Cheers to 50 Years! Häfele America Co. Celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
- Häfele America Co. recently celebrated 50 years of serving the industry
- Activities included facility tours, galas and a charity golf event
- Customers & vendor partners from all over the U.S. joined in the celebration
Archdale, North Carolina, USA, October 10, 2023 – Half a century is quite a long time to be in business. Häfele America Co. recently celebrated 50 years serving as the leading supplier of furniture fittings and architectural hardware by hosting a series of exciting customer and employee events. This anniversary coincides with Häfele’s 100 year celebration in Germany.
“The history of Häfele America and the impact this company has made on the industry over the course of 50 years – as well as with vendor partners and our employees – is something we’re especially proud of,” said President & CEO Paul Smith. “This event allowed us the chance to revisit much of our past and I can promise you that our next 50 years will be even more even more exciting.”
On Thursday September 28, customers were hosted at a vendor trade show, with Loox LED lighting presentations, kitchen design seminars, and a broad range of activities, all followed by a celebratory gala.
On Friday, September 29, Häfele’s Archdale, NC headquarters hosted customers, vendors and sales team members for lunch as well as campus tours. Speeches were made by Häfele America President & CEO Paul Smith, chairperson of the Häfele Worldwide board of directors and company shareholder Sibylle Thierer and company shareholder Ellen Wolf. Later that day, an inaugural charity golf tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of America was held where the company matched all donations, raising a significant sum for a very worthy cause.
Additionally, events for Häfele employees were held at the company’s distribution centers in Mechanicsburg, PA; Fort Worth, TX and Torrance, CA on Friday, September 29 featuring catered luncheons and prizes. A family day event was held on Saturday, September 30, complete with campus tours, performers – a magician, balloon artist and caricature artist – as well as many prizes and giveaways for the company’s Archdale, NC based employees and their families.
As Häfele America Co. leans into its next 50 years, their continued goal is to operate with an entrepreneurial spirit, shared creativity and continue delivering unparalleled products and expertise to their customers. Most importantly, they are focused on delivering the latest trends to the industry, a mission which is exemplified in their brand purpose: Maximizing the value of space. Together.
