The family-owned business has its roots in Gosheim, Swabian Alb, Germany. Once the center of German clock manufacturing, this region is renowned as a European hub for machining and metal cutting. Today the people in this area are still known for their ingenuity and diligence in workmanship. Under the corporate name of HUM Uhrenmanufaktur GmbH & Co. KG, Hermle manufactures and distributes premium quality clocks, which are admired worldwide. Each individual clock exemplifies the craftsmanship of German clock making.