Morphium Skateboards started in the mid-1990s when Ralf Nehe created homemade “Morphium Skateboards” stickers that quickly spread through their local skate scene. Their popularity led to embroidered sweatshirts, which sold over 100 in the region. Soon after, Ralf and Karl Knoop moved into skateboard production with help from Richi Löffler and Shiran Habekost, who had U.S. manufacturing connections. Their first decks sold well, and Medicine Distribution helped the brand expand beyond Northern Germany. When Ralf stepped back, Karl took over full leadership. More than two decades later, Morphium remains active, supported by dedicated skaters and grassroots passion for skateboarding. [This bio is a summary of Morphium's "About Us" section on their website that was translated from German.]