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Milestones of our company history

Recognising opportunities, solving problems, driving forward with new developments. True to the spirit of its founder, Georg Steuler, the Steuler Group still maintains a tradition of technological progress that stretches back over 100 years.

Another tunnel kiln

With a maximum temperature of 1,650 °C, this high-temperature tunnel kiln is one of the most powerful firing units in the industry. Up to 16,000 tons of premium refractory products are fired in the eighty-metre-long kiln in Höhr-Grenzhausen every year.

2023

Farewell to the tile business

Insolvency and sale of the Steuler Tiles Group

2023

Sustainability

The first Steuler Linings sustainability report is published. At the same time, sustainability management in the Steuler Group is reorganized.

2022

EBOBLOCK, self-adhesive hard rubber lining based on natural rubber, which is vulcanized in an autoclave.

EBOLOCK

Self-adhesive hard rubber lining based on natural rubber, which is vulcanized in an autoclave. With adhesive film on the back for easy, bubble-free application. The system is solvent-free: No explosion protection measures are required during processing.

2020

$2020 a new 96m tunnel kiln to manufacture special refractory and acid-resistant bricks goes into operation in Höhr-Grenzhausen$

Construction of a new tunnel kiln

Tunnel kiln goes into operation in Höhr-Grenzhausen - Increases the production capacity by around 8,000 tonnes per annum - Firing temperature of 1.450°C to manufacture special refractory and acid-resistant bricks.

2020

OXYDUR iVE

Styrene and solvent-free EP Novolac vinyl ester resin system with excellent resistance, especially to solvents. Safe for the environment and people as there are no dangerous vapors.

2020

Wastewater and waste-free flue gas cleaning for seagoing vessels

The modular system uses chemical / physical processes to remove the pollutants from the exhaust gas stream and convert them into water, nitrogen and gypsum.

2019

$“Steuler Recovery“ recycles refractory linings and brings them back into the production circle$

RECOVER – RECYCLE – RENEW

Responsibility for environment and limited resources: “Steuler Recovery“ recycles refractory linings and brings them back into the production circle. Sustainability is an attitude we constantly work on.

2017

BEKAPOOL pool lining system

Revolution for pool construction: preformed concrete elements with integrated plastic-liner that simply will be installed on-site. Unbreakable, statically perfect, time saving and ready to install, because all pipes are already installed as well.

2016

The first wastewater-free pickling plants (ZLD - Zero Liquid Discharge) designed by Steuler Equipment Engineering

Wastewater-free pickling line

The first wastewater-free pickling plants (ZLD - Zero Liquid Discharge) from Steuler Anlagenbau go into operation in India and China.

2016

Training Centre

Practical training courses and examinations are being held under realistic conditions. With 15 different trades that require formal training and degree courses as well as numerous vocational training courses on offer, Steuler is one of the most sought-after…

2015

Newest production technology (C+) at NordCeram

A new belt press revolutionizes the press process and decoration of large format stoneware tiles.

2015

BEKAPLAST AQUA-LINING 400

The new BEKAPLAST AQUA-LINING 400 product line is successfully introduced to the market.

2013

STEULER-KCH

The remaining acid-resistant construction activities of the former Keramchemie are integrated and Steuler's portfolio of services in the corrosion protection sector bundled under the new company name STEULER-KCH GmbH.

2010

Digital printing method for ceramic tiles

Germany‘s first digital tile printer goes into operation for Steuler.

2010

In 2008 Steuler celebrates its 100th anniversary

100 years Steuler

Steuler-Industriewerke GmbH marks its 100th anniversary to the jubilation of staff and a host of invited guests, all of whom are there to celebrate the success and the solid growth enjoyed by the company over the years.

2008

STEULER-Q7-System, a swimming pool lining system by Steuler Pool Linings

STEULER-Q⁷ pool lining system

Steuler launches the STEULER-Q⁷-System, a swimming pool lining system that has proven its worth the world over.

2006

Wet electrostatic precipitator tube bundles with conductive walls

Steuler develops apparatus with conductive internal walls which offer totally new fields of application and reduce plant downtimes.

2004

Acid-resistant spray coatings

In corrosion protection, innovative progress is being made with the development and use of acid-resistant spray coatings.

2000

Norddeutsche Steingut AG

The tiling division continues on its path of steady growth with the acquisition of a majority holding in Norddeutsche Steingut AG.

1999

Aerial view tiles plant of Kerateam GmbH & Co. KG in Leisnig

Expansion of Steuler Tilesgroup: Kerateam

Steuler further expands its tiling group; the Kerateam GmbH & Co. KG factory is built in Leisnig.

1995

Laser-cutter technology for tile production

As first tile company Steuler uses laser cutter – precise cuts, inlays, new possibilities for wall design.

1990

Wastewater-free flue gas scrubbers

Steuler Anlagenbau designs the first BIMSchV-compliant wastewater-free flue gas scrubbers (BIMSchV = German Emission Control Ordinance).

1990

Membrane technology for wastewater-free pickling plants

Steuler Anlagenbau engineers develop pioneering membrane technology for wastewater-free pickling plants.

1987

$Steuler develops refractory chrome corundum bricks for hazardous waste incineration plants with extreme furnace temperatures and chemical loads$

Refractory chrome corundum bricks for hazardous waste incineration plants

Hazardous waste incineration plants with extreme furnace temperatures and chemical loads require high-quality refractory materials. Steuler develops refractory chrome corundum bricks and is to this day a specialist in safe, plant-specific refractory solutions.

1985

Steuler's honeycomb bundles made of GRP are used for electrostatic precipitators in large-scale plants

Honeycomb bundles for electrostatic precipitators

For the first time, honeycomb bundles made of GRP are used for electrostatic precipitators in large-scale plants.

1982

Catalysts for exhaust gas scrubbing systems

Steuler Equipment Engineering develops equipment for flue gas DeNO_x plants, which splits the hazardous nitrogen oxides into the natural parts of air. Decades before the worldwide discussions about diesel even started.

1982

SCR-catalysts

Steuler Anlagenbau constructs exhaust denitrification plants by using SCR catalysts.

1981

Self-supporting ceramic STEULER-dome

Steuler patents self-supporting ceramic STEULER-domes for reaction towers.

1975

BEKAPLAST thermoplastic lining is a plastic lining system mechanically anchored in concrete by Steuler Linings

01-01-70, Thermoplast lining BEKAPLAST

Steuler realizes the potential of plastics early and launches a mechanical, fixed in cement lining-system first in time.

1970

1965 Steuler Equipment Engineering is established as a separate division

Establishment of Steuler Anlagenbau

Steuler Anlagenbau is established as a separate division. It is still based in Höhr-Grenzhausen today and undertakes major plant engineering/environmental protection projects around the world.

1965

The Georg Steuler Support Association has been helping employees in need since 1948

Founding of the Georg-Steuler-Support Association

Founded in 1948, the Georg-Steuler-Support Association helps employees and their families in need, to this day.

1948

Already in 1922 Steuler constructs the first company housing for employees on company grounds

Company housing for employees and “Konsum“

Construction of the first company housing for employees on company grounds - a rarity at the time.

1922

Production of wall tiles at Mühlacker, today Steuler-Fliesen GmbH

Purchase of a tile factory in Mühlacker

Buying a wall tile factory – today Steuler-Fliesen – marks the founding of a second mainstay.

1917

In 1916 Steuler builts a workers' dining room in Höhr-Grenzhausen; today's canteen

Employee canteen

Steuler's concern for the welfare of its employees is apparent from an early stage. A workers' refectory is built in Höhr-Grenzhausen in the same year; the building is still being used as a canteen today.

1916

In 1912 Steuler supplies four reaction towers and three acid vessels to the USA

Export order to the USA

Steuler supplies four reaction towers and three acid vessels to South Carolina. The order requests acid-resistant bricks and cements, accompanied by an engineer and eight of the company's own fitters.

1912

Steuler has been producing acid-resistant bricks in its own factory building with a kiln in Höhr-Grenzhausen since 1910

Production of acid-resistant bricks in the own factory in Höhr-Grenzhausen

Georg Steuler commissions the construction of the first factory building with a furnace in Höhr-Grenzhausen and the in-house production of acid resistant bricks begins.

1910

Steuler acid tower with acid-resistant cement enables the industrial scale production for the first time

Company foundation Development of an acid-resistant cement

The prototype of an acid-resistant cement enables the industrial scale production in the chemical branch for the first time. Without this invention chemical giants like BASF or Bayer would not exist today.

1908

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Milestones of our company history

Another tunnel kiln

Farewell to the tile business

Sustainability

EBOLOCK

Construction of a new tunnel kiln

OXYDUR iVE

Wastewater and waste-free flue gas cleaning for seagoing vessels

RECOVER – RECYCLE – RENEW

BEKAPOOL pool lining system

Wastewater-free pickling line

Training Centre

Newest production technology (C+) at NordCeram

BEKAPLAST AQUA-LINING 400

STEULER-KCH

Digital printing method for ceramic tiles

100 years Steuler

STEULER-Q7 pool lining system

Wet electrostatic precipitator tube bundles with conductive walls

Acid-resistant spray coatings

Norddeutsche Steingut AG

Expansion of Steuler Tilesgroup: Kerateam

Laser-cutter technology for tile production

Wastewater-free flue gas scrubbers

Membrane technology for wastewater-free pickling plants

Refractory chrome corundum bricks for hazardous waste incineration plants

Honeycomb bundles for electrostatic precipitators

Catalysts for exhaust gas scrubbing systems

SCR-catalysts

Self-supporting ceramic STEULER-dome

01-01-70, Thermoplast lining BEKAPLAST

Establishment of Steuler Anlagenbau

Founding of the Georg-Steuler-Support Association

Company housing for employees and “Konsum“

Purchase of a tile factory in Mühlacker

Employee canteen

Export order to the USA

Production of acid-resistant bricks in the own factory in Höhr-Grenzhausen

Company foundation Development of an acid-resistant cement

STEULER-Q⁷ pool lining system