Anni Vang - Financial Assistant
Joined IRON Pump in 1978 as an office assistant
Meet Anni
When I first walked through the doors of IRON Pump on January 2, 1978, I was 17 years old and had just started as an office runner. At that time, I was the youngest person in the company. I still remember the unique atmosphere, characterized by the old-school wood paneling on the walls, everyone addressing each other by their last names, and a strong sense of tradition and heritage.
Even as a young office runner, I was encouraged to learn, take initiative, and explore different roles, and that made me want to stay. I was offered an apprenticeship, and I graduated on the very same day IRON Pump celebrated its 70th anniversary.
After completing my apprenticeship, I took over the invoicing role from another colleague. It felt like a natural progression for me to stay and build a career at IRON Pump. When you can envision your future in a company, it typically means things are going well. Later, I transitioned to the finance department, where I still work today. I appreciated the people I had closely collaborated with, and I knew it was the right fit for me.
Over the years, I’ve seen IRON Pump change. When I started, there were no computers, no IT systems, not even fax machines. Today, we are fully digital, our offices are modern, and our production has a cutting-edge machine park. The company has gone from paper ledgers and loud adding machines to fully automated processes and global communication.
The company has dared to invest in its renewal, transforming us into a genuinely modern organization. Our focus is on automation, process optimization, and obtaining the necessary certifications. In the workshop, machining centers play a crucial role, resulting in minimal manual labor for heavy tasks. We are fortunate to have some talented employees at IRON Pump who consistently go the extra mile to ensure that everything operates smoothly.
That transformation has been exciting to follow. And while technology has evolved, one thing has remained constant: our sense of community.
We’ve grown a lot in recent years and welcomed many new colleagues. Yet, the atmosphere remains warm and personal. Newcomers always say how surprised they are by the way they’re accepted, how people check in on them, invite them to lunch, and make sure they feel included. That makes me proud.
I believe the key takeaway is that IRON Pump genuinely cares about its employees. We prioritize creating a positive work environment that includes proper onboarding, health and safety measures, social activities, and mutual respect among colleagues. Many people, including myself, have been with the company for decades; I’ve proudly spent almost 50 years here. IRON Pump has always felt like a family to me.
“One thing I have always valued at IRON Pump is that we produce everything in Denmark. You can see the products being built, hear the pumps being tested, and smell the oil in our production facilities. There’s something very authentic about that, and it gives you a sense of pride in what we do,” Anni Vang, Financial Assistant at IRON Pump.