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Image brochure "Hera - lighting unlimited About the company"

Hera – lighting unlimited
About the company
®
Light Years Ahead.
It all started with
an idea…
…that became a great
success
1934
1950
Hera opens a small electrical engineering
business
A life dedicated to quality in the
best interests of customers
Specialisation in lighting technology
Hera’s origins date back to 1934. This was
the year that Hermann Abke opened a
1961
Development of the first fluorescent lamp
small electrical engineering workshop in
for assembly in furniture
Löhne, East Westphalia and thus laid the
foundation for today‘s Hera GmbH & Co.
1983
Development of the first halogen spotlight
KG. From the start the company had its
for assembly in furniture
sights firmly set on the interests of its
customers, committing to its philosophy
1989
Takeover of the company by Dr. Dieter
– still valid today – of providing innovati-
Abke, who leads it to the prominence and
on, reliability and top-class service.
size it enjoys today
1991
Founding of the subsidiary in the USA
1998
ISO DIN 9001:2000 certification
2001
01
Occupation of new factory premises in
Enger
2003
Tragic death of Dr. Dieter Abke in a traffic
accident.
Dr. Gunter Geisweid - formerly Deputy
Managing Director – takes over sole
management
2005
Strategic development of the LED lighting
range
2008
Expansion of the administrative building
and despatch division
2009
Hera celebrates its 75-year anniversary
One eye on the present –
the other on the future
As a forward-looking business with more
successful business strategy is to
than 50 years’ experience, Hera has played
consistently invest in both new and
a major role in shaping lighting
ongoing developments.
technology. A distinctive awareness of
quality, high innovational strength and
We have already charted the company‘s
constructive partnerships are inextricably
course for tomorrow. In 2008 Hera
linked here. These values have grown from
expanded the company headquarters by
traditional roots, and continue to be
two further buildings, thus creating
responsible for our constant growth. They
future-proofed conditions for sustainable
enable us to react rapidly to special
business development.
requirements, and to collaborate with
customers on new lighting systems
development. To ensure that this situation
does not change, an integral part of our
„
We‘re charting
a course for tomorrow.
Dr. Gunther Geisweid and Dr. Philipp Andrae
“
Customer satisfaction
the primary objective
Tradition, partnership and innovation are
optimise the particular requirements of
inextricably linked at Hera. Since the
our business partners. Their dedication and
company was launched we have
efficiency are key elements of our
constantly implemented new ideas and
company policy, and are fostered by our
forward-looking solutions. At the same
targeted human resources development.
time we have worked closely with our
customers to develop new technologies.
Hera - your global partner
And to ensure that this does not change,
we consistently invest in research and
Whether standard orders, large or small
development.
production runs – you can benefit
worldwide from our creativity and
Motivated employees are the key to
our success
expertise in conceptual design,
development, construction, assembly,
tool-making, installation and service. Hera
Our employees support Hera’s customers
offers you products from a one-stop
worldwide with their strong sense of
source – innovative, on schedule and
personal responsibility, commitment,
geared to success.
expertise and service. They help to
„
Customer satisfaction – the
objective and the benchmark
we focus on.
“
Our employees are always receptive to the wishes of
Hera sets a high value on team
our customers
work
Hera headquarters in Enger
Global presence
An affiliate based in Norcross, Atlanta
(USA) supplies customers
in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Hera headquarters in Norcross, USA
Lighting competence today and
tomorrow
Since 1961 Hera has been making a global
Quality signed and sealed
name for itself with innovative lighting
systems of the highest quality and
Quality and safety are of the highest
functionality. While the standard range is
priority for Hera. For this reason all
constantly being improved, Hera‘s
products are not only monitored in our
strength also lies in the development and
own laboratory for compliance with
assembly of custom-made special
standards of durability, utmost reliability
solutions.
and safety, but their quality is also
attested by international testing institutes
Spotlight on progress
such as VDE. Certification in accordance
with DIN ISO 9001:2000, re-audited every
Hera‘s product specialists always keep a
year, confirms Hera‘s ongoing pursuit of
watchful eye on the marketplace, and
improvements in quality.
quickly become aware of new trends,
future needs and specific requirements.
They follow international developments
and, in close cooperation with the
marketing department and customers,
they test the potential value of new
products. Armed with this knowledge,
Hera is constantly improving its products
and adapting its standard range to today‘s
market.
Products of the future come from cutting-edge
Temperature changes are soon detected by thermal
3-D workplaces
imaging cameras
Endurance testing of all
components
Safeguarding prospects
Capital investment in new developments
and improvements is a fixed element of
our successful company strategy.
Market requirements
Customer requests
Objectives
Plans
Capital investment
New products
Success
Concept for the future
Our quality for your safety
Expertise „Made in Germany”
Special solutions made to measure
Lighting technology is a matter of trust,
As an innovative lighting specialist Hera
demanding compliance with high
sees itself as a systems provider – because
standards. For this reason Hera produces
customers receive their custom-made
most of its lighting solutions in Germany.
solution from a single source. The
By concentrating on its home location, the
company manages all the processes
company is meeting the consistently high
involved, from development to production
quality standards expected of the „Made
to mounting and quality control. At the
in Germany” brand.
same time, thanks to cutting-edge
technology in the field of electronic and
mechanical production, Hera can rapidly
respond to customers‘ diverse needs. By
making our own tools in-house, enabling a
prompt production of customised
„
products, we are able to guarantee
extreme flexibility.
Custom-made
solutions from
a single source
“
Efficient and safe manufacture by qualified
Regular checks of all details ensure production is
employees
flawless
Production tools manufactured
in-house ensure flexibility and
guarantee our customers
a seamless supply
Core competency for the
market segments:
• Shopfittings
• Interior fittings
• Exhibition construction
• Specialist lighting shops
• Electrical distributors
• Kitchen wholesalers
• Specialist kitchen suppliers
• Kitchen furniture manufacturers
• Bathroom furniture manufacturers
• Living room furniture manufacturers
• Bedroom furniture manufacturers
Innovative lighting solutions can
dramatically enhance the look of
a room
Know-how for every line of business
Hera develops innovative and individual
lighting solutions for the residential and
business environment. The company aims
Attract attention with effective
lighting
to not only meet the functional, economic
If products are illuminated appealingly,
and ecological demands to the best of its
customers are far more likely to buy them.
ability, but also to create an aesthetically
Creating emotional worlds of experience
appealing environment. Our core
and shopping is becoming increasingly
competencies include not only experience-
important. It makes no difference whether
driven, top quality lighting for shop
it‘s a shop, the hospitality industry or an
fittings and exhibitions, but also designer-
exhibition – customers‘ expectations of
inspired lighting effects for kitchen and
presentation and the surrounding
living room furniture.
ambience are constantly rising, requiring
Lighting solutions for comfort and
well-being
highly-individual and decorative lighting
concepts. Hera has developed special
lighting systems for these areas, which
The well-planned illumination of furniture
completely satisfy the most discerning
plays a crucial role in living areas. People
tastes.
have particularly high expectations of the
effect of lighting in living rooms and
kitchens. Rooms cannot look their best or
create the desired mood if the lighting is
not ideal.
„
Lighting can awaken
emotions.
“
Our energy-efficient luminaires will show your goods
Hera luminaires are the first choice, particularly for
so that people want to buy them
high quality kitchens
Always seen in a
favourable light...
Linear luminaires
General diffused illumination over
areas of any length
Recessed luminaires
Brilliant spot for the smallest
spaces
Over-cabinet luminaires
Radiant accentuated lighting for
the most discerning
…with a comprehensive range
…w
Cornice lumiina
n ires
Enlightening ideass ffor creativee
lighting design
Under-cabinet luminaires
Versatile lighting functions with an
eye for design
RGB colour change
Atmospheric highlights in changing
colours
Accessories
Excellent prospects for individual
requirements
ARF Q – Square recessed luminaire
to fit 78mm cut-out
A variety of functional products
Eclectic lighting right where
you want it
Hera has a made-to-measure product
any residential or business environment.
range – from its well-balanced standard
Light controls with Hera‘s LED colour
range to specific individual solutions. The
change systems add extremely creative
LED, halogen and fluorescent lighting
highlights.
technologies, always at the cutting edge,
An extensive selection of accessories
form the basis of the range. We can offer
including additional plug-in systems,
the entire spectrum, from easy-to-handle
switches and lamps completes the range.
linear luminaires to recessed, over-cabinet
and cornice luminaires, to under-cabinet
systems. They are appropriate for use in
„
Our range of products –
a mirror of
the latest technologies.
“
BS500 – halogen metal halide
Boston-R – fluorescent under-
ARF – halogen recessed luminaires
technology to illuminate shelves
cabinet luminaires with railing
for the 68 cavity
channel
Best service is our standard
„
You can
rely on us.
“
100%
Service is the top priority
at Hera –
regardless of whether you need a standard
product, a customised delivery or detailed
50%
advice, approximately 100 highly-skilled
Hera employees at our Enger,
North-Rhine/Westphalian location are
ready and waiting to help you. Every one
2005
• Punctual delivery – Target: 99%
• Turnaround time within 1 week
Consistent monitoring of our „level of service”
guarantees prompt detection of the smallest
irregularity
2009
of them will do their best to meet your
needs at all times.
Consider it done
Thanks to our state-of-the-art logistics
centre with fully-automatic high-bay
warehouse and computerised support, we
can complete all orders promptly and
efficiently. In keeping with our motto
„Hera doesn‘t make any promises it can‘t
keep”, we normally guarantee that
standard range products will be consigned
within three working days. And, thanks to
modern technology, almost 100% of
custom-made orders leave our factory on
the appointed day. If you should need it
even faster, we will respond to your
request as flexibly as we can.
Our logistics: Every order is
processed promptly and
efficiently
®
Hera GmbH & Co. KG · Dieselstraße 9 · 32130 Enger [Germany]
Ph.: +49 (0) 5224 911-0 · Fax: +49 (0) 5224 911-215 · mail@hera-online.de · www.hera-online.de
Light Years Ahead.
Errors excepted
Position as per 05/2009