ABOUT US
WE CREATE DOWN-TO-EARTH INNOVATIONS FOR THE COLLABORATION OF PEOPLE AND NATURE. WE BELIEVE IN AN AGRICULTURE THAT SERVES HEALTH AT ALL LEVELS, WHERE FOODS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY GROW IN ABUNDANCE AND THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE IS AT HOME.
DEDICATED TO GREAT SMALL FARMERS
We founded Organic Tools GmbH in Vienna in 2018 and have been investigating since that, what the future of agriculture might look like. Opposed to the resource-intensive and increasingly energy-hungry regimea of industrialized agriculture, we are pursuing a vision of developing life-friendly solutions for generations to come and adapted technology for small-scale and sustainable agriculture. As a company, we live cooperative and regenerative management based on the example and on behalf of nature.
MAKE IT EASY
The founding team builds on a visionary spirit of creativity and innovation, in-depth systemic expertise in the food and agricultural sector, a proven instinct for successful products and customer satisfaction, as well as extensive experience in product development, project management and "just getting down to business" to get ideas off the ground.
The founding is closely linked to the development of the nut and fruit harvester "Obstraupe", the first and most well-known product from Organic Tools. After 5 seasons on the market, more than 1,200 fruit harvester are working to help the keepers of "Europe's last forest gardens" with the harvest.
TEAM
ORGANIC TOOLS GMBH IS MANAGED BY THE THREE FOUNDERS DAVID BRUNMAYR, LUKAS GRIESBACHER AND STEFAN BERMADINGER AS MANAGING PARTNERS.
DAVID BRUNMAYR
CO-FOUNDER, MANAGEMENT,
CHIEF INSPIRATION OFFICER
David is an agroecologist and expert in extensive fruit growing. Even as a child he was able to experience the beauty of his parents' traditional orchard in Upper Austria, but also got to know the tedious work of manual fruit picking.
After studying at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna (MSc.), he was a consultant and course leader in the fruit team of the Arche Noah association. David has a passionate sense of possibility and is brimming with ideas. At Organic Tools, he focuses on the vision, knocks out slogans and pays attention to the strategic direction.
LUKAS GRIESBACHER
CO-FOUNDER, MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Due to his academic background in agricultural sciences and social ecology (Mag.), he already dealt intensively with questions of land use change and sustainability during his studies.
In his role at Organic Tools, Lukas takes care of sales, is in contact with customers and partners and makes sure things are running smoothly. Lukas always has user benefits in mind and critically checks product developments for practicality with his own "Lu-proof" seal of approval.
STEFAN BERMADINGER
CO-FOUNDER, MANAGEMENT,
PRODUCT DESIGN
After studying mechanical engineering at the Vienna University of Technology (DI), Stefan worked in product development for several years, first in the development of an innovative beverage closure system (xOlution) and then at Heliovis, where he was responsible for the technical management of development in the company.
At Organic Tools, Stefan makes sure that ideas get put into reality and quality-tested products can be sold at the end of the day.
KATRIN EHLERT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
AND SALES
As an attentive Excel queen, Katrin manages projects, structures workflows and company processes, is in contact with customers and contributes her diverse skills and experience in sales.
After studying agricultural sciences (DI) with a focus on marketing and organic farming, she dedicated herself entirely to public relations for organic farming and horticulture. Before joining Organic Tools, she worked for the ARCHE NOAH association in Schiltern for 10 years. In her private life she is a passionate market gardener and is looking forward to the upcoming new developments at Organic Tools.
CAROLINA BEDOYA LOPEZ
ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING
Caro originally comes from the gastronomy and is a trained office clerk and accountant, who is fascinated by the inner beauty of accounting. She was born in Vienna with indigenous roots, but she doesn't speak Spanish.
After various jobs for clubs and small entrepreneurs in the event industry and as a back office employee with a wide range of activities, she became part of the Organic Tools family. Caro takes a close look at the numbers, if a bill is missing she has a gift for finding it in her own charming but determined manner.
PETER BIERINGER
PRODUCTION AND LOGISTICS
After agricultural school, Peter completed an apprenticeship as a machinist. His passion for shoes meanwhile brought him to his second job as an orthopedic shoemaker and product developer for cross-country ski shoes in top-class sports.
In product development there are many technical challenges to be solved, the idea of combining technology and sustainability ultimately led him to Organic Tools. With his own orchard and the fruit processing on the doorstep at Lake Attersee, Peter knows what it is about.
LAURA LUIB
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Laura Luib started as an intern in the summer of 2021, but we quickly realized that Laura, with her many qualities, would fit in perfectly with the Organic Tools team. She convinced with her warm personality, her structured organizational talent and a passionate research spirit.
At Organic Tools, Laura is the project manager for the agroforestry project and also provides support in many other areas.
PIERRE HAGRON
SALES WESTERN EUROPE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Pierre Hagron is an expert in the production of cider, perry and spirits and has been involved in international sales for Organic Tools since 2023. After studying economics in France, he gained international experience in business development in the USA, South America and Europe. Back in Normandy, he worked for renowned producers of fine wines - cider, poire and various spirits.
With his passion for gastronomy, traditions and high-quality small-scale production, he now brings the Obstraupe and vision of Organic Tools to the French partners.
KATHARINA AND PATRICK
GRIESBACHER-TAFNER
GRAPHICS + BRAND DESIGN
Katharina and Patrick have been with us as graphic designers since the first idea competitions in the development of our brand, in communication and in marketing. Many internationally award-winning designs that they have implemented at Studio Riebenbauer come from their pen.
Though trusted by big brands, Kat-Pat's heart beats for craftsmanship and authentic products. With ease and experience, they accompany projects in communicating their vision and distill the essence of products into the appearance of a brand. Patrick is also a great photographer and he captures the majority of our product and image photos through the lens.
