Purchase of a 170Sb classic car
It all started with the purchase of a 170Sb vintage car, built in 52, in Dossenheim near Heidelberg. The current Managing Director Heinrich E. Niemöller makes his first contacts with the Ifam (Interest Group for Old Mercedes Vehicles) and the slowly developing MVC (Mercedes Veterans Club).
Setting up a hobby workshop
Driving alone was not enough. Heinrich E. Niemöller began restoring 170 models as a hobby and founded a small hobby workshop in a backyard garage in Mannheim-Neckarstadt, Eichendorffstrasse 39, together with his student friend Karlheinz Stoppel. He switched from studying mathematics/physics in Heidelberg to mechanical engineering in Mannheim.
Establishment of a repair workshop for various car brands
First joint move with K. Stoppel from a backyard garage to a larger workshop in Mannheim-Jungbusch, Jungbuschstr. 34. Cars of various makes are repaired and experience is gained.
Start with Mercedes restoration
Second move with K. Stoppel to a larger workshop in Mannheim-Sandhofen, Deutsche Gasse 17. In the years 1973-1975, Heinrich E. Niemöller starts restoring 170 models as a hobby and learns about the difficulties of procuring spare parts. After we had two more workshop partners, Martin Eckert and Viktor Rickel, the workshop became too small.
Intensification of the classic car spare parts trade
Third move with K. Stoppel to Mannheim-Sandhofen, Untergasse 6. May 1976: Completion of engineering studies. Intensification of the spare parts trade and business registration on 22.9.1976. 1977: A difficult year of development. March 1978: Publication of the first major parts list 1/78 for the 170-220 models. The 100 m² warehouse becomes too small.
Move to workshop in Sandhofen with 400 m² of space
Fourth move to Mannheim-Sandhofen, Schönauerstr. 16. With the external warehouse in MA-Scharhof, which is also used as a dismantling workshop, the company now has over 400 m² of warehouse, office and workshop space. After the 180 - 190 - SL - 220 S models are added to the product range (catalog C), a fifth move becomes necessary.
Further expansion of the workshop to 900 m²
This fifth move was a tough one. It took 72 small truckloads in 40 days to transport spare parts and shelving equipment to Böckstr. 5 in Mannheim-Jungbusch. Very soon the 900 m² proved to be too small, so the external warehouses "Beilstraße", "Böckstr. 16/18" and "Friesenheimer Insel" nearby had to be added. At the moment we have 2350 m² of warehouse and office space. However, this is not enough to cover the space requirements of the A, C, D and F generation in the long term, which is why a new building is planned for 1987.
Relocation and construction of additional storage space
The sixth move will be our last in Niemöller's history. In the first construction phase, 3400 m² of warehouse and office space will be created, and approx. 3000 m² can be added in the second construction phase in the 1990s if required. We will then be able to store 50,000 to 70,000 different spare parts and deliver them quickly.
Trade with own products
In 1990, we started trading in our own products. Spare parts for Mercedes classic cars are often difficult to obtain, either because the vehicle parts are no longer available or the original Mercedes parts are simply too expensive. We therefore offer our customers the opportunity to purchase functionally identical replica parts from international manufacturers as well as German and, for the most part, European manufacturers.
Takeover of the Mercedes spare parts trading company Kaldewey
We continue our success story in the Mercedes spare parts trade with the takeover of the main parts of the Kaldewey company from Berlin in January 1991. From now on, some of our own products will be manufactured in Berlin. These include rubber mats, molded rubber parts and air ducts as well as quality sheet metal parts, aluminum brake shoes and much more.
Niemöller goes online
The birth of the Niemöller online store in 2004 marked a special milestone in our history. Today, online trading is the most important component of the Niemöller spare parts trade, with which we generate the majority of our turnover. This has not only enabled us to achieve Europe-wide recognition. Niemöller.de is one of the top addresses worldwide in the Mercedes classic car spare parts trade. For our "print classic car veterans" and new customers who explicitly want a catalog, we still print editions. However, the catalog business is steadily declining and is giving way to the rapidly growing online trade.
Birth of Niemöller, spare parts for Mercedes-Benz veterans e. K.
With the appointment of our long-standing employee Levent Karabay as authorized signatory, the company Heinrich Niemöller is simultaneously renamed Niemöller, Ersatzteile für Mercedes-Benz Veteranen e. K. In addition to his function as trainer and executive manager for the further development of the remanufacturing strategy, Mr. Karabay is responsible for conceptual questions regarding online trade and the internal organization.
40 years of Niemöller anniversary trip
The big Niemöller anniversary drive took place on September 22, 2016. We can look back on over 40 years of success in the trade with Mercedes classic car spare parts and are delighted to celebrate this moment together with our team and a ride in these Mercedes classic car gems!
Milestone Niemöller profiles
With the acquisition of Seidel Profile, now Niemöller Profile, we reach another decisive milestone in our classic car spare parts history. Together, niemöller.de and gummiprofile-oldtimer.de sell 74,000 different spare parts, of which over 1,600 different items are stored on an area of approx. 3,000 square meters. These include the top sellers, which mainly include Mercedes air ducts, Mercedes fuel pumps and 50s components.
Internationalization of the online store
In order to meet the increasing demand from foreign customers and to be able to offer our service throughout Europe and worldwide, we are gradually internationalizing our online spare parts business. After English in August 2018, the Niemöller Shop will be translated into Spanish, Italian and Dutch in 2019. It should also be mentioned here that we generate 60% of our turnover from foreign sales.
Everything for your classic Mercedes
Today, we are the most important full-range spare parts supplier for all Mercedes classic cars and youngtimers built between 1946 and 1986. All spare parts for the 28 different models from this period are fully recorded and documented in six catalogs. We supply everything that can still be obtained anywhere. From engine and chassis spare parts to brakes and interior fittings. You can even obtain original upholstery fabrics from us.
Today, Niemöller employs an expert team of 7 sales staff in service and customer care. Personal support for our customers is very important to us. This is demonstrated by the long-standing loyalty of our regular customers, of whom we are very proud.
