Private company

Vítkovice Mining and Iron Corporation

Iron mill in Czechoslovakia

Vítkovice Mining and Iron Corporation (German: Witkowitzer Bergbau- und Hüttengewerkschaft) was an iron mill in Ostrava, Vítkovice, Czechoslovakia founded by Salomon Meyer von Rothschild's heirs in 1873, it was the largest iron and steel works in Austria-Hungary.2 It was founded by Wilhelm von Gutmann, David von Gutmann and Anselm von Rothschild.1 Its chief executive is Paul Kupelwieser (since 1876).1 It ceased to exist in 1945.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1873Founded1
  • HeadquartersOstrava1

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Vítkovice Mining and Iron Corporation (German: Witkowitzer Bergbau- und Hüttengewerkschaft) was an iron mill in Ostrava, Vítkovice, Czechoslovakia founded by Salomon Meyer von Rothschild's heirs in 1873, it was the largest iron and steel works in Austria-Hungary.2

The story

Founded by Anselm von Rothschild, David von Gutmann and Wilhelm von Gutmann in 1873.1

Leadership

Who has led Vítkovice Mining and Iron Corporation, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Paul Kupelwieser1876–now
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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Former owners and parents

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1945Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1942Acquired Acquired by Reichswerke Hermann Göring1
  3. 1896Acquired Acquired by Manó Andrássy1
  4. 1896Acquired Acquired by Johann Larisch von Moennich1
  5. 1876New chief executive Paul Kupelwieser becomes CEO1
  6. 1873Acquired Acquired by David von Gutmann1
  7. 1873Acquired Acquired by Anselm von Rothschild1
  8. 1873Acquired Acquired by Wilhelm von Gutmann1
  9. 1873Founded Founded1

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