Plansee – experts in innovative solutions made from molybdenum and tungsten Plansee is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of molybdenum and tungsten products. With over 100 years of experience in powder metallurgy, we offer a comprehensive range of semi-finished products and components. We work closely with our customers as an innovation partner to develop customized solutions for high-tech industries. Be it in the semiconductor industry, the medical technology sector, or for high-temperature applications, our refractory metals and composite materials stand out where conventional metals reach their limits in the face of the strictest demands on temperature resistance, precision, and reliability. Founded in 1921 in Reutte, Austria, today we are a global and independent private company. We employ around 3,500 people at over 12 production sites in Asia, the USA, and Europe, and operate a global sales and service network. For over 100 years, Plansee has been synonymous with quality, reliability, and technological expertise. This consistency is reflected not only in our products and solutions, but also in the long-standing experience and continuity of our management team. Privately owned company with a success story spanning 100 years Sustainable value chain from the raw material to the finished product Powder metallurgy manufacturing process Proximity to customers through more than 12 production sites Innovation partner from prototype development to series production Company history since 1921 On June 24, 1921, Paul Schwarzkopf from Prague founds Metallwerk Plansee Gesellschaft m.b.H with his business partner Richard Kurtz in Breitenwang/Reutte, Tyrol. A year later, the production of tungsten wires begins. The water of the Plansee is an important energy source for the company, which is why the lake is a decisive factor in choosing the location and name of the company. The company starts producing tungsten wires for incandescent lamps with 15 employees. Tungsten wires are followed in 1923 by wires made of molybdenum and, from the late 1920s, the production of the carbide titanite. In 1925, Paul Schwarzkopf expands into the USA and founds the Plansee USA production site in Franklin in 1929. 1952: First Plansee Seminar "De re metallica" in Reutte In 1952, Paul Schwarzkopf launches the Plansee Seminar, a meeting about material science and materials engineering that takes place every four years. At this seminar, powder metallurgy experts present their knowledge on the development, production, and application of refractory metals. From 1970: Expansion under Hilde Schwarzkopf After Walter Schwarzkopf's death in 1978, his widow Hilde Schwarzkopf takes over the management of the company and founds various sales companies worldwide, including in Japan, Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, and China. 1996: Michael Schwarzkopf manages the company From 1996 to 2017, Michael Schwarzkopf, son of Walter Schwarzkopf, manages the company. Since then, he has been the Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Expansion into other markets, particularly Asia, takes place with Wolfra-Tech Pvt. Ltd. in Mysore, India and with TCB Korea Co., Ltd. in South Korea, among others. On June 21, 2021, the Plansee Group celebrates its 100th anniversary. What first began with the production of tungsten wire, has grown and grown. Today, Plansee manufactures over 75,000 products for numerous industries. Today, Plansee is a global leader in powder metallurgy and operates across 32 sites in 24 countries. Over 12 production sites across the USA, Europe, and Asia. Our international supply chain and production network guarantees security of supply for our customers. slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646616 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646618 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646620 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646622 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646624 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646626 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646628 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646630 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646632 slideplansee-aem/components/imageSlide17646634 Security, trust, and sustainability: we still stand for these values after 100 years. The company was founded in 1921 near the Plansee. It is not only our namesake but also our energy source and more important today than ever. Whether it relates to hydroelectric power, sustainable company management, recycling of materials, or global compliance with labor laws, Sustainability has many dimensions at Plansee. Strong values. Strong culture. Our company values have always shaped the culture of Plansee. They are the bedrock upon which we build our relationships with each other and our partners. We are part of the Plansee Group The Plansee Group specializes in processing molybdenum and tungsten. The parent company of the two business divisions Plansee and Ceratizit is Plansee Holding AG, headquartered in Austria. A key factor in the Plansee Group's success is the strategically secured supply of raw materials. The Group ensures reliable access to its key materials through Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP) for tungsten and Molibdenos y Metales (Molymet) for molybdenum. As a member of this strong group, we benefit from a high degree of supply security, which serves as a stable foundation for our innovative solutions and long-term partnerships.