simson was a traditional German manufacturer, founded in the 19th century. Century in Suhl. After the Second World War, the company became part of the GDR's state-owned industry and focused on the production of motorcycles, mopeds and small vehicles for everyday use. In the 1960s to 1980s, simson was one of the most important manufacturers in East Germany and produced hundreds of thousands of vehicles every year. Models like the famous one schwalbe and the S series became real icons of the GDR. simson was a historic German manufacturer founded in the 19th century in Suhl. After World War II, the company became part of the East German (DDR) state industry and focused on producing motorcycles, mopeds, and small vehicles for everyday transportation. During the 1960s through the 1980s, simson.