Great Moments in History

Have a look at more than 100 years of Fulda - German High Technology

1950

50th anniversary of Fulda

Gummiwerke Fulda celebrates its 50th anniversary with a big party. Numerous guests are invited.


1952

Fulda launches its first production of car winter tyres with M&S marking

For the first time Fulda produces a winter tyre which is marked with the international M&S (Mud & Snow) marking, showing the special winter capabilities of this tyre.


1954

Fulda launches its new motorcyle tyre: the Fulda Rasant


1955

Fulda celebrates new office building

With a new office building and new production halls, Fulda is equipped for the future. The new office building remains the highest building in Fulda for many years. The building is still in use today.


Fulda produces first tubeless car tyre

Fulda launches its first tubeless tyre. A tubeless tyre is a tyre that does not need an extra tube, to keep the air in it. 

Basically tubeless tyres are safer than tube-type tyres since they don't loose air pressure instantly in case of a puncture. Today almost all motorcycle and car tyres are tubeless tyres.


1959

Launch of Fulda advertising film

Fulda launches an advertising spot shown in German cinemas. The spot features 4 tyre without bodywork driving safely over country and city roads.