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Austrian family-owned construction group active in civil engineering, building construction, industry, energy, forestry and trade.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Gebrüder Haider is an Austrian construction group headquartered in Großraming, Upper Austria. It was founded on 1 January 1956 by three brothers—Franz Haider, a foreman carpenter; Johann Haider, a carpenter; and Erwin Haider, a bricklayer and bulldozer operator—as Gebr. Haider Deichgräberei OHG. Starting with a rented bulldozer, the brothers quickly built the business into a significant enterprise in the construction and freight transport sectors. In 1990, brother Helmut and sons Klaus, Hans jun., Erwin jun. and Reinhard became partners and diversified the company through acquisitions and participations, shaping it into a group with European reach. Today the Haider Unternehmensgruppe operates in construction, industry, energy, forestry and trade, with around 2,000 employees and annual revenues of approximately 450 million euros. The group is active in national and international markets, with a clear strategy focused on customer needs, innovation and a strong employee base. Its construction activities cover earthworks, civil engineering and building construction. The company remains family-owned and is a prominent example of a successful Austrian family business.

History

Gebrüder Haider was founded on 1 January 1956 by three brothers: Franz Haider, a foreman carpenter (Zimmererpolier); Johann Haider, a carpenter (Zimmerer); and Erwin Haider, a bricklayer and bulldozer operator (Maurer und Raupenfahrer). They established the company as Gebr. Haider Deichgräberei OHG, starting with a rented bulldozer, diligence, courage and a willingness to take risks. The brothers quickly developed the business into a significant enterprise in the construction and freight transport sectors. In 1990, brother Helmut and sons Klaus, Hans jun., Erwin jun. and Reinhard became partners. Under their leadership, the company diversified through the acquisition of various firms and participations, forming a group with European reach. The group established itself in sectors including construction, industry, energy, forestry and trade. Today, the Haider Unternehmensgruppe is a major Austrian family-owned business with around 2,000 employees and annual revenues of approximately 450 million euros. It operates nationally and internationally, with a clear strategy focused on customer needs, innovation and a strong employee base. The construction division remains active in earthworks, civil engineering and building construction, and the group continues to undertake infrastructure and building projects, such as Vienna's first true bicycle street on Argentinierstraße and the greening of Praterstern.

  • Founded as Gebr. Haider Deichgräberei OHG by Franz, Johann and Erwin Haider.

  • Helmut Haider and sons Klaus, Hans jun., Erwin jun. and Reinhard become partners; company diversifies through acquisitions.

  • Praterstern in Vienna is transformed into a green oasis with XXL trees.

  • Upper Austria's best young automotive technician comes from Großraming.

  • Argentinierstraße in Vienna becomes the city's first true bicycle street.

  • Gebrüder Haider adopts smart construction technology from Kuhn.

  • The company mourns the passing of KR Erwin Haider.

Products and positioning

A family-owned Austrian construction group with European reach, emphasizing innovation, customer focus and employee competence.

  • Earthworks

    Excavation and earthmoving services.

  • Civil engineering

    Infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

  • Building construction

    Construction of buildings and structures.

  • Freight transport

    Goods transport services.

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