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History & Milestones
Proud Heritage
Pfaudler began in 1884 when Casper Pfaudler, a German brewmaster in Rochester, NY, invented the process for glass-lined steel, today known as Pfaudler’s Glasteel®. Originally invented for the vacuum fermentation of beer, Glasteel® became a vital part of many industries, due to its corrosion-resistance, cleanliness, and non-stick properties.
GMM Pfaudler was established in 1962 as Gujarat Machinery Manufacturers and listed on both the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges. In 1987 Pfaudler Inc., USA subscribed to a 40% equity to form a joint venture. Pfaudler Inc. further increased their stake to 51% in 1999 and the name of the company was changed to GMM Pfaudler Limited. In 2021 GMM Pfaudler has completed the acquisition of the majority stake in the global business of the Pfaudler Group.
Supported by our foundational legacy, GMM Pfaudler Group is today a global leader in corrosion-resistant technologies, systems, and services for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and energy industries.
Our Branded Product Lines that include PFAUDLER, NORMAG, MAVAG, MIXEL, MIXION, MIXPRO, INTERSEAL, EQUILLOY, EDLON and HYDROAIR, showcase our strength as a group, our capabilities, and our pursuit for continuous innovation.
Retrace the milestones in the Group’s history here:
Growth of the company
Innovations
Event
2023
GMM Pfaudler acquires Mixel France SAS.
2022
- GMM Pfaudler acquires Hydro Air Research Italia.
- GMM Pfaudler US Inc. announces a Joint Venture agreement with JDS Manufacturing.
2021
GMM Pfaudler completes acquisition of majority stake in the global business of GMM Pfaudler Group.
2021
GMM Pfaudler acquires assets of HDO Technologies Limited.
2020
- GMM Pfaudler to acquire majority stake in the global business of GMM Pfaudler Group.
- GMM Pfaudler acquires glass-lined equipment manufacturing facility of De Dietrich Process Systems India at Hyderabad.
2019
Pfaudler sold Montz to Koch Engineered Solutions, part of Koch Industries.
2017
- Pfaudler Inc. established Pfaudler Gulf Coast Service Center in Houston, TX, USA.
- Pfaudler purchased the assets of Glasskem (established in 2016).
- Pfaudler acquired Normag Labor-und Prozesstechnik (established in 1914).
- Pfaudler acquired Interseal (established in 1983).
2016
Pfaudler completed the acquisition of PEAS BV, now Pfaudler Services Benelux BV
2015
Pfaudler acquired Montz (established 1911).
2014
Pfaudler become part of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG Fund VI
2014
Pfaudler invented the CryCo-Lock® connection, a conductive glass to glass connection for fully glassed mixing systems integrIty control.
2013
Robbins & Myers Inc., USA was acquired by National Oilwell Varco, USA.
2011
Pfaudler developed Edlon manufacturing capabilities in Suzhou, China.
2009
Pfaudler invented Abrasion Resistant Glass (ARG).
2008
GMM Pfaudler acquires Mavag AG, Switzerland
2008
Pfaudler acquired Mavag AG (Filters/Dryers) in Neunkirch, Switzerland.
2005
Tycon invented the Multibaffling® system for glass-lined reactors.
2004
Pfaudler invented Anti-Static Glass (ASG).
2003
Pfaudler invented C-Baffle.
2002
Tycon invented GlasSiC® - Glassed Silicium Carbide Tube Bundle Heat Exchangers.
2002
Pfaudler invented Pfaudler Pharma Glass (PPG).
1999
The company name changes to GMM Pfaudler Limited
1999
Pfaudler acquired Gujarat Machinery Manufacturers in Karamsad, India (established in 1962).
1999
Pfaudler invented GST Turbine and MXT Turbine.
1998
Montz internals applied for first commercial Dividing Wall Column Operation.
1997
Pfaudler acquired Tycon Technoglass (established 1969) San Donà di Piave, Italy.
1996
Pfaudler acquired Suzhou Glass-Lined Equipment Company in Suzhou, China (established 1967).
1996
Pure-Fusion™ weld seaming technology introduced.
1994
Pfaudler was acquired by Robbins & Myers Inc., USA.
1992
Edlon line of Secure and Pure™ ultra-high purity products developed for the semiconductor industry.
1990
Pfaudler invented Pfaudler World Wide Glass (WWG).
1989
Tycon invented the Elcolock® mixing system.
1988
Pfaudler invented the Cryo-Lock® mixing system.
1987
Pfaudler Inc., USA, forms a joint venture with GMM
1986
Edlon UK established in Leven, Scotland, UK (through acquisition of Stoline).
1985
Tycon invented the TBO® glass-lined heat exchanger.
1980
Pfaudler acquired Edlon®, Inc. (established in 1964).
1975
Pfaudler built plant in Taubaté, Brazil.
1975
Pfaudler manufactured the industry’s first Glasteel vessel larger than 80 m3.
1973
Pfaudler manufactured the industry’s first Glasteel reactor with half-pipe jacket.
1973
Pfaudler invented the industry’s first and only Glasteel pH sensor.
1969
Pfaudler invented the industry’s first Glasteel temperature sensor.
1962
GMM was established
1960
Montz invented the Thormann®Tower Tray.
1946
Pfaudler became the first company to manufacture chemical process equipment with titanium.
1942
Pfaudler became the first company to manufacture chemical process equipment with tantalum.
1938
Pfaudler became the first company to manufacture chemical process equipment with zirconium.
1933
Pfaudler partnered up with Henry Balfour, Scotland,UK (established in 1810).
1932
Created the first agitated Glasteel reactor.
1923
The first company to manufacture chemical process equipment with stainless steel.
1920
With the birth of the chemical industry, Glasteel was needed and used for its corrosion resistance properties.
1907
Pfaudler built a plant in Schwetzingen, Germany.
1906
Due to US Food and Druglaws, Glasteel was needed forits cleanliness properties.
1903
Pfaudler built a plant in Rochester, NY, USA.
1884
Glasteel® invented by German brewmaster, Casper Pfaudler.
