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H e i n r i c h H ä u s s l i n g Ma d e i n G e r m a n yHeinrich Häussling GmbH & Co. has been part of the Herbert Neumeyer Group since 1988. Since
Häussling was founded in 1850, the company has been clearly committed to Germany as a production location. Consumers can find its high-quality down and feather-filled bedding in exclusive specialist andfurniture retailers as well as on selected online platforms.

Downpass talked to Markus Ertel, Managing Director of Heinrich Häussling GmbH & Co.
Heinrich Häussling GmbH & Co. produces its bedding articles exclusively in Germany. What were the reasons for this location decision and how do you see the prospects for your site?
The Heinrich Häussling company was founded in 1850 in Lambrecht near Neustadt a. d. Weinstr. by Jakob
Häussling. So - out of tradition - we are committed and loyal to Germany as a location, but we also appreciate the geographical advantages, such as the high quality of the water that we use for washing our featherand down fillings. This is why we can largely do without washing additives. We value the people here wework with - their expertise and their reliability. Even afterwards, when Herbert Neumeyer took over thePhotos: © Heinrich Häussling GmbH & Co.

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DOWNPASS STARS: HEINRICH HÄUSSLINGcompany in 1988 as a sister company to fan frankenstolz, we continued to do so. Made in Germany was andstill is the philosophy of our company group.
Today, the Herbert Neumeyer Group includes thesister companies Centa Star, fan frankenstolz andHeinrich Häussling. We produce down bedding,fibre and natural hair duvets, mattresses and boxspring beds in six production facilities in central and southern Germany
with over 170,000 m² of production space - 100% Made in Germany.
We are a one-stop-shop provider for everything to do with sleep.
Häussling is the specialist for all down and feather-filled bedding.

Markus Ertel,Managing Director at Heinrich Häussling

At Häussling – from the washing machines for down and feathers, tothe sorting facilities to the sewing room - we have all the production
stations on site and therefore direct access to the various production
processes, right up to the dispatch of our products. This is very important for our quality promise, but also for the service and speed weoffer our customers. We are extremely flexible and can react quickly tospecial requests. In order to maintain this high level, we constantly andcontinuously invest in our company.
This answers the question about the perspective for our location - we stand for it! There are certainly major
challenges ahead of us. The topics of sustainability, circular economy, energy efficiency, environmental protection and digitalisation will fundamentally transform our economy. But we will actively face these challenges. We are well positioned for this, belong to a strong group of companies and have one of the mostmodern production facilities in Europe. And, by the way, great employees.

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DOWNPASS STARS: HEINRICH HÄUSSLINGThe beginnings of the Heinrich Häussling company can be traced back to 1850. For 85 years you have beenworking with down and feathers and producing high-quality bedding. What is so fascinating about thismaterial and what will you be particularly proud of in 2036 - the 100th anniversary?
Down is fascinating with its three-dimensional fine structure, its lightness, fantastically soft and warming - apure natural product that is 100%
biodegradable - no fibre in thisworld can do that. The awarenessfor these important sustainable
materials is growing in society.
And as far as the future is concerned - we are currently finalising
our energy renovation concept.
Extensive structural measures will
follow in order to eventually havea completely climate-neutral production. That would be a phantastic birthday present!

You have two children - what will you tell them at home when they ask you in a few years' time: Dad,
what have you actually done in terms of sustainability with the company?
It makes me smile a little and thinking of home. I am already faced withthis situation, so are many of us - the topic is present and there is a lot
to talk about. Sustainability and emission reduction are our focus in allareas. The entire company group is already certified according to STeP
by OEKO-TEX® as sustainable textile production.

We have developed great sustainable product lines - with fine organic
cotton fabrics and sustainable packaging materials. We rely on environmentally friendly detergents, which we use with minimal dosage,
and do not stop with the simple polybag made from 100% recycled material. At Häussling, we already live the idea of a circular economy. It isa constant development...

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DOWNPASS STARS: HEINRICH HÄUSSLINGHow important are independent certifications for your success and why do you rely on the DOWNPASS
seal as a label of animal welfare & quality?

It is essential for Häussling not to use down and feathers from live animals in its bedding articles. Alike we do not use goods from foie gras
production and want to ensure that our supply chains are monitored
and certified.
Thus, we can produce an ecologically sensible product from a byproduct of the poultry industry through our craft. In addition, theDOWNPASS operates a policy of randomly purchasing in the shops aspart of the mystery shopping for quality controls to ensure a higher
quality standard in the market
Consumers can trust the quality.

Source: Downpass e.V.

Photos: © Heinrich Häussling GmbH & Co.

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