STRAUSS Selects Columbus, Ohio for New US Headquarters and Showroom

COLUMBUS, OH — Engelbert Strauss Inc., recognized globally as STRAUSS, will set up its US headquarters, showroom, and studying and growth heart in Columbus’ Area District, marking a big growth of the European workwear and utility gear model into the North American market.

The brand new facility is anticipated to create 30 jobs and reinforces the Columbus Area’s rising fame as a hub for worldwide enterprise funding and innovation.

Based greater than 75 years in the past, STRAUSS has developed from a family-run store in Germany right into a globally acknowledged workwear model serving agriculture, building, logistics, trades and technical industries. The corporate is understood for high-performance attire, design-driven options and sturdy craftsmanship constructed for demanding jobsite environments.

Strategic US Location to Help Trades Development

“Establishing our US headquarters in Columbus is a serious step in our worldwide development,” stated Henning Strauss, CEO of STRAUSS. “We had been drawn to its place as a central enterprise hub, the inventive trade right here, and the sort of pioneering spirit that matches our tradition. This location provides us the flexibility to develop in the fitting manner as Columbus grows, permitting us to be near our clients. What’s extra: Columbus seems like we’re coming residence to household. Now we have discovered nice companions right here and at One Columbus specifically.”

The Columbus headquarters will anchor STRAUSS’ North American operations and place the model nearer to contractors, trades professionals and industrial clients throughout the US.

Showroom and Coaching Heart Deliberate for Area District

The power will embody a branded showroom designed to showcase STRAUSS’ workwear techniques, supplies and design philosophy for North American clients. The house is anticipated to deliver new foot site visitors and a particular worldwide retail presence to the Area District’s mixed-use enterprise surroundings.

“STRAUSS brings worldwide imaginative and prescient and much more inventive spirit to the Downtown Columbus enterprise group,” stated Metropolis of Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. “The Area District has been an financial driver inside our downtown for greater than 25 years, and STRAUSS’ resolution to develop there’ll create new jobs and additional profit the power and vibrancy of the world.”

A part of a Broader Worldwide Funding Pattern

International direct funding continues to play a serious function within the Columbus Area’s financial growth, with practically one-third of One Columbus’ lively mission pipeline represented by worldwide corporations throughout manufacturing, logistics and design sectors.

“STRAUSS is the sort of firm that displays the place the Columbus metro is headed,” stated Jason Corridor, CEO of the Columbus Partnership. “They’re an revolutionary world model that’s enthusiastic about calling our metropolis their American residence. STRAUSS may have chosen wherever, and we’re thrilled that the dynamic, mixed-use Area District in Downtown Columbus got here out on high nationally.”

The brand new STRAUSS facility shall be situated at 285 Cozzins Avenue in Columbus, with operations anticipated to be constructed out throughout the first quarter of 2026.

To study extra about STRAUSS, go to STRAUSS.com.

To study extra about Columbus Partnerships, go to columbusregion.com.