in 2021. SFS is now starting into the future with a new look.
2022
Anniversary and award
July 1st 2022 marked the 30th anniversary of the founding of SFS Fluidsysteme GmbH. In the course of this, a big anniversary celebration took place on the company premises in Polling in Tyrol.
SFS also received the Top Company Award for employee satisfaction for the 3rd time.
A family business is like a child that you watch grow up and
that you accompany and support.
Otto Staudacher, Company founder and longtime managing director
Find the perfect special solution now.
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You can also visit us in Polling, Tyrol, or make an appointment for an initial meeting at your location.
