Together successful across generations. In 2025, 21 employees celebrated their work anniversaries at Zimmermann. Together, they represent an impressive 500 years of employment with the company, half a millennium of knowledge, passion, and dedication to Zimmermann.
500 years of experience are not just a look back, but also a vision for the future: our success is built on the
commitment and loyalty of our employees. We are proud that so many of them have been part of the Zimmermann family for decades, and hope that many more will join in sharing the journey with us.
40 Years
40 YearsMARCUS BIRNBAUM
When work becomes a passion.
Marcus is not only our Head of Purchasing, but also the go-to person for quality management and ISO certifications. He completed his apprenticeship at Zimmermann and knows the company inside out. While starting out as a mechanic, he continued his development through commercial training, and took over the purchasing department nearly 25 years ago. Rudolf Gänzle particularly had a lasting impact on him. “Only expect from others what you lead by example.” Marcus not only took this principle to heart, he lives it and passes it on to his team, which has long since become a second family to him. What motivates him? The trust he has been given over the years and the freedoms that come with it. “In my 40 years here, I’ve seen how Zimmermann evolved into an industrial company. We have amazing products, we’ve grown tremendously, and yet we’re still like a family. That makes me proud, and I look forward to coming to work every single day.”
30 Years
30 Years
ESTHER GODINA
Commited to customer satisfaction.
Commercial Order Processing, she and her women-led team make sure our machines reach customers around the world reliably and on schedule. Already in 1995, she took a pioneering role: She has always been open to embrace new ideas and helped driving forward digitalization at Zimmermann. Today, as a member of the AI taskforce, she helps shape the company’s future with experience, curiosity, and a passion for innovation. What values most about Zimmermann? The family-like culture. “Rudolf Gänzle was my mentor. I learned so much from him, things I still continue to pass on to my team today.” For Esther, leadership means empowering others. Looking back on her many years with the company, choosing a single highlight isn’t easy for her: “There were so many great moments. But above all, it’s the people I’ve been able to meet that mean the most to me. Some have become my closest friends, and that’s the greatest gift of all.”
25 Years
25 Years
MARIO WUTZKE
Here to stay.
In 2000, Mario moved from Brandenburg to Baden-Württemberg in search of a new job. After only five applications and three offers, he chose to start at EiMa, now Zimmermann, and has been with the company ever since. As a trained mechanic and certified welding supervisor, he works as an installation and service technician and primarily supports our lighter machines, the FZP/U 22 and 27. Now 56 years old, Mario looks back on a remarkable journey,
from serving in the National People’s Army, to working in construction, up to his athletic successes as a two-time East German boxing champion. His passion for sports is still very much alive. As a coach at TG Nürtingen, Mario passes on his experience and discipline to young athletes. “Even though the Swabians are a little different, I’ve found my place here, and I’ll stay until I retire.”
10 Years
10 Years
JESSICA DON
More than just numbers.
Jessica loves working with numbers and would choose a math exam over an English conversation any day. She started her career with an apprenticeship as an industrial clerk at EiMa, where she discovered her passion for purchasing. Today, she brings that know-how to Zimmermann by handling daily inquiries and checking quotes.
She mastered the transition to the Zimmermann system with confidence and successfully transferred existing structures. Additionally, she attended evening classes, where she went on to earn her Industrial Business Administrator (Industriefachwirt (IHK)) qualification and trainer certification. At Zimmermann, she finally feels accomplished: “I was excited about the merger. Everything is much bigger now, I’m working in a team again, and my tasks are more varied.” What she values most is the sense of togetherness: “There’s no top or bottom. We’re
all equal, one team, pulling in the same direction.”“