The cradle of clock making in Germany. Haller history dates back for over 50 years and
is one of the premier clock factory in Germany. The fabrication of mechanical clocks and
movements has been Haller family tradition since 1874. They grew up with the
fabrication of key wind anniversary clocks and now became the
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.
is one of the premier clock factory in Germany. The fabrication of mechanical clocks and
movements has been Haller family tradition since 1874. They grew up with the
fabrication of key wind anniversary clocks and now became the
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.
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