LET Sonnensegel – a manufactory from Upper Austria since 1999
LET Sonnensegel is a family business from Timelkam, Upper Austria – and one of the leading manufactories for made-to-measure, electric retractable sun sails in the German-speaking region. Since 1999 we have advised, planned, manufactured and installed premium shading solutions entirely from a single source. Every LET sun sail is individually developed, made in our own manufactory and precisely matched to architecture, use and weather. Today Franz Lerchner, Christian Loidl and Carina Loidl run the company together – for private clients, restaurants, hotels and demanding architectural projects.
History
The story of LET Sonnensegel is the story of an idea: to rethink the sun sail
– technically, in design and for the long term. What began as the prototype of an
electrical engineer grew into one of the leading manufactories for electric retractable
premium sun sails in the German-speaking region – with over 500 projects realised in
Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
1999 | The beginning
Franz Lerchner, an electrical engineer, was asked by a sailmaker friend whether a sun sail could be electrified. Franz set about it – yet his first prototype did not convince him. That realisation was the beginning of LET Sonnensegel. Franz wanted more: a product that is technically well thought-out, long-lasting, beautiful and easy to operate.
2005 | The breakthrough
A mechanical engineer joined the company. Together with Franz he developed the technology behind LET’s success:
A mechanism fully integrated into the fabric roller, combining motor, bearing and spring technology – compact, powerful and invisible.
2018 | Digital consultation
Franz Lerchner had a clear conviction:
Clients want no long waits and no uncertainty. They want professionals whose word is their bond. That is why LET became a pioneer in digital consultation.
2019 | Christian Loidl comes on board
With Christian Loidl came a fresh entrepreneurial impulse. First as an advisor, later as an equal owner. Together with Franz he took LET to the next level – structurally, organisationally and strategically. The company grew and the brand was sharpened.
2021 | Honoured: the Julius Award
For this drive to innovate and its dependable word, LET was honoured with the Julius Award of the Wirtschaftsbund Oberösterreich – as an innovative leading enterprise and strong employer in the region.
2023 | New website – new presence
LET Sonnensegel launches a completely redeveloped website –
designed as a digital manufactory stage, not a product catalogue. Reference projects,
3D planning and digital consultation take centre stage. The aim: the finest sun sail
under the sun deserves the finest presence online.
2024 | Carina Loidl comes on board
With Carina Loidl, an experienced manager joins the team – most recently in senior positions at Lufthansa. Her start at LET followed a clear principle: experience every stage yourself before taking on leadership – from the client meeting to the installation. To lead LET, you must know LET.
2026 | Carina Loidl takes over the management
After two years getting to know every part of the company from the inside, Carina Loidl takes over the management – together with founder Franz Lerchner. LET remains what it has always been: a family business with principles.