50th birthday
Manfred Schinko passes VTW final exam with distinction

The team prepared a special surprise for managing director Manfred Schinko’s 50th birthday: a theoretical and practical “final exam.”

After weeks of preparation, the concept was ready: first, tricky questions had to be answered—each correct answer earned a tool for the practical part. Wrong answers led to handicaps that deliberately made the work more difficult. This was followed by the practical part: dismantling a pilot mold. Three jokers could be used—but only briefly and purely for advice.

The result: everything went like clockwork—with team spirit, expertise, and a good dose of humor, Manfred Schinko mastered the challenge with flying colors. Afterwards, Manfred Schinko was surprised with an airbrush and a huge cake in VTW style.

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