About Häfele
As leading experts within the Trade industry, we pride ourselves
on our rich heritage alongside our progressive attitude to innovation.
Whether you're looking for a career at Häfele, to read our latest news
or just to find some more information about our expertise, you can find
what you're looking for here.
Thinking Ahead
Häfele is thinking ahead; making spaces more valuable by
connecting people, ideas, design and spaces together. Watch the video
below to find out more.
2000
Häfele UK Development
The online catalogue is launched. The Customer Management department is created within Sales.
2002
China and Eastern Europe
While the last "open spots" on the map of Western Europe were
developed by Häfele during the late 90s and at the beginning of the new
millennium, the company now puts out its feelers to Eastern Europe and
China. In 2002 Häfele establishes the first subsidiary in Eastern
Europe, in Poland. Turkey and China follow in 2005; Russia in 2006;
Ukraine and Romania in 2009; and Kazakhstan, Serbia and the Czech
Republic in 2010.
Häfele UK achieves BS OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety accreditation.
2003
The courage to be modern
Sibylle Thierer, daughter of Walther Thierer, assumes
responsibility for the company at the beginning of the new millennium
and represents the third generation of family management.
She paves the way for modern times by focusing all decisions on the benefits of innovative ideas and products.
Häfele UK opens a regional sales office in Wales.
2004
Häfele UK Development
Häfele UK warehouse expands to a second site including further high-bays, automatic cranes and conveyor systems
2006
360° Project Service
Häfele's 360° Project Service has formed the foundation of the
ongoing, successful business with architects, investors and builders
since 2006. It encompasses manufacturer-independent procurement of
architectural hardware and project fittings, the "StarTec" product
range, the Dialock electronic access control system, countless planning
manuals, and international project coordination by Häfele project
managers.
2007
Häfele Functionality
Häfele embraces the marketing strategy "The Innovator of
Functionality" and develops new ways to lead the way. "Functionality"
becomes a quality seal in itself that allows cabinet makers and joiners
to brand their own perfect functional solutions. The same year, the
first "Functionality World" exhibition opens in Nagold. Two years later,
the first edition of "Häfele Home" magazine appears, containing
innovative furniture and living ideas. The magazine inspires designers,
architects, cabinet maker and joiners.
Mike Smith retires as Chairman at Häfele UK and Garry Marlow takes over as MD.
2011
Häfele Engineering
After establishing the 360° Project Service, Häfele bundles
all of its sales activities aimed at the furniture industry together in
the newly established, international sales organisation Häfele
Engineering GmbH & Co KG. It focuses exclusively on meeting the
requirements of the furniture industry – along the entire value chain.
2013
Häfele today
90 years after its founding, the Häfele family business is a
worldwide leader in the furniture fittings and architectural hardware
industry, as well as in electronic access control systems. Häfele
employs more than 6,000 employees and has 37 subsidiaries, as well as
many additional dealerships throughout the world.
The Häfele Studio Partner network is launched in the UK. The
new corporate Häfele brand image and guidelines are launched worldwide.
