--- title: "Discover the story behind bellicon - Learn more about our history. | bellicon" canonical_url: "https://www.bellicon.com/en-eu/our-history/" last_updated: "2026-07-27T12:51:35.531Z" meta: description: "Since 2004, we’ve been crafting high-quality bellicon trampolines with precision and care. Discover how it all started and how we’ve grown into a trusted global brand." "og:description": "Since 2004, we’ve been crafting high-quality bellicon trampolines with precision and care. Discover how it all started and how we’ve grown into a trusted global brand." "og:title": "Discover the story behind bellicon - Learn more about our history." --- # The beginning Take a journey with us and discover new beginnings 1985 ## Get started: healthy living with the mini-trampoline The Activation and Reactivation Seminars (AREAS) to provide healthy exercise for everyone on mini trampolines were developed. 2002 ## More bounce and comfort The new bungee technology with twice the rope length, along with its improved oscillation behavior and simplified suspension system, is patented and launched on the market. Our trampolines can therefore withstand maximum stress and give you that extra bit of comfort and effectiveness for all your exercises. ![2002](https://media.bellicon.com/application/image/history/2002/mobile.jpg) 2003 ## New projects – tried-and-tested product Cologne-based VTM GbR merges with Swiss company Rebound Dynamics Europe to form bellicon AG. The subsidiary sales companies ‘bellicon Schweiz AG’ in the Swiss town of Bellikon and ‘bellicon Deutschland GmbH’, based in Cologne, are founded. ![2003](https://media.bellicon.com/application/image/history/2003/mobile.jpg) 2004 ## bellicon AG In addition to new optimization approaches for the mini trampoline, a new brand and trademark are also developed. bellicon AG gets its first logo. 2005 ## Softer, better, stronger or more elastic, better, stronger The two companies combine their respective expertise in mats and frames to jointly develop the mini trampoline ‘bellicon-Swing’. 2009 ## More choice, more luxury The scratch-resistant stainless steel frame gives the bellicon Premium its name and quality. 2010 ## The country of unlimited possibilities bellicon USA in Chicago, which acts as an importer for the AG, is founded. 2014 ## Education starts here The starting signal of the first trainings is given to combine and offer health and fitness courses. 2016 ## New directions for bellicon: putting things into motion The ‘bellicon Plus’ with the T-bar and the ‘hexagonal bellicon’ are launched. At the same time, the bellicon Academy is founded, which provides a platform for us to personally train our trainers to become experts on the bellicon. The University of Basel is conducting the first study with the mini-trampoline on oxygen uptake in different body types. 2020 ## bellicon Go Family The design of the bellicon Go makes it even easier to store your mini-trampoline due to its easy-installation frame. 2022 ## The new launch With a dynamic, new look, we want to show the outside world what we stand for at our core: concepts that adapt to you and your needs and offer a contemporary, holistic approach to exercise coaching. Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos, but don't worry, you can [download it](https://stream.mux.com/5OHgxEuG02reahu9qdatk01LelSmyOMamgu32h1ZdFdFs.m3u8) and watch it with your favorite video player!![Video thumbnail](https://image.mux.com/5OHgxEuG02reahu9qdatk01LelSmyOMamgu32h1ZdFdFs/thumbnail.jpg?width=768&height=432&fit_mode=smartcrop&time=20) training device ## Made to suit your needs Start getting fit with the bellicon rebounder. Learn more ![Trampoline](https://media.bellicon.com/application/image/sales-teaser/trampoline/mobile.jpg) ![Bungee](https://media.bellicon.com/application/svg/bungee/sales-teaser/trampoline/mobile.svg) ![Platform](https://media.bellicon.com/application/image/sales-teaser/platform/mobile.jpg) Training platform ## bellicon+. Find your perfect workout routine with our training platform. Learn more