- Special Protection
- Government Vehicles
how it all started
milestones
Magirus Defense Systems GmbH was founded in 1932 under the name Achleitner and has since evolved from a traditional craft-based blacksmith operation into a modern, mid-sized industrial enterprise.
2026
Change of name
Achleitner Fahrzeugbau GmbH is changing its name to Magirus Defense Systems GmbH.
2025
Takeover by Magirus
Achleitner Fahhrzeugbau GmbH has been taken over by Magirus.
2021
Expansion Radfeld
Extension of the office capacity at the plant in Radfeld.
2020
sustainability
Expansion of the photovoltaic power plant to be largely energy-self-sufficient.
2017
85 th anniversary
85th anniversary of Achleitner, move of the "vehicle construction" to Radfeld.
2010
new production plant
Adapted production and delivery plant opens in Radfeld.
2004
3rd Generation
Sons Franz and Helmut Achleitner takes over the business in the 3rd generation.
1992
Enlargement
Extension and modernization of headquarters in Wörgl.
1983
Safety Technology
Achleitner starts with protection and armoring of vehicles.
1968
New Headquarters
Opening of the new headquarters in Wörgl.
1953
2nd generation
Son Franz Achleitner takes over the family business in the 2nd generation.
1932
Foundation
Founded by Franz Achleitner as a blacksmith in Kundl.
safety and quality
Research
Our highly trained workers with years of company-specific experience regularly develop our products and their related equipment. This guarantees maximum quality and the most up-to-date technology.
Through its close cooperation with customers, users, suppliers, institutions and based on the use of tested and market-ready components, Magirus vehicles are produced that can be clearly distinguished from the standard series-produced vehicles made by other manufacturers.
Quality, functionality, durability and design - despite flexibility and customer-oriented solutions - are paramount. Magirus vehicles must also have the capacity of working under extreme stress. To achieve this, Magirus relies on an extensive range of in-house tools and expertise as well as partner test laboratories.
Become a part of us!
Jobs
We want to be among the best and share our successes with our employees. Because we know that a company is only as good as its employees.
Our employees appreciate the flexible working hours, the training opportunities, the interesting and complex areas of activity and the extremely collegial and uncomplicated working atmosphere. In addition, we have been awarded by the state of Tyrol as a training company!
