Ortlieb Sportartikel

Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH is a German manufacturer of outdoor equipment based in Heilsbronn, Germany, which specializes in waterproof bags. Ortlieb is a leading manufacturer of waterproof panniers for bicycles.

Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH
IndustryPannier maker
Founded1982
FounderHartmut Ortlieb, Jürgen Siegwarth
Headquarters
Heilsbronn
,
Germany
Productssports articles
Number of employees
189 (2016)[1]
Websitewww.ortlieb.com
Backpack with roll closure

In addition to bicycle accessories, Ortlieb also produces outdoor, trekking and expedition equipment for water sports and motorcycles. Special shoulder bags and backpacks are offered for bicycle messengers.

History

The company was founded in 1982 in Nuremberg by Hartmut Ortlieb in Germany. In 1997 the head office was moved to Heilsbronn in Middle Franconia, 25 km away.[2]

The first products were hand-sewn panniers made from truck tarpaulins. Waterproof bags for bicycles did not exist until then.

The company makes more than 500 products and uses various different waterproof closure systems (zipper, hook-and-loop fastener and their typical roll closures). All products are guaranteed for five years and the seams of the goods are welded watertight.[3]

References
  1. Jahresabschluss zum Geschäftsjahr 2016 der Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH. In: Bundesanzeiger, 22 February 2018, retrieved im Unternehmensregister 29 October 2018.
  2. DACHALE, HELMUT (2007-06-16). "Der Regen bleibt draußen!". Die Tageszeitung: taz (in German). p. 23. ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  3. Dambeck, Holger (2012-06-15). "Ortlieb-Fahrradtaschen: 30 Jahre wasserdicht". Spiegel Online. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
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