From the early years through to market leadership - this is where you will find a detailed account of the successful development of Lurgi, the pioneer in proprietary technologies and licenses!



On 5 February 1897 the Metallurgische Gesellschaft was founded under Metallgesellschaft AG, who now operates under the name of Gea Group AG. Its middle letters were used as the cable address for the newly founded company.

The word of Lurgi was taken to all countries and became an internationally renowned synonym for top-quality technological performance.