Meindl- the success story
the 17th century
At the end of the 17th century: In a document, Petrus Meindl is mentioned as the first shoemaker in Kirchanschöring.Mehr
1928
Lukas Meindl senior becomes a self-employed shoemaker in the 7th generation...Mehr
1934
In addition to manufacturing shoes, he begins to...Mehr
1948
His son Alfons Meindl joins the family business...Mehr
1949
For the first time, Alfons Meindl takes part in the shoe trade show in Munich...Mehr
1955
Alfons’ brother, Hannes Meindl, also joins the company...Mehr
1976
Alfons Meindl develops the Meindl A-D boot categories, which are...Mehr
1979
Exclusive development of the first multi grip sole...Mehr
1982
The first Meindl GORE-TEX® boot: Meindl Trailer. In 1981...Mehr
1990
Lukas Meindl, Alfons’s son, joins the company and takes over the Production...Mehr
1991
An environmental committee is established for responsible...Mehr
1995
As there is no longer enough space in the town centre, a new...Mehr
1996
After finishing his studies and apprenticeships, Lars Meindl joins...Mehr
1999
An overwhelming result in the first reader’s choice of the ‘Outdoor’ specialist magazine...Mehr
2000
Presentation of the Air Revolution® concept successfully...Mehr
2002
The MFS (memory foam system) is developed to improve fit further, and...Mehr
2004
At ISPO MUNICH in summer, Meindl is awarded the ISPO Innovations Award for...Mehr
2005
The warehouse in Kirchanschöring is enlarged.Mehr
2006
Launch of the new product range MFS®-Vakuum.Mehr
2006
Alfons Meindl, born in 1929, managing partner and senior director...Mehr
2007
Receiving the Bavarian State Medal for...Mehr
2008
The Alfons Meindl Sozialstiftung, a social foundation, is set up...Mehr
2010
20th anniversary of our successful model Island.Mehr
2012
In the Meindl Identity® models, Meindl - as the first manufacturer of boots...Mehr
2013
Ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a logistic centre...Mehr
2014
Lukas Meindl is voted the Outdoor Personality of the Year by...Mehr
2015
For the second year in a row...Mehr
2016
Meindl and W.L. Gore celebrate their 35-year partnership...Mehr
2018
Opening of the Meindl MuseumMehr
2020
Meindl presents the PURE FREEDOM - an innovative, multifunctional second shoe that feels like walking barefoot.Mehr
2022
MEINDL & GORE TEX -Strong partners for mountain experiences for 40 yearsMehr
2022
A legend that moves - 30 years MEINDL IslandMehr
