Hettich UK

What Hettich UK does

Hettich UK operates as a wholly-owned United Kingdom subsidiary of Hettich (legal entity: Hettich Marketing- und Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG), a German family-owned manufacturer of furniture fittings founded in 1888 in Kirchlengern, Germany. The group designs, engineers, and produces mechanical hardware systems for the furniture industry, with a core product portfolio spanning drawer systems (InnoTech, AvanTech YOU, ExeoTech), hinge systems (Sensys with integrated soft closing and wide-angle opening), runner systems (Quadro, including specialised versions for wine refrigerators and dishwashers), sliding and folding door systems (WingLine L), and the SpinLines family of turning and swivelling transformation systems (RoomSpin for offices, FurnSpin for cabinets, ComfortSpin for refrigerators). All products are engineered in Germany, and the group holds numerous international design recognitions (Red Dot, iF, German Design Award, interzum Award, Good Design Award, German Innovation Award). The Hettich group employs approximately 8,200 staff globally and operates through 24 wholly-owned country subsidiaries and a sales/service network reaching over 100 countries.

Hettich's revenue model is B2B hardware sales of furniture fittings and related accessories, monetised through direct sales to large industrial furniture manufacturers, relationships with cabinet makers and joineries, specification support for architects and designers, and a global distributor and retail partner channel supplemented by the Hettich eShop B2B ordering platform at shop.hettich.com. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segmentation spans industrial manufacturers and cabinet makers as primary segments, with architects, distributors, and retail partners as additional channels; end-use applications include kitchen, living room, and bathroom furniture (primary), plus office furniture, outdoor furniture, and household appliances (secondary). Digital services including Hettich CAD and the Hettich Technical Assistant support product selection and planning for specifiers.

Strategic positioning is anchored on 135+ years of family ownership, German engineering heritage, a broad proprietary product portfolio validated by continuous international design awards since 2008, and a multi-channel global distribution footprint. Recent strategic emphasis is visible in the SpinLines product family expansion (RoomSpin 2025, FurnSpin 2023-2024), the 2026 ExeoTech premium drawer launch, extension into household appliance fittings (ComfortSpin, Quadro dishwasher runners), and 2025 admission to the German Design Council, indicating sustained R&D investment and category expansion rather than transformative pivots.

Name

Hettich UK

Legal name

Hettich Marketing- und Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hettich.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hettich UK is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of Hettich, a German family-owned manufacturer of furniture fittings founded in 1888, supplying drawer systems, hinges, runner systems, sliding/folding door systems, and SpinLines transformation products to industrial furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers, architects, distributors, and appliance OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Furniture Hardware & Fittings

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing (3379), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Closet Systems & Storage Built-Ins (HSAPAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Furniture fittings
• Drawer systems
• Hinge systems
• Runner systems
• Sliding door hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Salford, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Furniture Fittings and Hardware Sales: Hettich develops, produces and sells a comprehensive range of furniture fittings and hardware including drawer systems, hinge systems, sliding and folding door systems, runner systems, and connecting fittings. Products are sold to furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers, architects, and distributors worldwide through direct sales teams, distributors, and the Hettich eShop B2B platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hettich develops and manufactures a comprehensive range of furniture fittings and hardware, including drawer systems, hinge systems, sliding and folding door systems, runner systems, and connecting fittings. Products are engineered in Germany and sold globally to furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers, architects, and distributors through direct sales, distributor networks, and the Hettich eShop. Supporting services include Hettich CAD and the Hettich Technical Assistant digital planning tool.

Product overview

Hettich is a leading manufacturer of furniture fittings and hardware, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical systems for the furniture industry. The core product portfolio spans drawer systems (InnoTech, AvanTech YOU, ExeoTech), hinges (Sensys), runner systems (Quadro), sliding and folding door systems (WingLine L), and innovative SpinLines turning/swivelling systems (RoomSpin, FurnSpin, ComfortSpin). The company provides intelligent technology combining functionality and design, with products engineered in Germany. Approximately 8,200 employees support furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers, architects, and distributors globally from headquarters in Kirchlengern, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InnoTech: Drawer system brand known for innovative drawer solutions
• AvanTech YOU
• Sensys
• SpinLines
• Quadro
• RoomSpin
• FurnSpin
• ComfortSpin
• WingLine L
• ExeoTech
• Push to open Silent

Products and services

• AvanTech YOU Drawer System Premium drawer system for furniture manufacturers and cabinet makers featuring 13mm slim aluminium frames, no visible cover caps, push-back frame construction, and load capacity up to 80kg. Offers modular design with optional AvanTech YOU Illumination LED accessory.
• ExeoTech Drawer System Premium drawer system with slim 11mm drawer sides and precise edges for minimalist design aesthetics, integrated into the YOU-drawer platform for furniture manufacturers and cabinet makers seeking streamlined automated assembly.
• Sensys Hinge System Advanced hinge system for furniture manufacturers featuring wide-angle opening up to 35 degrees, integrated Silent System damping, reliable closing in temperatures from +5°C to +40°C, and specialised variants for thin doors from 8mm and thick heavy doors.
• Quadro Runner System Drawer runner system series with smooth, vibration-free operation. Includes Quadro Compact FE 20 for wine refrigerators with special vibration-free ball bearings, optional damped self-closing, and dishwasher runner variants with open-structure profiles for extreme conditions.
• WingLine L Folding Door System Folding door system with push/pull-to-move mechanism that opens fully with one hand, even on handleless furniture. Dampening system operates in both directions. Suitable for door leaves up to 2400mm high and 600mm wide.
• RoomSpin Office Furniture Transformation System Movable system base for transforming office furniture and rooms. Enables workstations to swivel and pivot, creating flexible space use and clear zoning in office environments.
• FurnSpin Furniture Hardware System Furniture hardware system with translational rotational movement enabling two furniture variants in one unit — an open shelf or a closed cabinet whose interior can be fully rotated outwards for access.
• ComfortSpin Refrigerator Turntable Refrigerator turntable that rotates 360 degrees and partially extends outward from the refrigerator when turning, providing easy access to items at the back. Removable for cleaning.
• Push to open Silent Mechanical opening system for hinged doors and drawers that requires no power connection, combined with damped self-closing. Enables handleless furniture design with simple screw-in installation.
• Hettich Technical Assistant Digital tool assisting furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers, and architects with construction planning and product selection for Hettich fittings.
• Hettich CAD CAD planning support tool for designing furniture with Hettich products, used by furniture manufacturers and cabinet makers for product configuration.

Quantifiable outcome

• AvanTech drawer system with load capacity of up to 80kg
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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