NETZSCH Homestories
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The result: Five films directed by us and filmed in five countries by five NETZSCH employees.In these films, Naemi, Sido, Ashutosh, Yongjie and Michael provide insight into their everyday (working) lives and show how the values of the international NETZSCH brand are lived out in the different cultures.
Homestory Germany
No fear of challenges
The early bird drives from Hof to Selb. Naemi Möschwitzer's alarm clock therefore rings at 5.20 am. The trained electronics technician for devices and systems has a lot on her plate, as she has more than one job at NETZSCH Gerätebau. Fifty per cent of her working time, as she says herself, is breathing a little life into instruments, assembling circuit boards and producing cable harnesses. The other half of her work belongs to the apprentices in the instrument manufacturing department, whom she helps prepare for their exams and teaches all the necessary tricks and tips for their future careers.
Naemi is passionate about her profession. That's why she also answers questions from young talents at trade fairs and tries to inspire them to work at NETZSCH. She knows what she is talking about. She herself started her apprenticeship at NETZSCH Gerätebau in 2007 and since then can't imagine working anywhere else. Of course, that's also due to the colleagues and the cordial interaction that sometimes continues over dinner together or a visit to the NETZSCH Arena when the Selber Wölfe take to the ice.
But Naemi not only likes to watch, she is also passionate about sports herself. When climbing, she challenges herself again and again. It's a bold approach that she also takes with her to work – or to the kitchen. For the first homemade Sauerbraten – a typical Franconian Sunday dish – she also invites her parents-in-law. Spoiler alert: It was a complete success.
Homestory India
Excellent in all areas
At work, Ashutosh Bandodkar leaves nothing to chance. As Senior Manager Customer Service and Planning in the Internal Sales Planning department at NETZSCH India, he ensures that customers receive their ordered goods at the desired time. He has now been working at NETZSCH for more than twelve years. He takes the company claim very much to heart. Ashutosh wants to be excellent in all areas of his life: whether in the gym with his friends, practising cycling with his son Shamik - his pride and joy - or at the cooker when he cooks for the whole family together with his wife. His yellow curry is notorious - and tasty, of course, more than excellent. "Our cuisine here in Goa is characterised by seafood," he enthuses. But of course the sautéed onions and a colourful mix of coconut, turmeric, chilli, coriander, pepper and the bilimbi fruits from his own garden also have their share in the taste. "This curry is actually a must for every meal," Ashutosh thinks. And that's why it's on the table quite often at his home.
But this disciplined and ambitious man also has a mischievous and warm side. It shows itself when Ashutosh, together with his friends, speeds on his moped through the streets, which are surrounded by dense jungle during the day and sometimes illuminated by flashing neon lights at night. Or when he laughs with his son. But above all, Ashutosh is a family man. In small things and in big things. Ashutosh's good wishes go out to all members of the large NETZSCH family.
Homestory USA
One who can do it all
Mike Hsu has many talents. Badminton, for example. He also plays the piano very sensitively - "Für Elise" by Beethoven. His fingers haven't forgotten the fingerings, even though he last had piano lessons when he was a teenager. And as if that were not enough, Mike Hsu is also an ambitious scientist. As a Senior Application Scientist at NETZSCH Instruments in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA, he is responsible, among other things, for the thermal analysis of materials. His special field, which provides a lot of information about what happens to materials when they heat up or cool down strongly.
It's a job that requires excellence and precision and that Mike Hsu does with a lot of ambition and empathy. At home, he currently spends a lot of time looking after little daughter Raina, who sits at the piano with daddy, goes shopping and does gymnastics in the playground. The reason: Raina's little brother Jasper was born shortly before the filming of Mike's home story. So Papa Mike lends a hand at home even more. No big deal for him, after all he can cook too. His family and he like noodle dishes best. He doesn't buy the much sought-after Youpo noodles from the supermarket, though - he makes them himself from noodle dough that he mixes himself and kneads patiently. Raina also really enjoys cooking and actively helps out.
Mike himself has a great desire to take a look at all the other NETZSCH locations around the world. He is very interested in a mutual exchange. After all, if you want to be excellent, you have to learn from others. Mike certainly has a lot to tell himself.
Homestory Brazil
A satisfied guy
Balancing family and career is probably not always easy for Sido Doege, proud owner of a small farm in the middle of the Brazilian jungle - chickens included. After all, his two little granddaughters love to go exploring with their grandpa or drive tractors with him. Sido likes the simple life in Pomerode, the closeness to nature. For dinner, he sometimes eats cassava or yuca roots from the jungle across the street - dug out himself, of course, and cleaned by hand in front of the house - and a chicken from the barn.
For more than 40 years, Sido has also lent a hand at NETZSCH do Brasil in the Industrial Maintenance department. As an electrical mechanic, he makes sure that all the machines run cleanly and thus ensures that production does not come to a standstill. NETZSCH is also a family affair in Pomerode. Sido's sons are also employed by NETZSCH do Brasil. Sido is a contented, a sociable guy. And he is a friend of Pomerode's German cultural heritage. The town, whose name derives from "Pomeranian", was once founded by German immigrants and is considered the "most German town" in Brazil. Sido himself still speaks the area's dialect, which is very reminiscent of German.
Sido is also quite at home with Bavarian culture. You can meet him wearing lederhosen and beer at a festival and get the impression that it's not that far from the Selber Wiesenfest to the Brazilian jungle. So if you feel like it, you're welcome to come along. Sido is probably already waiting with chicken and manioc. And I'm sure he'll take you for a spin on his tractor.
Homestory China
"Welcome to Lanzhou"
The tribute to his 10th anniversary with the company is in a prominent place in the small but cosy flat. Yongjie is a NETZSCH employee with heart and soul - even his daypack is adorned with the logo of his employer. He has been with the company since 2005. In the Planning Logistics Department of NETZSCH China in Lanzhou, he works as a Storehouse Team Leader and ensures, for example, that employees deliver pumps on time and that accessories are available. For him, the focus is on ensuring that everything runs smoothly - and not on personal success. Down-to-earthness is a virtue for Yongjie. He sets a good example for his team: working simply and effectively is his motto.
And this philosophy also applies in Yongjie's home, where a lot happens in a very small space and in a neighbourhood with a high quality of life. His daughters play music, Yongjie hones his calligraphy skills and everyone prepares dumplings together in the small kitchen. The dumplings, which at first glance seem rather unimpressive but are always homemade, delight with ever new and tasty fillings. Whether filled with pork, seafood, beef or vegetables - dumplings are a dish with a long tradition in China. "Dumplings symbolise the transition from the old to the new. We eat them at the Spring Festival, the beginning of the new lunar calendar year. And on New Year's Eve, in addition to the fireworks, dumplings also create anticipation for the next year," Yongjie knows.
By the way, anyone who wants to learn more about Chinese culture is welcome to attend. "Welcome to Lanzhou," Yongjie laughs his hearty laugh and looks forward to visitors from the NETZSCH community worldwide.