DOPPLER
DOPPLER
Our passion for umbrellas has defined who we are and what we do since 1946 - every day and in all weathers. Our products accompany people to the elements of nature - in sun, rain, snow and wind.
KOMPETENZ
INNOVATION
QUALITÄT
COMPETENCE
INNOVATION
QUALITY
For 80 years, Doppler has been synonymous with expertise, innovation, and quality. Founded in 1946 as a family-run business, it is now led by the fourth generation and has grown into an internationally active manufacturer and distributor of umbrellas, parasols, garden furniture, protective covers, and accessories. With three subsidiaries in Europe, one in Asia, and customers in over 60 countries, Doppler has established a strong global presence.
The company group includes the renowned Doppler and Knirps brands, both among the leading suppliers of umbrellas and parasols. Its headquarters in Braunau, Austria, is home to the Doppler factory, built in 1999, which stands as the largest umbrella production facility in Europe. With a dedicated team of around 360 employees—220 of whom are based at the Austrian headquarters—Doppler is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative products every day.

80 MIO. €
Annual turnover

360 EMPLOYEES
of which 230 in Braunau am Inn

DELIVERY QUANTITIES
4 million umbrellas
1 million parasols
800.000 cushions
100.000 items of garden furniture
THE WORLD OF UMBRELLAS
OUR LOCATIONS
AUSTRIA
doppler E. Doppler & Co GmbH
Braunau/Ranshofen
GERMANY
doppler H. Würflingsdobler GmbH
Simbach am Inn
CZECHIA
doppler CZ spol.s.r.o.
Trhove Sviny
SLOVAKIA
doppler SK spol.s.r.o.
Tuscanske Tepice
CHINA
derby Sunrain Ltd.
Hongkong

FOR 80 YEARS
COMPANY HISTORY
You can find a deeper insight into the history of doppler and some interesting facts here: doppler history.
Gründung der Schirmfabrik "Ernst Doppler" in Braunau am Inn, Österreich durch Firmengründer Ernst Doppler.

Die erfolgreiche Produktion in Braunau am Inn wird um Gartenschirme erweitert.
Gründung der bayrischen Firma "doppler H. Würflingsdobler GmbH" in Simbach am Inn, Deutschland.
Gründung eines Ein- und Verkaufsbüros in Taiwan.
Sortimentserweiterung mit Gartenmöbeln.
Gründung der Tochterfirma "doppler CZ" in Tschechien für die Produktion von Sitzauflagen und Kissen sowie dem Vertrieb des gesamten doppler-Programms.
Gründung der Tochterfirma "derby Umbrella Ltd." in Hong Kong.
Gründung der Tochterfirma "doppler SK" in der Slowakei.
Neubau und Konzentration von mehreren Produktionsstätten und Lagern am Standort Braunau am Inn, Österreich.
Gründung der Produktion von großen Aluminium-Gartenschirmen in der Slowakei.
Kauf der Marke "Knirps" mit dem Schweizer Partner Strotz.

Der erfolgreiche Schirmhersteller doppler wächst weiter. Im Jahre 2010 erfolgt eine Betriebserweiterung durch einen Firmenzubau in Braunau, Österreich.
Auch bei der Marke Knirps kommt es im Jahr 2021 zur Markteinführung von Knirps-Sonnenschirmen.
Erneute Erweiterung des Firmengebäudes durch Firmenzubau in Braunau, Österreich.

1946
Foundation of the umbrella factory ‘Ernst Doppler’ in Braunau, Austria
1962
Garden umbrellas are added to the range
1971
Foundation of doppler Germany ‘ doppler H. Würflingsdobler GmbH’ in Simbach am Inn
1989
Establishment of a purchasing and sales office in Taiwan
1990
Garden furniture added to the range
1991
Foundation of doppler Czech Republic for the production of cushions and seat covers
1991
Foundation of doppler China
1992
Foundation of doppler Slovakia
1999
New construction and amalgamation of several production facilities and storage areas at the Braunau site, Austria
2004
Start of production of large aluminium garden parasols in Slovakia
2005
Purchase of the ‘Knirps’ brand with the Swiss partner Strotz
2010
2012
Market launch of Knirps parasols
2020
Expansion of warehouse space in Braunau, Austria
2022
Office extension in Braunau am Inn, Austria
FOR EVERY NEED, IN ANY WEATHER
OUR COMMITMENT

80 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
With almost 80 years of experience, doppler is Europe's leading umbrella manufacturer.

PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
In-house product development and design, continuously tested by certified tests.


PRODUCT RANGE EXPERTISE
Wide range of parasols and umbrellas, garden furniture and seat cushions.

PERSONAL CONSULTATION
Professional support, from consulting to after-sales, including regional contacts.

POINT OF SALE
Comprehensive, customer-oriented system of product displays for optimal product presentations.