Blog - Mar 2025 - 30 Years

Celebrating 30 Years of Compressed Air Expertise: Albin Hess

March 2025

KAESER Compressors Australia is proud to celebrate a major milestone: Senior Applications Engineer, Albin Hess, marks 30 years with the company.

Albin becomes the third member of the current KAESER Australia team to reach this impressive achievement, joining Craig Firth and Mark Dudman, who have each clocked up 31 years of service.

A Career Built on Compressed Air Know-How

Since joining KAESER Australia in 1995, Albin has been instrumental in helping businesses across the country optimise their compressed air systems. His second-to-none experience and technical understanding has seen him become a trusted advisor to both customers and colleagues.

Ask Albin what keeps the job interesting after three decades, and he has a simple answer: "No boredom." From the constant evolution of technology to the variety of industries he supports, there’s always something new to tackle and keep him engaged.

He also recalls his first international engineering meeting as a standout moment. "Everyone was supporting each other in a language not their native language. It showed the willingness to work together... sometimes using pen and paper or hand gestures to get the message across."

Over the years, Albin has naturally contributed to the mentorship of his younger colleagues. When asked about his own mentor, he jokes: "the person in the mirror." But today, he plays a key role in guiding new engineers, sharing his deep technical expertise and first hand experience.

Over the past three decades, Albin has seen the compressed air industry evolve dramatically. Shifts in technology and growing demands for sustainability and efficiency, has taught him to adapt and lead by example. His work continues to support KAESER’s mission to provide high-performance, energy-efficient systems tailored to the needs of Australian industry.

 
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Mentoring the Next Generation

With three team members now surpassing 30 years of service, KAESER Australia is proud to offer customers an unmatched level of insight and experience. This continuity and depth of knowledge are what allow KAESER to deliver consistent, high-quality service and support.
 
Recognising the value of this experience, Albin, Craig, and Mark now play a vital role in mentoring and training the next generation of KAESER engineers, technicians, and salespeople. By sharing their knowledge and insights gained from their wide-ranging experiences in the Australian compressed air industry, they are helping build a strong foundation for the future - one that ensures KAESER Australia continues to deliver best-in-class compressed air solutions well into the future.
 
When he’s not supporting customers or mentoring colleagues, Albin is often out race walking or training for long-distance events - an interest his family jokingly calls an obsession. He hopes to take out a few more Australian records in the coming years.
 
Congratulations to Albin on his 30-year milestone - and thank you for your remarkable contribution to KAESER Australia. Here’s to hoping you achieve your dream of a work day with no emails!