Into the 90s

Into the 90s

In January 1996, the Kirschbaum family acquires a majority shareholding and founds MERKUR Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. KG, which has now been in existence for more than 25 years. The worldwide distribution network and the booming market for men's cosmetics and wet shaving help the razor and the MERKUR brand gain new popularity in the following years.