Group picture in front of Isosport company

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Institutes field trip 2014

Punctually at 8:45 a.m. we set off with the bus, guided with a steady hand by our chauffeur Valentin, in the direction of Eisenstadt to the Isosport company. The company is a world leader in the development and manufacture of plastic composite materials for the ski and snowboard industry. The company is also successful in the development and production of (tailor-made) plastic tennis strings. Tennis strings can be manufactured with similar playing characteristics as natural gut strings.

Photo from the Isosport company presentation

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After a short company presentation, we were shown through the production halls in a good mood.

Photo of the Isosport company tour

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Photo of a ski

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Wilma with demonstration pieces

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In the process, many a display piece changed hands.

Photo of employees having a picnic

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After the company tour at Isosport, we fortified ourselves with sausage and cheese sandwiches for the visit to Forchtenstein Castle.

Photo of employees having a picnic

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Photo of Forchtenstein Castle

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Photo of the crocodile in the castle entrance, intended to scare off uninvited guests

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Unfazed by the crocodile, which was supposed to deter uninvited guests, we were guided through the historic castle. In stimulating discussions, both historical competence and strong nerves were demanded of the staff.

[Translate to English:] Foto von der Gruppe bei der Führung durch die Burg Forchtenstein

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Treasure chamber in Forchtenstein Castle

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The secret treasury with well-preserved, partly exotic exhibits...

Ancestral gallery in Forchenstein Castle

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Apparently it wasn't possible without a moustache, even at that time...

Document depot in Forchtenstein Castle

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The overview and order in the document depot are reminiscent of some office at Institute E308...

Photo of the kitchen in Forchtenstein Castle

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Great importance was attached to sufficient work space in the kitchen…

Photo of the armory chamber in Forchtenstein Castle

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Apparently it shouldn't fail because of the armament. It is therefore not surprising that the castle was besieged several times but never taken.

Photo of cannonballs in Forchtenstein Castle

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Photo of the group during the guided tour of Forchtenstein Castle

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From the castle wall, a beautiful panorama finally opened up with a view all the way to Lake Neusiedl.

Panoramic photo of the area around Forchtenstein Castle

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Photo at the Heurigen

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Cooled off from the tour through the cold walls, we made our way to the Heurigen, where, despite a few bird attacks from above, a cozy end was celebrated.

Photo at the Heurigen

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