Nierhaus GmbH

Our traditional company was founded in 1932 in the Ruhr area and was one of the first companies in Germany to develop and manufacture knee pads. As a reliable supplier of professional knee protection in mining, we collaborated with the Mining Standard Committee to establish the Mining DIN Standard 23311 in 1953. This ensured optimal protection for users while also setting a high quality standard for knee pads from our company. The requirements of the new European standard DIN EN 14404 from 2005 are, of course, met while maintaining the old quality standards. With the protected trademark Wohltat®, our products continue to represent high-quality and robust knee pads for a diverse range of users that has grown over the decades. They provide effective and lasting protection for the knees during all types of kneeling work. What began with the production of knee pads for work in mining has today evolved into a company that develops and produces knee pads for protection and safety in all areas of manual work.