Kneipp USA

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About Kneipp

1891- 1897
	Contracts between Sebastian Kneipp and the Würzburg pharmacist Leonhard Oberhäußer enabled the company to be the sole developer, manufacturer, and distributor of pharmaceuetical and personal care products, as well as dietary supplements "under the name and with the image of Mr. Sebastian Kneipp". An exclusive distribution arrangement was made with the "Engel" Pharmacy in Würzburg.
1897 - 1919
	After Sebastian Kneipp's death in 1897, Leonhard Oberhäußer continued with his "Engel" Pharmacy and opens new market frontiers.
1919 - 1951
	Company naming: Kneipp Mittel Zentrale, Hermann Oberhäußer.
1951 - 1996
	In third generation, pharmacist Senator Luitpold Leusser leeds the company, renamed into Kneipp-Heilmittel-Werk. Distribution channels extend into drugstores and food retailing. New production plant build in Heidingsfeld/Germany. Foundation of Dutch subsidiary.
1996 - 2001
	Kneipp-Werke GmbH & Co. KG. Partners: Erika Oberhäußer; Mareille Leusser; Susanne Boecker. Executive: Fritz und Susanne Boecker. Foundation of subsidiaries in USA, Switzerland and Austria.
2001 - present	Partners: Paul Hartmann AG Heidenheim 80%, Susanne Boecker 20%.