Austrian Tech Group Miba Opens €13m Training Hub With a Nod to Its Founding Year
Published on 09/09/2026 at 16:32 | Editorial boerse-global.de
The number 27 carries weight at Miba's headquarters in Laakirchen. It marks the year the Upper Austrian technology group was born — 1927 — and now it lends its name to a brand-new education facility designed to carry the company well into its second century.
On 8 September 2026, the company officially cut the ribbon on "Base27," a 13-million-euro training center that spans 3,600 square meters. The building consolidates the firm's entire approach to vocational education under one roof, from introductory taster sessions for schoolchildren to advanced upskilling for veteran employees.
From First Contact to Mastery
The interior is split between hands-on learning and theory. Spacious workshops equipped to current industrial standards sit alongside dedicated training rooms for classroom-style instruction. A standout feature is the set of "Schnupperlabors" — trial laboratories where visitors can get a practical feel for the technical trades Miba relies on.
The facility also includes an auditorium for expert lectures, presentations and larger gatherings. That mix of functional workshop space and flexible event areas means the building covers the full arc of corporate learning, from a novice's first encounter with machinery to specialized training for seasoned staff.
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Casting a Wide Net for Talent
Base27 targets several distinct audiences. Its primary mission is training the company's own apprentices, who will build their practical foundations at the Laakirchen site. But the center also serves as a continuing-education venue for the entire workforce, helping employees keep pace with the rising skill demands of a global marketplace.
School pupils form another key group. Through the trial labs, Miba hopes to spark early interest in technical careers and forge connections with potential future recruits before they even leave the classroom. In that sense, the center acts as a bridge between Austria's education system and the realities of industrial employment.
A Celebration With 200 Guests
The official opening drew more than 200 invited attendees, including representatives from business and civic life, who toured the new premises. The investment underscores the company's strategy of shoring up its long-term competitiveness by pouring resources into its own infrastructure and workforce qualifications.
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For Miba, Base27 represents more than just a building — it's a statement of commitment to the local region and a cornerstone of its approach to securing skilled labor in an increasingly competitive environment. The name itself ties that future-focused mission to the company's heritage, symbolically linking nine decades of tradition with the next generation of innovation.
