Austria's Leading Companies 2026: 2nd Place for EWALIA
Press release: EWALIA wins 2nd place nationwide at Austria's Leading Companies 2026
St. Margarethen an der Raab, November 9, 2026
EWALIA GmbH from St. Margarethen an der Raab (Styria) has won 2nd place nationwide in the small business category at the Austria's Leading Companies (ALC) 2026 business competition. The daily newspaper “Die Presse” reported on it.
From our own stable to an award-winning company
The idea for EWALIA was born in our own stable: for their coughing horse, Cornelia and Ewald Seidl were looking for a liquid without sugar and chemical additives. Since they couldn't find a suitable one, they developed the Halswohl Liquid themselves. The two have run the company since its founding in 2017, and it still produces its herbal liquids for horses and pets itself in St. Margarethen an der Raab.
In 2025, EWALIA generated 8.87 million euros in revenue with 24 employees, around 43 percent more than the previous year. The most important sales channel is its own online shop, complemented by specialist retailers and Amazon.
New markets in sight
Germany and Austria form the base, and now more markets are being added: since 2026, EWALIA has been building its own social media channels for Italy, Spain and France in the respective local language. A separate company was founded for the USA, and from November the products will be available there as well.
Quality with scientific support
The recipes, developed together with veterinarians, remain unchanged. EWALIA is meeting rising herb prices with long-standing supply partners and higher production volumes. For the examination of its horse products, the company regularly works with the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, and products are tested under veterinary supervision at the Piber Lipizzaner Stud.
We say thank you to our whole team, to our customers and to all the partners who walk this path with us. This award belongs to all of you.
