We are very proud to have been recognized by two institutions in 2021:
1. Vorarlberg's best small and medium-sized enterprises SME 2021
2. CUSTOMER CHAMPION 2021/22 ÖGVS - Gesellschaft für Verbraucherstudien mbH
Alpine Loacker Awards
1st Vorarlberg's best small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs 2021
KMU Forschung Austria is committed to scientific integrity. Objectivity, diversity of methods and orientation towards scientific standards are the cornerstones of the institute's research activities. An essential prerequisite for this is the independence of the institute from vested interests.
You can find more information on SME research here.
The most important aspects highlighted by the KMU during the award ceremony:
High willingness to innovate
Cohesion of a family business
Employee loyalty
Innovation through digitalization
Especially for very small companies: Partnerships and cooperation
Circular economy and sustainability (raw materials, transportation)
The SMEs' reason why Alpin Loacker was recognized: "Alpin Loacker is a modern company that has managed the balancing act between brick-and-mortar and online retail. The company has also developed its own product line in which sustainability plays a very important role."
2nd CUSTOMER CHAMPION 2021/22 ÖGVS - Gesellschaft für Verbraucherstudien mbH
As an independent research institute, ÖGVS Gesellschaft für Verbraucherstudien mbH has set itself the task of providing consumers with empirically based and objective industry studies in order to make it easier for end customers to select products or services.
The ÖGVS operates completely neutrally: it does not receive any government funding, does not work on behalf of third parties and does not sell any products or services itself, either on its own account or as a co-provider.
You can find more information about the ÖGVS here.
Dhe methodology of the study
The "Marken-Monitor Austria: KUNDEN-CHAMPION 2021/22" study is an online survey. Consumers between the ages of 18 and 79, with a gender distribution of 51.03% female and 48.97% male, were asked about their experiences with various brands. The study was conducted from July 2021 to August 2021.
The selection of the product segments examined and the brands included are based on research by ÖGVS - Gesellschaft für Verbraucherstudien. The study was entirely self-initiated and without the involvement of the companies studied.
Fourth place for Alpin Loacker in the outdoor clothing segment in the price-performance ratio category. With a score of 7.02, Alpin Loacker achieved an excellent 4th place in the price-performance ratio category. Alpin Loacker is therefore one of the lucky award winners and is well ahead of other major brands. In comparison: the Engelbert Strauss brand achieved first place with a score of 7.19.
Also read the blog article: Best Products - Outdoor Test