History
A review of pneumatic expertise.Vetter has always been very closely connected with the field of rescue since its founding in 1964 as a wholesale trading company for the fire service and civil defence. Here you are able to see the most significant milestones which helped rescue experience and technological know-how to flourish in order to be able to offer you perfected rescue products and medical tents.
1964
Founding of Vetter in Cologne as a wholesale trading company for fire service and civil defence equipment
1969
Manufacture of Oil and Water Aspirators
1971
Start of production for the 0.5 bar Lifting Bag
1972
First export business
1974/76
Production of the 6.0 bar Mini Lifting Bag
1978
Introduction of the first Pipe Sealing Bag and Test Sealing Bag
1979
Founding of Manfred Vetter GmbH as well as the founding of a company in the USA: Vetter Systems, Pittsburgh
1980
Founding of Vetter Produktions GmbH
1985
Extension of the company in Zülpich and the termination of wholesale trading for the fire service
1992
Setting up the exhibition and training center in Langendorf
1995
Fusion of Vepro and Manfred Vetter GmbH to Manfred Vetter GmbH & Comp.
2000
Introduction of Decontamination Tents and Safety Cushions
2002
Setting up of an inspection service in Germany
2004
Take-over of Manfred Vetter GmbH & Comp. by the IDEX Corporation
2005
Start of the new training academy in Zülpich
2006
Integration of AIRSHORE products into the product program
2007
New series for Pipe Sealing Bags, Test Sealing Bags as well as Ultra Flat Bags
2008
Introduction of the 10 bar S.Tec Bag as well as Pipe and Bypass Bags for the fire service
2010
Introduction of safety cushions SP 60 and SP 16 (neon yellow), the wedge-shaped lifting bag, the RDS shower and the MT series