About us
We are a dynamic medium-sized company based in the Vulkaneifel region, more precisely in Nerdlen. Since we were founded in 2004, we have been working successfully in e-commerce with a small, dedicated team.
In addition to our location in Nerdlen, we have several warehouses throughout Germany to keep our supply chains efficient. Through partnerships all over the world, we are able to offer our customers a wide range of products and serve international markets.
We pride ourselves on our open and cooperative corporate culture, where every team member is valued and can contribute their ideas. Through continuous development and exchange with our partners, we always stay on the pulse of the times and set trends in our business area.
Our goal is to provide our customers with a first-class shopping experience and to inspire them with innovative products. We look forward to exploring new paths together with you and making a successful start into the future.
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Our History
- 2001
The first product
Waldemar Derksen comes up with the idea of selling chrome-plated license plate holders on Ebay when registering his car.
- 2002
From what was then a simple idea quickly developed into a real business. At times Waldemar Derksen sells more chrome-plated license plate holders than ATU Germany.
- 2004
Foundation of Albatros International GmbH
The business, which at that time was still part-time, has now developed into a small company and so Waldemar Derksen founded Albatros International GmbH together with his partner Reinhard Neef.
- 2004
The company moves its headquarters to the neighbouring town of Nerdlen, 10km away.
- 2008
Registration of the trademark STAHLMANN for the tool sector.
- 2014
Registration of the Arensberger trademark for mattresses and home textiles.
- 2019
Registration of the Albatros trademark for SB Furniture.
- 2021
Registration of the brand eXcape for the gaming sector.
- 2023
Registration of the trademark Sommertal for the kitchens and household appliances sector.
- Today
Albatros International GmbH now has 11 employees and sells on more than 20 marketplaces and sales channels throughout Europe.
