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May 2009
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Hera – Light Years Ahead
Intelligent lighting concepts developed for the customer
For more than 50 years, Hera GmbH & Co. KG has supplied its customers with innovative lighting solutions and a service that fulfils every need. Starting with customers' own product concepts and skillfully combining functionality with attractive design, the company intends to be the one that sets tomorrow’s trends.
Specialists in developing innovative lighting solutions for the German domestic and international furniture industry (kitchens, baths, living space and bedrooms), in interior design, as well as for use in shop fitting and display systems, Hera has established itself as a leading supplier to the lighting market ever since it was founded by electrical fitter, Hermann Abke, in 1934.
Around 100 employees at the Westphalian company based in Enger, Germany, supply first class products and system solutions to more than 35 countries worldwide. The product range covers top quality fluorescent lighting through innovative halogen and LED spotlights to superior lighting systems and accessories.Hera's sister company based in Atlanta in the USA employs a further 30 staff and provides intensive market coverage for the US, Mexico and Canada.
Superb quality orientation, innovative drive as well as outstanding service are all factors in the continued growth of this successful company.
Facts & figures
Name:Hera GmbH & Co. KG
Headquarters:Dieselstraße 9
D-32130 Enger (Germany)
Telephone: + 49 (0)5224 9110
Fax: + 49 (0)5224 911215
Email:
Website:
Established:1934 by Hermann Abke
Managing Director:Dr. Gunther Geisweid
Total number of employees:120
based in Germany100
based abroad 20
Product range:Fluorescent lighting
Halogen lighting
LED lighting
Accessories
Market segments:Home furnishings industry (kitchens, bathrooms, living space, bedroomsand more)
Interior design
Shop fitting, display systems and more
Company policy
Customer satisfaction worldwide – that’s been the cornerstone of Hera’s company policy since the company was first founded. In order to meet this challenge head-on, the company doesn't just pursue a quality policy geared to providing benefits for its customers. Continuous research and development work as well as outstanding service also feature significantly at the heart of all its business activities.
The products:bespoke lighting solutions with the seal of quality
Hera lighting systems feature an optimal combination of functionality, excellent workmanship and attractive styling. The product range addresses individual customer preferences and includes a first-rate line of standard products as well as very specialized individual solutions. The quality, reliability and safety of all Hera products are rigorously checked at the company’s own in-house test laboratory, as well as being certified by accredited testing agencies.
The creative R&D team at Hera is quick to home in on new trends – in fact, they’re often the trend-setters, as identifying market needs increasingly becomes a significant aspect of customer dialog. By keeping an ear close to the ground, Hera's experienced designers and engineers are able to develop lighting products that will succeed in the market place.
The company places great emphasis on service, whether that's for standard products, one-offs or customer-dedicated solutions, by offering short lead times or providing in-depth advice. True to its motto “Hera delivers more than it promises”, the company guarantees on-time delivery for every order. And painstaking quality control ensures that complaints are practically unheard of. That’s reliability at its best.