ERLUS History | 1936 – 1969
1936
Ergoldsbach plant II is sold to the parish, which has it torn down. Today, the site serves as a location for local fairs and festivals.
1938
Major fire at the Ergoldsbach roof tile manufacturing plant on 16 January 1938
1958
The Ergoldsbacher E 58 roof tile rolls off the assembly line for the first time. This model is still available today and has maintained its original shape in the successful universal model series. Since then, this popular classic has been sold millions of times over.
1962
Major fire at the Neufahrn plant on 14 May 1962: the plant is reconstructed.
1965
The disused Ortler plants are sold to the City of Straubing.
1966
With the Ergoldsbacher Karat®, the product range is expanded by a designer tile that still retains its timeless beauty today. The Karat is the only roof tile model on the market for a minimum roof pitch of 7°.
1967
The Ergoldsbacher Reformpfanne is added to the product range.
1968
Major fire at the Ergoldsbach roof tile manufacturing plant on 12 September 1968 +++ The Ergoldsbach plant is closed down and roof tile production is moved to Neufahrn. +++ The historical shape of the interlocking tile is revised and brought onto the market as the Ergoldsbacher Falzziegel, adapted to meet the laying requirements.
1968/69
“Dachziegelwerke Ergoldsbach AG” purchases the shares of “Vereinigte Speyerer Ziegelwerke AG”.
1969
A plant is built in Ergoldsbach for the manufacture of outer casings for chimneys.