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This year, ETF marks a special milestone: its 75th anniversary, officially on March 8, 2026. From its beginnings in 1951 as a machine manufacturer for textile and floor covering industry, ETF has grown into an international company with two strong divisions, including ETF Ride Systems, which brings cutting-edge ride technology to theme parks and museums worldwide.

floor covering & innovative rides

Best of

BOTH WORLDS

ETF is an innovative and well-established organisation formed by ETF Machinefabriek and ETF Ride Systems. Founded in 1951, ETF has built a strong reputation in its markets and exports 95% of its products to Europe, the USA, the Middle East and the Far East.

Through ETF Machinefabriek we design and build processing machines for the carpet, artificial grass, vinyl and non-woven industries. Over the past 75 years we have delivered more than 200 production lines to trusted customers around the world.

ETF Ride Systems develops ride systems for theme and amusement parks, FEC’s and museums. Our rides can be track-bound or trackless and operate on the ground, in water, elevated or suspended. We are the market leader in trackless ride systems, with a proven track record of more than 800 vehicles delivered worldwide.