1996
In 1996 the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. Held now supplies over 3000 specialised dealers in Europe and the USA.
1991
After the revolutionary development of the world’s first magnetic tankbag in 1985, the next Held milestone follows in 1991. With the development of Helds first nylon jacket, they step into the world of protective motorcycle garments; this is brought to the next level in the following year with the development of the first leather suit made entirely from kangaroo leather.
1983
1983 is the big break through for Held: Together with Germany’s most successful racer of all time, Tony Mang, (5 time’s world Champion 250cc and 350cc) Held develops a totally new style of racing glove.
1979
Now focusing solely on the production of items for motorcyclists, Held teams up with 11-time European Motocross Champion, Erwin Schmider to develop the first dedicated MX glove. By this stage the company is already a trailblazer in the riding equipment industry.
1970
With the rising popularity of motorcycling especially in racing and leisure touring in the 70s, Held focuses on production and distribution of protective gloves, particularly designed for the special needs of motorcycling in addition to their existing collection of fashion gloves.
1946
After the end of WW2 and the expulsion of German citizens from Abertamy, Bohemia (now part of Czech Republic), Bruno Held and his son Edgar senior founded the company HELD at their new home in Burgberg (Allgäu). Both professional glove makers, they began with the production of fashion gloves, as well as driving gloves and protective work gloves.
(Photo showing company founder Bruno Held with the former technical director Erhard Held)
2021
Held feiert 2021 seinen 75. Geburtstag. Seit nun schon 75 Jahren steht die Marke Held für innovative Motorradbekleidung mit einem Höchstmaß an Sicherheit bei gleichzeitig maximalem Tragekomfort.
2020
2020 werden die ersten Motorradstiefel mit GORE-TEX Membrane präsentiert. Damit ist Held einer der wenigen Gore-Markenpartner, der die Lizenz für alle Bekleidungsbereiche, also Textilbekleidung, Handschuhe und Stiefel, besitzt.
2019
Held stellt mit der eVest Clip-in das erste Produkt aus der Kooperation mit dem französischen Airbag-Hersteller In&motion vor.
2017
Durch das stetige Wachstum und den damit verbundenen erhöhten Platzbedarf in unserer Logistik am Standort Erzflöße in Burgberg entscheidet sich Held im Jahre 2017 zum Kauf des neuen Held Logistik Zentrums in Kempten.