TONAK

This manufacturer, founded in 1799 by Johann Nepomuk Hückel, is one of the world's most significant producers of headwear. Originally established as the J. Hückel’s Söhne factory, the company is a key industrial landmark with a long tradition of hat-making craftsmanship. The production facilities focus on felt and knitted headwear, which are exported globally.

The site is recognized as an important part of the region's industrial heritage and played a major role in the industrialization of hat production. It is linked to the local city museum, which preserves an extensive collection related to the factory's history and the Hückel family. The company is also a partner of the local tourist information center.