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Schwarzkopf Industries GmbH was a company based in Germany that designed and manufactured roller coasters and other rides.

History
Schwarzkopf was an active company from 1924 until 1994. It wasn't until Anton Schwarzkopf took control of the company in 1960 that it began to produce roller coasters and other amusement park rides.

Schwarzkopf manufactured its first steel roller coaster in 1964, which was the beginning of a long relationship with Werner Stengel. In 1976, Revolution opened, becoming the first modern looping roller coaster constructed. Over time, the company developed not only many rides, but also new manufacturing methods. One such example was their way in which they could bend steel.

After suffering a second bankruptcy in the mid 1980s, Anton Schwarzkopf lost control of his company in 1986. Control of the company was transferred to the loaning banks, who renamed the company Schwarzkopf GmbH. Then, the banks placed two firms, Bayerische Hütten Stahl (BHS) and Zierer, in charge of the company. The two firms remained in that position until Schwarzkopf was split and sold off. In 1992, Gerstlauer purchased the production facilities from Schwarzkopf. BHS merged with Maurer AG in 1993. Anton Schwarzkopf retired from business in 1995.