Family tradition for over 75 years
Family tradition for over 75 years
Our Story
Milestones of our development
2024
Fehn celebrates its 75th anniversary!
As a family business, we are proud to celebrate our 75th anniversary this year under the motto 'Family is colorful'. Because we know that family is where love is and where children can grow up accompanied and protected. As a manufacturer of high-quality toys for babies aged zero to eighteen months, we rely on an in-house design team, our own production facility in Sri Lanka with high standards of quality and convincing manufacturing expertise, and on products with which offspring can playfully learn and discover the world.
2019
70 years of Fehn: Focus on tradition and quality
Even though Fehn's products have changed significantly, along with its company location and management, the traditional values have been preserved over generations. Thus, in 2019, we are celebrating 70 years of Fehn.
2010
The Fehn company family continues to grow
A second production site for Paradise Toys is opened in Sri Lanka. Since 1995, the current General Manager, Neil Fernando, has been managing the sites in Sri Lanka, personally ensuring that German standards are maintained and all raw materials are safely tested and processed.
1996-2010
The Fehn brand: Quality toys for babies and toddlers
The product range is consistently focused on soft baby toys made of plush & fabric in modern, innovative designs with many play and learning functions. Later, textile accessories are also added.
1995
Paradise Toys (Pvt) Ltd.
In 1995, Arnold Fehn Jr. opens the production company Paradise Toys (Pvt) Ltd. in the Colombo area, Sri Lanka. Paradise Toys produces exclusively for Fehn according to German quality standards.
1994
Family business with tradition
Arnold Fehn Jr., who had already been working in the company since 1992, takes over the management of Fehn GmbH & Co. KG on January 13, 1994. At the same time, his father, Arnold Fehn Sr., is responsible for the establishment and control of the steadily growing, in-house production facility in Sri Lanka.
1984-1994
Establishment of a production facility in Sri Lanka
From 1984 onwards, the first own production facility in Sri Lanka is established, and production is gradually expanded. In 1991, the company is re-registered as Fehn GmbH & Co. KG, its current legal form.
1975-1984
From plush toys to baby toys
Due to increasing import pressure from cheap plush toys from the Far East, from 1975 onwards, development & manufacturing increasingly focuses on baby toys made of Nicki and fabric.
1974
Like father, like son
Arthur Fehn's son, Arnold Fehn Sr., who had already been working in the company since 1958, takes over the management of Fehn & Co. KG on August 13, 1974.
1972
Back to the roots: Move back to Rödental
In the autumn of 1972, the company moves into the newly built company building at its current location in Einberg, Rödental. There, Fehn & Co. KG can grow very successfully in the following years.
1954-1972
From dolls and mechanical figures to plush & fabric toys
The product range of Fehn & Co. KG changes significantly in the 1950s. Initially, mechanical figures are produced on a large scale. Later, the focus shifts to plush toys.
1951-1954
Relocation & change of name to Fehn & Co. KG
After the company's relocation to nearby Dörfles, partner Liebreich Wolf leaves, and the company is renamed.
1950
Founding of Fehn, Wolf & Co. KG (FEWO)
On January 1, 1950, Fehn, Wolf & Co. KG is founded with Liebreich Wolf.
1949
The start of Fehn toy manufacturing
On July 29, 1949, the trade registration for the manufacture and trade of toys in Oeslau takes place.
Before 1945
How it all began
Company founder Arthur Fehn was initially a managing director at a doll manufacturer and later began trading toys.
