Wetzel update

leader in many markets under the management of Uli and
his partners.
This “laser episode” was a reflection of Uli’s life and the man
himself. An individual who was both crazy and brilliant at the
same time, who never considered himself too good to give
his all for his family and the company. And he always seems
capable of surpassing everything that has gone before.
This includes his ability to motivate his employees. Such as
playing tennis with him at four in the morning, or researching
“passionate” innovations until late at night. His ambition to
be one of the best is admirable, and not just in his business
activities. He was one of the country’s top tennis players, and
he still is an excellent golfer. Here too he had to work hard
for his trophies, spending many an hour hitting balls on the
driving range.
He is still an idealist and visionary, who has handed the Wetzel
company over to the next generation trustingly and full
of hope with the same enthusiasm with which he made the
company great. So that each one of them can prove themselves
like he did. Thanks to his continued full-time commitment
to the company this is an excellent solution, because it
means that everyone can make use of Uli’s experience and
advice to further their own careers.
Ulrich Roland Wetzel, known as Uli, precision mechanic and
photoengraving sketch maker, married to Monika for 46 years,
the father of two daughters and grandfather to Julienne,
Philip and Aline, celebrated his 70th birthday on 19th February
this year.
Congratulations Uli, and thank you for your efforts!
The “Wetzels”
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