OP this is a great question. I was in Germany for a trip in 1995 and found (of course) myself in a small bike shop near Frankfurt. The bikes were mostly German (some Italian makers I recognized like Biachi and Chesini also) and seemed like their quality would rival that of any Italian or U.S. made frames. In fact, I recall looking closely at the paint job and finishing of a couple which seemed exceptional. I can't recall any of the German names of the bikes, but it has always seemed odd to me that more Ger bikes haven't made it here.

Maybe they just hold onto them? I will be stationed in Luxembourg next year, and if I find out I'll let you know (along with posting detail shots of the 50th ann Campy group I plan to find in some dusty shop basement).