Development

Innovative Since 1862

The history of ÖGUSSA is shaped by empirical knowledge, technical development, innovation and success.

These four pillars offer security both for our customers and for us as a company. For our customers they represent the certainty of working with a competent, enduring and reliable partner. For us they represent the assurance that we can overcome the challenges of the present and the future with dedication and innovation.

The Austrian Gold Factory – Since 1862

1862

Founding of Markowitsch & Scheid jewellery makers in Vienna

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1873

Founding of Degussa in Frankfurt

1877

Founding of Louis Rössler, precious metal trading and purchasing

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1923

Degussa AG acquires a share of Louis Rössler

1962

Scheid and Rössler merge to form Ögussa

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1990

Degussa acquires 100% of Ögussa

2003

Degussa precious metals become a part of Umicore Brussels