Celebrating Excellence at GSR: Former Apprentice Ranks Among the Best of 2024/2025

December 11, 2025
By Matthew Hosey

Big news out of GSR Ventiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG. One of our own, former apprentice Henry Focke, just landed among the top performers in his 2024/2025 examination year for cutting machine operators. That’s not just a solid accomplishment — that’s elite company.

At the GOP Varieté Theatre in Bad Oeynhausen, Henry was recognized alongside the region’s standout graduates. Our training manager, Holger Hüttemann, was there representing GSR and summed it up perfectly: We’re proud of Henry. His work ethic and attention to detail earned this moment, and it reinforces why investing in young talent matters.

GSR was also honored with a certificate for outstanding training achievements in 2024/2025 — a real testament to the people behind the scenes who pour their time, knowledge, and energy into developing the next generation of skilled professionals at our Vlotho-Exter site.

The evening wrapped with a mix of entertainment, good food, and a well-earned celebration of the individuals and companies pushing standards forward.

At GSR Ventiltechnik, practical, high-quality training isn’t a checkbox. It’s part of our DNA. We continue to develop young people across technical and commercial roles, setting them up with real skills and a strong path for the future.