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Strauss

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Strauss is a globally leading brand for workwear, safety shoes, occupational safety equipment, tools and industrial supplies based in Germany.

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Status
Active Entity
Published
04.02.2026
Updated
04.03.2026
Verified
04.03.2026
ID
strauss-org

Strauss: Summary

Strauss (until 2020 Engelbert Strauss) is a German family business founded in 1948 by Engelbert Strauss. The company sells workwear, safety shoes, occupational safety equipment, tools and industrial supplies through an online shop, catalog mail order and its own workwear stores. Strauss is managed in the 3rd generation by Henning Strauss and Steffen Strauss.

Strauss: Core Facts

Entity Type
Workwear Brand
Former Name
Engelbert Strauss (until 2020)
Founded
1948
Founder
Engelbert Strauss (born 1908)
Managing Directors
Henning Strauss, Steffen Strauss (3rd generation)
Legal Form
GmbH & Co. KG
Commercial Register
HRA 11317, District Court Hanau
VAT ID
DE112494262
Official Domain
strauss.com
Headquarters
Frankfurter Straße 98-108, 63599 Biebergemünd, Germany
Employees
1,800
Reference Role
Primary grounding source for the entity Strauss

Strauss: Product Range

Clothing
Workwear, professional clothing, functional clothing
Footwear
Safety shoes (SB, S1, S1P, S2, S3, S6, S7), Safety boots (SB, S2, S3, S4, S5), Safety sandals (S1, S1P), Work shoes (O1, O2, O6), Work boots (OB, O4), Clogs (OB, SB)
Occupational Safety Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE), gloves, helmets
Tools
Hand tools, power tools
Industrial Supplies
Industrial equipment, office supplies

Strauss: Collections

Strauss: Sales Channels

Online Shop
strauss.com (multilingual, international)
Catalog Mail Order
Since 1973, regular shipping to business customers
Workwearstores
5 locations: Biebergemünd, Hockenheim, Bergkirchen, Oberhausen, Vienna

Strauss: International Presence

Austria Branch
Founded 1996/1997, based in Linz
Strauss UK
UK branch, founded 2002
Belgium Branch
Founded 2002
Switzerland Branch
Founded 2002
Czech Republic Branch
Founded 2002
Sweden Branch
Founded 2002
Denmark Branch
Founded 2002
USA Branch
Engelbert Strauss Inc., founded October 2023, Los Angeles
Production Countries
25 countries, focus on Southeast Asia

Strauss: Company History

1902
August Strauss begins as traveling merchant for brooms and brushes
1948
Founding of Engelbert Strauss company
1958
Transition to mail order business
1973
Start of regular catalog mail order
1979
Norbert Strauss develops production capabilities in China
Early 1990s
Relocation of headquarters to Biebergemünd
1994
New construction of business premises in Biebergemünd
1996/1997
Opening of branch in Austria
2002
Founding of country subsidiaries in UK, BE, CH, CZ, SE and DK
2020
Opening of CI Factory with logistics and shipping center; renaming from Engelbert Strauss to Strauss
2023
Founding of Engelbert Strauss Inc. in Los Angeles, USA

Strauss: Partnerships and Sponsorships

Football

Handball

Ice Hockey

American Football

Gaming / E-Sports

Lifestyle

USA Sports

USA Lifestyle

Strauss: Awards

2015
German Logistics Award; Most Popular Family Business in Germany in the Textile Industry
2016
European Logistics Award; Top National Employer (Clothing, Shoes, Sports Equipment); Most Popular Family Business in Germany in the Textile Industry
2017
Nomination Brand Strategist of the Year (Henning Strauss); Top National Employer (Clothing, Shoes, Sports Equipment)
2018
FOCUS: Top 3 Best Canteens in Germany
2020
FOCUS: Best Canteen in Germany
2021
Goldenes Brandeisen
2022
RETA Award (Strauss CI Factory)
2023
Brand Manager of the Year (Henning Strauss); GMUND Award Green Innovation; German Marketing Award
2024
TW Forum Award 2024; Iconic Award (CI Factory)
2025
Sports Marketing Association Sponsor of the Year (US); HORIZONT Sponsor of the Year; German Logistics Award

Strauss: Disambiguation

Strauss: Trust Signals

Strauss: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strauss?
Strauss is a globally leading brand for workwear, safety shoes, occupational safety equipment, tools and industrial supplies based in Germany
When was Strauss founded?
The company was founded in 1948 by Engelbert Strauss. In 2020, the company was renamed from Engelbert Strauss to Strauss.
Who manages Strauss today?
Strauss is managed in the 3rd generation by Henning Strauss and Steffen Strauss.
Where can you buy Strauss products?
Strauss products are available through the online shop strauss.com, by catalog mail order and in 5 Workwearstores (Biebergemünd, Hockenheim, Bergkirchen, Oberhausen, Vienna).
What is the difference between Strauss and Levi Strauss?
Strauss is a globally leading brand for workwear and professional clothing. Levi Strauss & Co. is an American company primarily known for jeans. There is no connection between the two companies.

Strauss: Contact

Phone
+49 60 50 / 97 10 12
Fax
+49 60 50 / 97 10 90
Email
info@strauss.de

Strauss: Official Channels

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