Typical Swabian inventiveness is at the origin of our company. In 1920, Wilhelm Veigel established an automobile repair shop; subsequently, he simultaneously worked as a driving instructor. In 1925, he developed a dual control for driving school vehicles for his own use. This invention is considered the birth date of our company. In the early 50s, the German patent office granted Wilhelm Veigel several patents for his inventions. Henceforth, the company dedicated itself exclusively to manufacturing and distributing the patented VEIGEL dual controls. A directive issued in 1957 stipulating that all driving school vehicles in the Federal Republic of Germany had to be equipped with a dual control initiated a decisive change for VEIGEL. After Wilhelm Veigel’s death, his wife Frieda Veigel and subsequently, their daughter Waltraud Horlacher continued to run the company.
Wilhelm Veigel establishes the company as an automobile repair shop and subsequently, also works as a driving instructor.
In 1925, Wilhelm Veigel develops a dual control for his own driving school vehicle.
In the 1950s, Veigel is granted several patents for dual controls.
Due to increasing traffic, a law prescribing the use of dual controls for brake, gas and clutch in driving school vehicles is introduced in Germany, accelerating the company’s growth.
Wilhelm Veigel, founder of the company, dies.
After Wilhelm Veigel’s death, his wife Frieda Veigel continues to run the company and subsequently, hands it over to their daughter Waltraud Horlacher.
In the absence of a successor coming from the Veigel family, Hinrich H. Swyter takes over the company.
Taking over Bruhn and Griep West companies at the beginning of the new millennium, Veigel GmbH + Co. KG enters the Rehamotive market, commercializing driving aids for individuals with disabilities.
Veigel goes to North America!
In cooperation with James Morrison and Jann Hendrick Swyter, Veigel establishes Veigel North America, successfully introducing the second generation of Swyters into business.
Veigel North America takes over the American company Mobility Products & Design, thus enlarging its product portfolio for the North-American market.
The next generation participates in the company.
At the end of May 2016, the city of Künzelsau is struck by a meteorological catastrophe. The whole town, including Veigel, drowns in mud.
In July 2016, our company makes another important step. After 96 years spent in Künzelsau, Veigel moves into its new customer, development and production center in Öhringen.