A Century &
a Half of Excellence

In 1866, visionary traders Jacob Arnhold, Peter Karberg, and Alexander Cosman Levysohn founded Arnhold, Karberg & Co as a trading company in Hong Kong, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey.

Arnhold’s first Hong Kong office, located on the Praya between
Pottinger and Queen Victoria Street in Central, became the cornerstone of the company’s success. The Hong Kong headquarters signified Arnhold’s commitment to the city.

Arnhold established branches in Canton and Shanghai in 1872 and 1879, respectively, signaling their unwavering dedication to expanding their business interests in the region. This move marked the beginning of a new era of growth and prosperity for the company.

Arnhold’s success was on the rise, leading to rapid business growth and the establishment of new branches in Tianjin, Hankou, Tsingtao, Wuhu, Jiujiang, Yinkou, Chongqing, and Shenyang, in addition to maintaining local offices in Peking, Jinan, Jilin, and other towns. The new Canton branch building was a bold statement of the company’s success and inspired Arnhold to continue pushing forward to new heights.

Innovation and fresh talent have always been at the heart of Arnhold’s success. In 1936, the company welcomed Maurice Green as a Sales Engineer, who later became a member of the Board of Directors in 1947. Green’s fresh perspective and innovative ideas helped drive Arnhold forward and solidify its position as a leader in the industry.

After World War II, Arnhold’s headquarters moved back to Hong Kong, marking a new chapter in the company’s history. Hong Kong would become Arnhold’s home base, from which it would continue to innovate and drive the industry forward.

Arnhold has always been a family-oriented company, driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation. In 1965, Maurice Green took control, and the company became wholly owned by the Green Family. This ensured that Arnhold’s legacy of quality and innovation would continue for generations to come.

Arnhold has always been a company that is willing to take risks and pioneer new ideas. In 1970, the company introduced a new product line that would become a cornerstone of its success: fire protection services. Arnhold was the first company to bring smoke detectors to Asia. The first major contract was for the Hong Kong City Hall, after which its fire service installation and maintenance business grew to cover 2,500 buildings across Hong Kong. This marked a new direction for Arnhold, one that would see the company continue to innovate and drive the industry forward.

Arnhold has always been committed to providing its customers with the best products and services. In the 1980s, the company secured a distributorship with Kohler, a brand known for its quality and innovation. Arnhold supplied Kohler plumbing fixtures to almost all the new hotels in China, cementing its position as a leader in the industry

In 1994, Arnhold Group listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, marking a new era for the company. As a publicly traded company, Arnhold Group was able to expand its reach and continue to drive business forward.

Arnhold has always been a company that is willing to take risks and pioneer new ideas. In 2003, the company invested in a wholly-owned marble and stone processing facility, creating high-value stone products and developing its own branded bathroom products that are distributed internationally under the Arnhold umbrella. This investment in innovation and expansion took Arnhold into new areas of the market.

Arnhold Group has always been a family-oriented company, driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation. In 2011, the company was de-listed, and control of the company returned to the Green Family, marking a return to Arnhold’s roots as a family business.

Arnhold has been at the forefront of the industry for 150 years. In 2016, the company celebrated this milestone, reflecting on its past achievements and looking forward to the future.

In 2020, the company continued its expansion with offices and showrooms spanning South Africa, the UK, and the US. This global expansion is a testament to Arnhold’s commitment to the future.