Croll & Denecke

FAMILY BUSINESS WITH A FASCINATION FOR THE SEA

The heart of our company beats in the depths of the sea. There, a good 40 meters below the water surface, sponges grow - a true miracle of nature. With their silky texture, they are durable, versatile and extra gentle on the skin. Our story begins with the fascination for these creatures:

In 1897, Gustav Croll and Theodor Denecke decided to import raw sponges from the Greek Mediterranean to Bremen and refine them by hand here. We still do it today - but in the meantime we have expanded our product range to include sustainable wellness and household products. We, that is Peter, Nina and Sara Hankiewicz, third and fourth generation of the company. Our mission: sustainable skin and body care products that feel good and in harmony with nature.

family and business? That doesn't go together, some say. It's different with us. We are strong as a family, it has always been like this. At Croll & Denecke, the third and fourth generations work hand in hand – for a long time we even did it under one roof. We learn from each other and grow together. Many years of experience meet new ideas and impulses. This brings us further as a company - and makes our products and working methods constantly better.

We are still successful with this today: As a wholesaler for natural sponges, we are the market leader in Europe. We export our products from the Hanseatic City of Bremen to over 50 countries - and the number is growing every year.