Private company

Anschütz

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German navigation instrument company

Anschütz GmbH, known as Raytheon Anschütz from 1995 to 2023, is a company that produces marine navigation systems and related instruments. It was originally formed as Anschütz & Company in 1905 in Kiel, Germany, in order to produce the first gyrocompass for large ships, which entered service in 1907.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Overview

1905Founded1
  • Industrynavigation system1
  • HeadquartersKiel1
  • Websitewww.anschuetz.com
  • Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung3
  • LEIBJJBQZXHVIL0EPG0RB153
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressZeyestraße 16-24, 24106 Kiel, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Kiel, HRB 40863

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Anschütz GmbH, known as Raytheon Anschütz from 1995 to 2023, is a company that produces marine navigation systems and related instruments. It was originally formed as Anschütz & Company in 1905 in Kiel, Germany, in order to produce the first gyrocompass for large ships, which entered service in 1907.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company (GLEIF)

Ownership links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); each one cites its LEI record.

Timeline

  1. Aug 29, 2023Parent Directly consolidated by RTX3
  2. 1995Acquired Acquired by Raytheon1
  3. 1905Founded Founded1

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