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Who is OBO Bettermann?

At the top of the then largest open trading company in Germany, the 36-year-old sole owner is liable down to the clothes he stands in. Today, OBO Bettermann earns over half of its turnover abroad and has more than 40 subsidiary companies in more than 60 countries around the world.

Who is the OBO man?

We're talking about the OBO Man, whose "golden anniversary" was celebrated in 2009 with 300 customers, friends and guests from the world of politics and business. Quiet and friendly, the honourable fellow has been spreading the word on construction sites around the world: "It's easier with OBO."

Who is Franz Bettermann?

Franz Bettermann received the patent for his invention of a series clip in 1936 and the certificate from the Patent Office of the German Empire. Even the founder was a friend and promoter of innovations. During this time, the number of employees, originally 20, rises to around 250.

Who is the longest-serving employee at Obo?

He joined the company in 1959 and is now the longest-serving employee of over five decades. We're talking about the OBO Man, whose "golden anniversary" was celebrated in 2009 with 300 customers, friends and guests from the world of politics and business.