Gerstlauer

Gerstlauer
Gerstlauer logo.svg
Status Active
Founded 1982
Website https://www.gerstlauer-rides.de/
Coasters built Over 100

Gerstlauer is an amusement ride manufacturer located in Münsterhausen, Germany.[1]

History

Gerstlauer was founded as "Gerstlauer Elektro GmbH" in 1982 by Hubert Gerstlauer, a former senior manager at Schwarzkopf. The company designed and installed electrical and pneumatic systems on roller coasters, including those built by Schwarzkopf, BHS and Zierer. In 1992, Gerstlauer purchased Schwarzkopf's former production facilities.[2][3] The first roller coaster built by Gerstlauer opened in 1998.

Products

Coasters

Gerstlauer also designs wooden roller coasters in partnership with Ingenieur-Holzbau Cordes. The only one currently operating is Mammut at Erlebnispark Tripsdrill.

Flat rides

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