KAESER Compressors Australia is celebrating a significant milestone as Senior Applications Engineer, Albin Hess, marks thirty years with the company. Albin becomes the third member of the current KAESER Australia team to reach this impressive milestone. He joins Craig Firth, Business Development – Service, and Mark Dudman, National Sales Manager, in an exclusive group whose collective tenure underscores KAESER’s vast compressed air industry experience.
Reflecting on this significant anniversary, KAESER Australia Managing Director, Dr Jarno Manzke said, “Reaching 30 years of service is an exceptional achievement and a testament to Albin’s dedication and professionalism. His long-standing commitment and wealth of experience have significantly contributed to the success and continuity of KAESER Australia.”
Since joining KAESER Australia in 1995, Albin has played a key role in helping many businesses across Australia optimise their compressed air systems. His extensive expertise in system design, efficiency improvements, and application solutions has made him a trusted advisor to colleagues and customers.
Over three decades, he has witnessed and embraced the ongoing technological advancements in compressed air solutions, supporting KAESER’s mission to provide energy-efficient, high-performance systems tailored to meet evolving industry demands. When asked what keeps the job interesting after thirty years, Albin offers a typically laconic answer, “no boredom.” From the constant evolution of technology to the variety of industries he supports, there’s always something new to learn and keep him engaged.
With three current team members amassing over 90 years of service between them, KAESER Australia continues to stand out in the industry for its depth of knowledge and technical excellence. KAESER recognises that education is key to maintaining its reputation for technical excellence.
Besides regular courses led by trainers from KAESER’s German head office, Albin, Craig, and Mark are also actively mentoring the next generation of engineers, technicians and salespeople. By sharing their extensive knowledge and first-hand experience, they are ensuring that KAESER’s technical expertise is passed down.
So far, 2025 has seen not only Albin reach his 30 year anniversary, but also KAESER Australia receive certification from the internationally-recognised Great Place To Work®. 88% of employees rated KAESER as a great place to work—significantly exceeding the national average of 56%. Employees consistently highlight the company’s dynamic work culture, strong team support, and opportunities for professional growth.
Of this latest milestone, Jarno proudly said, “We are incredibly proud to have achieved Great Place to Work® certification; a recognition driven by the feedback of our own team. This certification reflects the strong culture we’ve built together, where we are committed to having our customers’ – and each others’ – backs. This certification also strengthens our position as an employer of choice, helping us attract and retain talented individuals who share our values and commitment to excellence.”