Originally starting in the attic of a sawmill, Kettler grew into a worldwide manufacturing and distribution organization, selling products in over 60 countries.

The bicycle unit was subsequently sold to ZEG (Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft) in December 2015, and the company exited the bankruptcy proceedings in March 2016.

[5] In 1977, Kettler added aluminium bicycles to their product line and started producing fitness equipment and table tennis tops soon after.

Kettler is the sole producer of CAT, Case, Massey Ferguson and New Holland pedal tractors.

[8] In January 1996, the committee of the Olympics in Atlanta chose Kettler as the official provider for table tennis gear for the summer games.

Kettler has a fitness equipment line, ranging from exercise bikes and crosstrainers to treadmills and rowers.