German manufacturer founded by Heinz Kettler in 1949 in Ense-Parsit. Pioneered the first weatherproof aluminum table tennis table in 1974, revolutionizing outdoor play. Grew into a global company selling in 60+ countries with 3,500+ employees. Table tennis tables were marketed toward home and garden recreational buyers alongside fitness equipment and outdoor furniture. Kettler Germany ceased operations around 2020, and table tennis products are no longer manufactured, though the KETTLER USA brand continues in other product categories under the Kettler family ownership.