Family business since 1987.
Who we are.
All aspects of LASCO's world of values and products can be summarized in simple terms.
We research and develop because we are a dynamic company and drive innovation with courage.
We take an environmentally aware and reliable approach to our tasks in order to develop solutions and products that also have these characteristics. Progress drives us.
We focus on the customer in all phases. We work together on a human level.
Our products are used for hard work. That is why we are constantly striving to make improvements with the ultimate goal of making our customers' work easier.
Because in everything LASCO does, there is always one person at the end of it all:
Our claim.
Our focus is on people. And their hard work.
But we want more.
We want to turn people into heroes.
Heroes are dynamic, courageous, work hard but smart, are environmentally conscious, have stamina, are fighters, tech-savvy, sporty, modern, young and cool.
Heroes have power.
Heroes are above all reliable. Because Heroes get the job done.
You pat a real Hero on the back. You show them respect for what they do.
He is a hero on the farm and in the forest.
He is a hero for his family, as well as for his animals.
He is a hero for the community and the environment.
But a true hero is also one thing in particular. Human.
We subscribe to that.
We have been researching, developing and producing high-quality machines as a family business in Austria since 1987.
With one goal: to make work easier for our customers all over the world.
With over 18,000 m2 of production and storage space, we produce technically sophisticated appliances that impress with their reliability, functionality and price-performance ratio. As a dynamic company, we drive innovation with courage and always put customer benefit first. Because we are convinced that real innovations and ideas are created where they are needed - in practice.
We are proud of the strenuous, exhausting and sometimes dangerous work that our customers do. We have the utmost respect for their commitment in a tough working environment. And we recognize the enormously important contribution our customers make to a sustainable environment.
Our
milestones.
Every journey has its beginning!
A new class of hay cranes - our C series
Four years ago, we set ourselves the ambitious goal of developing a hay crane that not only meets our customers’ requirements, but exceeds them. In 2023, the time had finally come: we were able to present our new C-series hay crane.
Lasco merges with HAYTEC
Working together, pooling expertise and driving developments forward.
With these advantages for end customers, the two companies LASCO and HAYTEC explain their decision to join forces in the future.
Andreas Emprechtinger
After a long and successful career in various sales areas, Andreas Emprechtigner takes on the role of sales manager for the company.
Herbert Oitner
As an authorized signatory, he plans and supports all of the company’s strategic decisions together with the owner family.
Scheduled start of production LA2500
After several years of development, scheduled series production of the largest woodchip-fired hot air heating system in the LASCO product range to date with a heat output of 2500 kW will begin at the end of 2016. The picture shows a prototype.
Large hay drying plant in France
In 2016, another large hay drying facility was realized in France together with our partners. The total drying area is around 800 m².
Completion of plant in Pöndorf
The ground-breaking ceremony took place on March 31, 2015. The plant in Pöndorf was ready for occupancy in January 2016.
Company handover to the next generation
On 02.02.2015, the company was handed over from Johann Landrichinger to his two sons Johannes and Werner.
Energy genius 2015 award for pellet hot-air heating system
The new LA150P pellet hot air heating system was awarded the Energy Genius prize at the 2015 Energy Saving Fair.
Presentation of the new hay crane series
After months of intensive development, the new LASCO hay crane is presented in 2014. The most innovative new feature: from the M45 upwards, the hay crane is equipped with an electric proportional pilot control as standard.
Expansion of the service and sales network
In 2014, the service and sales network will be expanded with great partners.
INEO - Award for exemplary training company 2014 - 2017
INEO is the award of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce for companies with exemplary commitment to apprenticeship training.
Hot air stove segment is expanded with pellet hot air heating
The first pellet hot air stove leaves the production line in 2014. Unlike the wood chip hot air heaters, the appliances are specially designed for industrial and commercial customers.
Product expansion through acquisition of Maraton Maschinenbau GmbH
The property of the insolvent Maraton Maschinenbau GmbH is purchased by LASCO in 2012. This also marked the start of the new Maraton Heukran and later LASCO Heukran. The purchase was also the last expansion of LASCO under the leadership of Johann Landrichinger.
Foundation of the in-house marketing department
A separate marketing department is created under the management of Florian Gollob.
Last major expansion in Lochen am See
Construction of the production hall with office. This extension is also the last major expansion in Lochen am See.
Son Werner Landrichinger joins the company
After completing an apprenticeship as an electrical systems technician, Werner joins the family business. A few years later, he graduated from the master school for mechatronics.
Foundation of the in-house design department
Since 2007, LASCO has had its own design department under the management of Johannes Schober.
The first wood chip convection oven leaves the production line
Around 8,000 hours of development and research went into the development of our chopped material-fired hot air appliances. The first batch left the production line in 2006. The hot-air appliances are marketed under the brand name LandriTherm.
Own wooden pliers production
LASCO has been producing its own timber tongs for the forestry industry since 2005. The range extends from 1000 mm to 2000 mm opening width. Matching rotators are of course also available.
Johannes Landrichinger
After graduating from the technical college for mechanical engineering, his son Johannes joins the family business.
Production start cone splitter
With over 30 different models, the LASCO cone splitter quickly won the hearts of farmers! Production started in 2004.
First patents / utility models
To protect our inventions, we began protecting some of our developments in 2003. The picture shows a random selection.
Purchase of land for employee parking lot
Due to the increasing number of employees, the purchase of a separate parking lot becomes necessary.
Product range is expanded
Our product range is expanded by purchasing and securing the “Riener” trademark rights. The popular and proven hay excavators are still in use on many farms today.
Warehouse 2 is being built
We are building again. This time another warehouse to be able to supply our customers even faster and more efficiently.
Office extension
In 1998, an urgently needed office extension was due.
5 hay cranes are sold to the USA
LASCO made the leap across the Atlantic in 1997 and currently exports to 50 countries worldwide.
Expansion course
A special hall is built to create space for service, assembly and further storage.
Further construction measures
A storage area with a basement is being built. The cellar was used as a spare parts store until the end of 2015.
Official company foundation
1987 LASCO is officially founded as a sole proprietorship by Johann Landrichinger. Construction of the agricultural machinery workshop begins.
Foundation stone laid for LASCO
The foundation stone for the LASCO company was laid in 1986. Preparations were made for the founding of the company.