Hafele at interzum 2025: Maximising the Value of Space. Together.

Jointly developing liveable and sustainable spatial concepts for living and working environments

Cologne, May 20–23, 2025 | Hall 7.1, Stand C-040

At interzum 2025, Hafele – the global specialist in intelligent hardware, fitting systems, electronic locking solutions, lighting and networking – showcases how purposeful innovation and co-creation can truly maximise the value of space. Under the theme “Maximising the Value of Space. Together.”, Hafele brings its evolution from a furniture fittings supplier to a comprehensive solutions partner to life. Recognising that space means different things to different people—be it functionality, atmosphere, intelligent connectivity, or sustainability—Hafele presents holistic, modular solutions tailored for every need. Visitors to the stand will experience how these diverse dimensions converge in real-world applications, from compact kitchens and collaborative offices to adaptable living environments. What sets this year apart is Hafele’s spotlight on partner-led projects, showcasing how products, services, and expert insights come together to create meaningful spatial experiences.

Cooperation is paramount – Co-Creation and Co-Engineering

Hafele is committed to successful cooperation with partners from the industry. Visitors to the trade fair can explore case studies that have already been implemented. For example, the customised assembly of an LED strip light for an Italian kitchen manufacturer, but also, for example, a solution to societal changes: Hafele has worked with a partner to develop flexible living concepts for different generations under one roof.  Visitors to the trade fair stand will be able to experience the extent to which Hafele places the customer’s wishes at the centre of its activities and the many levels on which the company can provide support.

“At this year’s interzum, we are taking the next logical step with our purpose: for the first time, we are showcasing a series of completed projects, demonstrating in concrete terms that there is more to us than just product innovations. In fact, the aim is to jointly develop customised, innovative solutions as part of co-creation and co-engineering projects, thereby creating added value and business opportunities for everyone involved,”

Gregor Riekena, CEO, Hafele Group

Using networked solutions to add value to rooms

At the trade fair, Hafele will showcase holistic solutions from a single source – from innovative hardware and lighting to networking and room planning.

Take the kitchen, a vibrant hub of daily life. Hafele’s concepts show how lighting can adapt: dimmed for morning coffee, bright for cooking, and ambient for evening gatherings. Visitors will experience how seamlessly furniture and room lighting can be harmonised using Hafele’s diverse product range.

Built Purpose – the Dynamics Centre in Nagold

As a tangible extension of Hafele’s purpose and the evolution on display at interzum 2025, the new Dynamics Centre near Nagold, Germany, reflects the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability, modular thinking, and collaborative innovation. Purpose-built to drive co-development with global partners, the Centre plays a vital role in enabling the kind of co-engineered, real-world solutions that Hafele is now showcasing — not just as concepts, but as completed projects.

“We invite our partners to experience our built purpose at the Dynamics Centre – at the interzum stand and, before long, on site in Nagold, too,”

Gregor Riekena

From the big picture down to the details: Product Showcase from Hafele

In sync with interzum’s 2025 guiding theme, “Rethinking tomorrow”, Hafele will spotlight intelligent, modular, and sustainable concepts tailored for the evolving dynamics of living and working environments—be it in kitchens, compact urban homes, or collaborative office spaces.

Spanning over 1,500 sqm, the immersive Hafele stand will feature dynamic live showcases of its leading solutions:

1. Redefining Minimalism: Free Slim Flap Fitting

Free Slim represents Hafele’s latest leap in minimalist flap fittings. Combining advanced spring technology, whisper-quiet motion, and a sleek 8mm profile, it’s designed to save space while maximising design flexibility. The ultra-slim design uses patented U-springs instead of conventional spiral springs, offering multiple benefits. Its minimalist profile maximises cabinet storage space and can be integrated flush into the side panel if needed.

This fitting offers maximum flexibility with multiple installation options and convertible arms, ensuring it adapts easily to different cabinet designs. It brings maximum efficiency through fewer components and streamlined logistics, simplifying the planning and installation process. Users benefit from maximum convenience, thanks to intuitive features like multi-stop positioning, soft-close, and push-to-open functions. Overall, Free Slim delivers maximum minimalism with its seamless integration into cabinetry, perfectly suited for modern interiors.

This product is expected to launch in India soon.

2. Hafele Lighting – The ideal symbiosis

Hafele offers partners a unique, integrated approach to design and planning that unites lighting in furniture and room lighting into a holistic, networked experience. As the first and only brand to combine these application areas, Hafele Lighting solutions are already featured in diverse projects worldwide—from healthcare and hotels to retail stores, offices, and residential spaces.

Furniture lighting creates atmosphere, while integrated room lighting influences mood and well-being, shaping how spaces are perceived and experienced. Intelligent control functions allow for customised lighting designs that blend functionality with ambiance, enhancing comfort and increasing the overall value of rooms. Hafele Lighting provides comprehensive solutions tailored to these varied scenarios.

3. Service+ Customised: Tailored for You  

“Service+ Customised” will have its own area as part of the presentation at the trade fair. This service includes the option of conveniently ordering pre-drilled, pre-cut, and ready-to-install solutions—ensuring both personalisation and operational efficiency.

The primary aim of Hafele Plus Services is to ease the burden on the customer’s production operations and thereby increase their efficiency. The support service starts with the transfer of knowledge, assisting Hafele customers with planning, logistics and production through to installation and maintenance, as required.

With this service, Hafele is making work easier for its customers by assembling components and packaging according to their needs.

Join Hafele at interzum 2025 to experience how purposeful engineering, modular thinking, and co-creation come together to shape the interiors of tomorrow.