Editing Martin Noord

{{Short description|Dutch retired meter fitter}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Martin Noord
| image = martinnoord.jpeg
| birth_name = Martin Gerard van Noord
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1956|4|11|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Rotterdam]], [[Netherlands]]
| other_names = Kleine Dwerg
| occupation = Meter fitter
| years_active = 1974–2019
| era = Vriend Era
| height_m = 1.76
| status = Retired
| father = [[Angelo van Noord]]
| relatives = {{hlist|[[Angelo Noord]] (brother)|[[Angela Noord]] (sister)|[[Evert Angedrik Noord]] (half-brother)}}
| family = [[Noord family]]
}}

'''Martin Noord''' (born '''Martin Gerard van Noord'''; 11 April 1956) is a Dutch retired meter fitter from [[Rotterdam]]. He worked for [[Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer]] from 1974 until his retirement in 2019, installing and servicing gas and electricity meters. Noord is a member of the [[Noord family]] and is known within the family by the nickname '''Kleine Dwerg'''.

== Early life and education ==

Martin Gerard van Noord was born in Rotterdam on 11 April 1956. His father is [[Angelo van Noord]].<ref name="angelo-personal-life"/> [[Angelo Noord]] and [[Angela Noord]] are his siblings. [[Evert Angedrik Noord]] is his half-brother.<ref name="angela-family-background"/>

Noord attended [[Ambachtsschool Sint-Joseph]] in [[Blijdorp]], Rotterdam, where he studied electrical installation. His course also covered metalwork and mechanical maintenance. After leaving school, he completed practical training in utility metering and electrical service work. He learned to install and test residential gas and electricity meters. He was also trained to inspect meter cabinets. Later instruction covered sealed connections and routine fault checks.

== Career ==

Noord joined Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer in 1974. The Paap-owned company provided electrical and metering services in Rotterdam. It fitted residential meters and carried out utility inspections. The firm also performed small-scale electrical service work.

Noord installed gas and electricity meters in homes across Rotterdam. Apartment blocks formed a regular part of his work, while shops and workshops required smaller commercial installations. When an existing meter failed or reached the end of its service period, he replaced it and checked the surrounding cabinet. He also replaced sealed meters and completed routine reports for utility connections.

Noord remained a field meter fitter throughout his career. He retired in 2019 after 45 years with the company.

== Personal life ==

Noord lives in Rotterdam. His nickname, Kleine Dwerg, means "Little Dwarf". He is 1.76 metres tall and weighs approximately 82 kilograms.

Noord drinks beer and smokes. He prefers cars manufactured by [[BMW]]. The phrase “Ben nu nog nuchter” is a regular expression in his speech.

== See also ==
* [[Noord family]]
* [[Noord family members]]
* [[Paap Maasstroom Meetkamer]]

== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="angelo-personal-life">"[[Angelo van Noord#Personal life|Personal life]]". ''Angelo van Noord''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
<ref name="angela-family-background">"[[Angela Noord#Family background|Family background]]". ''Angela Noord''. ''Vrienden Universe Wiki''.</ref>
}}

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