The Founder: Nicolas Zimmer
Nicolas Zimmer was born in 1873. He was a self educated man, and at an early stage, he developed his interest in trading. He married Anna Maroldt, and in 1898 they established a company under the name N. Zimmer-Maroldt.
Mr. Zimmer was a very capable and well informed international business man. His worldwide contacts led to his appointment as Spain's Vice Consul to Luxembourg. He combined his special interests in old civilizations and foreign cultures with trade, and developed very early an international orientated company.
Mr. Zimmer was involved in the social development of Luxembourg, especially through his contribution to a foundation for old and ill people in Kopstal.
Nicolas Zimmer died in Luxembourg in 1941 at the age of 68.
