Schaedler Keramik AG
| Formerly | Keramik Werkstatt Schaedler AG |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1836 |
| Founder | Albert Philipp Schädler |
| Headquarters | Nendeln, |
| Products | Ceramics |
Schaedler Keramik AG (transl. Schaedler Ceramics AG) is a ceramics industrial manufacturing company based in Nendeln, Liechtenstein. Founded in 1836, it is believed to be the first industrial company in the country.[1]
History
The company was founded in 1836 as Keramik Werkstatt Schaedler AG by Albert Philipp Schädler.[2] It initially produced stove tiles before expanding to also produce pipes and tableware. During this time, its primary areas of business was in Liechtenstein, eastern Switzerland and Vorarlberg. In 1929 its production was shifted towards utility ceramics and artwork.[1]
In 1929 Eugen Schädler took over the business and transformed it into an industrial manufacturing company.[3] In 1967 it became a joint-stock company and changed its name to Schaedler Keramik AG, which is still used today. In 1990, the company was employing 31 people.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c Sele, Patrick (31 December 2011). "Keramik Werkstatt Schaedler AG". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ Schindler, Jürgen (31 December 2011). "Schädler, Albert Philipp". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ^ Büchel, Donat (31 December 2011). "Schädler, Eugen". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 15 September 2024.