99 years of inspiring products
Published on 01.04.2026
Since 1927, the name Koziol has been synonymous with design from the Odenwald, and its unique products continue to delight a global audience to this day. This year, the company celebrates its 99th anniversary.
This long-established family business combines good design, sustainability and craftsmanship. Despite having reinvented itself several times over the decades, these core values have remained unchanged. Consistent in-house production in Germany remains a key factor in its success to this day and makes Koziol unique on the international stage. From its base in Erbach, the products are now distributed worldwide – even to remote regions.
The company manufactures exclusively in Germany, combining craftsmanship with a high degree of innovation. New business areas such as reusable tableware, smart takeaway solutions and, above all, the unbreakable Superglas open up significant growth potential, particularly in the catering and hospitality sectors. In total, Koziol operates across four business areas – from specialist retailers and promotional products to direct sales.
Sustainability is deeply embedded in the brand’s DNA: modern production facilities, renewable energy, the company’s own photovoltaic system and the use of innovative, recycled materials reduce resource consumption and promote the circular economy. Durable, timelessly designed products make a significant contribution to responsible consumption. Many classics have been successful for decades and have won numerous awards.
Koziol’s success is due in no small part to its dedicated staff, who develop new products with creativity and a passion for experimentation. The company’s history began in 1927 with founder Bernhard Koziol and is now being carried on by the third generation. With Daniel Koziol at the helm, the company looks to the future with optimism and remains committed to innovation, sustainability and ‘Made in Germany’ design. (We will report in detail in one of the upcoming issues of the PSI Journal.)
Photo: Here’s to the next 99 years (from left): The trio of managing directors Stephan Koziol, Daniel Koziol and Thorsten Muntermann. Image: koziol ideas for friends GmbH
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