Made in Germany & Made in Bosnia. Why?
We are a family driven and sustainably managed toy manufacturer at the foot of the Swabian Alb in Germany. Here in Hochdorf, we do all the design work, the surface finishing and treatment, assembly, quality control, packing and shipping. All our toys are labeled “Made in Germany” or “Made in Bosnia”.
The woodworking is done mainly by smaller, independent workshops. These companies work almost exclusively for us. We provide oversight and visit each of them regularly.
The largest workshop is in Bosnia and over the years, the owner has become like family. During the Bosnian War in the 90’s, this person came to Germany to heal from battlefield injuries. After his physical recovery, our paths crossed and he learned woodworking skills at our company over many years before returning to his family in Bosnia. His decision to start his own company to fully utilize his new skills was also due to the fact that linden trees (the primary type of wood used in making our toys) are plentiful and well managed in Bosnia.
The company has grown from a one person operation to a much larger one with many talented craftspeople. The working conditions are of the highest standards and the staff are proud to be a part of the company that provides:
- above-average salaries
- daily free lunches that are freshly cooked by the company's own chef
- regular work hours
- protective work clothing optimized
- workplaces to safeguard health