Around the globe, Käthe Kruse is a name that means dolls made with love. Bearing the moniker of its founder, the company, established in 1911, builds on a doll that was created as a Christmas present in 1905.
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Interview with Managing Director Tobias Vorbach, Käthe Kruse
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They are known world-wide – dolls made and marketed by Käthe Kruse. The traditional German doll manufacturer is a synonym for German premium handcraftsmanship. This year, the company is celebrating its 130th anniversary. In February, Käthe Kruse was acquired by Hape, an internationally leading producer and supplier of wooden toys. Now, Managing Director Tobias Vorbach is working on the integration of both brands in order to generate important synergies. He talked to European Business Journal about the reasons for the acquisition and the future plans of the group.