Würzburg - The Motor Ship “MS Österreich” came into service in 1928. It is now receiving a general overhaul. Wolz Nautic, a specialist for ship flooring material, is producing the wooden deck for the showcase project.
The first larger diesel motor ship on Lake Constance has an interesting past. Built as a luxury liner for ticketed travel and special trips it served for many years with a café and dance hall for the enjoyment of visitors to Lake Constance. In 1953, the ship was brought back into operation and has since been considered a landmark of Lake Constance ship travel. Now, the “MS Österreich” is being restored to its 1928 state, so that today’s visitors and passengers can have an exact impression of how it felt to be part of society on the ship in the 1920’s.

“After orders for the “Gorch Fock II” and the “Peking,” the “MS Österreich” is the third historical ship for which we have received orders this year,” said Wolz Nautic’s Managing Director, Michael Wolz. This technology market leader from Franconia is bringing its innovative weight-saving and noise-reducing products to this ship project. Technicians who are interested and would like to work with us can give us a call,” said Wolz. The expanding market leader for pre-fabricated ship decks has a high need for staff; open positions are described on its website www.wolznautic.de/karriere



Image 1:
Wolz Nautic from Gaukönigshofen in lower Franconia brings its innovative weight-saving and noise-reducing products to the restoration of the “MS Österreich”. Photo: Arnulf Dieth

 


Image 2:
The “MS Österreich” in 1928.
Photo: Österreichische Lichtbildstelle Wien




Wolz Nautic at a glance:

With two production facilities in Germany, 110 employees and turnover of around €13.3 million in 2018, Wolz Nautic is the world leader in ship deck production.

Founded in the late 1920s as carpentry firm for high-quality furniture, Wolz Nautic has been active in the production of prefabricated ship decking since the 1980s. The main focus of Wolz Nautic's operations is on the production of teak wood or synthetic decking, as well as on special solutions for the maritime sector. Wolz Nautic supplies most of Europe's biggest shipyards in the series-production boat and megayacht sector. Wolz Nautic particularly stands out for its pioneering products and approaches as well as the achievement of its strong competitiveness as innovation and technology leader in the maritime industry.

Acting with responsibility forms part of the corporate culture at Wolz Nautic. Fair cooperation with employees and suppliers, careful use of resources and the orientation of its corporate strategy to sustainability aspects are key factors in Wolz Nautic's everyday work.

For more information, visit: www.wolznautic.de

Press contact:
Wolz Nautic GmbH & Co. KG
André Hofmann
Head of Marketing & Sales Series Yachts
Phone: +49 9337 - 90049-83
Fax: +49 9337 90049-98
Mobile: +49 160 978 29 772
andre.hofmann@wolznautic.de


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