THE SAXONIA GROUP

S ONE OF EUROPE’S LEADING PROVIDERS OF PRECIOUS METAL RECYCLING AND PROCESSING

With approximately 1.400 employees, the SAXONIA Group comprises twelve strong companies that together form one of the leading partners in precious metal products and precious metal recycling.

SAXONIA Edelmetalle GmbH (Halsbrücke) continues a tradition of precious metal extraction and processing that dates back to the early 17th century in the Freiberg region. Today, the company is an established and reliable partner for industrial customers, specializing in precious metal refining, precious metal chemicals, semi-finished products, platinum equipment and contact components.

Since 2010, WIELAND Edelmetalle GmbH, based in Pforzheim, Germany, has been part of the SAXONIA Group. Today, WIELAND Edelmetalle is a leading mid-sized company with more than 150 employees, specializing in products and services related to precious metal refining and technology, including semi-finished products and brazing alloys.

1612

Foundation of the smelting works at the Halsbrücker Spat by Leipzig councillor Thomas Lebzelter

1861

Foundation of the Halsbrücke Gold Refinery

1945

Establishment of the Gold and Silver Refinery Division of VEB Freiberger Bleihütten

1993

Foundation of Saxonia Edelmetalle GmbH

2007

Management buyout of Saxonia Edelmetalle GmbH

2010

Acquisition of WIELAND Edelmetalle GmbH in Pforzheim

2017

Transition of the SAXONIA Group to a holding structure

2018

Start of operations of Saxonia Technical Materials GmbH in Hanau

2018

Acquisition of ITALBRAS S.p.A. in Vicenza

2020

Acquisition of the DODUCO Group in Pforzheim, Sinsheim, Madrid and Tianjin; relocation of the holding company to Dresden

2021

Establishment of a manufacturing facility for welded components in Freiberg, Saxony

2023

Acquisition of Strohheker Schulz Stanz- und Hybridtechnik GmbH in Pforzheim