On June 25th, Hafele proudly hosted their third Trade Day, welcoming customers, suppliers and special guests for a memorable celebration that marked Häfele Ireland’s 40th anniversary.
Despite the intense heat on the day over 400 customers, suppliers, colleagues, and friends joined Häfele to celebrate another successful Trade Day and also a significant milestone in their history.
The support, enthusiasm and good humour throughout the day made the event the tremendous success it was. Mick Smith, Managing Director said “It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces, including customers who have been with us since the very beginning. Their continued loyalty and support over four decades is something we are immensely proud of”.
A highlight of the day was special guest, Dermot Bannon, TV Personality and Architect, who shared an engaging and personal insight into his long-standing relationship with Häfele. His stories about working with their products over the years were both entertaining and heartfelt. The company were particularly pleased to hear that the Häfele catalogue was always one of the most sought-after resources in his office – a testament to the value and inspiration it continues to provide to designers and industry professionals alike. Dermot was joined by Hardware Association Ireland CEO Martin Markey for a Q&A session.
The 40th anniversary celebrations also gave Häfele the opportunity to recognise the remarkable people who helped establish the foundations of the business. Mick Smith announced on the day that it was a privilege to reunite the three original directors whose vision and commitment played such a pivotal role in shaping Häfele’s success: Brendan Smith, the first Managing Director of Häfele Ireland; Mike Smith, founding Managing Director of Häfele UK and Hans Nock, former CEO of Häfele Worldwide. He went on to say, “Seeing these industry pioneers together once again was a fitting tribute to the journey that began in 1986 and continues to thrive today”.
The event was further enhanced by the presence of 27 supplier partners, whose impressive displays, product innovations and expertise generated countless conversations throughout the day. Their participation highlighted the strength of the partnerships that underpin the business and demonstrated why collaboration remains so important to Häfele’s ongoing success.
Mick concluded by saying that “Events like this remind us of the strength of our community and the relationships that have been built over many years. To everyone who attended, exhibited, supported, and celebrated with us, thank you for helping make our 40th Anniversary Trade Day such a memorable occasion. We look forward to welcoming you all again in 2028”.
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