Maurer family

Seeing and hearing - the two senses that connect people. Everyone should be able to see and hear as well as possible – neither visual nor hearing problems should affect this. Being able to do their part to contribute to a better awareness of life among people fills the Maurer family with great gratitude. There is also some pride in this statement - especially when they look back at the challenges but also milestones from by now 30 years of company history.

Hans Peter trained as an optician, then passed the examination for his master's certificate. He didn’t actually plan on starting his own business. “My father-in-law gave me the decisive push”, he says. “Me and my wife wanted to make a life for ourselves in the region so I eventually decided to take the risk of starting my own business.” In October 1985 he opens the doors to his own shop in the premises of today’s Ensmann bakery. “I had a whole 20 m2 to work with”, he grins. Right where you’re enjoying your coffee now I got to live it up with all things optics.“ His wife Inge helped out wherever she could. She took over the bookkeeping and became more and more interested in the subject matter. Eight years later, the master optician moved his shop a few metres further to the other side of the street. The location by Salzachbrücke bridge remains - 1998 they add hearing aids-acoustics to their range of products and services.
”We have Inge to thank for that… after training as an optician she discovered her passion for hearing acoustics. Now she’s a master on this subject.” The two sons Matthias and Daniel virtually inherited the passion for all things seeing and hearing. Matthias works for an eye
specialist, Daniel is training to become a master optician. What does he find so fascinating about this job? The variety and the combination of craftsmanship and contact with people. “For us, everyday begins as if we took a pick from a box of chocolates: You never know what the day has in store. Working as an optician is incredibly varied - that suits me.” That’s what the youngsters think, too. By now, Hans Peter and Inge have trained 13 apprentices in their business certified according to the “Economy for the common good”-principle. The great thing about this is being able to build on your own skilled personnel.