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.[3]
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 Handlebar bag from Ortlieb | |
| Industry | Pannier maker |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Hartmut Ortlieb, Jürgen Siegwarth |
| Headquarters | , Germany |
Key people | |
| Products | sports articles |
Number of employees | 189 (2016)[2] |
| Website | www |
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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
editThe 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.[4]
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.[5]
In 2022, Ortlieb introduced a repair service to its products in order to reduce consumerism. During holiday season in 2023, Ortlieb started "repair weeks" – a 40% discount off repair costs for all products out of the 5-year warranty period.[6]
Partnerships and sponsorships
editOrtlieb actively supports a large variety of biking projects and environmental protection initiatives. It partners with ADFC, Verkehrsclub Deutschland and Allgemeine Ortskrankenkasse to promote and popularize biking in Germany.[7] Ortlieb supports a number of nature conservation and environmental protection initiatives and organisations.[8] It also sponsors cycling events and athletes, most notably BikingMan and Jonas Deichmann.[9][10]
References
edit- ^ Lambert, Tillman (2022-03-07). "Ortlieb stellt sich neu auf". SAZbike (in German). Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ Jahresabschluss zum Geschäftsjahr 2016 der Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH. In: Bundesanzeiger, 22 February 2018, retrieved im Unternehmensregister 29 October 2018.
- ^ O'Neill, Eve (2015-09-11). "The Best Bike Panniers". New York Times: Reviews by Wirecutter. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ DACHALE, HELMUT (2007-06-16). "Der Regen bleibt draußen!". Die Tageszeitung: taz (in German). p. 23. ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
- ^ Dambeck, Holger (2012-06-15). "Ortlieb-Fahrradtaschen: 30 Jahre wasserdicht". Spiegel Online. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
- ^ Ling, Micah (2023-11-16). "Cycling Bag Manufacturer Ortlieb Is Discounting Its "Repair Weeks" to Combat Consumerism". Bicycling. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Promotion of bike projects". Ortlieb. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Partnerships, Networks and Sponsoring". Ortlieb. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "Sponsorships". Ortlieb. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ^ "The man of extremes". ISPO.com. 2022-12-06. Archived from the original on 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.