Since its founding in 1924 by Dr. Konstanty Kalkosinski, Penn Herb Firm (Philadelphia, PA) continues to supply clients with herbs, cures and natural formulations developed throughout Kalkosinski’s naturopathic medication apply. This 12 months, the corporate celebrates 100 years in enterprise.
Because the enterprise grew between the Nineteen Twenties and Nineteen Thirties, further formulations have been added. By 1939 the enterprise expanded to a degree a brand new constructing was wanted. In December 1940, Penn Herb moved to 603 North Second Road in Philadelphia, the place the “Nature’s Wonderland” flagship retailer stays.
“Through the years, now we have endeavored to maintain clients knowledgeable about new discoveries and the newest details about herbs and pure cures,” Penn Herb mentioned.
In 1962, attributable to advancing age, Kalkosinski wanted assist to run his enterprise and manage the a whole lot of herbs and formulation. In July of that 12 months, the corporate was acquired by William Betz Sr. and his spouse Jane Betz.
Within the Seventies, the corporate skilled continued development and have become integrated in 1971. Beginning in 1975, Penn Herb turned the unique United States importer for Olbas Natural Cures from Switzerland.
“We’ve been providing these superb cures in our retailer because the Nineteen Sixties and are proud to proceed making this superb line accessible nationwide by means of 1000’s of shops,” Penn Herb mentioned.
Within the Nineteen Nineties, Penn Herb developed one of many first web sites to supply an entire line of herbs and pure cures. To fulfill the ever-increasing shopper and enterprise calls for, a brand new facility in northeast Philadelphia opened in 1995 known as the “Manufacturing unit Retailer.” In 2000, Nature’s Wonderland was renovated.
“The places of work, order-taking and customer support departments have been enormously expanded,” Penn Herb mentioned. “Fashionable herb processing services have been put in with the newest chopping, packaging, bottling and encapsulation tools.”
Penn Herb grew from two workers in 1962 to greater than 35 in 2012, requiring one other growth in August of that 12 months. To enhance the neighborhood and provides clients an improved buying expertise, Nature’s Wonderland was reimagined and rebuilt.
In September 2015, the brand new flagship retailer was accomplished, situated at Second & Spring Backyard Streets within the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia. It’s now nearly 4 instances as massive as the unique retailer.
“The brand new Nature’s Wonderland retailer has info kiosks, a enormously expanded wholesome meals part, together with refrigerated and frozen meals,” Penn Herb mentioned. “Our particular focus continues to be on the in depth line of herbs, spices, pure nutritional vitamins, important oils and conventional natural blends.”
The Betz household mentioned in a press release, “Reflecting on this one hundredth anniversary of Penn Herb Firm, we wish to specific our honest appreciation to our staff members, companions and constant clients. We really couldn’t have made it 100 years with out 12 months. Thanks from the Betz household!”
For extra info, go to www.pennherb.com.
