In the beginning, no one would have anticipated what the future founder of GLT-Gleitlagertechnik, Mr Hallauer, would once create out of his passion for the sliding technology.
As a twelve-year-old, Mr Hallauer dreamed of becoming an actor. Instead, he was supposed to take over his family’s iron trade business in Austria. After finishing a commercial education, he gained experience from several internships in the metal working sector and in parallel started working in his grandfather´s company.
Soon he was drawn to Germany to deepen his knowledge of metal technology, especially of non-ferrous metal. For many years he worked as a successful sales representative for well-known companies such as ‘Metallwerk J. G. Schwietzke’ and the ‘Mittelrheinische Metallgiesserei’.
„Our main focus is the optimal supply of our customers. Therefore a cooperative business relationship is essential“
(Quote of the company´s founder Mr Hallauer)
The „Ludwig Hallauer GmbH“ was established in 1982 and specialized in trading and producing metal and compound plastic sliding bearings.
Growing at a rapid rate the company moved and expanded its premises and warehouse more than once in order to meet the increased customers’ demands and rising number of employees.
In 2004 Mr Hallauer split the product range, which had grown extensively in the meantime.
Ever since GLT-GleitLagerTechnik GmbH has become one of the largest providers of sliding bearings in Europe. The product range covers steel, bronze, stainless steel or bi-metal sliding bearings as well as sintered metal bushings.
The sister company LHG-GleitlagerKomponenten GmbH & Co. KG specializes in all kinds of compound plastic, solid steel or bronze bearings as well as wrapped spring steel bearings. Furthermore LHG can offer spherical plain bearings, rod ends and special sliding alloys.
Both companies can produce customized dimensions or formed components on demand.
The continuous expansion of warehouse capacity renders the possibility to store sufficient quantities of bestselling items and thus react to the customer’s requirements immediately.
Milestones
- 2017
Big opening of the online bearing trade portal of the Hallauer Bearing Group ⇒ Go to our shop
- 2016
Relaunch of the website. GLT-GleitLagerTechnik® GmbH presents the new style with a new logo and a modern colour concept. - 2011
Relocation to more extensive premises in order to expand office space and the warehouse.
With this step it was possible to add special dimensions and materials as well as new product lines to the product range. - 2008
Registration of the company names GLT-GleitLagerTechnik® GmbH and LHG-GleitlagerKomponenten® GmbH & Co. KG as well as their specific product names
as trademarks. - 2005
The rising demand of special sliding bearing products in the Far East leads to the foundation of SBS-SingaBearingsSolutions® Pte. Ltd. in Singapore by Mr. Ludwig Hallauer´s son Daniel Hallauer. - 2004
Division of the product range into two independent companies, the GLT-GleitLagerTechnik® GmbH and the LHG-GleitlagerKomponenten® GmbH & Co. KG.
Mr. Hallauer´s decision originates from his ambition to be even more efficient in committing to and fulfilling the specific wishes of the clients. - 2002
Again relocation and enlargement of office and storage space to fulfill rising customer requirements and supplier commitments. - 1997
Relocation to new premises combined with considerable improvement of storage capacity. - 1982
Foundation of the Ludwig Hallauer GmbH, focusing on distribution and production of metal and plastic sliding bearing products - 1970 – 1981
Ludwig Hallauer trades in sliding bearing technology products and works with reputable manufacturers.