The future relies on history - A brief history of Erhardt+Leimer
The history of the technical development of webs run without controls into process controlled web guiding is the history of Erhardt+Leimer. Over more than nine decades, E+L has developed from a maker of industrial clocks and signal systems to a globally known, competent partner for system solutions on moving webs in the textile, paper, printing, packaging, corrugated cardboard, film, tire, rubber and non-woven fabrics industries.
2016
ELBG Erhardt+Leimer Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH is founded
2015
Erhardt+Leimer takes over the company Dr. Noll in Bad Kreuznach
Erhardt+Leimer has now 18 subsidiaries worldwide
2014
ELCARE Foundation is founded on the occasion of the 95th anniverary of Erhardt+Leimer GmbH
Erhardt+Leimer acquires the product line Theta Print of Theta System Elektronik GmbH
2009
Erhardt+Leimer celebrates its 90th company anniversary
2004
Erhardt+Leimer positioniert sich weltweit als Komplettanbieter für die Druckindustrie mit Bahnführung (ELGUIDER), Bahnbeobachtung (ELSCAN) und Bahninspektion (ELSIS).
2000
Einstieg in die Inspektions- und Kameratechnik
1999
Dr. Michael Proeller wird Mitgesellschafter und CEO der Firmengruppe Erhardt+Leimer
1996
Dr. Michael Proeller, grandson of the company co-founder Albert Leimer, joins the Board of Directors of Erhardt+Leimer GmbH.
1995
A new digital technology called DCS is introduced as E+L standard control technology
1986
Albert Leimer Foundation is created. Hannelore Leimer becomes Chairman.
1977
Hannelore Leimer, daughter of Albert Leimer, becomes Chairman of the Board
1972
Albert Leimer dies. Erhardt+Leimer KG loses its founder and the textile machinery industry one of its outstanding post-war entrepreneurs.
1960
Business activities in the paper and film industries commence
1949
Development and manufacture of web guiding equipment to control webs in the textiles industry commence
1943
Albert Leimer becomes partner of Manfred Erhardt+Co.
1935
Development and manufacture of precision made accessories for the textiles industry commence
1933
The firm's founder, Manfred Erhardt, dies
1925
Albert Leimer, an electrician mechanic, joins the company and sets up a precision mechanics workshop
1919
Founded by Manfred Erhardt, the company supplies and services industrial clocks and signal systems
