Founded in 1953 in Schlotheim, Germany, Sponeta originally specialised in the production of school and sports equipment. Over time, the company diversified and developed a strong focus on table tennis equipment.
As Germany was emerging as a leading player in various sports post-WWII, Sponeta saw an opportunity in the growing popularity of table tennis across Europe. The company gradually began shifting its production focus more towards table tennis tables, developing a solid reputation for precision engineering and high standards of manufacturing.