| MANUFACTURER
OF KEY WIND CLOCKS
The fabrication of mechanical clocks and movements has been a family
tradition since 1874. They grew up with the fabrication of the key wind
anniversary clock and now have become the world's leading manufacturer
of this special type of traditional mechanical clocks. Their machines
allow them to meet highest precision, however, even the most
sophisticated machinery cannot substitute the knowledge of highly
skilled clockmakers completing their fine clock movements.
Siegfried Haller Uhrenfabrik GmbH
Company History
1927
Haller Uhrenfabrik opens its doors in St. Georgen, Germany with five
employees to begin manufacturing handcrafted timepieces. Movements for
Grandfather clocks were the first items to come off the assembly line.
Siegfried Haller, a professional clock maker in the Black Forest has
begun his dream.
1947
With the end of World War II, Haller begins production of the 400-day
key wind clock. This clock requires winding once a year. The German word
for year is anno, hence the name 'anniversary clock".
1953
Siegfried Haller moves the company to Simonswald, Germany and changes
the name to Siegfried Haller Uhrenfabrik GmbH.
1957
Case clock, mantel clocks and wall clock in various styles and colors
are added to Haller's product line.
1974
Haller starts production of the electronic anniversary clock (induction
controlled)
1977
Haller starts production of the PU-77 induction-controlled skeleton
movement: the electronics for the pendulum drive (magnet-system) is
placed underneath the base, which relays the necessary signal of the
stepping motor to drive the pendulum's left to right swinging motion,
and accurately keep time. The PU-77 movement gears are coated with a
high-quality anti-tarnish finish then polished and lacquered.
1978
With advances in technology, the quartz driven movement becomes the
trend of the future. Due to the various models in our product mix, our
engineers begin designing several different applications of the new
movement.
1979
A United States division is established with the purpose of
manufacturing, marketing and distributing clocks into the North American
market. Haller Clock Company of America Inc. opens in a newly designed
23,000 square foot building in Forest, Virginia. Mr. Erich Krause, a
long time friend of Siegfried Sr., accepts the position of
Vice-President of Operations at the Forest, Virginia plant.
1982
Music modules are engineered for attachment to our quartz movements. The
chimes available are Westminster, AveMaria, Bin-Bam quarter hour,
Westminster with hourly strike, and a twelve-melody.
1985
Haller introduces a new W085 quartz movement without suspension spring.
One AA battery drives the movement and the self-starting pendulum,
allowing the clock to be maintenance free. With the introduction of the
W085 movement production orders increase by 50% in the United States.
The increase in orders brings with it the need for additional 31,000
square feet is added to the existing building.
1986
Siegfried Haller Sr. semi-retires and hands the 100,000 square foot
operation down to his sons Siegfried, Jr., Manfred, and Edgar Haller.
Siegfried Jr.'s responsibilities include engineering and production
management, Manfred's responsibilities include accounting and sales, and
Edgar's responsibilities include repair and maintenance of machinery and
equipment.
1993
Forest Manufacturing Inc. opens with eight employees, as a subsidiary of
Haller clock Company of America Inc., Forest Manufacturing will
manufacture custom design fabricated sheet metal parts for industries in
Virginia, Washington, Richmond, Ohio, North and South Carolina. Forest
Manufacturing will operate in the same building with Haller Clock
Company, in Forest, Virginia.
1997
Haller introduces a new high torque quartz movement into production: the
W97 movement is added to carry out the rotation for heavy weight
pendulums, giving consumers expanded options for unique and custom
designed pendulums.
1998
Haller Clock Company of America Inc. again needs additional
manufacturing floor space. A 15,000 square foot addition is completed in
September. With a total of 69,000 square feet, this expansion should
take us well into the 21st century.
2000
Haller Clock Company introduces their newest "invisible" movement:
thanks to a newly engineered technique, the hands are driven
mysteriously. The dial is supported by transparent columns leaving you
with the impression of floating time.
2001
Siegfried Haller Uhrenfabrik GmbH purchases the Kundo Mechanical 8-day
Castle Clock line and starts production. The wall clock operates with
one 8-day weight that drives the pendulum and time simultaneously. The
bell strikes the hour, and the clock is made with the finest metal and
brass parts available. The clocks are finished in a variety of colors. |
