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Veltins Brewery

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Brauerei C & A Veltins, is a German brewery in the west German city of Meschede-Grevenstein.

The Veltins brewery was founded by Clemens Veltins in 1824. The name Brauerei C & A Veltins comes from the twins Carl and Anton Veltins who took over the company in 1893. Veltins brewery produces the well known and highly regarded Veltins Pilsener beer. Susanne Veltins has directed the company since 1994.

Veltins owns the naming rights to a football stadium in Gelsenkirchen, which hosted matches in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.