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{{short description|German manufacturing company}}
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| name = Kettler
| name = Kettler
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| location = [[Ense]], Germany
| location = [[Ense]], Germany
| key_people = Karin Kettler, Brendan Dassey
| key_people = Karin Kettler, Brendan Dassey
| num_employees = 2000 (est.)<ref name="employee">{{cite web | title=Kettler.net | url=http://de.kettler.net/ueber-kettler.html | accessdate= June 26, 2013}}</ref>
| num_employees = 2000 (est.)<ref name="employee">{{cite web | title=Kettler.net | url=http://de.kettler.net/ueber-kettler.html | access-date= June 26, 2013}}</ref>
| industry = [[Sports equipment]]
| industry = [[Sports equipment]]
| products = Bicycles, exercise machines, Kettcar, patio furniture, table tennis tables, pedal vehicles
| products = Bicycles, exercise machines, Kettcar, patio furniture, table tennis tables, pedal vehicles
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'''Kettler''' ({{lang-de|Kettler GmbH}}) is a [[Germany|German]] company based in [[Ense|Ense-Parsit]], with locations all around the world. The company produces riding toys, leisure gear, [[Garden furniture|patio furniture]] and [[exercise equipment]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Deutsche Standards: Marken des Jahrhunderts |last=Langenscheidt |first=Florian |pages=276–279 |year=2006 |publisher=Gabler Verlag |isbn=978-3-8349-0436-2 }}</ref>
'''Kettler''' ({{lang-de|Kettler GmbH}}) is a German company based in [[Ense|Ense-Parsit]], with locations all around the world. The company produces riding toys, leisure gear, [[Garden furniture|patio furniture]] and [[exercise equipment]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Deutsche Standards: Marken des Jahrhunderts |last=Langenscheidt |first=Florian |pages=276–279 |year=2006 |publisher=Gabler Verlag |isbn=978-3-8349-0436-2 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The company was founded in 1949 in [[Ense|Parsit]] by Heinz Kettler. Originally starting in the attic of a sawmill, Kettler grew into a worldwide manufacturing and distribution organization, selling products in over 60 countries. In 2005, Heinz Kettler died and his daughter Dr. Karin Kettler, a biologist by training, took over the company. The CEO is currently Ludger Busche.<ref> https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.kettler_international_inc.3e62ef172dac996deefc19216b2c9f40.html</ref>
The company was founded in 1949 in [[Ense|Parsit]] by Heinz Kettler. Originally starting in the attic of a sawmill, Kettler grew into a worldwide manufacturing and distribution organization, selling products in over 60 countries. In 2005, Heinz Kettler died and his daughter Dr. Karin Kettler, a biologist by training, took over the company. The CEO is Ludger Busche.<ref>{{cite web | title=Challenge Validation | website=Dun & Bradstreet - Accelerate Growth and Improve Business Performance | url=https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.kettler_international_inc.3e62ef172dac996deefc19216b2c9f40.html | language=de | access-date=18 November 2023}}</ref>


The company filed for bankruptcy under own management (similar to [[Chapter 11]] bankruptcy) to avoid an uncontrolled takeover by an investor. The bicycle unit was subsequently sold to ZEG (Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft) in December 2015, and the company exited the bankruptcy proceedings in March 2016. Karin Kettler, which had mostly retired from the day to day business, died in a traffic accident in March 2017, aged 57.
The company filed for bankruptcy under own management (similar to [[Chapter 11]] bankruptcy) to avoid an uncontrolled takeover by an investor. The bicycle unit was subsequently sold to ZEG ([[Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft]]) in December 2015, and the company exited the bankruptcy proceedings in March 2016. Karin Kettler, who had mostly retired from the day to day business, died in a traffic accident in March 2017, aged 57.{{cn|date=November 2023}}


The company filed for bankruptcy again in July 2018, and the court opened the bankruptcy proceedings again in October 2018. On October 11, 2019, the end of the company was decided, and the employees were informed about this on October 14. Production officially ended at the end of January 2020.
The company filed for bankruptcy again in July 2018, and the court opened the bankruptcy proceedings again in October 2018. On October 11, 2019, the end of the company was decided, and the employees were informed about this on October 14. Production officially ended at the end of January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hansmann |first=Rolf |date=2020-01-31 |title=Kettler: Die letzten Tage eines Traditionsunternehmens |url=https://www.wp.de/region/sauer-und-siegerland/kettler-die-letzten-tage-eines-traditionsunternehmens-id228291697.html |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=www.wp.de |language=de-DE}}</ref>


==Products==
==Products==
In 1949, Kettler started producing patio furniture and added the Kettcar toy car to their inventory in 1962.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kettcar | url=http://de.toys.kettler.net/produkte/katalog/n/0/kettcar/0/0.html | accessdate=June 21, 2013}}</ref>
In 1949, Kettler started producing patio furniture and added the Kettcar toy car to their inventory in 1962.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kettcar | url=http://de.toys.kettler.net/produkte/katalog/n/0/kettcar/0/0.html | access-date=June 21, 2013}}</ref>


In 1977, Kettler added aluminium bicycles to their product line and started producing fitness equipment and table tennis tops soon after. Kettler now sells a full line of kids' toys, from push trikes for toddlers to licensed pedal tractors for children.
In 1977, Kettler added aluminium bicycles to their product line and started producing fitness equipment and table tennis tops soon after. Kettler now sells a full line of kids' toys, from push trikes for toddlers to licensed pedal tractors for children.
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====Kettcar====
====Kettcar====
The Kettcar was first introduced to the world in 1962 as Kettler's first pedal vehicle. Similar to a bicycle, the pedals turn the wheels over a chain. The Kettcar, however, has four wheels and requires no balancing to ride. Since its debut, Kettler has made many different varieties of the Kettcar and has sold more than 15 million of them worldwide.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kettler.net | url=http://de.toys.kettler.net/produkte/katalog/n/0/kettcar/0/0.html | accessdate=June 21, 2013}}</ref>
The Kettcar was first introduced to the world in 1962 as Kettler's first pedal vehicle. Similar to a bicycle, the pedals turn the wheels over a chain. The Kettcar, however, has four wheels and requires no balancing to ride. Since its debut, Kettler has made many different varieties of the Kettcar and has sold more than 15 million of them worldwide.<ref>{{cite web | title=Kettler.net | url=http://de.toys.kettler.net/produkte/katalog/n/0/kettcar/0/0.html | access-date=June 21, 2013}}</ref>


The popularity of the Kettcar in Germany is so immense that the word "Kettcar" has become a [[synonym]] for four wheeled pedal cars and was entered into the ''[[Duden]]'', the official German dictionary, describing it as a "pedal powered chain vehicle for children" <ref>{{cite web | title=Duden | url=http://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/Kettcar | accessdate=June 26, 2013}}</ref> The first four letters of the word Kettcar are derived from the company "Kettler" and the German word for chain, "kette". The last three letters are derived from the word "car".
The popularity of the Kettcar in Germany is so immense that the word "Kettcar" has become a [[synonym]] for four wheeled pedal cars and was entered into the ''[[Duden]]'', the official German dictionary, describing it as a "pedal powered chain vehicle for children" <ref>{{cite web | title=Duden | url=http://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/Kettcar | access-date=June 26, 2013}}</ref> The first four letters of the word Kettcar are derived from the company "Kettler" and the German word for chain, "Kette". The last three letters are derived from the word "car".


====Licensed pedal vehicles====
====Licensed pedal vehicles====
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===Table tennis tables===
===Table tennis tables===
[[File:Atlanta TTT.jpg|thumbnail|The official table tennis table used in the [[1996 Summer Olympics]]]]
[[File:Atlanta TTT.jpg|thumbnail|The official table tennis table used in the [[1996 Summer Olympics]]]]
Kettler produces a number of table tennis tables, that are tournament bounce certified.<ref>{{cite web | title=KettlerUSA Table Tennis | url=http://www.kettlerusa.com/table-tennis | accessdate=June 21, 2013}}</ref> In January 1996, the committee of the Olympics in Atlanta chose Kettler as the official provider for table tennis gear for the summer games. Kettler still manufactures and sells the same table that was used in the Olympics under the name "Atlanta".
Kettler produces a number of table tennis tables, that are tournament bounce certified.<ref>{{cite web | title=KettlerUSA Table Tennis | url=http://www.kettlerusa.com/table-tennis | access-date=June 21, 2013}}</ref> In January 1996, the committee of the Olympics in Atlanta chose Kettler as the official provider for table tennis gear for the summer games. Kettler still manufactures and sells the same table that was used in the Olympics under the name "Atlanta".


===Bicycles===
===Bicycles===
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===Furniture===
===Furniture===
Having its roots in building furniture, Kettler continued producing it and expanded its selection to aluminum, wrought iron, resin and teak wood furniture. Kettler produces furniture mainly for outdoor use.<ref>[http://www.kettlerusa.com/patio-furniture/resin/2069 Tiffany resin chair]</ref>
Having its roots in building furniture, Kettler continued producing it and expanded its selection to aluminum, wrought iron, resin and teak wood furniture. Kettler produces furniture mainly for outdoor use.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kettlerusa.com/collections/resin|title=Resin|website=KETTLER USA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thegardenfurnitureshop.ie/|title=Home - The Garden Furniture Shop - Ireland's #1 Online Outdoor Store|website=The Garden Furniture Shop}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gardenfurniture.uk.com/|title=Garden Furniture UK &#124; Garden And Outdoor Furniture Sets UK|date=March 13, 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
* <ref>[http://tabletennisjudge.com/kettler-match-5-0-outdoor-table-tennis-table/ Kettler Match 5.0]</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official}}
*[http://www.kettler.net Kettler Germany]
* [https://sportpoland.com/produkty/sporty/marka=kettler/silownia-i-fitness,2,10396?sort=9 Kettler PL]
*[http://www.kettlerusa.com Kettler USA]
*[http://www.kettler.co.uk Kettler GB]
* [http://tabletennisjudge.com/kettler-match-5-0-outdoor-table-tennis-table/ Kettler Match 5.0] tabletennisjudge.com


{{sports equipment brands}}
{{German bicycle manufacturers}}
{{German bicycle manufacturers}}


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[[Category:German brands]]
[[Category:German brands]]
[[Category:Cycle manufacturers of Germany]]
[[Category:Cycle manufacturers of Germany]]
[[Category:Exercise equipment companies]]

Latest revision as of 17:42, 18 November 2023

For the company based in the United States, see Kettler Inc. For the surname, see Kettler (surname).

Kettler
Company typeGmbH & Co. KG
IndustrySports equipment
Founded1949
FounderHeinz Kettler
HeadquartersEnse, Germany
Key people
Karin Kettler, Brendan Dassey
ProductsBicycles, exercise machines, Kettcar, patio furniture, table tennis tables, pedal vehicles
Number of employees
2000 (est.)[1]
Websiteintl.kettler.net

Kettler (German: Kettler GmbH) is a German company based in Ense-Parsit, with locations all around the world. The company produces riding toys, leisure gear, patio furniture and exercise equipment.[2]

History[edit]

The company was founded in 1949 in Parsit by Heinz Kettler. Originally starting in the attic of a sawmill, Kettler grew into a worldwide manufacturing and distribution organization, selling products in over 60 countries. In 2005, Heinz Kettler died and his daughter Dr. Karin Kettler, a biologist by training, took over the company. The CEO is Ludger Busche.[3]

The company filed for bankruptcy under own management (similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy) to avoid an uncontrolled takeover by an investor. The bicycle unit was subsequently sold to ZEG (Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft) in December 2015, and the company exited the bankruptcy proceedings in March 2016. Karin Kettler, who had mostly retired from the day to day business, died in a traffic accident in March 2017, aged 57.[citation needed]

The company filed for bankruptcy again in July 2018, and the court opened the bankruptcy proceedings again in October 2018. On October 11, 2019, the end of the company was decided, and the employees were informed about this on October 14. Production officially ended at the end of January 2020.[4]

Products[edit]

In 1949, Kettler started producing patio furniture and added the Kettcar toy car to their inventory in 1962.[5]

In 1977, Kettler added aluminium bicycles to their product line and started producing fitness equipment and table tennis tops soon after. Kettler now sells a full line of kids' toys, from push trikes for toddlers to licensed pedal tractors for children.

Toys[edit]

The model of the original Kettcar (2010)

Kettcar[edit]

The Kettcar was first introduced to the world in 1962 as Kettler's first pedal vehicle. Similar to a bicycle, the pedals turn the wheels over a chain. The Kettcar, however, has four wheels and requires no balancing to ride. Since its debut, Kettler has made many different varieties of the Kettcar and has sold more than 15 million of them worldwide.[6]

The popularity of the Kettcar in Germany is so immense that the word "Kettcar" has become a synonym for four wheeled pedal cars and was entered into the Duden, the official German dictionary, describing it as a "pedal powered chain vehicle for children" [7] The first four letters of the word Kettcar are derived from the company "Kettler" and the German word for chain, "Kette". The last three letters are derived from the word "car".

Licensed pedal vehicles[edit]

Next to their own brand name, Kettler produces and sells pedal vehicles under the license of multiple other companies. Kettler is the sole producer of CAT, Case, Massey Ferguson and New Holland pedal tractors.

Table tennis tables[edit]

The official table tennis table used in the 1996 Summer Olympics

Kettler produces a number of table tennis tables, that are tournament bounce certified.[8] In January 1996, the committee of the Olympics in Atlanta chose Kettler as the official provider for table tennis gear for the summer games. Kettler still manufactures and sells the same table that was used in the Olympics under the name "Atlanta".

Bicycles[edit]

Kettler started manufacturing aluminium bicycles in 1977. The bicycle unit was sold in 2015; ZEG as the new owners continue to manufacture the bicycles under the "Kettler Alurad" brand.

Fitness[edit]

Kettler has an extensive fitness equipment line, ranging from exercise bikes and crosstrainers to treadmills and rowers.

Furniture[edit]

Having its roots in building furniture, Kettler continued producing it and expanded its selection to aluminum, wrought iron, resin and teak wood furniture. Kettler produces furniture mainly for outdoor use.[9][10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kettler.net". Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  2. ^ Langenscheidt, Florian (2006). Deutsche Standards: Marken des Jahrhunderts. Gabler Verlag. pp. 276–279. ISBN 978-3-8349-0436-2.
  3. ^ "Challenge Validation". Dun & Bradstreet - Accelerate Growth and Improve Business Performance (in German). Retrieved 18 November 2023.
  4. ^ Hansmann, Rolf (31 January 2020). "Kettler: Die letzten Tage eines Traditionsunternehmens". www.wp.de (in German). Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Kettcar". Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Kettler.net". Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  7. ^ "Duden". Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  8. ^ "KettlerUSA Table Tennis". Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  9. ^ "Resin". KETTLER USA.
  10. ^ "Home - The Garden Furniture Shop - Ireland's #1 Online Outdoor Store". The Garden Furniture Shop.
  11. ^ "Garden Furniture UK | Garden And Outdoor Furniture Sets UK". 13 March 2020.

External links[edit]

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