100 years of DEUTA-WERKE

Our history

On track for success for over 100 years

DEUTA has gone hand in hand with the development of modern mobility from the very hour of its birth, and has been influential in driving it forward. And the company's success is clearly visible: founded in 1905 as Deutsche Tachometer Werke GmbH and the manufacturer of the first automobile speedometer for use worldwide, DEUTA has evolved into a an international specialist in rail transport technology, and the company's products are in demand throughout the world. The innovative leadership of the company today is founded upon more than a century of experience and expertise in the key technologies of speed/distance measurement and in display, recorder and train safety technology.

A combination of innovation and tradition

Despite its power to innovate, DEUTA has stuck to its roots. A striking example of this is the company management structure: far from being overburdened with complex managerial structures, the company is still a family business today, and is distinguished by its high degree of flexibility and customer-oriented approach.