Today: Ulrich Munz, Sales Foundery
His motto: If you knock on the hollow often enough, you force a sound out of the emptiness.
That needs an explanation. For me, the "hollow" is a synonym with which we all initially came into this world free of any prejudices. The "knocking" stands for a constant and ongoing curiosity to experience life, to find in the "noise" a resonance to one's own existence, in social integration.
How do you like to spend your free time?Definitely with my family: chatting together, philosophising, fooling around, having fun, simply enjoying the free time and life. Then I like hiking, observing and consciously experiencing nature.
What has been your most incredible experience so far?Meeting my wife! I am now 67 years old and already a great-grandfather, so my biological mission has been fulfilled. . .
What are you still proud of today?Being accepted within the family as a "silverback" without any dominance and that my professional skills are still in demand. Although I have been officially retired for two years, I am still active in our industry with heart and soul, authenticity and joy.
Finally, a look into the crystal ball: Where will our industry develop?The Corona crisis holds opportunities for us: In the consolidation of the foundry industry, several more foundries will disappear from the market and the pieces will be redistributed. I am convinced that Aluminium Laufen will participate positively here because we can supply both complex cast components in small to medium series and price-sensitive semi-finished cast products.
Castings will continue to be produced in Europe in the future: Aspects such as availability of local skills and risk management of procurement, among others, also promote the second-source strategy. I am absolutely certain that in terms of competence and performance, we will be and remain present in the market in the long term and sustainably.
Ulrich Munz has been responsible for Strategic Sales Foundry Germany since summer 2020. He studied business administration at the Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences and foundry technology at the Giessen-Friedberg University of Applied Sciences and has held management positions in various functions and areas, such as production, casting development and sales, for over 40 years. 
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