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Highest quality since 1887

Our journey began in 1887 with the founding of Frauenhof and has spanned more than a century of innovation, commitment to quality and continuous growth. Immerse yourself in our history, which is characterised by milestones and significant developments.

1887

Mr. Theodor Hugo Frauenhof founded the company as a "fine tannery and shaft factory".

1945

Expansion of the company into a "technical wholesale business" for industrial supplies.

1957

Mr. Gottfried Osten joins the company.

1958

Expansion of business activities into "environmental technology" with the distribution of hoses, fittings, and the assembly of hose lines.

1965

The company is continued as Frauenhof KG by Ms. Susanne Frauenhof as general partner and Mr. Osten as limited partner.

1992

Sole acquisition of ownership shares by Mr. Osten.

1995

Construction of a new office and warehouse building with approximately 1000 m² of storage space at its current location.

1998

Ms. Ingrid Osten and Mr. Walter Laschet become members of the management board.

2001

Construction of a second warehouse with an additional 1100 m² of storage space.

2007

Today's majority shareholder, Ms. Petra Osten-Laschet, becomes a member of the management board, and a third warehouse with an additional 420 m² of storage space is constructed.

2012

125th anniversary of the company: Change in corporate identity and return to its roots, "from red/black to blue/silver."

2013

Ms. Petra Osten-Laschet becomes the majority shareholder; cessation of our activities in the shoemaker supplies sector.

2014

Completion and commissioning of a photovoltaic system for full energy supply.

2018

Expansion of the photovoltaic system with an industrial storage system and expansion of the storage space.

2022

Mr. Gottfried Osten passes away at the age of 82.

2023

Hugo Frauenhof GmbH is awarded the Ökoprofit certification. Walter Laschet, Sascha-Dominique Laschet, and Dr. Fabio-Yannick Laschet become shareholders of Hugo Frauenhof GmbH.

2024

Expansion of additional office space within our premises.