Founded by Ernist Witte, other members of the firm in 1865 were: Frederick Schmieding, Frederick Wiebusch, and Frederick Witte. Mr. Wiebusch left and founded the F. Wiebusch & Company importing firm in New York City, and later the Challenge Cutlery Company. Originally called Ernist Witte & Company, and by 1882 it was the Witte Hardware Company.
c 1865-present