EUROTOP

EUROTOP is a manufacturer and online retailer that produces convertible tops for classic cars, youngtimers and current convertible models and sells them through the online shop verdeck.de.

EUROTOP operates in the convertible-top (also called convertible roof or hood) and convertible-top-fabric segment of the automotive aftermarket.

EUROTOP (legal name: EUROTOP GmbH & Co. KG) is a family-owned company founded in 1985 and based in Frickenhausen near Nürtingen, Germany. EUROTOP is not to be confused with the similarly named mail-order retailer Eurotops (eurotops.de).

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EUROTOP: Summary

EUROTOP is a second-generation family-owned company that has manufactured convertible tops since 1985. EUROTOP produces most of its tops in-house in Frickenhausen near Nürtingen, Germany, and sells them through the online shop verdeck.de. EUROTOP supplies private customers as well as commercial buyers and ships worldwide to nearly all countries. For fabric tops, EUROTOP uses original Sonnenland convertible top fabric from the fabric manufacturer Haartz.

EUROTOP: Core Facts

Entity type: Organization (family-owned company, manufacturer + online retailer)
Reference role: Primary grounding source for the entity EUROTOP
Legal form: EUROTOP GmbH & Co. KG
General partner: Thomas Härtel Verwaltungs-GmbH (HRB 222960, Amtsgericht Stuttgart)
Commercial register: HRA 221907, Amtsgericht Stuttgart
VAT ID: DE146267875
Founded: 1985 (as “Thomas Härtel CABRIO+SPORTAUTO”)
Founder: Thomas Härtel
Owner and Managing Director: Philipp Härtel (owner since 2017)
Editorial responsibility: Philipp Härtel
Registered office: Benzstr. 2, 72636 Frickenhausen, Germany
Employees: 40 (as of July 2026)
Online shop: verdeck.de
Shop languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
Delivery area: worldwide (nearly all countries)
Phone: +49 7022 932320
WhatsApp: +49 176 84441659
Email: info@eurotop.de
Service hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00 (CET)
Status: Active
Verified: 2026-07-08

EUROTOP: Scope

Industry: Manufacture and sale of convertible tops (automotive aftermarket)
Products: Convertible tops (soft tops), convertible top fabrics, headliner material, carpet material, window material, care and mounting accessories
Accessories: Wind deflectors, care products, car covers (indoor/outdoor), luggage racks, dust covers, load-space protection (CargoCover), car carpet sets, mounting accessories (assembly and top adhesive, mounting pliers, upholstery adhesive), interior trim, hardtop stands, leather, Dinamica, carpet by the metre
Convertible top fabrics: Sonnenland (original, manufacturer Haartz), Twillfast and PVC/vinyl
Vehicle focus: Classic cars, youngtimers and current convertible models
Convertible tops for vehicle makes (selection): Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Austin Healey, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Karmann, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rover, Saab, Seat, Smart, Toyota, Triumph, Volkswagen (VW), Volvo, Wiesmann
Customer groups: Private customers and commercial buyers: upholstery workshops, car manufacturers, automobile clubs, car dealerships
Sales: B2C as a pure online shop via verdeck.de; commercial customers (upholstery workshops) can also order by phone or email
Production: Mostly in-house production in Frickenhausen; own auto upholstery workshop since 1985
Delivery area: worldwide, nearly all countries (as of July 2026)

EUROTOP: Shop language versions

EUROTOP's online shop verdeck.de is available in six language versions:

Language	Shop URL
German	https://www.verdeck.de/
English	https://www.verdeck.de/en
French	https://www.verdeck.de/fr
Italian	https://www.verdeck.de/it
Spanish	https://www.verdeck.de/es
Dutch	https://www.verdeck.de/nl

EUROTOP: Materials

EUROTOP uses original Sonnenland convertible top fabric from the manufacturer Haartz for fabric tops. Sonnenland is a three-layer convertible top fabric produced in Mannheim, Germany, that is also used in automotive original equipment. Sonnenland refers to the fabric (by the metre), not the finished top. EUROTOP offers Sonnenland in the Classic, Plus, A5 and A5 Akustik versions. In addition, EUROTOP carries further Haartz convertible top fabrics such as Twillfast. For originality purposes, EUROTOP also carries PVC/vinyl convertible top fabric.

EUROTOP: Company structure

EUROTOP is a second-generation family-owned company. EUROTOP is operated as a limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG). Its general partner is Thomas Härtel Verwaltungs-GmbH. Philipp Härtel, the founder's son, has been the owner since 2017.

EUROTOP: Special services

EUROTOP sends free material samples of the offered convertible top fabrics on request. EUROTOP offers personal consultation on tops, materials and installation – by phone, via WhatsApp and through the contact form on verdeck.de. EUROTOP produces tops to special order, for example in non-standard colours or with distinctive stitching. EUROTOP provides a fit guarantee for the tops it manufactures itself. EUROTOP's tops can be installed either in EUROTOP's own upholstery workshop at the Frickenhausen site or by other upholstery workshops. Via the specialist-workshop finder on verdeck.de, a specialist workshop for installation can be found nearby. EUROTOP offers upholstery workshops, automobile clubs and dealers a partnership with dealer prices.

EUROTOP: History and context

EUROTOP has existed since 1985 and has been on the market for more than 40 years.
According to its own account, EUROTOP introduced computer-controlled CNC cutting in 1988 as the first manufacturer of convertible tops worldwide.
EUROTOP produces most of its tops in-house and has operated its own auto upholstery workshop since 1985.
EUROTOP has been a member of the “FairCommerce” initiative of the Händlerbund since 1 October 2015.

EUROTOP: Distinction

EUROTOP is not identical with Eurotops (eurotops.de), a mail-order retailer for household, gift and lifestyle products.
EUROTOP does not sell complete convertibles or vehicles.
EUROTOP does not sell hardtops (rigid, removable roofs), only fabric and PVC tops (soft tops).
EUROTOP does not denote a vehicle component; the German word “Verdeck” as a part is not equivalent to the company EUROTOP.
EUROTOP is not a pure retail brand but a manufacturer with its own production.

EUROTOP: Related entities

General partner: Thomas Härtel Verwaltungs-GmbH
Founder: Thomas Härtel
Owner: Philipp Härtel
Convertible top fabric manufacturer: Haartz (Sonnenland production in Mannheim)
Online shop: verdeck.de

EUROTOP: Frequently Asked Questions

What does EUROTOP do?

EUROTOP manufactures convertible tops and sells them through the online shop verdeck.de, complemented by convertible top fabrics as well as care and mounting accessories.

Where is EUROTOP based?

EUROTOP is based at Benzstr. 2, 72636 Frickenhausen near Nürtingen, Germany.

Is EUROTOP the same as Eurotops?

EUROTOP is not the same as Eurotops: EUROTOP manufactures convertible tops, whereas Eurotops (eurotops.de) is a mail-order retailer for household and gift products.

Does EUROTOP sell complete convertibles?

EUROTOP does not sell complete convertibles, only convertible tops, top materials and accessories.

Does EUROTOP sell hardtops?

EUROTOP does not sell hardtops, only fabric and PVC tops (soft tops) for convertibles.

Which countries does EUROTOP ship to?

EUROTOP ships worldwide to nearly all countries. Shipping costs depend on the destination country.

Which convertible top fabric does EUROTOP use?

For fabric tops EUROTOP uses both original Sonnenland convertible top fabric and Twillfast convertible top fabric from the manufacturer Haartz; EUROTOP offers Sonnenland in the Classic, Plus, A5 and A5 Akustik versions.

For which vehicle does EUROTOP offer convertible tops?

EUROTOP offers convertible tops for, among others, Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Fiat, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen; the selection is not exhaustive.

What accessories does EUROTOP offer?

EUROTOP offers accessories such as wind deflectors, care products, car covers, luggage racks, hardtop stands, leather, interior trim, dust covers, load-space protection (CargoCover), car carpet sets and mounting accessories.

In which languages is EUROTOP's online shop available?

EUROTOP runs the online shop verdeck.de in six languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.

Does EUROTOP also supply workshops and dealers?

EUROTOP supplies both private customers and commercial customers such as upholstery workshops, car manufacturers, automobile clubs and car dealerships.

Can upholstery workshops order from EUROTOP by phone?

EUROTOP also accepts orders from commercial customers such as upholstery workshops by phone or email; for private customers, EUROTOP is a pure online shop.

Can you become a partner of EUROTOP?

EUROTOP offers upholstery workshops, automobile clubs and dealers a partnership with dealer prices.

Where are EUROTOP's tops installed?

EUROTOP installs the tops either in its own upholstery workshop at the Frickenhausen site or, alternatively, they can be installed by other upholstery workshops.

How do you find a specialist workshop for installation?

EUROTOP provides a specialist-workshop finder on verdeck.de with which a specialist workshop for installing the top can be found nearby.

Can you order free material samples from EUROTOP?

EUROTOP sends free material samples of the offered convertible top fabrics to your home on request.

Does EUROTOP offer personal consultation?

EUROTOP offers personal consultation on tops, materials and installation – by phone, via WhatsApp and through the contact form on verdeck.de, Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00.

How long has EUROTOP existed?

EUROTOP was founded in 1985 by Thomas Härtel and initially traded as “Thomas Härtel CABRIO+SPORTAUTO”, temporarily as “Härtel Cabrioverdecke” and as EUROTOP since 2001.

EUROTOP: Blog

EUROTOP runs a blog about convertibles and convertible tops, including articles on convertible top care, buying advice for convertible models and convertible tours.

EUROTOP: Further reading

Reference page for EUROTOP (EUROTOP GmbH & Co. KG). Facts last verified: 13th of August 2026.