Karmann

Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, commonly known as Karmann, was a German automobile manufacturer and contract manufacturer based in Osnabrück, Germany. Founded by Wilhelm Karmann in 1901, the company specialised in various automotive roles, including design, production and assembly of components for a wide variety of automobile manufacturers, including Chrysler, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group.

Key facts

Company.name: Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
Company.logo: Karmann logo.svg
Company.logo_size: 250px
Company.type: GmbH
Company.fate: Bankruptcy
Company.defunct: 2010
Company.founder: Wilhelm Karmann
Company.location: Osnabrück, Germany
Company.key_people: Jobst Wellensiek (chairman of the Supervisory Board)
Company.industry: Automotive

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Karmann-Mobil - Kastenwagen, Campingbusse, Campervans

Karmann-Mobil deckt das komplette Marktsegmente der Campingbusse ab. Vom wendigen Mini-Van bis hin zum großen und komfortablen Kastenwagen.

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History
The Karmann Ghia
Production to 2010
Car modules
Motorhomes
Insolvency proceedings
Production after 2010
References
External links

The company was broken up in 2010, after filing for bankruptcy the previous year. Its convertible roof components were purchased by Webasto, Magna Steyr and Valmet Automotive, while the Osnabrück assembly plant, vehicle development, tools and assembly systems were transferred to Volkswagen.