ABOUT US

The Foundation of Henle

Roots of Resilience

All successful entrepreneurial stories contain a significant share of resilience and adaptability—and in the case of Henle, those values were embedded in the company’s culture long before it was founded. In the 1940s, Mr. Jean Hans Henle and his wife barely escaped occupied Europe, crossing the Pyrenees on foot and eventually arriving in Canada—determined to rebuild their lives and that of their infant son, Claude.

Building the Business

In 1950, Jean Hans founded Henle, wholesaling products sourced locally. Over time, that sourcing expanded across North America—and eventually, around the world. After the passing of Jean Hans, the company continued to grow under Claude’s leadership, always staying true to its roots of resilience and adaptability.

Carrying the Legacy Forward

Seventy-five years later—now under new ownership—Henle's legacy continues to evolve with purpose, a strong work ethic, and a passion for global sourcing.

OUR VALUES

Guided by the past. Driven by purpose.

At Henle, our values aren’t just words—they’re the foundation of everything we do. Shaped by our history and strengthened through experience, these principles continue to guide how we work, grow, and serve our partners around the world.

  • Trust

    Backed by 75 years of Henle’s international sourcing legacy, we give retailers the confidence of proven experience, reliability, and access to a vast network of strategic global manufacturing partners.

  • Retailer-Centric

    We start with the retailer’s needs and work backwards—driving higher margins, greater sales, expanded variety, and better products through ongoing innovation.

  • Simplicity

    From the retailer’s shelves back to the raw materials, we handle it all—making sourcing effortless, low-risk, and just a click away.

Rooted in a legacy of strong work ethic and a passion for global sourcing.

  • Partnership

    We don’t just deliver products—we deliver strategic capabilities. Each item carries decades of built-in expertise in design, curation, production, sourcing, importing, marketing, and technology—empowering retailers to grow smarter.

  • Intelligence

    We combine emotional intelligence—creativity, empathy, and relationships—with artificial intelligence—data analytics, automation, and trend insights—to help retailers make smarter & faster decisions.

  • Synergy

    Together, our growing network of retailers creates leverage no single store could achieve alone—unlocking better pricing, more flexible ordering, and easier access to international sourcing than ever before.