As part of the annual Christmas party, the regulators and fittings manufacturer GOK from Marktbreit honoured a total of 28 employees for their many years of loyalty to the company. In addition, the medium-sized company celebrated its 50th anniversary with a prominent surprise guest and reported an extremely successful business year.
Specially due to the company´s 50-year anniversary, the GOK Christmas party on 20 December 2018 took place at the Vogel Convention Center in the Zellerau area of Würzburg. In addition to all the employees, the tradition-steeped Marktbreit firm also invited individuals who have accompanied the company on its path for many years.
Managing Director Gerald Unger opened the ceremony with his speech on the financial year past. For the fifth time in succession, GOK increased its annual turnover, this time to its current level of EUR 42 million. "We can look back at one of the most successful financial years in the company´s 50-year history," says Unger. The number of employees, at approximately 330, was also at a record level in 2018.
Owner and Managing Director Dieter Kleine directed his thanks to each and every employee: "Without the great dedication and the motivation of our employees, such a year would not have been possible at all!" He reviewed the past 50 years of GOK’s history as a company and sees the company as very well positioned for the future in all areas.
The honouring of the staff members was conducted by Dieter Kleine together with his daughter and successor Evelyn Kleine as well as Gerald Unger. A total of 28 employees were given a distinction for the many years of loyalty to the company.
After the starter and main course buffet by FR Catering from Eibelstadt, a special highlight awaited all the celebrants: Franconian satirist Oliver Tissot entered the stage and amused those present with unique punch lines and plays on words - specially tailored to GOK and its context.