{"id":9365,"date":"2022-06-01T11:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T09:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optikweber.de\/mafo-press-article\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:07:00","slug":"mafo-press-article","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.optikweber.de\/en\/mafo-press-article\/","title":{"rendered":"MAFO press article"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='flex_column_table av-mgq86jti-d8f51367dc30213f7d9d7e54194918b8 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-mgq86jti-d8f51367dc30213f7d9d7e54194918b8 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgq8037k-42398e97cf1075fa0a88e933883bc74e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mgq8037k-42398e97cf1075fa0a88e933883bc74e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#cc0000;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mgq8037k-42398e97cf1075fa0a88e933883bc74e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mgq8037k-42398e97cf1075fa0a88e933883bc74e .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#cc0000;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mgq8037k-42398e97cf1075fa0a88e933883bc74e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mgq8037k-42398e97cf1075fa0a88e933883bc74e av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >MAFO press article<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgqa93p7-bc8809c76aa0a859cc7bb9a6602590a9 '   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blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >A lab changes ownership<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgq80bi3-3b8a5b6342fffdb3d1002f9c1675bc6f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Experience with a company takeover<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgq9vsnq-1f930361a02cc8c2ca951547de39e0df '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p id=\"isPasted\">Taking over a company is always an adventure. A number of points have to be taken into account in advance, and then the transition has to be as smooth as possible. Korhan Gazi and Martin Ulm took the plunge and left their secure jobs at one of the largest machine manufacturers in the optical industry to become self-employed. Since May 2022, they have been the new owners of the former family business Optik Weber Brillengl\u00e4ser GmbH in Kamen, Germany. In an interview with MAFO, they shared their experience of taking over the company. By Rebekka Nurkanovic     <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mgq9sik8-003d9d8fbbaa3122bd5258a2928f73c8-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgq9sik8-003d9d8fbbaa3122bd5258a2928f73c8\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mgq9sik8-003d9d8fbbaa3122bd5258a2928f73c8{\nborder-style:solid;\nborder-radius:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbox-shadow:none;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\nmargin:25px 0 25px 0;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mgq9sik8-003d9d8fbbaa3122bd5258a2928f73c8:hover{\nbackground-color:black;\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all.avia-button.av-mgq9sik8-003d9d8fbbaa3122bd5258a2928f73c8:hover .avia_button_background{\nborder-radius:50px 50px 50px 50px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mgq9sik8-003d9d8fbbaa3122bd5258a2928f73c8:hover .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:white;\nstroke:white;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/issuu.com\/eyepressfachmedien\/docs\/mafo_2206\/35'  class='avia-button av-mgq9sik8-003d9d8fbbaa3122bd5258a2928f73c8 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-left av-icon-on-hover avia-color-dark avia-font-color-black'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"Learn more\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Learn more<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-1' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-1' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-1'>Right-open<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-1'>Right-open<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.136 7.168l7.232 7.552q0.512 0.512 0.512 1.28 0 0.704-0.512 1.216l-7.232 7.552q-0.512 0.512-1.28 0.512t-1.28-0.512q-1.152-1.152 0-2.56l5.952-6.208-5.952-6.272q-1.152-1.408 0-2.56 0.512-0.512 1.312-0.512t1.248 0.512z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mgq97bde-8610b0fee16b662ebcae67e36dc6d394\">\n#top .hr.av-mgq97bde-8610b0fee16b662ebcae67e36dc6d394{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-mgq97bde-8610b0fee16b662ebcae67e36dc6d394 .hr-inner{\nwidth:500;\nborder-color:#a3a3a3;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-mgq97bde-8610b0fee16b662ebcae67e36dc6d394 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='flex_column av-3t965e-475b2819c79c84a568ccbd2584246c9c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgqclpa8-297521bd3576ac6f485ad295f15ec8f1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>How did you choose Optik Weber, and how long did the takeover process take?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ulm: I was familiar with Optik Weber because I had already installed machines there as a service technician and knew the processes. So it was clear to me what we were taking over and what potential the company had. In 2021, we learned that Mr. Weber wanted to hand over the company for reasons of age and was looking for a successor. When we decided to go into business for ourselves, we approached him and found that the chemistry was right for both sides. For Mr. Weber, it was important that the successors act in his spirit, and that is what we do. We were pleased to take on all employees; nobody was dismissed. On the contrary, the team was expanded.      <\/p>\n<p>Gazi: I already knew the customer base from my time as a sales representative for machines as well as auxiliary and operating materials. So we both already knew what to expect here and that Optik Weber, with a production area of 750 square meters and a storage area of 200\u2013250 square meters, offered a lot of future potential. It took about eight months from the first telephone call with Mr. Weber to the signing of the contract. That is very fast and involved a lot of stress. In retrospect, I would say you should plan for a year in total, because you never know what small issues will come up that lead to delays.    <\/p>\n<p><strong>What was or is the biggest challenge in acquiring the company?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gazi: The first talks took place during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. No sooner had we decided to take over the company than the war in Ukraine broke out. We had already initiated everything and therefore simply hoped that we would get through the crisis well.  <\/p>\n<p>Ulm: The big question was how the market would behave and whether it might collapse. With coronavirus, it turned out that there was no major collapse. But the skyrocketing energy costs in Germany are already making themselves felt. So we have had a bit of a headache in terms of how the market is going to develop and whether we will be able to sustain that. So far, however, everything is good.    <\/p>\n<p><strong>What general factors did you take into account in your decision?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gazi: For example, you have to think about the age of the machinery and the control of the production flow. Other important factors are the qualifications or level of knowledge of the employees and, of course, the existing customer base. In our industry, it is hardly possible to start from scratch without already having a customer base, because the market is saturated with different manufacturers. With Optik Weber, we have taken over a company that has been on the German market for 60 years and has established a name that stands for quality.   <\/p>\n<p>Ulm: We also conducted an analysis of suppliers and looked for optimization opportunities. By optimizing purchasing, we uncovered significant savings potential. Again, our background knowledge was enormously helpful because we know the quality of the suppliers. Our good contacts in the industry are a great advantage, and we are a perfect duo with our respective backgrounds.   <\/p>\n<p>Gazi: Exactly, I take care of sales and purchasing, and Mr. Ulm takes care of the technology. He can repair machines himself when a fault occurs, and as a result we avoid a lot of downtime and service costs. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What cost factors did you take into account?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gazi: On the one hand, there are the wage costs that have to be financed in advance at the beginning. On the other hand, modernization costs for the machinery have to be considered, but of course there is also potential for savings. For us, the savings potential lies in purchasing, maintenance and process optimization. We were supported in the process by a very good consultant and would always advise seeking additional expertise in order to identify and assess risks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2mze76-f2f2f4324364b45a8dc8d1b9c0f5fe43 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mgqcpgra-1509b815b76f76bc689f433053b5d7a1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>What is important to ensure that the handover from the old to the new owner goes as smoothly as possible?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ulm: Preparation is very important to ensure that the handover runs smoothly on the due date. The preparation mainly has to do with authorities. For example, you should make sure that you have the tax number before the handover, because at least the German state takes a very long time to issue a tax number.  <\/p>\n<p>Gazi: It is also important to inform customers and suppliers in good time that there is a new VAT number. Even before making the decision to take over, it should also be clarified that contracts can be taken over, e.g. with insurance companies or existing customers. We are pleased that Mr. Weber has supported us throughout the entire process and will continue to accompany us at least until the end of the year. We value his advice very much because he knows the internal processes and the employees very well.   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also conducted an analysis of suppliers and looked for optimization opportunities. By optimizing purchasing, we uncovered <\/p>\n<p>significant savings potential.\u201d Martin Ulm<\/p>\n<p>Ulm: From our point of view, it is also very important that we become a team with the entire workforce, because you can only be successful as a team. The employees have welcomed us and view the restructuring positively. We are also aware that they are the greatest asset of any company, not the building or the machines.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you manage to involve employees in the process?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gazi: We informed the employees in advance about the takeover and our goals, and made it clear that we need the team for this. We try to communicate all changes and processes clearly. For new products, for example, we held training sessions and explained the benefits. It is important to us that it is clear to everyone that they can come to us with a problem so that we can find a solution together.   <\/p>\n<p>Ulm: I think everyone has noticed by now that it is important to us that everyone goes to work singing and whistling and comes out singing again. We are convinced that you can only perform at your best if you enjoy your work, and we do not want to frustrate anyone by restricting them or forcing them into a mold that does not fit. Wherever possible, we give employees the freedom to make decisions and take action so that they feel valued and respected. For us, it is important that employees who are in contact with customers have a sound basic knowledge and know every step of production.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your vision for the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ulm: We want to expand. We want to grow step by step, create jobs and not stand still. The aim is to increase production significantly. 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