Established 1963
Since its very beginning in 1963, the company has been motivated by its ambitions. Those ambitions have in no sense become smaller, and we grow year after year. Take a trip back in time with us and learn about the many exciting steps in our journey.
Our history
Since its very beginning in 1963, the company has been motivated by its ambitions.
2025
The Schou family repurchases the part of the company that was sold to the Lars Larsen Group in 2017 and now holds 100% ownership of the company – a major milestone for Schou.
Schou acquires the company Copenhagen Republic ApS, further strengthening its Textiles and Interiors business.
Schou acquires the activities of HF.
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2023
The state-of-the-art warehouse, Vision Park, with 100,000 m² of storage space and a high-bay warehouse measuring 42 meters in height, is completed. The construction has achieved the prestigious DGNB Gold certification standards.
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2022
The first sod is turned for our new warehouse and logistics center, Vision Park. The warehouse will be Denmark’s largest single-level warehouse, and approximately 12,600 m² of solar panels will be installed on the roof to supply power for the warehouse operations.
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2021
Schou acquires the majority of shares in a small Danish company called New Cape Denmark, which specializes in trade with South Africa and is intended to pave the way for the sale of our products in the South African market.
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2019
Schou acquires the textile company An-Tex, and the name is changed to Schou Textile. The company specializes in towels and bedding sets for major retail chains.
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2018
In connection with the change of ownership to Schou Holding A/S, HP Schou also
changes its name to Schou.
Good business acumen is the key term for both the shareholders and thus for
Schou as a company. In order to strengthen its positive development, Schou
acquires Swedish company Interstil Interior and its large interior design range.
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2017
HP Schou faces a change of ownership. The new owners are the Danish company
Schou Holding A/S. The company is back in the hands of the original owner
Jørgen Schou, who is now the main shareholder, with Lars Larsen as a minority
shareholder.
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2016
A new 3000 m2 showroom is opened in China this year. We already have offices in
China, from where we export an almost infinite number of non-stock items for those
customers who need a special product.
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2011
The time comes to merge in earnest. A large office is constructed in Kolding, with
all the administrative functions moved under one roof. In addition, a 2000 m2
showroom is built inside the new office, which makes it possible to see and get
a sense for the products.
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2008
After a short time the company expands again with the purchase of Norway’s Osjord A/S.
This turned out to be a good investment, as turnover hits DKK 1 billion. HP Schou
suffers growing pains, and is acquired by Asko Aktieselskab.
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2007
Both company owners decide to sell, and the companies are purchased by
Dansk Generationsskifte Kapital, which establishes HP Schou.
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1989
In a small warehouse in Børkop, tool wholesaler Hans Roed Pedersen establishes
H.P. værktøj. He combined the Scandinavians’ love of “DIY” with tools in a price
range that allowed people to feel that they had got a good bargain.
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1963
It all started in 1963 when merchant Andreas Schou founded Schou isenkram.
Over the next several years, the company flourishes, and in 1991 the family
business is passed to his son Jørgen Schou.