is new and what is better,” he said. “It is an
ongoing process.”
Investing in their employees is an impor-
tant company value. “Many of (our employ-
ees) have been with us for 30 years, so we
have a very stable, experienced workforce
and I think that is also our strength.”
Nienkämper’s son, also Klaus, has fol-
lowed in his father’s footsteps, but also
explored his own path. The company has
been severed and the 300 King St. E. loca-
tion in Toronto has been revamped by the
younger Klaus to focus on home furniture.
The residential line, Klaus by Nienkämper,
buys and sells from the original Nienkäm-
per company.
As for Nienkämper senior, he wants to
continue designing furniture that incorpo-
rates new technology and innovation for as
long as he can. Though, he adds, he does
have very capable employees who would
be able to carry on the contemporary tradi-
tion.
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