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Successful for 90 years

TRADITION. INNOVATION. HIGH-TECH.

When the brothers Heinrich and Richard Weppler founded Weppler Filter in 1935, neither could have known they were laying the foundation for a company that today maintains business relationships all over the world.

WHAT WE STAND FOR.

Since 1935.

Our strong reputation is no coincidence. From day one, we have given our best for our customers in the automotive and medical technology industries.

TRADITION

Founded in 1935 in Frankfurt, Weppler Filter has been family-owned for three generations. We are pioneers in precision and microfilter technology. Through continuous development, we have set new industry standards.

INNOVATIVe UND INTERNATIONAL

As a globally successful supplier, renowned industrial companies count on us. Constructive dialogue with customers, cutting‑edge technology, and decades of experience form the basis for first‑class results worldwide .

High-tech and top quality

Our manufacturing — from design to final inspection — combines advanced technology with expert knowledge and long-term experience. The result: high-tech filters of top quality, precision, and cost efficiency. This is the foundation of our high customer satisfaction.

Our references

Quality, continuity, and future orientation — that is what the Weppler Filter name stands for. For these values, we regularly receive top awards as a preferred supplier.

Quality and environment

Our goal is the continuous improvement of customer satisfaction and product quality. Top priority: developing and using cost‑efficient and resource-saving manufacturing processes.

Company History

1935‒1945
The brothers Heinrich and Richard Weppler found H.u.R. Weppler oHG. High demand for fuel tank and carburetor filters for motorcycles leads to expansion into larger facilities in Frankfurt Rödelheim.
In 1945, they begin producing tank and oil filters for the VW Beetle. The company employs 12 people.
1960s
Weppler Filter develops and manufactures mesh filters. This decade marks the start of collaboration with Robert Bosch GmbH on injection system components. In 1965, Heinz Weppler (son of Heinrich) joins the company.
By the late 1960s, product range includes oil, gas, water, air, and fuel filters/screens.
1970‒2000
In 1977, Heinz Weppler and Albert Eckert take over management. Weppler Filter GmbH is established during restructuring. Collaboration with Bosch and ATE deepens, leading to ABS filter developments. By 1985, the company has 120 employees.
In 1986, the company relocates to Oberursel. In 1994, Stephan Weppler joins the company.
2000s
Stephan Weppler becomes Managing Director in 2004. Andrea Eckert (granddaughter of Richard) joins in 2006 and becomes Managing Director in 2007.
A 2,000 m² plant is built in Czech Republic in 2012 and expanded shortly after via a new building.
In 2013, “Filter Malika” is founded in Morocco. In 2015, Plant 2 opens in Germany (Oberursel).
A fully automated production line for a DNOx system is installed in Ostrava.
In 2019, Plant 2 is expanded again.
2021
With our corporate start-up Weppler Technologies, we make our decades of engineering excellence available to innovators.
Our locations
We manufacture for international customers at sites in 3 countries.
Germany
CZECH REPUBLIC
MOROCCO
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