Our Company History: Over 50 Years of Excellence at Hepco & Becker

For now more than 5 decades, Hepco & Becker has been synonymous with the highest quality, innovation, and passion in the motorcycle accessories industry. Our company's history is characterized by continuous development, technical mastery, and a strong connection to the global motorcycle community.

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Strong, resilient and unshakeable.

The rhino of our brand logo has a high level of sympathy and awareness among many motorcyclists. In the wild, rhinos have a certain autonomy and resilience, strength and stubbornness that makes them as resilient as we are and our products. As a result, sustainability and stability have become important values for us, which are firmly anchored in the quality and durability of our products. And to which we stubbornly cling, like a pachyderm.

About our brandlogo

Strong, resilient and unshakeable.

The rhino of our brand logo has a high level of sympathy and awareness among many motorcyclists. In the wild, rhinos have a certain autonomy and resilience, strength and stubbornness that makes them as resilient as we are and our products. As a result, sustainability and stability have become important values for us, which are firmly anchored in the quality and durability of our products. And to which we stubbornly cling, like a pachyderm.

The Beginnings (1970s)

The cornerstone for our company was laid in 1973. Ing. Franz Becker, a visionary founder, started the company as a one-man business. His commitment and passion for the industry shaped our beginnings. Unfortunately, his journey ended in a tragic accident in 1975. But his legacy was carried on by Paul Ehrhardt (Sen.), who took the lead. He continued the success story of with determination and commitment.

A world premiere in 1974: Franz Becker presents the self-developed turbo kit for a Honda CB 750 Four at the IFMA in Cologne at his own booth.

Unfortunately, his journey ended in 1975 with a tragic accident. Paul Ehrhardt (Sr.) takes over the leadership. With determination and commitment, he continued the success story from there.

1973

The grease chain box from Ing. Franz Becker lays the foundation for our company's history.
Paul Ehrhardt, then a student, works with Franz Becker, supporting him and assembling the boxes.

Then as Now: The Becker grease chain box on the completely restored CB 750 F BOL D'OR. A little bit of nostalgia.

The Beginnings (1970s)

The cornerstone for our company was laid in 1973. Ing. Franz Becker, a visionary founder, started the company as a one-man business. His commitment and passion for the industry shaped our beginnings. Unfortunately, his journey ended in a tragic accident in 1975. But his legacy was carried on by Paul Ehrhardt (Sen.), who took the lead. He continued the success story of with determination and commitment.

A world premiere in 1974: Franz Becker presents the self-developed turbo kit for a Honda CB 750 Four at the IFMA in Cologne at his own booth.

Unfortunately, his journey ended in 1975 with a tragic accident. Paul Ehrhardt (Sr.) takes over the leadership. With determination and commitment, he continued the success story from there.

1973

The grease chain box from Ing. Franz Becker lays the foundation for our company's history.
Paul Ehrhardt, then a student, works with Franz Becker, supporting him and assembling the boxes.

Through the development of a special labyrinth seal, the tightness of the system was ensured.

Then as Now: The Becker grease chain box on the completely restored CB 750 F BOL D'OR. A little bit of nostalgia.

Thinking Ahead - Motivated to Improve Things

The founding of Franz Becker GmbH took place in 1975.
It coincided with the entry of student Paul Ehrhardt into the GmbH.

Advertisements from a different time.

1976
Back then, entirely focused on the grease chain box, which had created the financial foundation for everything else.
The sale of the self-developed turbo kit was soon discontinued.

1979
The next groundbreaking step was the targeted focus on solving the problem of luggage transport.
The slogan "Becker-offers-best" was on everyone's lips. At that time, the MOTORRAD CATALOG from Motor Presse Verlag Stuttgart was already considered essential reading for motorcycle enthusiasts, where advertisements were now placed.

Thinking Ahead - Motivated to Improve Things

The founding of Franz Becker GmbH took place in 1975.
It coincided with the entry of student Paul Ehrhardt into the GmbH.

1976 – Advertisements from a different time.
Back then, entirely focused on the grease chain box, which had created the financial foundation for everything else.
The sale of the self-developed turbo kit was soon discontinued.

1979 – The next groundbreaking step was the targeted focus on solving the problem of luggage transport.
The slogan "Becker-offers-best" was on everyone's lips. At that time, the MOTORRAD CATALOG from Motor Presse Verlag Stuttgart was already considered essential reading for motorcycle enthusiasts, where advertisements were now placed.

The Beginning of a Journey

What originally started as a one-man operation quickly became a motivated team working together. The focus: The development of motorcycle accessories aimed at making travel easier and more comfortable.
It wasn't long before the legendary plastic suitcase "Junior" was born.

1980

The investments in tube processing machines for the production of steel luggage carriers had already been made 2 years ago.

Investment in injection molding tools for the production and series manufacturing of plastic suitcases.

1981

Production of lockable hard-shell suitcases with aluminum frames for attachment to motorcycle luggage carriers.

1985

Founding of Hepco&Becker GmbH, as it is still named today, after taking over the motorcycle suitcase production from the company Hepting in Stuttgart. Still in the same year, a new premiere: The market launch of the legendary, double-walled plastic suitcase "JUNIOR"

The Beginning of a Journey

What originally started as a one-man operation quickly became a motivated team working together. The focus: The development of motorcycle accessories aimed at making travel easier and more comfortable.
It wasn't long before the legendary plastic suitcase "Junior" was born.

1980

The investments in tube processing machines for the production of steel luggage carriers had already been made 2 years ago.

Investment in injection molding tools for the production and series manufacturing of plastic suitcases.

1981

Production of lockable hard-shell suitcases with aluminum frames for attachment to motorcycle luggage carriers.

1985

Founding of Hepco&Becker GmbH, as it is still named today, after taking over the motorcycle suitcase production from the company Hepting in Stuttgart. Still in the same year, a new premiere: The market launch of the legendary, double-walled plastic suitcase "JUNIOR"

The Right Products at the Right Time

After Franz Becker's accident in 1975, the company was continued by Paul Ehrhardt, who, in the meantime, had brought the production of the grease chain boxes to serial production. In the meantime, these were available for nearly all motorcycle models. Over 20,000 grease chain boxes were sold in the following years. Hepco&Becker became a name synonymous with quality and services around motorcycles. The name was established through the takeover of the company Hepting & Co. and in memory of Franz Becker.

1987

One of the big sales hits at the time: The top case "Flippy". With its wide color palette at very affordable prices, more than 10,000 units of the top case were sold before serial production was discontinued.

1988

The popularity of choppers and cruisers steadily rises. Hepco&Becker responds with the development of leather saddlebags, leather panniers, and the well-known sissy bars for many models.

1990

Innovation never sleeps:
Development and sale of the first crash bars for the engine. The foundation for today's wide range of motorcycle crash bars from Hepco&Becker was laid.

The Right Products at the Right Time

After Franz Becker's accident in 1975, the company was continued by Paul Ehrhardt, who, in the meantime, had brought the production of the grease chain boxes to serial production. In the meantime, these were available for nearly all motorcycle models. Over 20,000 grease chain boxes were sold in the following years. Hepco&Becker became a name synonymous with quality and services around motorcycles. The name was established through the takeover of the company Hepting & Co. and in memory of Franz Becker.

1987

One of the big sales hits at the time: The top case "Flippy". With its wide color palette at very affordable prices, more than 10,000 units of the top case were sold before serial production was discontinued.

1988

The popularity of choppers and cruisers steadily rises. Hepco&Becker responds with the development of leather saddlebags, leather panniers, and the well-known sissy bars for many models.

1990

Innovation never sleeps:
Development and sale of the first crash bars for the engine. The foundation for today's wide range of motorcycle crash bars from Hepco&Becker was laid.

The World Asked - And We Answered!

From the early 90s, more emphasis was placed on print advertisements to solidify the brand's recognition and promote the constantly newly developed, improved products and their benefits.
With the start of the new millennium, Hepco&Becker increasingly expanded its presence beyond the borders of Germany. The global expansion was met with great enthusiasm. Our products quickly gained worldwide recognition for their high quality and durability. This reputation, as well as our commitment, has remained unchanged to this day.

1997

After the insolvency and the acquisition of the trademark rights by Hepco&Becker, the re-establishment of the Krauser GmbH

1998

The "Journey" case series becomes another milestone.
The "Alu Standard" is developed as a large series.

2000

The " "Journey" series has been further developed.
Start of the development and production of our "main stands".

2005

The product portfolio is expanded to include many aluminum products, such as engine protection plates and side stand enlargement plates.

2010

Versatile soft bags find their way onto the motorcycle thanks to the "C-Bow mounting system".

2012

Development and presentation of the tank bag series "Street" – with patented system tank ring.

The World Asked - And We Answered!

From the early 90s, more emphasis was placed on print advertisements to solidify the brand's recognition and promote the constantly newly developed, improved products and their benefits.
With the start of the new millennium, Hepco&Becker increasingly expanded its presence beyond the borders of Germany. The global expansion was met with great enthusiasm. Our products quickly gained worldwide recognition for their high quality and durability. This reputation, as well as our commitment, has remained unchanged to this day.

1997

After the insolvency and the acquisition of the trademark rights by Hepco&Becker, the re-establishment of the Krauser GmbH

1998

The "Journey" case series becomes another milestone.
The "Alu Standard" is developed as a large series.

2000

The " "Journey" series has been further developed.
Start of the development and production of our "main stands".

2005

The product portfolio is expanded to include many aluminum products, such as engine protection plates and side stand enlargement plates.

2010

Versatile soft bags find their way onto the motorcycle thanks to the "C-Bow mounting system".

2012

Development and presentation of the tank bag series "Street" – with patented system tank ring.

2014

Our modern, sporty series "Royster" expands our luggage segment.

2016

The first hard-shell suitcase for the C-Bow side carrier, our "Orbit" is introduced.

2017

The new luggage series made of aluminum "Xceed" is presented at EICMA in Milan.

2018

The series of retro-style bags "Legacy" saddle and tail bags made of high-quality fabric and leather are further developed.

2020

Expansion at our HQ in Pirmasens:
Start of construction of a new hall
Presentation of the new "Xplorer" Topcase 60
Facelift of the popular "Street" C-Bow side bag

2021

Completion of the new hall.
Increased focus on sustainability: Construction of a photovoltaic system
Presentation of the new universal steel canister set for mounting on C-Bow carriers

2022

Introduction of the new "Xtravel" series.
Presentation of the new, larger "Royster Neo" side bags
Acquisition of a welding robot for large-scale production