ALMAMET looks back on an exciting history — powered by people who persevered through setbacks and always worked together toward the best possible result.
One thing hasn’t changed since the first day: Be close to the customer and supplying individual solutions according to customer’s needs.
Incorporation of ALMAMET
Mr. Eugen Wieser (†) and Mr. Alexander Rhomberg founded ALMAMET in Freilassing, Germany.
Foundation MME in Cerkezköy, Türkiye
With MME (Magnezyum ve Metal Tozlari Endüstri ve Ticaret A.Ş.), the first foreign ALMAMET company was founded.
Production start in Germany
ALMAMET starts the production of desulfurization reagents for metallurgical purposes in Germany.
Moving into Ainring Office
ALMAMET moved into a new office in Ainring, Germany. After several expansions, this is still the ALMAMET Global Headquarter.
Expanding Business in Eastern Europe
ALMAMET successfully expanded its business into Eastern Europe, opening up new markets for Magnesium and Calcium Carbide.
Start Business in India
ALMAMET has started the business in India. Today, India is one of the most important steel markets in the world.
First Symposium in Ostrava, Czech Republic
ALMAMET held the First Symposium on the Desulfurization of Hot Metal and Steel. Since then, this event has been held every two years at different locations and continues to be valued by customers as a forum for exchange on the latest trends.
Service Center in Ratingen
ALMAMET moved into its own location in Ratingen. Since then, it has been the Service Center for Magnesium-blends in Central Europe and is the main logistic hub for the chemical business.
Foundation ALMAMET Romania
ALMAMET Romania was founded in 2005 as Service Center for Eastern Europe.
Start Granule production in Tianjin
ALMAMET China starts in granule production in Tianjin, China.
Start new blending station in UK
The new blending station at the UK partner was commissioned to serve the growing demand from the UK market.
Start Fluidized Lime Production at HKM in Duisburg, Germany
ALMAMET start its Fluidized Lime production on the premises of the Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann. The solution became the blueprint for plants in Třinec, Czech Republic, and for Tata Steel Meramandali and Jindal Steel & Power Limited in India.
Foundation ALMAMET USA
ALMAMET USA was established to enable the company to better meet specific customer requirements in North America. This was the first step — with many more steps to follow.
Start in Poland
Commissioning of blending plant and warehouse in the premises of the cooperation partner.
Foundation ALMAMET India
Although ALMAMET had already been active in India before, the wholly owned subsidiary was established in 2012 to better meet the requirements of one of the world’s largest steel and chemical markets.
Founding ALMAMET South Africa
ALMAMET South Africa was founded in 2017, a relocation to a bigger warehouse was conducted in 2020.
Launch ALMAMET Industrial Solutions
With the acquisition of the Desulfurization technology from the Thyssen Krupp Industrial Solutions (formely Polysius) the Almamet Industrial Solutions has been launched in 2018.
Acquisition of MSE in Sondershausen, Germany
ALMAMET acquired the company Magnesium Solutions Europe with the target to process 100% Mg-alloy chips to expand the Magnesium Recycling activities within the group.
Start Desulfurization-as-a-Service at JSPL in Angul, India
After the commissioning of the 2×250 MT hot metal desulfurization station provided by ALMAMET Industrial Solutions, ALMAMET India started Desulfurization-as-a-Service.
Commission of Blending unit in Strathroy, Canada
A new blending unit in Strathroy was commissioned to serve the North American market.
40th Anniversary of ALMAMET
ALMAMET celebrates its 40th anniversary. In the meantime, the group has grown to more than 20 subsidiaries and more than 250 employees to deliver customer solutions worldwide.
Start SHANXI production
ALMAMET extend its production capacities for manufacturing chips and granules and build up a complete factory in Shanxi, about 500km from Beijing. The SHANXI production has been fully in operation since 2025.
Commissioning of Lime Grinding Facility in North America
A new Lime Grinding Facility was installed and commissioned in Dixmoor, Illinois, United States.
Acquisition of METSER
To expand the business in secondary metallurgy, ALMAMET aquired the Cored Wire producer Metser A.S., located in Izmir, Türkiye.
