Making quality products since 1924

W. Kretzer KG was founded in 1924 and since then, the company has been operating as a family business. Today, W. Kretzer KG is run by the founder’s great grand daughter, Barbara Austrup-Kretzer and her husband, Markus Austrup. Barbara and Markus both hold degrees in economics.

In the early years of its existence the company produced a limited range of manicure and pedicure products. As the business grew, however, the Kretzer family decided to extent the company’s product range to include a variety of scissors, clippers, tweezers and other manicure products.

Today, W. Kretzer KG produces an extensive range of tweezers, corn planes, scissors, clippers, and sales its products all around the globe.

Management constantly strives to improve the company’s products to guarantee the highest standards of quality and design. All Kretzer products undergo a highly sophisticated and efficient manufacturing process, which allows the company to offer its quality products at very competitive prices. Flexibility as a priority, Kretzer management is uniquely positioned to tailor its products to the needs of each individual client.

The owners are personally responsible for sales and customer service, and hence can respond quickly to requests regarding pricing, lead-time and large quantities.

Apart from offering outstanding customer service, it is Barbara’s and Marcus’ goal to manufacture superior products, always exceeding clients’ expectations. This is further supported by the organisation’s total quality management (TQM) processes, which have been implemented across all production lines. Each employee is committed to produce first-class products, in line with the ‘Solingen’ brand.