For 130 years, we've wanted to create places that inspire.
This is what drives us and has made us one of the most important suppliers of florists' and decorators' supplies and the central link between producers and retailers. With our wide and varied range of products and our customer-focused service, we are the partner for your business success.
2020
125 years strecker
Strecker celebrates its 125th anniversary with a new logo and a new e-commerce presence.
2025
Re-Launch
On the occasion of its 130th anniversary, the ERP conversion and a relaunch of the online shop are taking place, preparing the company for a digital future.
1895
The founding
Ernst Strecker founds a wholesale company in Stuttgart to supply florists with the products they need. In just two decades, the company grows into a well-established business throughout Württemberg and Baden.
1923
Inflationary years
Following the death of the company’s founder, his two sons continued the business. Despite the challenging years of inflation, the company maintained steady growth and was already held in high regard for its leading range of services.
1944
The reconstruction
The Second World War had devastating consequences for the company. The building in Stuttgart was destroyed, and the family continued to run the business from their home. In 1950, reconstruction of the company premises began on the original site.
1965
Hans Strecker
Hans Strecker, grandson of the company founder, takes over the management of the company and soon plans to build a new headquarters with good transport links and a 500 m2 sales area for customers.
1973
Magstadt
The new company headquarters is established in Magstadt. Together with the branch in Stuttgart, the business soon forms a powerful duo. Due to the strong response, the Magstadt premises have to be expanded several times.
1988
Renningen
A 15,000 m2 site in the Malmsheim district of Renningen is secured for the construction of the new facility. Modern sales areas, warehouses, and office spaces, together with significantly expanded services, will ensure enhanced efficiency.
1990
New location PFSW
New location PFSW Together with partner companies, the Pflanzenforum Süd-West (South-West Plant Forum) is being launched in Deißlingen/Neckar near Villingen-Schwenningen.
1995
100 years strecker
As the 100th anniversary impressively demonstrates, the path taken by Hans Strecker proved to be the right one, enabling him to hand over the management of the company entirely to his two sons, Armin and Bernd Strecker, in 1993.
1999
New location BZZ
Opening of a new branch in the flower and ornamental plant centre in Korntal-Münchingen.
2010
Extension in Renningen
Ernst Strecker GmbH & Co. KG is investing over three million euros in its fifth construction phase in Renningen. For strecker, this building symbolises the company's growth trajectory.
With innovation and flexibility, we will continue to play a decisive role in shaping market developments in the future.
PRINCIPLE #1
Combining tradition and innovation
For 130 years, we have wanted to create places that evoke emotions, inspire people and convey a feeling for life. Always with the aim to be the best: to be the best partner for you and your business, making a decisive contribution to your success. In doing so, we can rely on our rich history, which is firmly anchored in our DNA, and the experience we have gained over the decades. But established structures do not prevent us from meeting the ever-changing demands of the marketplace. We are meeting the challenges of the times with innovation and flexibility, and will continue to play a key role in shaping the future of the market.
PRINCIPLE #2
Customers – our most important partner
We will continue to focus on the needs of our customers, as this is the only way to create the basis for a mutual business success. We want to grow with you. We support you in all daily challenges with a practical approach and a wide range of products, from dried and artificial flowers, ribbons, seasonal items, wicker and ceramics.
PRINCIPLE #3
Global perspective and local responsibility
Our buyers travel the world for our range to discover the most interesting items together with our team of trend scouts. Thanks to long-standing international business relationships and our membership in the European purchasing association FLORISSIMA, we are able to play a decisive role in shaping market developments. At the same time, we remain committed to our responsibility towards the environment, our employees and the local community. This balance of global reach and local responsibility enables us to continue to set standards in the future - always aware of our responsibility towards our customers, employees and the environment. We're proud of that.
PRINCIPLE #1
Combining tradition and innovation
For 130 years, we have wanted to create places that evoke emotions, inspire people and convey a feeling for life. Always with the aim to be the best: to be the best partner for you and your business, making a decisive contribution to your success. In doing so, we can rely on our rich history, which is firmly anchored in our DNA, and the experience we have gained over the decades. But established structures do not prevent us from meeting the ever-changing demands of the marketplace. We are meeting the challenges of the times with innovation and flexibility, and will continue to play a key role in shaping the future of the market.
PRINCIPLE #2
Customers – our most important partner
We will continue to focus on the needs of our customers, as this is the only way to create the basis for a mutual business success. We want to grow with you. We support you in all daily challenges with a practical approach and a wide range of products, from dried and artificial flowers, ribbons, seasonal items, wicker and ceramics.
PRINCIPLE #3
Global perspective and local responsibility
Our buyers travel the world for our range to discover the most interesting items together with our team of trend scouts. Thanks to long-standing international business relationships and our membership in the European purchasing association FLORISSIMA, we are able to play a decisive role in shaping market developments. At the same time, we remain committed to our responsibility towards the environment, our employees and the local community. This balance of global reach and local responsibility enables us to continue to set standards in the future - always aware of our responsibility towards our customers, employees and the environment. We're proud of that.strecker in Numbers
50
Employees at four locations in Germany
130
years of history
15.000
products for florists and decorators
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