Hägele: Innovative fan technology
The company
Our fascination for innovation is what drives us: How can construction, municipal, agricultural, forestry, waste and recycling machines become even more efficient, powerful and durable? We have been answering this question for decades with pioneering fan technology from Hägele
Our path: milestones & innovations
History
Success stories from the field. Real customers, real experiences. Everyday benefits with the Cleanfix reversible fan.
Foundation & agricultural engineering
1958
Ludwig Hägele opens an agricultural machinery business in Göggingen - the foundation stone for our development in agricultural technology and mechanical engineering.
The birth of Cleanfix
1998
The first Cleanfix reversible fan is created - a simple idea with a big impact: rotating blades for radiator cleaning.
Award & market entry
1999
The Cleanfix fan wins a gold medal from the DLG at Agritechnica.
Further development & innovation
2003-2005
- Introduction of Variable Pitch to adjust cooling requirements
- Market launch of Flex-Tips to increase efficiency
Own wind tunnel & PulsTronic
2009
An in-house wind tunnel is created in cooperation with the University of Karlsruhe. The electronically controlled Cleanfix Pulstronic receives a silver medal at Agritechnica.
Internationalization & growth
2010-2013
- Foundation of Cleanfix North America in Canada
- Production site in Turkey (Cleanfix Makina)
- New hub (C252) for diameters up to 1,300 mm
Production & patents
2014-2015
- Production of main components in-house
- Introduction of hydraulic reversible fans with patented Smart Seal system
Quality, tests & management changes
2017-2021
- Expansion of the testing department with test benches, air conditioning and leak test centers
- 100,000th fan delivered (2019)
- Generation change: Benjamin & Steffen Hägele take over management
Digitization & capacity expansion
2021-2023
- Addition of an IT partner (Metplex GmbH)
- Modernization and expansion of production capacities
- New test bench for measuring entire radiator packages (2023)
Expansion & Culture
since 2022
- Construction of a second plant to double production capacity
- Launch of a management development program
- Strengthening of corporate values: honesty, commitment, excellence, courage, humility, togetherness
System provider
Today
On the way from product manufacturer to system provider
Values, mission, vision
Culture
We not only attach great importance to the high quality of our products, but also to a forward-looking and sustainable basis within the company
Our vision
First in mind, first in class!
As the technological market leader, we are the first port of call when it comes to effective and powerful cooling systems.
Our vision is derived directly from our value system’s claim to excellence. All values contribute to the vision and fill it with life.
Our mission
As an innovation and technology leader, we create optimal conditions for everyone involved to continuously increase efficiency.
Our values
Honesty, commitment, excellence, courage, humility and cooperation are inextricably linked with the Hägele company and are the benchmark for all our actions.
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Leadership with vision
Management
Hägele's management combines many years of experience, technical expertise and innovative strength to design our products and services at the highest level worldwide.
Benjamin Hägele
CEO
Steffen Erhardt
CTO
Jan Boettcher
General Manager North America
Helin Koç
General Manager Türkiye
