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.
Mr. Theodor Hugo Frauenhof founded the company as a "fine tannery and shaft factory".
Expansion of the company into a "technical wholesale business" for industrial supplies.
Mr. Gottfried Osten joins the company.
Expansion of business activities into "environmental technology" with the distribution of hoses, fittings, and the assembly of hose lines.
The company is continued as Frauenhof KG by Ms. Susanne Frauenhof as general partner and Mr. Osten as limited partner.
Sole acquisition of ownership shares by Mr. Osten.
Construction of a new office and warehouse building with approximately 1000 m² of storage space at its current location.
Ms. Ingrid Osten and Mr. Walter Laschet become members of the management board.
Construction of a second warehouse with an additional 1100 m² of storage space.
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.
125th anniversary of the company: Change in corporate identity and return to its roots, "from red/black to blue/silver."
Ms. Petra Osten-Laschet becomes the majority shareholder; cessation of our activities in the shoemaker supplies sector.
Completion and commissioning of a photovoltaic system for full energy supply.
Expansion of the photovoltaic system with an industrial storage system and expansion of the storage space.
Mr. Gottfried Osten passes away at the age of 82.
Hugo Frauenhof GmbH is awarded the Ökoprofit certification. Walter Laschet, Sascha-Dominique Laschet, and Dr. Fabio-Yannick Laschet become shareholders of Hugo Frauenhof GmbH.
Expansion of additional office space within our premises.