2009 Company of the Year: ERFURT
12.02.2010 | Each year the 9,000 readers of eurodecor, the trade magazine for interior decorating, vote for their Companies of the Year. There are twelve categories to choose from, with no guideline responses, leaving the trade readership a completely free choice. ERFURT came top in 2009 in the category “Best Company for Brand Products”. This award from independent experts makes it clear once again that ERFURT not only promises the very best quality but also provides it within the framework of a strong brand.
Innovation Award
14.10.2009 | Trade fair for visual communication awards first prize to a cooperative result. At the start of October at Viscom 2009, the new digital nonwoven wallpaper from ERFURT was awarded the Innovation Award in the ″Digital printing / Large format printing″ category. However, the digitally printable nonwoven wallpaper not only won over the trade fair jury but also convinced many marketing decision-makers, material buyers and tradespeople who were in Düsseldorf to discover the latest trends in visual communication. The trade public could experience live on the stand of our cooperation partner Neschen the look, feel and extremely simple handling of this tried and tested material.
Immortalised in an Encyclopedia
25.03.2008 | On more than 1200 pages, the "German Brand Encyclopedia" ("Deutsches Markenlexikon"), the "BROCKHAUS of Brands", presents over 1500 brands established in Germany, giving comprehensive information on brand history, companies and their products. Images, numerous anecdotes and thrilling stories complement the individual brand presentations. Erfurt is, of course, represented, as well – just open up on page 374.
2007 The Best Product: ERFURT Variovlies
25.03.2008 | Each year the 9000 readers of eurodecor, the trade magazine for interior decorating, vote their company of the year. There are twelve categories to choose from, with no guidelines given for the answers, thus allowing the competent reader free choice. ERFURT Variovlies won the 2007 race in the category "Best Product Quality". This award, granted by independent experts, illustrates once more that ERFURT not only promises but also actually provides best quality.
Accolades for Rauhfaser from Wuppertal
Erfurt named among German "Brands of the Century"
20.12.2006 | That the Erfurt brand has proven valuable and formative to its home country, Germany has now recently be confirmed in the recent bestseller "German Standards – Brands of the Century" ("Deutsche Standards – Marken des Jahrhunderts".) In this fifteenth revised edition, publisher Florian Langenscheidt lauds the heads of the class in German products and services. And Erfurt is in excellent company with 299 other economic icons and legends of consumer history: Adidas, Aspirin, Nivea, Persil, Mercedes, Miele, ADAC and Lufthansa.
In addition to descriptions of the respective products and services, the vloume also delivers an overview of each company’s most noteworthy milestones and developmental phases. The publication is as informative as it is an aesthetically appealing trip down the halls of the cultural history of the "Made in Germany" seal of approval. The authors discuss the history of the Wuppertal-based family business, as well as touching on its successful balancing act between respect for tradition and strength in innovation in the continual development of new products.
Exellence in company presentation!
"Erfurt – Walls for comfort" captures Silver
10.07.2006 | On 28. June, Erfurt & Sohn’s new image brochure was recognized in the European contest „BCP – Best of Corporate Publishing.“ Out of the 542 publications competing in the special catergory Company Magazines and Newspapers, Erfurt & Sohn won the silver medal. In the most important event of its kind, the family operation from Wuppertal held its own in the same category as publications from BMW AG, Emmi Schweiz AG, Strenesse AG and other global players.
The acclaimed publication delivers emotional and reader-friendly content about the companies philosophy, perspectives, strategies, values, standards, plans, and visions. An out-of-the-ordinary lesson in material sciences adds a touch of humor to the extensive work.
TÜV Cert DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
Certificate: 04-100 20051404
The TÜV (Technical Inspection Authority) Cert Certification Centre of the RW TÜV Systems GmbH certifies that ERFURT has implemented a quality management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:200 covering the development, production, and sales of ingrain woodchip, wallpapers and veneer systems. Conclusion: Both the ERFURT company and the ERFURT brand stand for quality and reliability.
TÜV Cert DIN EN ISO 14001:2005
Certificate no.: 04-104 20051404
05.12.1996 | The TÜV CERT Certification body RWTÜV Systems GmbH certifies ERFURT, to introduce and implement an environmental management procedure pursuant to DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 in the development, manufacture and distribution of woodchip, wallpaper and façade systems. In conclusion, ERFURT, both as a company and trademark, embodies environmental awareness.