What defines us

„I have been with KAMAX for 37 years now. I started my apprenticeship as an industrial clerk in 1986. After the apprenticeship, I was a clerk in the mainenance workshop. That was at a time, when there were still meal cards and time cards. But it was also one of the best times. I still remember how the machines were always switched off at noon on the last day before Christmas and how we celebrated the holiday together in the plant!

Since then, I have gone my own way at KAMAX. I supported the toolshop, and I was part of maintenance before transferring to quality management in 2006. I was also lucky enough to meet the daughter of our founder, Eugenie Burgholte-Kellermann. She did a lot for the women in the company back then, and was always accessible for us.

In general, I have always experienced an unbelievable team spirit among my colleagues. At my wedding party before the wedding, it felt like half the company was there. This solidarity is still there and that motivates me every day. At the same time, in my current function in quality, a new challenge awaits me almost every day: I never know exactly what is coming. The combination of all these things is why I have fun at work every day!“

It has been 23 years since Jan Urbanec joined KAMAX as a specialist in HNM machines. The group leaders from Secondary Operation remember that time: “Mr. Urbanec is one of those, who helped establish the department. When something new is created, it is important to lay the foundations and see what kind of people are involved. Thanks to colleagues like Mr. Urbanec – very hardworking and skilled – that Secondary Operation is still in excellent condition, even after so many years. Whenever needed, he came, made the changeover, adjusted the machine, and it all went smoothly like a spring breeze.”

What deserves even more admiration is that he has officially retired for 13 years now, but decided to stay at KAMAX. Jan Urbanec (74 years old) remembers his job: “I fondly remember the years spent at KAMAX. I always enjoyed working in Secondary Operations. I can not complain about anything. I never had problems with anyone, and when there was a hitch in production, we always discussed it with the shiftleader. I have never suffered from a lack of support here. At the same time, we also had perfect relations on the shopfloor, we always found some opportunity to laugh with my colleagues, come up with other ideas. We prepared various pranks for each other – I remember how someone painted the buttons on my machine, so I ended up with blue hands all over.”

“I‘ve always enjoyed it here. You come up with different ideas; you go out for a beer with friends after work and it tastes completely different.” Over the years, there was already a lot to do, getting up became more and more demanding, and that‘s why Mr. Urbanec decided to finally quit. We wish Mr. Urbanec that he prospers, that his health serves him well, and that he can devote himself as long as possible to what he loves so much – wandering through the woods and picking mushrooms.