Innovation and growth

In 1931, AUTOFLUG began the manufacture of parachute systems under the licence of IRVIN and Introduced the unique AUTOFLUG Quick Release Connector. Within the next years, AUTOFLUG grew to one of the leading manufacturers of rescue parachutes in Germany

Cooperation with IRVIN

Cooperation with IRVIN starts, as a result of which AUTOFLUG develops into the leading manufacturer of rescue chutes in Germany

The foundation of AUTOFLUG

In 1st October 1919 Gerhard Sedlmayr founded his „Spezialhaus für das AUTOmobil und FLUGwesen, AUTOFLUG“ in Berlin-Johannisthal – the cradle of German aviation

non-stop flight record

Gerhard Sedlmayr succeededto make an over six hours long non-stop flight at the Johannisthaler Herbstflugwoche in 1913.

Gerhard Sedlmayr (1891-1952)

An aviator started the company: Aviation pioneer Gerhard Sedlmayr was a pilot trainee of the Brothers Wright and a record holder