In the process of defining and implementing its strategy of corporate responsibility, Wilkhahn actively seeks dialogue with key stakeholders. The guiding maxims are openness and transparency. Ideas, criticism and inspiration are taken seriously in line with the way in which Wilkhahn, in turn, actively reports on goals and results in key business segments. The awareness of corporate responsibility is a regular, integral part of reports on the company, including the Newsletter and press releases. Wilkhahn continuously collaborates with various stakeholders in cooperation and research projects in order to optimize production and product development processes with due consideration to aspects of corporate responsibility even further.

Planning guide for conference and communication environments

Learn more about factors and circumstances which have a decisive influence on the planning of conference- and communication rooms.
304 pages, well illustrated.

Abstract of the book:
Communication environments evolve out of architectural spaces; they do not exist a priori but are generated by social behaviour and largely by face-to-face communication. For companies, spatial implementation of communication-relevant places and spatial structures is one of the key tasks involved in future-oriented architectural planning.

100 years + book

Experience how Wilkhahn looks back on the past and offers insight into the present international situation.
258 pages, well illustrated.

Abstract of the book:
100 years + is first and foremost an homage to people’s design performance and their ideas and values. Partners and customers, designers and architects, friends and impetus-givers have supported the company along its path and had a formative influence. What has emerged is a book by people, about people and for people that invites us to look, read and browse. Multi-faceted, fascinating and stimulating – a kaleidoscope of a world that is moved by “design made in Germany”.

Environmental Statement 2008

Our statement on Wilkhahn's environmental policy, certified in accordance with EMAS 2. Industrial Safety Report, Quality Report.
24 pages, paperback.

Abstract of the book:
"We want all employees to feel responsible for our processes and to share in the continuous improvement of our products, production methods and services, quality and our environmental performance. To this end, we motivate our employees and provide further training and enhancement of their skills by means of regular training programmes, information and involvement in project work."

Wilkhahn overvalues

An overview of the current status of sustainability management.
20 pages, with numerous illustrations.

Abstract of the book:
Wilkhahn is for the preservation of the ecological foundations of life, the safeguarding of entrepreneurial independence, and thus of jobs, respect the human dignity and the obvious social and ethical compliance rules which are the basis for entrepreneurial action. We feel ourselves as part of society for which we are actively responsibility. Wilkhahn supports and promotes therefore also in the future, the objectives for a sustainable development within the possibilities of a medium-sized office furniture manufacturer.

More than furniture

The life story told by the rise of the medium-sized furniture manufacturer is in the context of contemporary statements of competent personalities.
218 pages, with numerous illustrations.

Abstract of the book:
As so often in other companies the relationship between the parent families Wilkening and Hahne was very distancing in the course of time. Fortunately that did not apply on the sons: between Adolf Wilkening and his 15 years younger cousin Fritz Hahne was not only a friendly agreement, they complemented one another in their capabilities, inclinations and beliefs. Without this human constellation the astonishing rise of the company would not have been possible.

Documents of design

A library of important milestones, starting 1950.
122 pages, many black-and-white photos.

Abstract of the book:
Design is becoming an increasingly important competitive factor at a time when there is less and less differentiation between products in terms of technology and price. Innovative design is no longer reserved for the consumer goods industry but has become an almost self-evident part of our products and service culture. There is, however, still considerable commitment required, particularly on the part of the economy itself, for this to become entrenched in the awareness of companies.