Mick Haith has retired from vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Haith Group after 47 years.
Mr Haith’s interest in agricultural engineering began when he was seven – assembling machines with his father and company founder George Haith. As a teenager, he then worked alongside his brother Chris on factory refurbishments for companies such as Knights of Norfolk and HC Tinsley.
After officially joining the family business aged 16 in 1976, painting eight-tonne bulkers at the company’s Castle Green site in Tickhill before installing bulker belts and servicing combine harvesters and pea viners alongside his father.
‘Massive contribution’
He later took on the challenge of running another Haith business Ramsey Rent before returning to the Tickhill Engineering Company. He continued in the stores department for the remainder of his career, culminating in his promotion to procurement director.
“Mick has been an integral part of Haith for nearly five decades,” said Haith managing director Duane Hill.
“His passion for engineering and knowledge of Haith equipment are well known. It’s incredible to think that Mick has worked for his family’s business for nearly 50 years. He has made a massive contribution to the company in those five decades.
Mr Haith said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the company. It has been fantastic to be a part of such a successful business, and I’m incredibly proud of many things we have achieved, particularly building our current factory in Armthorpe.
“While I will be enjoying my newfound leisure time and I’m looking forward to having time to rebuild my classic motorbikes, I will be keeping an eye on the company as Duane has a lot of exciting plans for the Haith brand.
“Since my father started the company, the Haith name has become recognised around the world for exceptional quality, reliability and innovation, and I am certain this will continue under the current leadership team.”