Kennel & Schmenger

1918 founded by Fritz Kennel. Until1950 the company was known as ZUKUNFT Schuhfabrik. In the same year August Albert Schmenger took over the leadership. Since that time the company has operated under the name Kennel & Schmenger KG. 1961Klaus Kennel, grandson of the founder,joined the company. 1995 today`s CEO, shareholder and Creative Director, Andreas Klautzsch, started his operations at Kennel & Schmenger. He took over a leading role in the rejuvenation of the company. Furthermore, he strives towards progressive brand development of the fashion oriented premium label. 2008 an essential milestone for the further upswing of brand awareness was the opening of the first concept store.

We are a company with a proud tradition that combines handcraft and zeitgeist in our manufacture. Our manufacturing base in Pirmasens looks back on a long, innovative history in shoemaking. Kennel & Schmenger is now one of the last remaining factories in Germany that still produces locally. Over generations Kennel & Schmenger became known as a reliable and trustworthy partner in trade and business. Wholesale E: info@kennel-schmenger.de Photo credit: Kennel & Schmenger