Mankiewicz Coating Solutions

BEHIND THE SCENES AT MANKIEWICZ 📽️ An exciting and eventful year is coming to an end. In our feed, we have been reporting on many exciting projects that we have been able to implement together with our customers and colleagues worldwide. At the end of the year, we would like to show what our daily work at our Hamburg office is like and how we work together. After all, a company's products and services are only as good as the people behind them. That's why we are very proud to have such great teams in Hamburg and all our locations worldwide. You rock. 🔥

TODAY WE CELEBRATE CORROSION PROTECTION 🛡️💦 It’s World Corrosion Awareness Day today, and it’s time to put a spot on the protective power of coatings. Corrosion is a challenging force for machines and constructions of all kinds. Preventing corrosion is one of the main tasks of coatings. A well-coated surface can extend the lifetime of a device or vehicle many times over. HARDNESS AND ENDURANCE TESTS We at Mankiewicz have a large testing center to test how our paint developments perform under the most extreme conditions. We will give a brief insight into it today because corrosion protection plays an important role in many of our markets, such as agricultural and construction machinery and mechanical engineering. We can simulate the “attack” of moisture and weathering on our paints with various test devices. For example, in the corrosion alternating test or the neutral salt spray test. In the picture below, you can see a coating system that passed the test (left side) and one that was not resistant enough (right side). Comparing these two test panels shows that good research and product development are of outstanding importance for long-lasting corrosion protection. Today, we would like to say THANK YOU to all our colleagues and scientists who have dedicated themselves to corrosion protection at Mankiewicz and research in general. Making surfaces last longer also contributes to a more sustainable use of machines and goods.

FROM LAB COATS TO LEGENDS What happens when you mix hands-on learning, creativity, a trend – and a bit of AI? You get our very own Mankiewicz heroic apprentices! 💥 We turned our apprentices into something legendary: custom-designed action figures that show the people behind the process – and the power behind coatings. They might not fly – but they bring real energy to what we do. 🚀 EVERYDAY APPRENTICES, EXTRAORDINARY CHARACTERS ➡️ The Precision Pro: Apprentice Lea, coating lab technician ➡️ The Process Master: Apprentice Victoria, process mechanic ➡️ The Logistics Legend: Apprentice Florin, warehouse specialist ➡️ The Deal Driver: Apprentice Ivo, industrial clerk ➡️ The Strategy Star: Apprentice Wilma, industrial engineering This is what our apprentices look like – committed, curious, and ready to grow. 👉 Want to join the team? Then apply.

EASTER BUNNY GOES BLACK 🐰 🖤 We went the extra mile and coated an Easter bunny just for you. Elegant, understated, black – definitely not a classic Easter bunny. He’s already left the paint booth and is on his way to you. Will he arrive on time? No guarantees – but our warmest Easter wishes are already with you. Happy Easter from the Mankiewicz team! 🌷🌞

A COLORFUL SCHOOL EXCURSION 👩🔬🔬 This week, we were delighted to welcome young female pupils to give them insights into the world of coatings. MINT:PINK is a local initiative in Hamburg, Germany, connecting schools and local companies. MINT is the German abbreviation for STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). We are very proud to support their main purpose for many years: showing young female students the variety and possibilities of technical and chemical professions. This time a group of girls from the 9th grade of the Süderelbe Grammar School who are interested in STEM subjects visited our Hamburg facility. The girls got to know Mankiewicz young professionals in a speed dating session and were able to try out what it means to work with coatings: they sprayed lenses and thoroughly tested our coatings in our test center. We are curious to see how many of you we might see again for an internship or an apprenticeship with us.

ITALY – INSPIRATION – INSIGHTS 💚⚪🔴 Come home with more luggage – and do not need an extra suitcase: That is characteristic of a trip to the Milan Design Week and the Milan Furniture Fair. Because it’s about bringing home new trends and design innovations. Last week, Milan, Italy, was the absolute hotspot for designers worldwide. Our design team was there to be inspired by the countless installations, discover trends, and exchange ideas with other experts. Here are three takeaways and challenges that particularly impressed our design team (not only) this year: ➡️ In Milan, you find inspiration even in strange times ➡️ Design and optimism are kindred spirits ➡️ The feeling of missing out is part and parcel of visiting Milan Design Week, as there are countless impressions waiting for you Since our designers provide consulting services to customers from various industries (aviation, automotive, yacht, and many more), it is exciting to see how their impressions from Milan are translated into new colors for different branches.

COATING CONTRIBUTES TO COMMUNITY The Solibox in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg is a public neighborhood exchange point: a place where people can leave well-kept items and discover something new – all free and open to everyone. Located right in front of the Zinnwerke (a local hubspot for social projects), the Solibox has become a small but meaningful part of local life. We at Mankiewicz believe in supporting community-driven ideas – especially when they combine sustainability, creativity, and sharing. That’s why we were happy to sponsor a fresh coating for the Solibox. Our apprentices carried out the work themselves – from prep to finish. Local press was also on site to capture the project and speak with the team. THE PROJECT IN A NUTSHELL ➡️ Surface preparation by hand ➡️ Application of primer and topcoat ➡️ Exterior finished in deep blue, interior in clean white It was a great opportunity for our apprentices to apply their skills in a real-world setting – and to contribute to a project that matters to the neighborhood.

HAPPY HOME GAME IN HAMBURG 🛬 Every spring, the Aircraft Interiors Expo, the world's leading exhibition for everything related to cabin interiors, is on our doorstep. It goes without saying that it is a special honor for us to be part of it again - this year with a brand new exhibition booth. And while our international guests and colleagues arrive by plane, our colleagues from Hamburg simply come by bike or underground. No matter how you arrive, our Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings team is looking forward to your visit 👉 Hall B7, Stand E40.

GRIASS DI (Welcome), BAUMA! 🏗️ The world's leading exhibition for heavy construction equipment will take place in Munich from today until Sunday. Our international team has arrived safely in southern Germany and is trying to familiarize itself with the local language and culture. This post not only helps you find our High Build Monolyer single-layer paint but also provides a few words in Bavarian German for your stay in Munich. SESSION ONE - Vocabulary for talking about outstanding products ➡️ DO LEGST DI NIEDA (incredible) Use it to be amazed by the impressive Exhibition open-air ground of the Bauma ➡️ FREILICH (Of course) That's the answer to the question of whether our ALEXIT High Build Monolyer is engineered exactly for the rough conditions that heavy machinery faces. Vocabulary for saying SESSION TWO - Hello/Goodbye to other visitors, Mankiewicz team, and competitors ➡️ SERVUS BEINAND (Welcome all together); meeting a group of friendly people ➡️ Pfiad Eich! (Take care); saying goodbye to friends and partners ➡️ SCHLEICH DE (Go away); meeting a competitor on your own booth 😜 Would you like to challenge your Bavarian language skills with the Mankiewicz team? Do it right here: Hall 6A, booth 431

FUTURE COATING EXPERTS IN THE MAKING What an exciting day! Yesterday, we opened our doors for Zukunftstag 2025 and welcomed curious young minds to get a first-hand look at the world of coating solutions at Mankiewicz. 🎯✨ Our apprentices and HR team prepared an engaging program to give the kids a memorable and informative experience. The day started with a warm welcome and introduction, followed by a colorful hands-on session: ➡️ Applying coatings themselves – fully equipped with protective suits ➡️ Experiencing the science behind color in our color vision tests ➡️ Learning about safety and our company values ➡️ Discovering how marketing, production, and logistics work hand in hand ➡️ Guided tours through our production halls and warehouses 🚶♂️🚶♀️ A DAY FULL OF INSIGHTS Of course, there was also time for a well-deserved pizza break and a small ceremony with certificates and goodies for everyone! 🎁 A big thank you to all our apprentices and colleagues who made this day possible with so much energy and passion. Who knows – maybe some of our visitors will become future Mankiewicz team members. 😊 Have you ever thought about starting your career in the world of coating solutions?