Inside MÜHLE: Max Spitzner

Since 2015, Max has been part of the MÜHLE team. He completed his training as a cutting machine operator at the company – today, he’s an expert in CNC machines and always where precision matters most.

In MÜHLE’s production hall, people and machines work hand in hand. Brush handles, razors, stands – many of our iconic products are made here with technical know-how and skilled craftsmanship. “When the machines are running, I’m often in the workshop,” says Max. “That’s when we grind, repair, rework – or build new tools.”

The team has three CNC machines at their disposal. Depending on the part, each must be individually programmed. “Some parts take just a minute, others up to six,” Max explains. The most complex: the Classic series with its signature plaque – the brush handles are machined from both sides.

“We write a separate program for each part. It’s saved in the system, so when we start production, the machines can manufacture up to 200 pieces in a row,” says Max. “They often run overnight.” After that, it’s time for a tool change – after about 150 to 200 cycles, the so-called indexable inserts are worn out. Precision, after all, has its own rules.

What does Max value most about his work at MÜHLE? “It still feels like family here,” he says. “We have flexible schedules, there’s always something new to learn – and it never gets boring.”