Wippermann jr GmbH is a roller chain manufacturer located in Hagen, Germany, and founded by Wilhelm Wippermann in 1893.[1] They make the Connex brand of bicycle chains and master links.[2] Their bicycle chains include such high-end features as nickel-plating, hollow pins, stainless steel, titanium rollers, and cutout plates.[2] In 2008, Wippermann published wear test results in which their bicycle chains performed well.[3] Wippermann chains are used by professional cyclists in the Tour de France.[4]

| Industry | roller chain, bicycle chain |
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| Founded | 1893, Germany |
Key people | Dr. Stephan Gerber Christian Hamann |
| Products | Roller chains for bicycles, mopeds, and industry |
| Revenue | unknown |
Operating income | unknown |
Net income | unknown |
Number of employees | ~ 400 |
| Website | www.wippermann.com |
Other notable bicycle chain manufacturers include:
Wippermann is well known today for its high-quality bicycle chains.
I would recommend the Wippermann 10-speed chains... I had installed the Connex Master Link upside down.
Bolted on to the frame is a conglomerate of parts from a broad collection of companies [including] a gold Wippermann Connex chain.
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