About Krinner a bavarian company In 1987 Mr. Klaus Krinner invented the patented Christmas tree stand and founded the company in Strasskirchen, lower Bavaria, Germany. A few years later, he came up with his second ingenious idea, the Ground Screw Post System. KRINNER has become the European market leader in manufacturing and selling Christmas tree stands and the Ground Screw Post System. KRINNER USA, Inc. – the US subsidiary of KRINNER Germany – was founded by Mr. Frank Drechsler in March 2002 and is managed by him and Mr. Karsten Eibach. Since its invention, KRINNER tree stands let millions of customers celebrate a hassle free and peaceful Christmas eve.