A Hamburg trading house, since 1987.
Owner-managed in the second generation – by siblings Franziska and Sebastian Klein. Based in Hamburg-Wandsbek, distributing in Germany and Austria.
Since 1987.
Founded as a design consultancy, conducting market studies, research and studies with Günter Leuchtmann and Dr. Joachim Koch
PRESENT REPRESENT – agency for personal and corporate gifts. Start of the collaboration with Jan Teunen
Takeover of Teunen & Teunen OHG. Exclusive licensed manufacture of Max Bill (Junghans) wall clocks and worldwide distribution in design retail and the catalogue market
Takeover and founding of m&co labs international, New York, with accessories by Tibor Kalman – until 1996
Start of the USA partnership with Peter Kahane, Ameico, NY
Renamed Klein & More
Exclusive distribution of Tivoli Audio for design and catalogue retail in Germany and Austria
Exclusive distribution of Geneva Sound Systems for design and catalogue retail in Germany and Austria
Exclusive importer of iRobot Roomba and Scooba and founder of the robotic vacuum category in Germany and Austria
Sale of the shareholding in Robopolis SAS as the European distributor of iRobot
Entry into the baby category with 4MOMS and the first electrified baby swing in Germany and Austria
Launch of Owlet Care, the first vital-sign monitoring solution for newborns
Start of the collaboration with Baby Brezza for the Germany and Austria sales territory
Market entry of the innovative brand Frida, solutions for baby and postpartum care
Founding of the sister company Mała Góra Distribution in Breslau, Poland. Exclusive distribution of Baby Brezza in Eastern Europe
Klein AG celebrates its 40th anniversary
Run by two siblings.
Sebastian Klein
Chairman of the Executive Board
As Chairman of the Executive Board, Sebastian Klein leads Klein AG – he has been with the company for more than 20 years and has carried it into the present as the second generation. His deep understanding of the baby industry and close collaboration with internationally renowned brands such as Owlet and Baby Brezza form the foundation of his work on the board. He is responsible for the company’s strategic direction, sales and investments.
Franziska Klein
Executive Board, Marketing
As Executive Board member for Marketing, Franziska Klein is responsible for brand management at Klein AG. Before joining the company three years ago, she gained extensive experience in brand management at Unilever and Beiersdorf, leading international brands. She now brings this expertise to the further development of the Klein AG brands and their market presence.
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A stock corporation, a supervisory board.
Klein AG is a stock corporation with a supervisory board – chaired by the founder.
Gerd F. Klein founded the company in 1987 and thus laid the foundation for what Klein AG is today. As a dedicated design enthusiast, he has from the outset brought a particular sense for high-quality products to the company’s direction. Today he remains actively involved as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and accompanies the company as an experienced supervisory body.
Frank Oelschläger founded the logistics company Gilog, which is now part of the Pfenning Group. With his established expertise in logistics and entrepreneurship, he strengthens the Supervisory Board of Klein AG and contributes valuable input from his many years of operational and entrepreneurial experience.
Manhard Gerber founded the tax advisory firm Gerber & Kollegen, which is now part of the RTC Group. As a recognised authority on tax matters, he brings his many years of professional expertise to the Supervisory Board of Klein AG and supports the company with sound advice on financial and tax topics.
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15 to 20 employees in Hamburg-Wandsbek – sales, marketing, service and logistics management under one roof.
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