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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 the Franconian Waldfenster is a sought-after trading partner all over the world with its high-quality wooden goods.
Founder Lorenz Heckelman (photo from 1910)
Construction of a production hall (photo from 1948)
Lorenz Heckelman & Rudolf Schlereth producing wooden shoes
(recording from 1961)
Major fire in the production hall / office building (photo from 1992)
Hartwig Heckelmann filming for BR (photo from 2016)
Munich trade fair stand (photo from 2023)
Philipp Heckelmann - trade fair presence in 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 at home. Gradually, more employees joined the company to meet the growing demand. Step by step, over the following generations, the founder's sons and grandsons 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 long durability and high functionality. The environmental aspect is increasingly playing an important role, as helo® almost exclusively uses wood from sustainable forestry (FSC & PEFC) and recycled plastics.
Strategy and planning
Clothespins and promotional items complete the range
From 1945 onwards, wooden clothes pegs in a wide variety of versions supplemented the range. In 1954 helo® also began producing plastic clips. Wooden goods such as snacks. and cutting boards became established in the helo® product range in the 1960s. The production of wooden spoons began in the 70s. Helo® opened a new division in 1980 with a wide range of wooden promotional items. A segment that has since grown above average due to high demand. The items are individually branded, printed or laser engraved. Furthermore, custom-made products are possible.
Leading provider
Helo® is now one of the largest suppliers of clothes pegs in the world. Helo® is also one of the market leaders in the kitchen appliances and wooden plates segment. In addition, helo® has 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, a large selection of wooden advertising materials.
Numerous national and international intellectual property rights for a wide variety of products, e.g. plates, clamps, technical wooden parts, business card boxes, show the innovative spirit of the company.
Production with sensitivity and the latest technology
As the segment became 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 pays attention to the latest state of the art technology as the basis for high-quality products. Today, CNC machines determine the image in the production facilities for maximum precision. In addition, high-quality craftsmanship 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 with 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 amounts to over a third of sales, which was mainly generated through helo®'s intensive trade fair participation. For over 30 years helo® has been an exhibitor at national trade fairs, for example at the “Trend Fair” – Cologne, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt; "PSI" - Düsseldorf, "Haptica" - Bonn; “Ambience” Frankfurt; as well as international trade fairs in Dubai, Tokyo and much more...
You can receive personal advice about our product range by email or using the contact form.
From 1945 onwards, wooden clothes pegs in a wide variety of versions supplemented the range. In 1954 helo® also began producing plastic clips. Wooden goods such as snacks. and cutting boards became established in the helo® product range in the 1960s. The production of wooden spoons began in the 70s. Helo® opened a new division in 1980 with a wide range of wooden promotional items. A segment that has since grown above average due to high demand. The items are individually branded, printed or laser engraved. Furthermore, custom-made products are possible.
Leading provider
Helo® is now one of the largest suppliers of clothes pegs in the world. Helo® is also one of the market leaders in the kitchen appliances and wooden plates segment. In addition, helo® has 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, a large selection of wooden advertising materials.
Numerous national and international intellectual property rights for a wide variety of products, e.g. plates, clamps, technical wooden parts, business card boxes, show the innovative spirit of the company.
Production with sensitivity and the latest technology
As the segment became 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 pays attention to the latest state of the art technology as the basis for high-quality products. Today, CNC machines determine the image in the production facilities for maximum precision. In addition, high-quality craftsmanship 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 with 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 amounts to over a third of sales, which was mainly generated through helo®'s intensive trade fair participation. For over 30 years helo® has been an exhibitor at national trade fairs, for example at the “Trend Fair” – Cologne, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt; "PSI" - Düsseldorf, "Haptica" - Bonn; “Ambience” Frankfurt; as well as international trade fairs in Dubai, Tokyo and much more...
You can receive personal advice about our product range by email or using the contact form.
Certified
Regular checks allow us to maintain a high quality standard.
Sustainable
Sustainability is our aim. That's why we only use local wood from certified cultivation.
Human
We promote and work closely with protective institutions.
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