Development and Production

Häfele develops and manufactures mechanical and electronic furniture fittings and architectural hardware.

Häfele development know-how
Häfele has its own development departments that develop application-related, customer-related and market-related hardware and fitting systems. Häfele also has specific hardware developed by different specialists all over the world. In some cases, Häfele buys hardware ideas and develops then to market readiness.

Häfele production know-how
Häfele specialises in rational mass-produced product ranges that are well accepted by Häfele customers and with which Häfele can adopt a leading position worldwide.

Example: ixConnect

As a market leader in the field of connectors, Häfele has dominated the market and the range of products with its in-house developments and production. Innovative connectors such as Minifix, Rafix, Maxifix and the new Onefix and Pushfix connectors are adopting a top position in industry and trade worldwide.

The Häfele plant in Berlin is the third biggest zinc processing company in Germany with annual demands of approximately 4,000 tons. The plant also processes up 2,000 tons of steel and 500 tons of plastic per annum, which is used to manufacture ixConnect connectors.

Example: Dialock

The development and production of Dialock is proof of Häfele’s expertise in the field of electronic locking systems.

The top quality electronic components are manufactured in the Kennzingen plant and assembled into identification and access control systems.

Häfele also develops customer-specific hardware solutions

Examples:

SLIMFIX

Metal shelf support

Flap hinge

We value your ideas

Reap the benefits of our many years of experience and Häfele's international sales network, which will help your idea to become successful. Contact the Häfele product development department.