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Hettich remains stable in a challenging market
€1.4 billion in revenue, slightly down but stable after currency adjustments – that’s how Hettich’s 2025 financial year can be summed up. At a time when large parts of the furniture industry are still on something of an investment diet, that is not a bad result for a supplier of this size.
Nominally, revenue was two percent below the previous year. Adjusted for currency effects, however, the business essentially remained at the 2024 level. Around 79 percent of the group’s revenue is now generated outside Germany. This international footprint currently acts as a buffer: while some markets weaken, others at least partially offset the decline.
The broader conditions for the industry remain difficult. Many furniture manufacturers are still investing cautiously, projects are being postponed, and the weak housing market continues to ripple through the entire value chain. Suppliers of fittings are inevitably tied to the investment appetite of the furniture industry – and that appetite remains rather subdued.
With around 8,200 employees worldwide, Hettich nevertheless remains one of the heavyweights in the fittings industry. Managing Director Michael Lehmkuhl describes the situation in typically sober terms: “2025 showed how important clear priorities and flexible structures are.” The company’s international presence and innovation capabilities, he says, provide stability and room to maneuver.
Stability in this environment, however, does not mean standing still. In 2025, Hettich invested €87 million in innovation, production and logistics structures, and in expanding its regional market presence. Managing Director Timo Pieper describes it as a deliberate focus: “We invest where we see long-term potential.”
Part of that potential clearly lies outside Europe. With a new subsidiary in Kazakhstan, Hettich is expanding its presence in Central Asia. For many suppliers, such regions are becoming increasingly important – not least because the traditional core markets in Europe and parts of North America are currently growing much more slowly.
Strategically, Hettich is also positioning itself more broadly. Alongside the core Hettich brand, the group also includes Italian fittings manufacturer FGV. The two brands address different market segments, from entry level to premium. The idea is to cover as many layers of the furniture value chain as possible.
In terms of product strategy, the company continues to focus strongly on motion in furniture. Systems such as ComfortSpin, FurnSpin, and RoomSpin reflect the idea that furniture will need to adapt more flexibly in the future – for example in smaller apartments or multifunctional living spaces. Concepts like these align well with long-term trends in living, even if short-term demand remains weak.
Hettich does not expect a rapid market recovery in 2026. Managing Director Jana Schönfeld notes that external conditions must be assessed realistically.
Translated into industry terms, that means the furniture sector is likely to remain cautious for the time being – and its suppliers will continue navigating carefully. For a company like Hettich, stability under these circumstances already counts as a fairly solid outcome.
€1.4 billion in revenue, slightly down but stable after currency adjustments – that’s how Hettich’s 2025 financial year can be summed up. At a time when large parts of the furniture industry are still on something of an investment diet, that is not a bad result for a supplier of this size.
Nominally, revenue was two percent below the previous year. Adjusted for currency effects, however, the business essentially remained at the 2024 level. Around 79 percent of the group’s revenue is now generated outside Germany. This international footprint currently acts as a buffer: while some markets weaken, others at least partially offset the decline.
The broader conditions for the industry remain difficult. Many furniture manufacturers are still investing cautiously, projects are being postponed, and the weak housing market continues to ripple through the entire value chain. Suppliers of fittings are inevitably tied to the investment appetite of the furniture industry – and that appetite remains rather subdued.
With around 8,200 employees worldwide, Hettich nevertheless remains one of the heavyweights in the fittings industry. Managing Director Michael Lehmkuhl describes the situation in typically sober terms: “2025 showed how important clear priorities and flexible structures are.” The company’s international presence and innovation capabilities, he says, provide stability and room to maneuver.
Stability in this environment, however, does not mean standing still. In 2025, Hettich invested €87 million in innovation, production and logistics structures, and in expanding its regional market presence. Managing Director Timo Pieper describes it as a deliberate focus: “We invest where we see long-term potential.”
Part of that potential clearly lies outside Europe. With a new subsidiary in Kazakhstan, Hettich is expanding its presence in Central Asia. For many suppliers, such regions are becoming increasingly important – not least because the traditional core markets in Europe and parts of North America are currently growing much more slowly.
Strategically, Hettich is also positioning itself more broadly. Alongside the core Hettich brand, the group also includes Italian fittings manufacturer FGV. The two brands address different market segments, from entry level to premium. The idea is to cover as many layers of the furniture value chain as possible.
In terms of product strategy, the company continues to focus strongly on motion in furniture. Systems such as ComfortSpin, FurnSpin, and RoomSpin reflect the idea that furniture will need to adapt more flexibly in the future – for example in smaller apartments or multifunctional living spaces. Concepts like these align well with long-term trends in living, even if short-term demand remains weak.
Hettich does not expect a rapid market recovery in 2026. Managing Director Jana Schönfeld notes that external conditions must be assessed realistically.
Translated into industry terms, that means the furniture sector is likely to remain cautious for the time being – and its suppliers will continue navigating carefully. For a company like Hettich, stability under these circumstances already counts as a fairly solid outcome.