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It is almost 42 years ago that Martin Cleary, who was born in England, became an important and inseparable part of our more than 100-year company history as a trained welder at our location in Ostersbaum in Wuppertal. We interviewed him today at this very location to share his heartfelt, funny and impressive story with him. His story at Leimbach:

In retrospect, it is probably the three consecutive factory closures in his native Manchester England that Martin went to Germany for a little over a year in 1978 to look for a job. However, when he returned to his homeland after only 18 months standing at the exact spot where his last Firm was bought by an Australian company, stood 80 finished, fully furnished single-family homes. I knew then that this was a long-term planned decision and that the Australian company never intended to really save the Firm.
„I needed a job."

In the newspaper bought on the same day, he became aware of a job advertisement from a German engine manufacturer who was looking for welders in Salzgitter. Martin went back to Germany after just a few days in his home country. Unfortunately, after only two days in the new job, „I knew that this would not work for me: the really good money we were offered was unfortunately opposed to the situation that we found ourselves staying in hotels without an apartment in a vicious circle of work and life always the same dinner at the dreary hotel bar."

In 1980, while visiting an acquaintance in Wuppertal. Martin, walking down Ostersbaum Street into the city, passed an open hall where welding was done. I went in there and simply asked: Are you looking for a welder by any chance? To briefly anticipate the setting of our interview: It is still the same location, only a few meters away from the gate at that time, where the story happened back then, almost 42 years ago, when Martin Cleary started working at Leimbach and has stayed until today.

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„At that time, Leimbach had about 25 employees, and as a welder, I was responsible for cutting and burning by hand. Compared to today's production times, the production of a double winder, for example, took around two weeks longer than today. If only because of the processes and technical possibilities at that time. During my time in Leimbach, I probably noticed every improvement to the machines and processes that you can imagine," says Cleary, looking back at almost 42 years in the company remained a real family business, „where I always found an open door and dedicated, cordial colleagues when I had problems and questions. It's really nice to see old and new people coming together over the years. That something is developing here as team is moving and we have never stopped evolving.“

Although I've been retired for around 3 years, I'm still working in the company with flexible working hours. I'm also far too young to sit at home," laughs Martin. Today, welding alone accounts for around a third of his working time. It's more about looking at the big picture of the machines, bringing the individual parts together and coordinating them with the trades involved. The construction of completely new, innovative machines, the change, the diversity and the challenges of the matter" are what the Briton enjoys most about his current work. When asked if he coordinates the work of others a lot these days, he visibly modestly dismisses it: Not really, but if someone needs my experience: I'm there."

The relationship between people, the helpfulness of the workforce and the possibility that I can get involved without pressure and freely where I am needed" were then and now the three things that he appreciates most about Leimbach. Martin then tells us the story of his neighbor who found him in the garden with snow on his eyelids one day after a welding accident (the eyes flashed) and was then worried and wanted to call the local doktor. After a short pause, he said, looking back and summing up: "I just feel good at Leimbach." If you ask him today after so many years about the values that he believes are very important at Leimbach, it would be "the cohesion and the confidence to master the most difficult tasks if you tackle them together".

When we then continue to ask him the question "The ideal Leimbach employee should...", he begins his answer with British composure and complete seriousness: With 41 years of experience..." but then he suddenly has to laugh heartily and enthusiastically about himself. We talk about summer festivals, values and changes. But it doesn't take long before Martin surprises us again and makes us laugh: When we asked how Johann Leimbach's machines get their special quality?" he answered, just as calmly as he was convinced: Through welding..." After an amiable like contagious laughter, he then adds quite seriously: When I first heard Leimbach's claim in the 1980s that we were the Rolls-Royce of cable machines, I was skeptical at first, but over time I really noticed for myself: the machines are good. Really good. We maintain the high standards of a high-quality manufacturer that knows exactly what it is doing."

I think that the biggest advantage of Leimbach for customers is that you can really talk about everything together and at eye level in order to find the best and most tailor-made way to the best solution. Leimbach isn't a partner you just happen to find somewhere. You know they are there. I once planned to work until I was 76. Today I'm 68 and let's see how it is at 70. If I slack off I would stop, but right now I'm enjoying the very nice feeling that I'm really enjoying the work and I don't want to stop just yet."

As a company and as colleagues, we would like to sincerely thank Martin Cleary for the interview, but above all for the long-term and future cooperation. We are proud and grateful to have you on the team. We firmly believe that we can stand behind our own claim with conviction and pride thanks to exactly such enthusiastic, cordial and experienced employees as you, when we say:

Leimbach I Innovation based on experience

Obituary | August 2023
In silent remembrance of our valued employee, colleague and friend Martin Cleary, who passed away far too soon.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and all his loved ones.

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