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Quality steel products – since 1836
A Foundation for the Future: Innovations and Investments
In 2004, Eberle created new capacities for metal band saw production with a hall extension. With new bell furnace annealing systems, they achieved higher quality and efficiency in strip steel production in 2006. In 2007, Eberle introduced its own surface inspection system for refining strip steel products. In 2010, Eberle acquired MHPS Handschuh GmbH & Co. KG, expanding its production of carbide band saw blades. Another laser beam welding system increased capacities in 2013. Finally, in 2014, the company modernized its IT-supported business processes with a new ERP system.
The Greiffenberger Era
In 1981, Heinz Greiffenberger bought the remaining part of Eberle from SKF and quickly brought the company back into the profit zone. He invested in modern equipment and opened up new export markets. Despite rational, machine-based production, Eberle still employed a proud 340 workers in 1986.
Successes with SKF
After the Second World War, it took years to get the destroyed plant back into operation. Production finally resumed in 1948. In 1954, SKF integrated the family business into the Swedish group. With SKF, exports increased and Eberle built a new hall for steel production. When the company outsourced spring manufacturing to Schwabmünchen in 1970 due to space constraints, Eberle simultaneously suffered a downturn. The spring production was sold by SKF in 1981.
Times of Crisis with Upswing
During the crisis-ridden period between the world wars, Eberle was able to expand to 1,000 employees. They effectively held a monopoly on pocket watch springs in Germany. On the hundredth anniversary in 1936, the company enjoyed flourishing exports and a worldwide high reputation.
Years of Growth
In 1871, 140 workers at Eberle generated sales of 50,000 Reichsmarks. The company now had its own file forging shop and built a new facility with a model carpentry workshop. In the same year, Eberle introduced a voluntary support fund for employees. An in-house pension scheme still exists at Eberle today. In 1883, they conducted experiments in cold rolling, and two years later their own cold rolling mill began operation. Also in 1885, the company acquired a mill in Pfersee to harness water power and built a second rolling mill there. This plant employed 300 workers.
Early Years: The Fret Saw Factory
Norbert Eberle founded his fret saw factory in Augsburg in 1836. Ten years later, he already employed 10 workers who produced 60,000 dozen fret saws annually.