Origin: The Intention Behind a Single Door
The story of Hörmann began in 1935 in Germany, when its founder, Wilhelm Hörmann, crafted the very first high-quality wooden door in a small-town carpentry workshop. At that time, the industrial revolution in Europe was in full swing, and people’s expectations for home quality were steadily rising. Hörmann keenly realized that a door is not just a partition between spaces, but a fusion of security, comfort and aesthetics. He therefore set a clear mission for himself: “To use exceptional craftsmanship to protect the safety and privacy of every family.”
Growth: From Traditional Craft to Technological Innovation
In the 1950s, Hörmann took the lead in introducing steel and automation into door manufacturing, developing some of Europe’s first industrially produced garage doors and entrance doors, and quickly becoming an industry benchmark. In the 1960s, Hörmann’s “silent door” technology became a market sensation, harmonizing mechanical motion with everyday living. By the 1980s, its smart control systems had been launched, turning Hörmann into a standard choice for high-end residential and commercial buildings across Europe.
Globalization: Quality Without Borders
After 1990, Hörmann brought the genes of German precision engineering to the world, setting up production bases and R&D centers in countries such as China and the United States. It has always upheld the philosophy of “German standards, locally optimized.” Whether in the extreme cold of Northern Europe or the hot and humid tropics, Hörmann doors deliver stable performance and reliably withstand environmental challenges, making them the choice of many international landmarks, including UNESCO buildings and the Mercedes-Benz headquarters.
Hormann Today: The Symbiosis of Intelligence and Humanity
In the 21st century, Hörmann has used IoT technologies to redefine the value of a door—through mobile app remote control, AI security alerts and energy-saving, eco-friendly materials, cold metal is given a sense of warmth and intelligence. Yet, no matter how technology evolves, Hörmann has never strayed from its original intention: “A good door should be silent and loyal, like a tireless guardian.”
Future: Opening Infinite Possibilities
Today, Hörmann has grown from a single-category door manufacturer into a full-scenario solutions provider for entrance doors, garage doors, industrial doors and integrated smart systems. It is not only a household name in Germany as a “door industry giant”, but has also become a global symbol of safety and quality in the minds of users.
“A door is the beginning of a building, and also a promise of safety.”
For nearly 90 years, Hörmann has devoted itself to ensuring that every opening and closing of a door carries trust.