Highlights of 75 years - Hettich

Investment to improve material flows in production processes,
a certified environmental management system and product
innovations focusing on “Wellness in Bed“ are setting new
standards at Hettich Franke in Balingen, Germany. A marketdriven
approach, improved productivity and expanded innovation
potential are protecting jobs and making the company fit for
the future.
and a toroidal transformer. All in the
cause of Wellness in Bed. The motors
gently vibrate the mattress with a soothing,
relaxing motion to improve circulation
and promote deep refreshing sleep.
Other extra kinematics, for example, an
adjustable back section and a telescopic
neck section are in the pipeline. Hettich
Franke is also preparing to market multimotor
mosys versions. All these innovations
give bed suppliers in the mid-range
and high-end price segments the ability
to offer extra options that will appeal to
health-conscious customers who want a
maximum of comfort and convenience.
In the middle ages, Balingen benefited
from its location in an important trade
network, the Schweizerstrasse, which
encouraged the development of trade and
industry. Nowadays, for Hettich Franke,
a different sort of network is promoting
internal restructuring. This is the Hettich
Group‘s intracompany network for development,
production, procurement and
logistics. In sales and marketing too, the
company makes the most of the opportu-
nities offered by the Group‘s international
divisional structure. At the same time,
it maintains its established key account
business with industry customers. With
the backing of the company group and
against the background of Balingen‘s
750th jubilee celebrations, Hettich Franke
is poised on a springboard for growth.
The company is fit for the future.
Richard Weinzierl,
managing director
of Hettich Franke
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