On his 80th birthday, Severin Ahlmann thanks his well-wishers with these impressive words:

"I lean back in my wing chair, exhausted and happy, deeply moved by the form and strength of the countless congratulations: For many hours of person-to-person dialog, exuberant pride and confident emotion at ACO with every group picture. I feel unable to express my thanks for our joint work and efforts in telephone conversations.

ACO is busy finding gaps in the market. I remain amazed that luck is always ACO's companion; may it stay that way. ACO - almost 60 years old - experienced and youthful worldwide, will continue to have a lot to offer in the future and we will respond.

I am convinced of this and wish you all the best today and tomorrow.

Yours, Severin Ahlmann"