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Schweizerische Metallurgische Gesellschaft

Swiss aluminum company (1887–1894)

The Schweizerische Metallurgische Gesellschaft (Swiss Metallurgical Company) was a Swiss company in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, founded in 1887, which began producing aluminum by electrolysis in 1888. In the same year it founded the Aluminium Industrie Aktien Gesellschaft (AIAG), later Alusuisse, together with the Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft.2 It was founded by Gustave Naville, Peter Emil Huber-Werdmüller and Paul Héroult.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1887Founded1
  • HeadquartersNeuhausen am Rheinfall1

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The Schweizerische Metallurgische Gesellschaft (Swiss Metallurgical Company) was a Swiss company in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, founded in 1887, which began producing aluminum by electrolysis in 1888. In the same year it founded the Aluminium Industrie Aktien Gesellschaft (AIAG), later Alusuisse, together with the Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft.2

The story

Founded by Gustave Naville, Paul Héroult and Peter Emil Huber-Werdmüller in 1887.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1894Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1887Founded Founded1

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