About Trotec

Company Profile

Trotec was formed in 1997 from a research branch of Trodat and has since become a world leader in the field of laser technology. As part of the Trodat Trotec Group, Trotec develops, manufactures and markets laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving, as well as manufactures and supplies a range of engraving materials. Trotec sets new standards, serves customers in more than 90 countries and has more than 450 employees worldwide.

In 2015, the Upper Austrian laser manufacturer's revenue exceeded €100 million for the first time. The high-technology laser systems manufacturer relies on the ongoing expansion of its technological lead and customer orientation. The field staff are qualified and continuously trained by Trotec's in-house Academy. With 17 sales subsidiaries and an export quota of 97%, Trotec is highly active internationally.

Management

Ing. Mag. Michael Peduzzi

Managing Director, CEO

Dr. Andreas Penz

Managing Director

Mag. Dietmar Engler

Head of Marketing

Dave van Lieshout

Head of Manufacturing & Logistics

Mag. Peter Hofmann

Managing Director, CFO

Alexandra Kutos

Managing Director, Head of Corporate Communications

DI Günther Gfrerrer, MBA

Head of Customer Center

Christian Spicker

Managing Director, Trotec Germany

Company History

1996 Construction of the first Trotec laser

Under the direction of Dr. Andreas Penz, today CEO of Trotec, the first Trotec laser is developed and built in Wels.

1997 Establishment of Trotec Productions and Vertriebs GmbH

From the corporate division of Trodat GmbH, an independent company is formed.

1999 Speedy

Today, Speedy is synonymous with the most productive laser engraving systems on the market. In 1999, the first member of the product family was developed. Even then, the Trotec developers already focused on the...

2000 Speedy Compact

Today the idea of the Speedy Compact, i.e. a compact laser device for beginners, lives on in the Rayjet.

2001 Professional TP1313

Today, as SP1500 the TP1313 is part of the SP Series – the family of products for large-format laser applications Establishment of Trotec Sales and Service Center Germany

2002 Establishment of Trotec Laser Inc. (USA)

2004 Establishment of Trotec Laser BV (Netherlands)

2005 SpeedMarker CL, FineMarker Hybrid

Introduction of the SpeedMarker lays the foundation for today’s family: The modular system and customizable SpeedMark software enable high-volume laser marking. The FineMarker Hybrid continues to enthuse our customers:...

2006 Establishment of Trotec Laser Canada

establishment of Trotec Laser Japan Co Ltd., Tokyo; establishment of Trotec Laser GmbH, Munich

2007 Establishment of Trotec Laser Russia

establishment of Trotec UK Establishment of Trotec Laser Automation GmbH

2008 Establishment of Trotec Laser AG, Switzerland

establishment of Trotec Laser Australia

2010 Trotec France is established

2013 Relocation into new, CO₂-neutral building

2014 Establishment of Trotec Laser Italia

2015 Acquisition of ILC, change of name from Trotec Productions and Vertriebs GmbH to Trotec Laser GmbH

By acquisition of the material manufacturer ILC in 2015, Trotec became a manufacturer of a wide range of laser and engraving materials

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Trodat Trotec Holding

Under the umbrella of Trodat Trotec Holding GmbH, Trodat operates globally in the area of stamp production while Trotec operates in lasers.
The group currently generates a total sales volume of more than €216 million and has approximately 1,300 employees in more than 30 subsidiaries. The group is present in more than 150 countries with a total export quota over 97%.

Both Trodat and Trotec act as subsidiaries under the umbrella of Trodat Trotec Holding GmbH. Trodat is by far the world’s largest manufacturer of stamps and Trotec leads the world market for laser engraving, cutting and marking.

The management of Trodat Trotec Holding
Ing. Mag. Michael Peduzzi, CEO
Mag. Peter Hofmann, CFO

Trodat Trotec Holding GmbH is a private company completely owned by family foundations.

Facts & Figures

Purpose of enterprise: Manufacture and sale of CO₂ and fiber laser systems for engraving, marking and cutting various materials.
Company foundation: 1997 in Wels, Austria
Address: Freilingerstr. 99, A-4614 Marchtrenk, Austria

Production Locations:
Marchtrenk, Austria: Production of CO₂ and fiber laser plotters
Markdorf, Germany: Construction of special devices
New Bern, North Carolina, USA: Production of engraving materials
Sales volume in 2015: €101 mio.
CEOs: DI Dr. Andreas Penz, Ing. Mag. Michael Peduzzi, Peter Hofmann, Alexandra Kutos
Employees: 450
Export quota: 97 % (worldwide)

Offices: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, China, Japan, Italy, Spain, India, Mexico
51 showrooms worldwide
Distributor network with 113 partners worldwide
Product portfolio: Rayjet, Speedy series, SP series, SpeedMarker series, ProMarker series, laser & engraving material, industry solutions, automated equipment
Awards: ISO50001, ISO9001, ISO14001, User Experience Award, Green Building Award, Hidden Champions 3.0 – Award by WKO, iF Design Award