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- helo® Heckelmann -wood and household goods"made in Germany"
100 years of experience and quality from tradition
The German company helo® - Heckelmann can now look back on more than 100 years of successful activity. Whether household goods, advertising materials or special items - the family business from Waldfenster in Franconia is a sought-after trading partner all over the world with its high-quality wooden products.
founder Lorenz Heckelmann (photo from 1910)
Construction of a production hall (photo from 1948)
Lorenz Heckelmann & Rudolf Schlereth at the wooden shoe production
(Photo from 1961)
Major fire in the production hall / office building (photo from 1992)
Hartwig Heckelmann filming for BR (photo from 2016)
Munich exhibition stand (photo from 2023)
Philipp Heckelmann - Trade Fair Presence Düsseldorf (2023)
Quality from the start
Lorenz Heckelmann founded the company in 1924. In the early years, helo® concentrated on the production of wooden shoes in the home business. Little by little, more employees joined the company to meet the growing demand. Step by step, the founder's sons and grandchildren in the following generations expanded the family business into a leading production company for household goods made of wood and plastic, which is now managed by Hartwig Heckelmann and his son Philipp. The top priority was always high-quality production. helo® offers its partners absolute quality goods with a long durability and high functionality. The environmental aspect is playing an increasingly important role, as helo® almost exclusively uses wood from sustainable forestry (FSC & PEFC) and recycled plastics.
strategy and planning
Clothespins and promotional items complement the range
From 1945, wooden clothespins in a wide variety of versions were added to the range. In 1954, helo® also began producing plastic pegs. Wooden goods such as snacks and cutting boards became established in the helo® product range in the 1960s. In the 1970s, the company began producing wooden spoons. In 1980, helo® opened a new division with a wide range of wooden promotional items. A segment that has grown above average since then due to the high demand. The items here are provided with individual branding, printing or laser engraving. Custom-made items are also possible.
Leading provider
Today, helo® is one of the world's largest suppliers of clothes pegs. Helo® is also one of the market leaders in the kitchen appliances and wooden plates segment. Helo® has also made a name for itself as a producer of high-quality individual items such as wooden boxes and stove covers. The range is rounded off by leisure items and, above all, by a large selection of wooden advertising materials.
Numerous national and international protection rights for a wide variety of products, e.g. for plates, clamps, technical wooden parts, business card boxes, demonstrate the innovative spirit of the company.
Production with sensitivity and the latest technology
As the segment became more and more diverse, the need for larger production facilities also grew. The first expansion phase took place in 1948 with the construction of a new hall. Since then, the company premises have been continuously expanded to accommodate the new technology. Because helo® always paid attention to the latest state of the art technology as the basis for its high-quality products. Today, CNC machines for the highest precision dominate the production facilities. In addition, high-quality handwork continues to play a very important role in exclusive products. In addition to the administration complex, two production halls as well as several warehouses and a high-bay warehouse form the core of the company.
Wood by Conviction
The natural material wood forms the basis of most helo® products. helo® attaches great importance to using predominantly wood from sustainable forestry in order to meet current customer requirements.
Successful sales at home and abroadhelo® sells its attractive products through trading partners at home and abroad. The export share now accounts for over a third of sales, which is mainly generated by helo®'s intensive participation in trade fairs. For over 30 years, helo® has been an exhibitor at national trade fairs, e.g. at the "Trend Fair" - Cologne, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt; "PSI" - Düsseldorf, "Haptica" - Bonn; "Ambiente" Frankfurt; as well as international trade fairs in Dubai, Tokyo and many more...
You can receive personal advice on our product range by e-mail or using the contact form.
From 1945, wooden clothespins in a wide variety of versions were added to the range. In 1954, helo® also began producing plastic pegs. Wooden goods such as snacks and cutting boards became established in the helo® product range in the 1960s. In the 1970s, the company began producing wooden spoons. In 1980, helo® opened a new division with a wide range of wooden promotional items. A segment that has grown above average since then due to the high demand. The items here are provided with individual branding, printing or laser engraving. Custom-made items are also possible.
Leading provider
Today, helo® is one of the world's largest suppliers of clothes pegs. Helo® is also one of the market leaders in the kitchen appliances and wooden plates segment. Helo® has also made a name for itself as a producer of high-quality individual items such as wooden boxes and stove covers. The range is rounded off by leisure items and, above all, by a large selection of wooden advertising materials.
Numerous national and international protection rights for a wide variety of products, e.g. for plates, clamps, technical wooden parts, business card boxes, demonstrate the innovative spirit of the company.
Production with sensitivity and the latest technology
As the segment became more and more diverse, the need for larger production facilities also grew. The first expansion phase took place in 1948 with the construction of a new hall. Since then, the company premises have been continuously expanded to accommodate the new technology. Because helo® always paid attention to the latest state of the art technology as the basis for its high-quality products. Today, CNC machines for the highest precision dominate the production facilities. In addition, high-quality handwork continues to play a very important role in exclusive products. In addition to the administration complex, two production halls as well as several warehouses and a high-bay warehouse form the core of the company.
Wood by Conviction
The natural material wood forms the basis of most helo® products. helo® attaches great importance to using predominantly wood from sustainable forestry in order to meet current customer requirements.
Successful sales at home and abroadhelo® sells its attractive products through trading partners at home and abroad. The export share now accounts for over a third of sales, which is mainly generated by helo®'s intensive participation in trade fairs. For over 30 years, helo® has been an exhibitor at national trade fairs, e.g. at the "Trend Fair" - Cologne, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt; "PSI" - Düsseldorf, "Haptica" - Bonn; "Ambiente" Frankfurt; as well as international trade fairs in Dubai, Tokyo and many more...
You can receive personal advice on our product range by e-mail or using the contact form.
Certified
Regular checks allow us to maintain a high quality standard.
Sustainable
Sustainability is our goal. That's why we only use local wood from certified sources.
Human
We support and work closely with protective institutions.
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