Waldmann and Hatec, two major lighting companies in the Black Forest

Time：2025-04-16

On April 7, 2025, Waldmann and Hatec, two family businesses with a long history originating from the German Black Forest, announced their official alliance to shape the future of the lighting industry together under the common philosophy of blackforest light. As an expert in innovative lighting systems for office, industrial, nursing, and health fields, Waldmann Group announced the acquisition of Hatec, a lighting manufacturer located in M ü nstertal.

Christoph Waldmann (center) and brothers Heribert and Andreas Pfefferle (left, right) confirm their collaboration, symbolizing the strong alliance between two traditional family businesses originating from the Black Forest - a powerful demonstration of their commitment to innovation and German manufacturing.

Waldmann has over 800 employees worldwide and is one of the leading companies in the lighting industry. Through this acquisition, Waldmann not only expands its product portfolio, but also demonstrates its firm commitment to Germany as an important production base. This investment focuses on the development of the German base and the future of German lighting system manufacturing, "emphasized Christoph Waldmann, the fourth generation successor and CEO of Waldmann Enterprise Group.

Hatec combines innovation and excellent execution

For decades, Hatec has been synonymous with high-quality customized lighting solutions. The company is jointly led by second-generation managers Heribert (entrepreneur) and Andreas Pfefferle (architect).

They cleverly combined business foresight with technical expertise and successfully delivered numerous impressive lighting projects. Their secret to success is "listening, understanding, and taking action." With this philosophy, Hatec stands out in competition with large European manufacturers, winning numerous well-known projects and establishing an excellent market reputation.

Waldmann, personalized customization service upgrade

After the acquisition is completed, Hatec's base in M ü nster will be retained, and the Pfefferle brothers will continue to serve as management. All Hatec team members will also remain in their positions. For Waldmann, integrating Hatec means a strategic expansion of the service portfolio. Christoph Waldmann said, "We hope to provide customers with more personalized lighting solutions and be able to respond more flexibly to specific project needs

When entrepreneurs with similar values work together, a solid foundation is laid for stability and innovation. With the unique resilience of the Schwaben Baden region, Waldmann and Hatec are working together to set a new benchmark for the lighting industry - originating from the Black Forest and made in Germany.