Coating Expertise meets Triathlon

Meet Anna Grote, our coating expert at MeKo and a passionate triathlete in her free time.

Her journey began a few years ago with our company’s running group. Over time, running turned into a real passion and last year, Anna took on her first triathlon. Now she’s a team captain in the Lower Saxony league for Hannover 96 Triathlon and just completed a 70.3 Middle Distance race in Sweden: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run. Total time: 5 hours and 30 minutes.

The sport demands more than just physical strength: it takes strategy, focus, and serious mental grit. Anyone who’s raced knows the moment when your legs burn, your focus fades, and you just want to lie down. That’s when the real race begins— and where Anna keeps going.

It’s the same mindset she brings to MeKo, not only as an athlete, but as head of our coating division. Our partners benefit directly from that kind of resilience, especially when timelines are tight and the requirements leave no room for compromise. Personal tip: Keep an eye out this October as she shares practical insights on polymer coatings for medical applications.

Congratulations, Anna! 🎉 Your energy is inspiring and that smile at the finish line said it all.