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Five generations of Paschen and no end in sight whatsoever.

The business was founded in 1883 and is proud of being a family-run company in the fifth generation. Today it boasts a staff of approximately 160 employees. This is the ideal size for an enterprise to be able to produce complex and customised goods in the required quantities. The corporate location is Germany, which guarantees that excellent product quality and supreme service are foregone conclusions.

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Carl Paschen establishes a factory for the production of fine sawn veneers in Hamburg. Elegant cigar boxes made out of these woods become the speciality of the factory.

Carl Paschen

Amandus Paschen runs the business with his two brothers. From 1929 onwards he manages the company on his own and then together with his son, Wilhelm.

Amadeus Paschen

Wilhelm Paschen and his father set up the works in Wadersloh. Dresser cabinets of the day constitute the basis of the undertaking’s success.

Wilhelm Paschen

Günter Paschen heads the company. He implements his idea of “Living With Books“ and coins the trademark “Paschen Libraries“.

Günter Paschen

Christian and Johann Paschen join the company and become partners in the firm in 1997. Following the death of their father, Günter, in 2005, they continue running the company in tune with his philosophy.