As part of two of Austria’s leading industrial networks, VALTUS Management Factory is actively engaged in both the Mechatronics Cluster and the Automotive Cluster. Both clusters are initiated and coordinated by Business Upper Austria – the Business Agency of Upper Austria and connect companies, research institutions, and educational partners across the entire industrial value chain.
This network is further strengthened by our membership in Leitbetriebe Austria.
As cross-industry platforms, the clusters bring together stakeholders from mechanical engineering, automotive, manufacturing, technology, as well as component and systems development — with one clear objective: driving innovation through collaboration.
What Makes the Clusters Stand Out
The clusters serve as an active interface between:
- companies
- research and development institutions
- educational partners
- economic decision-makers
Initiated and supported by Business Upper Austria, these networks create practical solutions for the industry of tomorrow — from automation and digitalization to intelligent manufacturing.
Particularly in Upper Austria, mechatronics and automotive represent key industrial strengths. The close integration of mechanics, electronics, information technology, and advanced manufacturing technologies forms the foundation for innovations with both economic and societal impact.
Innovation Through Collaboration
A core element of the clusters is cross-company collaboration projects, where businesses work together with research institutions on concrete technological and organizational challenges.
Supported by Business Upper Austria, companies benefit from:
- access to funding opportunities (national and EU-wide)
- professional project coordination
- rapid implementation of innovative ideas
- efficient knowledge and technology transfer
The objective is clear: creating sustainable competitive advantages through joint development and implementation.
A Strong Initiative with Regional Roots
The Mechatronics Cluster is an initiative of the federal states of Upper Austria and Lower Austria and forms part of a clearly defined regional strategy:
Innovation is created through collaboration, expertise, and active networking.
With the support of Business Upper Austria, this strategy is consistently implemented, strengthening Upper Austria as a leading industrial hub in mechatronics, automotive, and industrial production.
Our Contribution as VALTUS Management Factory
Within this innovation-driven environment, we contribute what often makes the decisive difference: operational execution capability.
When companies face transformation processes, efficiency improvements, or complex operational challenges, we support them through Executive Interim Management by:
- taking over key leadership roles on an interim basis
- stabilizing and further developing operational structures
- implementing improvement measures directly within the organization
- maintaining a clear focus on measurable results
Together with Roman Benedetto, we complement this approach with deep industry expertise in automotive and intralogistics.
Shaping the Industry of Tomorrow Together
The combination of a strong network and consistent execution is what makes the difference: while the clusters — supported by Business Upper Austria — provide the platform for innovation, we ensure that innovation is translated into tangible results.