With a wide range of furniture and construction hardware and a global presence, Häfele is almost unknown in the construction industry. Its business scope mainly covers the hardware supply of engineering projects and hardware solutions for the whole home, and is a hardware supplier for Sydney Opera House, Sheraton Hotel, Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates, Shanghai Pudong Airport and other projects. In recent years, it has also gradually increased its revenue share in the DIY retail market, opening about 30 retail stores in China and opening up online channels.
Häfele had a global turnover of 1.397 billion euros in 2018, 80% of which came from overseas, and hinges were only a sub-division of the four major hardware systems, and their contribution was not outstanding. The Häfele hinge in the Chinese market has been localized, the wardrobe hinge has almost no bright spots, the material is cold-rolled steel nickel plated, and the conventional damping hinge is only a force, but the high-end configuration such as three-dimensional adjustment and 165° large-angle opening and closing is basically complete, and the weight of the damping hinge is basically more than 100g, which is a reliable choice. The maximum opening and closing angle of the basic damping hinge is 110°, about 18 yuan, which is higher than the price of Dongtai's two-stage force hinge.
Because of its good performance in gating hardware, Häfele also offers a wide range of door hinges, including concealed thick door hinges and book page hinges. The hidden thick door hinges are made of zinc alloy chrome plating, which is not as strong and impact resistant as steel, and is not very recommended. The page door hinges are made of basic or high-end materials such as stainless steel and copper alloy, and the surface process includes stainless steel brushed and chrome polishing, which ensures aesthetics and corrosion resistance. The basic 4-inch hinge weighs 240g, and most of the doors with a thickness greater than 30mm can be used, about 38 yuan, which is higher than the same positioning products of local brands.