Our history

   

1946

Foundation of the company Süddeutsche Bremsbelagfabrik GmbH (SBF) by the company JURID Werke AG. Mr. Dipl. Ing. Gerhard Zeidler takes over the management of SBF. Manufacturing of couplings and break pads; distribution by JURID Werke AG.

 

1954

Formation of the company Hanns Willy Schmidt Elastische Formpressteile (HWS)  by Hanns Willy Schmidt. The company HWS takes over SBF‘s coupling production; sales and distribution by SBF through the distribution network of the company JURID.

 

1966

Mr. Dipl. Ing. Gerhard Zeidler and Mr. Hanns Willy Schmidt jointly launch the company Süddeutsche Gelenkscheibenfabrik GmbH & Co KG (SGF). Owners are Gerhard Zeidler and Hanns Willy Schmidt in equal shares. Gerhard Zeidler takes over the management.

 

1991

Acquisition of TEGU-Schwingungstechnik GmbH & Co KG  in Waltershausen/ Thuringia. Manufacturing  of rubber-metal parts

 

1992

Opening of the production location in Kraiburg  (Plant 2)

 

2002

Opening of the production  location at the industrial park  in Waldkraiburg (Plant 1).

 

2004

Expansion of the production  in Waltershausen/ Thuringia and move into hall 2.

 

2010

Division NonAutomotive

 

2011

New Mission Statement;  Start of own sales department