2003
Monika Ellrich, Dieter Ellrich and Oliver Funk acquire the company HaPe Kiga GmbH (founded in 1986, today olifu GmbH) and the associated spiele gut Vertriebs GmbH in Germany and Austria. The company headquarters are moved to Grünberg/Hesse.
2004
With the realignment of the development department, the foundation of today's olifu lighthouse was laid.
2003
Monika Ellrich, Dieter Ellrich and Oliver Funk acquire the company HaPe Kiga GmbH (founded in 1986, today olifu GmbH) and the associated spiele gut Vertriebs GmbH in Germany and Austria. The company headquarters are moved to Grünberg/Hesse.
2004
With the realignment of the development department, the foundation of today's olifu lighthouse was laid.
2005
The new warehouse will be expanded by a total of 795 m² and offers space for a further 750 pallets in modern high-bay systems.
2008
olifu Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG, which acts as a management company for the acquired properties, is founded.
2005
The new warehouse will be expanded by a total of 795 m² and offers space for a further 750 pallets in modern high-bay systems.
2008
olifu Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG, which acts as a management company for the acquired properties, is founded.
2009
The Glückszwerge GmbH Germany is founded. The mail-order company with a connected online shop sends catalogs to around 46,000 kindergartens two to three times a year.
The trademark rights of the Austrian kindergarten and school furniture manufacturer MACCANI are acquired. However, the brand name will not be continued. A new brand, the "olifu design" line is created.
2010
A new showroom is being created on around 280 m² over 3 levels in the middle of the historic town of Grünberg. This offers a good insight into the product and concept world for customers, export partners, employees and applicants.
Investments are being made in environmental protection and renewable energies by building a photovoltaic system with an output of 84 kWp.
2009
The Glückszwerge GmbH Germany is founded. The mail-order company with a connected online shop sends catalogs to around 46,000 kindergartens two to three times a year.
The trademark rights of the Austrian kindergarten and school furniture manufacturer MACCANI are acquired. However, the brand name will not be continued. A new brand, the "olifu design" line is created.
2010
A new showroom is being created on around 280 m² over 3 levels in the middle of the historic town of Grünberg. This offers a good insight into the product and concept world for customers, export partners, employees and applicants.
Investments are being made in environmental protection and renewable energies by building a photovoltaic system with an output of 84 kWp.
2011
The Global Sales concept is realigned under the olifu Global Sales logo.
The design line is realigned under the olifu design logo.
2012
Our newly developed vehicle line (olifu bikez) will be presented for the first time at the toy fair in Nuremberg. The new vehicle line impresses with an innovative design, a striking black/green color scheme and exceptional quality.
2011
The Global Sales concept is realigned under the olifu Global Sales logo.
The design line is realigned under the olifu design logo.
2012
Our newly developed vehicle line (olifu bikez) will be presented for the first time at the toy fair in Nuremberg. The new vehicle line impresses with an innovative design, a striking black/green color scheme and exceptional quality.
2013
The company olifu Austria was founded in Reutte.
Creation of the vision of the olifu group.
An in-house call center is set up.
2015
Development of digital structures and tools for up-to-date advice to our customers.
2013
The company olifu Austria was founded in Reutte.
Creation of the vision of the olifu group.
An in-house call center is set up.
2015
Development of digital structures and tools for up-to-date advice to our customers.
2016
The spiele gut corporate identity is being reformed. In addition, the new slogan "Play naturally" is created.
Christian Stasch becomes co-managing director and acquires shares in the olifu group.
Sales activity in Luxembourg starts.
The development of the new sales markets, with the areas of olifu Hoga (hotel and gastronomy), banks and private customers, starts.
2017
Relocation of production from Asia to Europe.
Entry into the specialist literature with the printing of the first concept specialist book.
2016
The spiele gut corporate identity is being reformed. In addition, the new slogan "Play naturally" is created.
Christian Stasch becomes co-managing director and acquires shares in the olifu group.
Sales activity in Luxembourg starts.
The development of the new sales markets, with the areas of olifu Hoga (hotel and gastronomy), banks and private customers, starts.
2017
Relocation of production from Asia to Europe.
Entry into the specialist literature with the printing of the first concept specialist book.
2021
The new Glückszwerge Shop for Germany will be released.
The new olifu Shop for Austria will be released.
Start of own furniture line.
2022
Carsten Ziegler becomes co-managing director and acquires Christian Stasch's shares.
The new olifu Germany website is released.
2023
The new spiele gut Germany Website is released.
2021
The new Glückszwerge Shop for Germany will be released.
The new olifu Shop for Austria will be released.
Start of own furniture line.
2022
2023
Carsten Ziegler becomes co-managing director and acquires Christian Stasch's shares.
The new olifu Germany website is released.
The new spiele gut Germany Website is released.
