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History
2025
- ELB is honored with the “Employer of the Future” award.
- ELB receives two “German Innovation Award 2025” honors.
- Recertification according to ISO 9001:2015
2024
ELB once again receives the “Employer of the Future” award.
2023
ELB is recognized as an “Employer of the Future.”
2022
Recertification according to ISO 9001:2015.
2020
- Implementation of a new ERP system.
- ELB is awarded as a “TOP 100” Innovator for the 6th time.
2019
ELB wins the ThinKing Award from the state of Baden-Württemberg.
2018
- Major achievements in robot-assisted laser hybridization.
- ELB receives its 5th “TOP 100” award.
2017
- Launch of large-scale magnesium ceramic coating production.
- Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
2016
Capacity expansion to meet increased order volumes.
2015
- Introduction of robot-assisted ceramic surface production.
- ELB receives its 4th “TOP 100” award.
2014
Doubling of production space at the Ludwigsburg site.
2013
ELB receives its third “TOP 100” award in four years.
2012
ELB is again named one of Germany’s most innovative SMEs by “TOP 100.”
2010
- Quality management certified under updated DIN EN ISO 9001:2008.
- ELB is honored for the first time in the “TOP 100” benchmarking study.
2008/2009
New building and expansion of operations while maintaining full production.
2007
- Certification of the long-established QM system under DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.
- Restructuring and optimization of processes; planning of new production capacities in Ludwigsburg.
2006
Introduction of the CERANOD® trademark, representing ELB’s specialized products and services under the motto “CERANOD® outside.”
2004
Installation of a second fully automated production line for large and heavy components.
1999
- Commissioning of a fully automated production facility—still among the most advanced and eco-friendly in surface technology.
- Expansion of ELB’s overall product and service range.
1997
Jörg Zerrer assumes company leadership.
1996
Design and development of the world’s first fully automated hard anodizing system.
1993
Jörg Zerrer joins the company after completing his studies in chemistry and surface technology.
1986
- Expansion of small parts production.
- Introduction of new alloy and color options in hard anodizing, along with advanced post-treatment techniques.
1974
Expansion of capabilities to include additional production technologies for hard anodizing.
1971
- Helmut Zerrer takes full responsibility for the company.
- Renamed to Eloxalwerk Ludwigsburg Helmut Zerrer GmbH, specializing in anodizing and hard anodizing.
1960
Company founded as a specialist in construction-related services.