Company news

VAUDE invests in the production site in Tettnang

• VAUDE invests over one million euros in production at the company site
• Technological lead through innovative automation process
• VAUDE "Made in Germany" products: 100% PVC-free and environmentally certified

Tettnang, 09.09.2024 - VAUDE is known worldwide for the production of waterproof "Made in Germany" products, which are manufactured at the Tettnang site using a high-frequency welding process in accordance with the highest environmental standards. The sustainable outdoor brand has been producing high-quality backpacks, bike and lifestyle bags here since 1980. VAUDE completely avoids the use of PVC materials, which are extremely harmful to the environment and health. The company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has now invested over one million euros in the further modernization of the production site in Tettnang and rebuilt the production layout according to the latest industry standards.

From a bold vision to a pioneer of innovation and sustainability

Tettnang, 06.05.2024 - The term "outdoor" did not yet exist when Albrecht von Dewitz founded the company in 1974. Today, VAUDE is one of Europe's leading outdoor brands in a market that the family business from Tettnang has successfully helped to shape. VAUDE has repeatedly set new standards and made outdoor history with legendary products, from the first dome wall tent "Space" to ultra-light high-tech equipment and functional clothing made from innovative recycled or bio-based materials. The strong pioneering spirit that has driven this groundbreaking product development and produced many outstanding milestones can still be felt everywhere at VAUDE today. Since Antje von Dewitz took over the management of the company from her father in 2009, VAUDE has broken new ground as a sustainability pioneer and attracted attention with sustainable and innovative new products as well as visionary business models.

VAUDE reduces its global CO2 emissions by 30 percent

Tettnang, April 30, 2024 - In its 2023 carbon footprint, VAUDE impressively demonstrates that it is possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement. The company was able to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent in 2023 compared to the base year 2019, while company sales increased by 32 percent in the same period. VAUDE is thus demonstrating that it is possible to decouple resource consumption from corporate growth and reduce CO2 emissions in line with science-based climate targets.

• VAUDE channel on platform X is shut down
• Advertising ban on social networks
• VAUDE speaks out clearly against fake news, hate speech and racism

March 21, 2024. VAUDE is leaving Platform X with immediate effect as of March 2024. "This is our response to the increasing misinformation, discriminatory and right-wing populist content and the increasingly aggressive style on X - we want to clearly distance ourselves from this," says Manfred Meindl, VAUDE Marketing Director. With a view to the super election year 2024, VAUDE expects a further escalation of the tone and content, especially on X, but also on other social channels. VAUDE no longer wants to advertise in this environment.