Award as TOP Employer
HAZET is honoured as a TOP Employer by former Minister Wolfgang Clement in summer 2014.
Back to the roots
The new logistics centre in Heinsberg, which was launched in 2013, will go into full operation in 2014 after a one-year construction period. In 2015, HAZET opens its Plant 4 in Remscheid-Vieringhausen, on the site of its former founding location. Since the beginning of the year, the production of torque technology has found its new home there.
Another win with HAZET
In 2015, Porsche wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a double winner and just one year later, Porsche wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans again with the 919 Hybrid (LMP1) and takes the world championship title in the WEC (World Endurance Championship). Porsche "screws" its way to victory both years with HAZET.
Years of fan love (it pays off)
HAZET has been voted "Best Brand – Best Tool Brand" by the readers of MOTORRAD magazine for the 10th time in a row since 2006.
In 2016, the HAZET VDE torque wrench is honoured with the coveted "Iron" award at the International Hardware Fair in Cologne.
Award as TOP Employer again
HAZET is honoured as an outstanding employer with the "Top Employer Award 2017" for the second time since 2014.
HAZET goes Instagram
In the same year, the Instagram account @hazet_1868_official goes online. It now has over 74,300 fans.
On your marks, get set ... go!
The HAZET team, consisting of 10 runners, takes part in the Wuppertal suspension railway run for the first time.
HAZET celebrates 150th anniversary
In 2018, HAZET celebrates its 150th anniversary and achieves a turnover of over 100 million euros for the first time in the company's history.
In the same year, the new product line tool trolley Assistent 179N and the first HiPer (High Performance) ½″ fine-tooth reversible ratchet with 90 teeth, an operating angle of 4° and 1,000 Nm torque are also launched. This makes it the most powerful HAZET ratchet of all time! The ½″ HiPer ratchet is honoured with the "Eisen" Innovation Award at the International Hardware Fair in Cologne.
Porsche visits HAZET-WELT
In 2019, the new Porsche 911 (type 992) is presented in HAZET-WELT by the customers of the Porsche Centre Solingen.
HAZET receives German Best Brand Award
The first HAZET tool advent calendar is launched under the name "Santa Tools" and is an immediate success. The concept was even honoured with the German Brand Award 2020.
In the same year, HAZET supports the extreme sportsman and musician Joey Kelly with tools as he drives the Berlin – Beijing tour together with his son Luke in a VW T1 Bully.
HAZET presents a comprehensive range of 1,000 volt tools with protective insulation to meet the tool requirements for increasing e-mobility.
Practice makes perfect – even in virtual reality
With the "Junior Tools", a small toy set for children is added to the programme in 2021. In March 2021, HAZET presents its own app with the new innovative augmented reality function. E-commerce also establishes itself as a separate department.
Smart product innovations and a state-of-the-art "Open Space"
With the "Smart Case", HAZET is launching a completely new series of compact and smart tool sets and holders. The 6-piece HAZET inside spring vice set is a success in car workshops thanks to its universal application in almost all vehicles.
In the same year, an old production hall becomes a new open space – a modern office world for design, development, product management and production logistics.
HAZET provides support in times of need
The flood disaster hits the Bergisches Land region hard in June 2022. HAZET acts immediately and supports affected people and local organisations from the region and supplies them with tools of all kinds.
Testimonials for crafts and trades
HAZET is strengthening its commitment to the trades with testimonials from the plumbing, electrical, roofing and carpentry sectors. Experts and specialists will thus create a link between the needs and requirements of the skilled trades sector and HAZET.
New 179NXXL-8D tool trolley improves the workshop industry
With the new Assistent 179NXXL-8D, HAZET presents the widest and deepest tool trolley to date. Expansion of the assortment of tool storage solutions offers professionals an optimum solution for their storage space and organisation requirements.
Strong despite times of crisis
The Ukraine war disrupted supply chains worldwide. During the crisis, HAZET's high in-house production quota "Made in Germany" and years of supplier loyalty with a high delivery rate paid off. This enables HAZET to reliably supply its customers despite the circumstances.
A reason to celebrate!
HAZET and Porsche Motorsport are celebrating their 25-year partnership – a successful partnership based on mutual trust and appreciation that will continue in the years to come.
155 years of HAZET!
HAZET celebrates its 155th anniversary with a big summer party for its employees and their families with over 1,000 visitors on the factory premises in Güldenwerther Bahnhofstraße. The festival is a complete success!
HAZET website relaunched
Looking to the future, HAZET will go online with its new website in late autumn 2023. The promise: more versatile functions for an improved user experience. This is an important step for HAZET to strengthen its position as a leading tool manufacturer.