Ludwigsburg-based automotive supplier MANN + HUMMEL was celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2016. 

Founded under difficult conditions during the Second World War, the family-led company has grown to become the world's biggest manufacturer of oil, air, and gasoline filters, employing around 20,000 people at 80 locations on five continents with the company achieved turnover of 3,9 billion Euro. 

For the last 75 years MANN + HUMMEL keep their course for advanced technologies. More than 1000 researchers and developers having on their reserve over 3000 patent applications, patents and registered samples are constantly demonstrating the innovative potential of the company as a global expert on filtration. 

The MANN-FILTER trademark appeared in the early days of the company's establishment. The brand has been a registered trademark since 1951.