from left to right: Birgit, Jutta, Astrid, Eva
Magnetic Strips
The second part to the magnetic force
Before the magnetic strips are glued in place, we check and clean each individual profile and strip very carefully. If a mistake is not noticed during sawing, we will not miss it then. Our claim is to produce only perfect frames for you.
If everything is in order, the magnetic tape is glued in - a special development for us and our big trade secret. Next, we prepare Son's frames for upsetting. To do this, we insert the steel angles in a further step and put the four parts together to form a frame.
We regularly take turns with Sabine and Susanne in the final assembly, so that our large team can draw on a total of almost 170 years of experience.
Birgit
I have been with the company since 1989. Back then I took a course on how to write a proper job application. Apparently the application was so good that Mr. HALBE contacted me a little later and invited me for an interview. My main area today is final assembly, although I have also been in the glass department, basic elements and accessories. I care a lot about making sure the merchandise leaves the company in a timely and orderly manner. Some of the fun and special moments are when you can have fun with your co-workers despite a lot of work. My favourite frame is a 400x500mm Distance in wood 10, in which I have framed each of my children's first baby bodysuits.
We are Birgit, Astrid, Eva, Olga and Irene. We are responsible for the second part of the heart of our magnetic frames - inserting the magnetic strips. Like the basic element, they are the core of all HALBE frames - whether made of wood or aluminum. The metal particles are cast in plastic so that they can hold their magnetic force permanently. As a reference, we can show magnetic frames from our HALBE frame collection, some of which are 40 years old and have not lost a bit of their magnetic force.
Eva
I joined the company in January 2003 on the recommendation of a friend who had already worked at HALBE for 14 years. I only needed one day of trial work and was then taken on permanently. Since then, I've got to know the basic elements department and glass processing and now work in final assembly.
That's how I discovered the CLASSIC 400 x 500 mm in black aluminum. Accuracy, speedy work and punctual delivery to the customer are very important to me. I also value loyalty, reliability, team spirit and communication skills, which are strengthened during the annual company outings and celebrations.
Astrid
I' ve been working here since April 1987 and am one of the "longest-serving" people in the company. I started with an internship, worked in the basic elements department from 1987 to 2005, then went on maternity leave for three years and have been in final assembly since my return in 2008.
My favorite frame is 400 x 500 mm. Special moments in all these years? Definitely the fact that I was able to experience two changes of boss and, of course, that I met my husband here.
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Olga
I found out about the company through a friend who already works at HALBE - her recommendation made me curious. I'm now part of the team myself and support the final assembly. What do I like about the work? That nothing is left to chance here. The focus is on quality and cleanliness - and that's exactly what I expect from neat, careful work.
I don't have a clear favorite among the frames - to be honest, I think they're all beautiful. Each one has something special about it.
Irene
I've been part of the big HALBE family since 2024 - and that actually feels exactly as it sounds. The path here was quite classic: a friend recommended HALBE to me. You could say that good people know good places. I started directly in final assembly and ended up where everything comes together in the end - almost like a good jigsaw puzzle. Here, particular attention is paid to clean work, clear processes and the big goal: satisfied customers. For me personally, the most important thing is that everything runs smoothly - and that you feel good at work. One moment that particularly sticks in my mind? My first day. I walked in the door - and it was as if I had never worked anywhere else. No stiff greetings, no long faces - just an honest welcome. Almost a bit like family.
As for my favorite frames: It's hard to say, because they're all real highlights. But I'm particularly fond of wooden frames - they tell their very own story.