To the women who dedicate their hands, knowledge, and passion to foot care and wellness, today we celebrate the impact you make every single day. 💜

German family businesses are internationally recognized for their resilience, innovation, and long-term responsibility.

With the release of The Secrets of German Family Businesses – From Unsung Heroes to World Market Leaders, Germany honors 50 exceptional companies that embody these enduring values.

We are proud that Eduard Gerlach GmbH, manufacturer of GEHWOL, has been selected for this prestigious publication.

For nearly 188 years, the company has been guided by a philosophy rooted in responsibility, quality, and generational vision. Under the leadership of Timor Gerlach-von Waldthausen, seventh-generation Managing Partner, the company continues to strengthen its global position in professional foot care — demonstrating how heritage and forward-thinking leadership can coexist with remarkable impact. As he reflects:

“Family businesses thrive on an attitude — the attitude of taking responsibility: for people, for quality, for the future.”

Being featured in this publication is not only recognition of a brand, but of leadership that has carried a family enterprise successfully into the modern era while preserving its core values.

✨ U.S. Book Launch – New York, April 20–21
Available in the United States March 3, 2026
Published by Prestel Verlag

A celebration of leadership, legacy, and the enduring strength of German family entrepreneurship.

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