Stronger together through partnership
At Duplo International, we have always believed that people are the real drivers of success. Our solutions may be the tools, but it is the individuals – the sales teams, the technicians, the operators, our distributors – who bring these tools to life and create meaningful value for customers.
That is why we see our distributors as far more than business associates. They are partners we invest in, nurture, and grow alongside. Our support does not stop at installation or training – it continues with open communication, shared learning, and collaboration that builds confidence and knowledge. This culture of putting people at the centre has shaped our relationships for decades, and it is what makes the Duplo community so unique.
A foundation built on relationships
This culture is especially clear in Austria. For 34 years, Ammerer has been a trusted partner of Duplo, representing our brand with dedication and reliability. During that time, they built their reputation not only on the solutions they provided, but on the long-term relationships they fostered with customers across the country.
Generations of Austrian print service providers came to know Ammerer as a family business that put loyalty, reliability, and service first. They created a strong local presence where customers felt supported and understood. Our partnership with Ammerer shows how shared values – of trust, honesty, and collaboration – can create lasting success for everyone involved.
Welcoming Reinauer
Now, that legacy enters a new chapter. Ammerer remains the same company but under new ownership: Reinauer HandelsgesmbH – also a family business with roots going back to the 1950s. Reinauer’s history reflects resilience and adaptability, growing steadily across Central and Eastern Europe while staying true to principles of loyalty and long-term commitment.
Guiding this new chapter is the brother-and-sister team of Konrad Reinauer and Barbara Seewald, who take on leadership with a shared commitment to people and relationships. This moment represents more than a change in ownership – it is one family business passing the baton to another, both built on the same values of trust, service, and long-term vision.
Their first steps will be personal ones: visiting Ammerer’s long-standing customers, listening to their experiences, and ensuring those relationships remain strong. For us at Duplo, that people-first approach resonates deeply. Reinauer are not just stepping into a role – they are joining a culture of collaboration that we all share.
Supporting our distributors, every step of the way
As this transition unfolds, Duplo’s role is to stand alongside Reinauer in every step. We know that successful partnerships are built on support, confidence, and trust – which is why we focus so heavily on people. We equip our distributors with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive – giving them confidence to represent Duplo with pride, and the reassurance that they have a team behind them ready to help whenever it’s needed.
That spirit of collaboration is already clear with Reinauer. Their enthusiasm to learn, their openness to new ideas, and their commitment to personal relationships align closely with the values that have always defined our community. Together, we are committed to carrying forward Ammerer’s legacy while adding fresh energy and ambition to the Austrian market.
A future shaped by collaboration
Looking ahead, this partnership is not just about continuity – it is about growth through collaboration. Together, we will nurture the relationships that matter, support the print finishing businesses that rely on us, and strengthen a community where everyone thrives. For Duplo, that is what investing in people truly means: creating partnerships that last, grounded in trust, and shaped by shared success.
As we look to the future, our goal is to ensure that every distributor feels part of this community, supported and confident in their ability to grow. Because when our distributors thrive, the businesses they serve thrive too. That is how we strengthen the print finishing industry together.
