Pavelinni
A story from Tongeren
About Pavelinni
Who we are
Pavelinni is a brand of Katza Group, founded in 1999 by Dominik Katza in Tongeren. With a fresh perspective on innovation within the hospitality sector, Pavelinni offers an aesthetic added value to hospitality businesses with an eye for detail. Style, functionality, and durability are the three main pillars in the development of our products.
Own production
Customization
In-house production means that customisation is not an exception. Size, colour combination, finish, embroidery with a logo or name – just as easily one item as an entire batch, within the same delivery time. Those who want an existing model can choose from our range. Those who want something that does not yet exist can assemble it themselves in our configurator or work it out with us.
Eco-leather
The choice of materials
Eco-leather is a synthetic leather: a textile base with a supple coating, that looks and feels like leather. We have been exclusively using it since 2012. It lasts for years in daily hospitality use, can be cleaned with a cloth and a degreaser, and does not discolour or tear like textiles. No animal hides, no tannery.
A timeline, a story:
Over 20 years of Pavelinni
The Foundation in Tongeren
1999
The Start of the Hospitality Adventure
The foundation for current success is laid. Founder Dominik Katza starts in Tongeren with his passion for hospitality and catering accessories. What begins as an ambitious vision for quality and design grows in the following decades into an internationally respected brand.
The birth of Pavelinni
2012
Focus on sustainable eco-leather
The expertise gained in the hospitality sector leads to a strategic milestone: the launch of the own brand Pavelinni. With a clear focus on high-quality, stylish, and low-maintenance eco-leather, the company transforms from a distributor into an independent design label for the international hospitality market.
Strategic scaling
2014
Centralisation under Katza Group BV
Due to strong international growth, all distribution and production activities are officially being centralised under a single strong corporate structure: Katza Group BV. The familiar home base on Prinsenweg in Tongeren is being further equipped to serve the European hospitality market efficiently and on a larger scale.
Introducing Aartefacto
2017
Creative expansion.
The Katza Group is broadening its horizons with the launch of its sister label Aartefacto. While Pavelinni stands for refined table linen, Aartefacto focuses entirely on the authentic craftsmanship of robust leather aprons and unique hospitality wallets for the demanding professional.
Global ambition and innovation
2021
International Recognition.
With the launch of the global campaign "Aprons that connect the world", the group is putting its innovative modular apron collections on the international map. At the same time, the label is strengthening its position at leading European trade fairs and introducing the Pavelinni Cleaner, offering a complete service for high-end hospitality design.
The Digital Future
2026
Pavelinni 2.0 & Strategic Synergy
Katza Group is looking ahead and renewing its online presence. The brand is joining forces with award-winning web design agency Fennec Group from Lier and their sister company noDNAgency. Fennec Group is building the e-commerce platform, while noDNAgency uses AI visuals to display every design and color combination — even those that were previously impossible to photograph. Together, they are launching 'Pavelinni 2.0', ensuring that the digital presentation perfectly matches the physical quality of the eco-leather.
Tongeren
Drop by
You assess eco-leather by touch, not on a screen. Our showroom on Prinsenweg in Tongeren is open by appointment. There, you can see the full range, feel the materials, and discuss your customisation on the spot.
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