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Counter area with wooden panelling, the ‘Schrank direkt’ logo, a drawer on the counter and a person standing at the front.

Greater Efficiency Thanks to the AvanTech YOU Drawer System

Schrank-direkt has switched from custom-built drawers to a drawer system – and enjoys many advantages

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Philosophy & Collaboration

Schrank-direkt has the highest quality standards

Schrank-direkt has been using Hettich’s AvanTech YOU drawer system for its furniture solutions for the past two years. The company benefits from efficient manufacturing processes, consistent quality and a collaborative partnership with Hettich’s sales team.

Client: Schrank-direkt Living Space Solutions, Ingolstadt area http://www.schrank-direkt.de
Hettich Customer Service Representative: Lena Bruggesser

Drawer in a workbench, open metal cabinet body with fitted front panel; in the background, a design monitor and a sample cabinet.

Project Context / Background

Schrank-direkt, based in Ingolstadt, develops bespoke living space solutions for a discerning clientele. On average, customers invest between 6,000 and 10,000 euros in a bespoke fitted wardrobe. Their expectations regarding quality and workmanship are correspondingly high. With Hettich components, the company can reliably meet these expectations.

For decades, the company had been manufacturing its drawers entirely in-house – a labour-intensive process that tied up a great deal of staff.

Quote

“Our customers don’t notice any difference, and yet everything runs even more precisely and smoothly behind the scenes.” – Siegfried Duttler, Owner

Technical implementation & solutions

Pre-drilled components offer a production advantage

The AvanTech YOU drawer system is completely pre-drilled when delivered. This means it can be assembled in just a few simple steps and installed in the cabinet right away.

Increased efficiency in the studio
One entire work step is eliminated, allowing an average of 1.5 employees to be reassigned to other areas.

Reduced machine load
Machine wear and tear and maintenance requirements are significantly reduced – whilst maintaining high quality throughout.

Assembly guide for precise installation
Through its business partner Ostermann, Schrank-direkt received the AvanFit 200 assembly aid to ensure safe and precise installation.

Drawer in the cabinet, secured to a mounting bracket, production line in the background.
Detail of an assembly jig with a clamping lever; drawer front secured laterally to aluminum profiles.
Drawer assembly on a production line: a black-coloured cabinet body on a runner system, with an operator aligning the front panel.
Screw assembly on a white drawer front; a cordless screwdriver is used to secure the fitting to the metal cabinet body.

Quote

“The service is truly exceptional. Even when we need support at short notice, there’s always someone who listens, understands our needs and helps us find the right solution.” – Siegfried Duttler, Owner

Result / Project Success

Service is what makes for a good partnership

From the design phase and prototyping to the mass production, Hettich's sales team works closely with the furniture manufacturer. This includes visits to the workshop as well as a detailed review of plans and processes, and the submission of specific proposals.

Through its collaboration with Hettich, Schrank-direkt has significantly increased the efficiency of its manufacturing processes, freeing up resources for other tasks while maintaining consistently high quality.

 

Furniture unit in an oak finish with open white drawers and dark grey drawer side profiles.
Furniture unit in an oak finish with open white drawers and dark grey drawer side profiles.
Top view of two closed drawers beneath a washbasin
Oblique view of open drawers with white drawer side profiles and thin-walled metal sides.
Detail of a white drawer side profile with a neat corner joint and a smooth metal edge.
Handle-free tall unit with light grey fronts, a central pull-out drawer with internal organisation.
Close-up of a fully extended drawer with a grey front, black frame and visible internal compartments.

Product highlights

Schraubmontage an weißer Schubkastenfront, Akkuschrauber setzt Befestigung im Metallkorpus.

AvanTech YOU drawer system

  • A drawer platform offering customisation, versatility and cost-effectiveness
  • 13 mm narrow, minimalist drawer side profile design
  • Endless design and customisation options
  • Innovative Actro full-extension runner with a load capacity of up to 70 kg, or alternatively, the Quadro runner with a load capacity of 30 kg.
  • Concealed drawer runner underneath the drawer side profile
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Detail einer Montagevorrichtung mit Spannhebel, seitlich fixierter Schubkastenfront an Aluminiumprofilen.

AvanFit 200 assembly aid

  • For installing AvanTech YOU drawers and pull-out units
  • Manual component positioning and assembly
  • All adjustments can be made without the use of tools
  • Aluminum Frame Version
  • Capacity: up to 30 drawers an hour
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Close-up of a fully extended drawer with a grey front, black frame and visible internal compartments.

AvanTech YOU Illumination (LED Lighting)

AvanTech YOU Illumination makes furniture shine: the LED lighting signature creates mood-enhancing effects and adds a touch of elegance

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