Haith has announced the retirement of Mick Haith, the son of company founder George Haith, after 47 years with the company.
Mick’s interest in engineering began when he was just seven years old when he would help his father assemble machines. As a teenager, he would join his brother Chris on factory refurbishments during the summer holidays.
He officially joined the family business in 1976, when he was 16, starting in the paint shop working on the company’s 8t bunkers before moving to the Sunderland Street site to install bunker belts, as well as servicing combine harvesters and pea viners.
In the mid-80s, he took over the management of Ramsey Rent, before returning to Tickhill Engineering Co Ltd, where he worked in the stores.
He remained in the stores department for the rest of his career, eventually being promoted to procurement director.
“Mick has been an integral part of Haith for nearly five decades,” said Duane Hill, managing director. “Mick’s 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. We will all miss him but wish him a long and happy retirement.”
Mick added: “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.”
