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DONIC – our story of success 

DONIC is a traditional German company in the second generation, which has become one of the world's most important manufacturers of wooden blades, rubber sheets, tables, textiles and other table tennis equipment. Meanwhile numerous world class players, national teams, top clubs and millions of active table tennis players trust in our products. World and European championships as well as national and international titles have been won with our equipment. That is why we claim: CREATE SUCCESS 

The early years 

DONIC was originally founded in Cologne by its eponym Doctor (DO) Georg Nicklas (NIC). When Dr. Nicklas wanted to move to Sweden at the end of the 80s, he sold his company to the Schreiner family. This was the beginning of our success story. 

How Jan-Ove Walder came to DONIC 

It was through a friendship that Jan-Ove Waldner, the most legendary table tennis player of all time, became our world-famous brand ambassador in 1993. Frank Schreiner, who in the meantime had taken over the business of his father Karlheinz, had known JO from his time at the German Club ATSV Saarbrücken. Jan-Ove had always assured Frank that he would join DONIC as soon as he was free. 

"DONIC – CREATE SUCCESS"  
Frank Schreiner (CEO)