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  Then and Now

Milestones 1958-1962

1958
The close friendship linking Lisa and Fritz Dräxlmaier, Hans and Anderl Glas and motorcycle legend Georg Maier paved the way. Inspired by a shared vision to realize man's dream of individual mobility, Lisa and Fritz Dräxlmaier enter the automotive business in May 1958. Their first order is for 50,000 wire harnesses for the Goggomobil manufactured by Hans Glas GmbH. A short time later, another order follows for the interior (door panels, upholstery, instrument panels, rear deck).

1959
Dräxlmaier establishes a foothold. Business contacts multiply as the small team gathers momentum.

1960
Rapid growth necessitates investment. Spurred by an interiors business that is growing by leaps and bounds, Dräxlmaier installs its first facilities for high-frequency welding and thermoplastic vacuum molding. Though still new, Dräxlmaier already displays its interest in new technologies.