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Building materials with tradition - our experience for your success

With more than 100 years of experience in the building materials industry, especially in the rubber and plastics industry, our group of companies is an experienced partner you can rely on. Our European companies started rubber processing as early as the 19th century. At the beginning of the 20th century, our American parent company also started rubber production. Today, we are part of the publicly traded CARLISLE® Companies Incorporated, headquartered in the USA. In Europe, we have become the leading manufacturer of EPDM waterproofing systems. And we are following the strategy of our U.S. parent company and expanding our product portfolio from the core EPDM business to other building materials produced at CARLISLE® Companies, with a focus on single-ply plastic waterproofing systems. Putting all our experience to work for your success is our focus. You can therefore expect the best performance from us, from our products and our services.

Combined forces for a common goal

The strengths of our European companies are bundled under the umbrella of CARLISLE® CM Europe. We all have a common goal: "The best seal for your projects!". Today, our group includes the following companies:

  • CARLISLE® Construction Materials GmbH (formerly PHOENIX Dichtungstechnik GmbH).

  • CARLISLE® Construction Materials B.V. (formerly Hertalan Rubber Products B.V. and CARLISLE® Hardcast Europe B.V.)

  • CARLISLE® Construction Materials Ltd. (formerly PDT Sealing Systems and Hertalan Ltd.)

  • SC CARLISLE® Construction Materials RO SRL

  • CARLISLE® Adshead Ratcliffe & Co. Ltd.

Strong companies grow together

Strong alone, unbeatable together - the rubber manufacturers of this world have always had a keen sense of new market opportunities; initially in their respective national markets. It all began in 1856 with the manufacture of simple rubber shoes for the Hamburg market. Later, other companies developed in the Netherlands and also in the USA. 156 years later, the successful players were united under the umbrella of the CARLISLE® CM Europe Group. And today, together with an international perspective, we continue to grow.

Rubber Boots for Hamburg

Rubber Boots for Hamburg

On a small factory site in Hamburg-Harburg, brothers Albert and Louis Cohen founded a factory for the production of rubber shoes and vulcanized rubber. An eventful company history begins.

CARLISLE® Enters the Rubber Industry

CARLISLE® Enters the Rubber Industry

The CARLISLE® Tire and Rubber Company is founded in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Initially, the company produces bicycle and car tire tubes.

The PHOENIX Hatches

The PHOENIX Hatches

The company is renamed to "Harburger Gummiwaren-Fabrik PHOENIX A.G."

Synthesis for the Future

Synthesis for the Future

During World War II, Japan cuts off access to natural rubber plantations in Southeast Asia, and rubber processors must find new sources. In December 1945, CARLISLE® introduces hose production from synthetic rubber.

A Good Location in Kampen

A Good Location in Kampen

Hertel continues to grow: in 1961, the opening of a new rubber factory lays the foundation for the Kampen location.

Nobel Prize for EPDM

Nobel Prize for EPDM

German chemist Karl Ziegler and Italian Giulio Natta are awarded the Nobel Prize for their method of industrial production of EPDM.

Successful Experiment

Successful Experiment

Hertel develops its first roof sealing membrane from butyl rubber.

A brand on the runway

A brand on the runway

In collaboration with DSM, the first European EPDM roofing membrane is developed, marking the start of the new brand HERTALAN®. The brand name is derived from the words “Hertel” and “Keltan” (a brand of DSM).

On the road to success

On the road to success

CARLISLE® Companies Incorporated expands the development and production of rubber roofing membranes. The CARLISLE® Construction Materials division is born.

Stage for RESITRIX®

Stage for RESITRIX®

The brand RESITRIX®, a unique combination of EPDM and bitumen, is successfully introduced to the market.

Welcome to the team!

Welcome to the team!

CARLISLE® acquires the Dutch company HARDCAST® based in Weesp.

Watertight for good reason

Watertight for good reason

Within the PHOENIX AG group, PHOENIX Dichtungstechnik GmbH (PDT) is founded, which produces not only roofing membranes but also profiles and rubberized fabrics.

Year of decisions

Year of decisions

PHOENIX AG is acquired by Continental AG and merged with ContiTech AG in 2007.

Something New in the East

Something New in the East

A new location for the production of HERTALAN® roof sealing membranes and accessories is established in Romania. HERTALAN® takes a new path. Through a management buyout, the roofing division is spun off from the Hertel Group and becomes an independent company called HERTALAN® Rubber Products B.V. The company's passion for EPDM continues to thrive.

Management takes a new path

Management takes a new path

The roofing division of PDT is spun off from the Continental Group through a management buyout in order to continue producing technically high-quality elastomer products on an independent basis. In addition to the Hamburg-Harburg location, a second production site is established in Waltershausen, Thuringia.

Future Europe

Future Europe

CARLISLE® Companies decides to purchase PDT, which fits excellently into its strategic European portfolio.

Finally United

Finally United

CARLISLE® Companies Inc. also purchases HERTALAN® Rubber Products B.V. as part of its European growth strategy.

Continuing education for advancement

Continuing education for advancement

Professional knowledge meets practical know-how: in 2015, CARLISLE® ACADEMY opens in Hamburg with a comprehensive training program for processors, dealers, architects, and planners.

CARLISLE® Companies acquires Adshead Ratcliffe & Co. Ltd.

CARLISLE® Companies acquires Adshead Ratcliffe & Co. Ltd.

CARLISLE® Companies acquires a company specializing in the production of construction and industrial sealing compounds.

A new factory for production and ACADEMY

A new factory for production and ACADEMY

New production facility in Waltershausen, Thuringia: A state-of-the-art new plant has been built on a 11,600 m² indoor area in the Gothaer Straße 44 location in Waltershausen, which combines a large production hall for RESITRIX® EPDM roofing membranes, a logistics hall with an extension for administration, and a training center for CARLISLE® ACADEMY under one roof.

Foundation stone for the expansion of the Waltershausen plant

Foundation stone for the expansion of the Waltershausen plant

A new, 5,400 m² hall with production and storage space is being built here. In addition, new machines for the production of RESITRIX® EPDM roofing membranes are being purchased to meet the constantly increasing demand for this unique product. The expansion of the Thuringian production facility represents CARLISLE®'s largest investment in Europe to date.

CARLISLE® CM Europe expands portfolio

CARLISLE® CM Europe expands portfolio

CARLISLE® CM Europe is following the strategy of its US parent company and expanding its portfolio from the EPDM core business to other building materials produced by CARLISLE® US. In addition to Europe, the Middle East is also becoming an important sales region.

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