From the Beginning

of industrialization, the region „Bergische Land“ in central western Germany has

been home to small and medium sized manufacturing businesses.

The spirit of entrepreneurship and invention seems to be in the local DNA.

Plus rivers and creeks offered sources of energy.

Against this background, Carl Niggeloh started a metal works factory in 1909.

By the 1930’s, Carl Niggeloh was focused on the production of support systems for photo