On September 30, 2024, LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG celebrated Rainer Deinert's remarkable 45th anniversary with the company. During the ceremony, the long-time employee was honored for his extraordinary commitment and loyalty to the family-owned company.

Rainer Deinert began his career at LAUDA on September 3, 1979 with an apprenticeship as an energy device electronics technician. In the decades that followed, he worked in various positions at LAUDA and continually improved his qualifications. From setting up the repair shop, to managing the service shop, to managing the electrical assembly with a total of 35 employees, Deinert has played a decisive role in the technical development of the company.

In his laudatory speech, Dr. Gunther Wobser, President & CEO of LAUDA, acknowledged the special achievements of the jubilee: “Rainer Deinert was one of 100 applicants for only eight training positions at LAUDA at that time. His development from apprentice to manager is impressive. With his hard work, commitment and technical expertise, he has helped shape LAUDA for decades and contributed to the company's success.”

Christoph Baumann, Head of Global Production, added: “Rainer Deinert was the technical rock in the surf. He actively supported product development beyond his duties and was always a competent contact person for superiors, colleagues and trainees.”

In addition to his full-time job, Deinert has held various honorary positions at LAUDA. Since March 2007, he has been a member of the board of examiners for the professions of electronics technician for devices and systems and mechatronics technician, and since February 2007 he has also been a trainer for electronics technicians for devices and systems. In April 2010, he was appointed fire safety officer and also acted as a company first aider. In addition, he supported the development of the LAUDA site in China in 2013.

In his acceptance speech, Rainer Deinert emphasized his deep connection to the world market leader in temperature control: “It was a calling for me to work here. I am proud that I was able to contribute to the success of the company and that during my time here I was able to accompany a total of 36 young people through their training, 19 of whom are still working for the company today. It has been a great honor and pleasure for me to work at LAUDA.”

In recognition of his many years of service, Rainer Deinert received the LAUDA certificate of honor and a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. On the same day, a new phase of life began for the jubilee employee with his entry into passive semi-retirement.

At a ceremony, LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. honored Dr. Marc Stricker's ten years of service and the managing director's associated significant contribution to the company's success.

In his speech to the executives present, Dr. Gunther Wobser, President & CEO of LAUDA, looked back on Dr. Stricker's impressive career: “Marc not only brings many years of experience from well-known heating technology companies, but also an outstanding academic career. His combination of technical expertise and business know-how makes him an indispensable pillar of our company.” In addition, Dr. Wobser emphasized that Dr. Stricker is characterized by perseverance, discipline and the will to get to the bottom of things. Many construction projects and R&D projects in recent years bear Dr. Stricker's unmistakable signature. Within the three-person management team, which also includes Dr. Mario Englert, the engineer is responsible for research & development, production, logistics, quality and environmental management, as well as for the three foreign production sites in Spain, China and the US.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Stricker emphasized the importance of being open to new ideas and his appreciation of medium-sized companies. He deliberately chose LAUDA because he can make the best possible use of his skills and enjoys his work. He emphasized with great appreciation: “I appreciate the support of my colleagues and the opportunity to work in a family business.” In conclusion, Dr. Stricker praised the current management team of the global market leader and said he was confident and well positioned for future challenges.

Dr. Wobser stated: “Marc embodies the perfect combination of technical expertise and entrepreneurial tact that LAUDA needs. His keen sense of the dynamics of family businesses is invaluable. We thank him for ten years of passion, commitment and extraordinary dedication, which have contributed significantly to the success of LAUDA.” As a token of his appreciation, Dr. Wobser presented his fellow Managing Director with the LAUDA certificate of honor, a certificate from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and a gift.

With Dr. Stricker's anniversary, LAUDA once again underlines its position as a future-oriented family-owned company that focuses on long-term cooperation and continuous innovation. With its experienced management team, the world market leader for precise temperature control is well equipped to continue setting standards in the industry in the future.

LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG established two bee colonies on the company premises last year. The first honey production was completed this summer. During an on-site visit, Dr. Gunther Wobser, President & CEO of the world market leader for precise temperature control, and the company's two hobby beekeepers were impressed by the beehives and the quality and taste of the first honey harvested.

“With the bee colonies, we want to make a contribution to local biodiversity and at the same time raise awareness of the importance of bees,” explains Dr. Wobser of the project. “It is a concrete step in our efforts to assume social responsibility.”

The two bee colonies, tended by LAUDA employees Stephen Bauer and Manuel Faulhaber, produced a total of 20 kilograms of honey in their first season. The mixture of rapeseed and late harvest is offered for sale to the company's employees. The proceeds will be used to cover costs and to purchase another colony in 2025.

Hobby beekeeper Stephen Bauer sees remarkable parallels between temperature regulation in the beehive and LAUDA's core business: “Bees keep the temperature in their hive constant between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius. They achieve this through behaviors such as fanning their wings to cool down or muscle tremors to generate heat. This natural precision is impressive, even if it is fundamentally different from our technical solutions.”

Stephen Bauer gave an overview of the challenges to date. In particular, the phenomenon of premature crystallization of honey in the combs has been a major difficulty in the harvesting process. The natural population dynamics of the bee colonies, especially the process of swarming, was also a new and instructive experience.

LAUDA plans to further expand the bee project in the coming years and establish it as an integral part of the company's commitment to the environment and sustainability. If the harvest is successful, the honey will be used as a delicious gift for LAUDA guests.