Gerstlauer

Gerstlauer
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Roller coaster manufacturer
Status	In Business
Headquarters
Founded	1982
In business
Key people
Website	http://gerstlauer-rides.de/
Roller coasters built	Over 60

Gerstlauer is a roller coaster manufacturer located in Münsterhausen, Germany.

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 Schwrzkopf's former production facilities. The first roller coaster built by Gerstlauer opened in 1998.

Products

• Bobsled Coaster
• Euro-Fighter
• Family Coaster
• Infinity Coaster
• Junior Coaster
• Kiddy Racer
• Launch Coaster
• Spinning Coaster

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