gast metallwaren gmbh & co kg

Gast Metallwaren GmbH & Co KG is a metallurgical company based in Steyr- Gleink, Austria, founded in 1896. It specializes in the production of wood- fired cooking appliances and heating systems, including wood-fired stoves, and operates a specialty store with premium brands focusing on grilling and fire pits. The company also manufactures commercial kitchen equipment for the gastronomy sector, medical treatment couches, and offers an online shop alongside courses and events related to cooking and grilling. They provide contract manufacturing in flexible metal construction, including laser cutting and assembly of complex units. As of 2025, Gast Metallwaren GmbH & Co KG has faced insolvency due to a decline in demand, especially in construction, industry, and medical technology sectors, coupled with rising material and energy costs that could not be offset by price adjustments. The company has about 31 employees and liabilities of around 2.35 million euros. A bankruptcy proceeding was opened, and no continuation or restructuring of the business is planned. The managing director is Lieselotte Vazansky, and Rudolf Vazansky is a shareholder. The company operates without property ownership, focusing mainly on metal product fabrication and related services.