KHS Bicycle Parts
The personal History of KHS Bicycle Parts
3 Generations in the Bicycle Biz
1916 - 1957 - Karl Stroewer ( Erika Schaette's father ) works for Union Froendenberg. Most of his 41 years there he is
comptroller of the company.
April 1, 1951 - Dec. 31,1969 - Karl Schaette starts to work for Union Froendenberg in the Export Department. Karl starts
travelling the Unted States and Canada in 1964 visiting customers and selling Union Pedals, Lights, Hubs, Chains, and Spokes.
January 1, 1970 - Karl and Erika Schaette incorporate their new company KHS Bicycle Parts ( Karl Heinz Schaette).
KHS Bicycle Parts represents several European companies. The main focus are the products from Union Froendenberg,
Weinmann, SKS, ESGE, Reich,and Eldi. An office is established in New York City and three years later in Houston Texas.
To offset the high transport costs Karl convinces Union Froendenberg to open a manufacturing plant in the US.
Olney is chosen due to the central location. KHS moves office to Olney. Weinmann follows suit and also opens
manufacturing plant in Olney.
April 1, 1977 - Thorsten Schaette graduates from College and joins KHS Bicycle Parts in their German based office.
1980 KHS Bicycle Parts builds own Office in the Industrial Park.
Januar 1, 1982 Thorsten starts working at Schauff Bicycle Company as assistant to the President in Sales/Marketing.
December 23, 1985 Thorsten, Ulli, and Pamela move to Olney and work for KHS Bicycle Parts Inc.
1994 KHS build their own 20000 foot warehouse with additional offices for Magura USA.
April 2000, after 5 years working as General Manager for Magura USA Thorsten rejoins KHS Bicycle Parts as their
President and enjoys to work with both his parents.