Company

With a pioneering spirit and foresight, rope maker Claus Hinrich Michelsen (1772–1854) founded his rope manufacturing company in 1793 in the fishing village of Grohn near Bremen - the origin of Kleine Wolke.

The founder’s descendants make such skillful use of the industrialization boom that in 1892 the company is converted into a public limited company.

In 1924, the Bremen merchant Fritz Tecklenborg (1888–1964) acquired the majority stake and remained the outstanding entrepreneurial figure of the rope and carpet factory until his death.

The production of woven carpets as well as rugs made of sisal and wool was launched and, from 1950 onwards, was established in an independent company, "Bremer Teppich-Fabrik F. Tecklenborg & Co. KG".

A flash of inspiration from Managing Director Günter Brinkmann gives the carpets from Bremen-Grohn their decisive boost in 1968: during a flight, Brinkmann invents “Kleine Wolke” - fluffy and pure and worth its weight in Gold as a brand name.

Establishment of Kleine Wolke AG in Mägenwil, Switzerland, to strengthen our international presence.

Introduction of the still very well-known Kleine Wolke logo to this day.

Expansion of the range to include safety inserts and broadening of the product variety for the bathroom.

Integration of the traditional Meusch brand, thereby strengthening the offering for bathroom textiles.

Expansion of the range to include high-quality bed linen and the creation of new living environments.

The internationally active Possehl Group, headquartered in Lübeck, acquires Kleine Wolke in 2010. Founded in 1847, Possehl is now active in 9 business areas, consists of more than 200 companies, and employs more than 13,500 people in more than 30 countries across five continents.

Rebranding of the Kleine Wolke brand – with a new logo and a modernized brand identity.

With around 100 employees at its headquarters in the Hanseatic city of Bremen and at its subsidiary in Mägenwil, Switzerland, Kleine Wolke serves around 5,000 customers in 40 countries. Long-standing partners include specialist and furniture retailers, specialist home textile stores, department stores and retail stores, DIY stores, and mail-order companies.