1926
Saarbrücker Metallgusswerke was founded by Fritz Schorr and Albert Kretzler.

1944
Saarbrücker Metallgusswerke moves to Kitzingen-on-Main.

1946
Fritz Schorr ventures a fresh start and establishes Main-Metall-Gießerei Fritz Schorr. He markets a new bearing material under the registered trademark »Main-Metall^®«.

1978
Further extension of the product range with self-lubricating bearings and guiding elements for low-maintenance and maintenance-free applications under the product name »MFA«.

1993
Take-over of Main-Metall Española, S.L. in Torrelavega which had been a licensee of Main-Metall since 1957.

1997
Activity in the South-American market through the foundation of Main-Metall do Brazil in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

2000
"Technologiegruppe Main-Metall (TMM)" is established with selected members of practical and scientific background.

2002
Development and market introduction of norixlager^®.

2003
Development and market introduction of balixlager^®.

2004
Main-Metall International AG is established in Switzerland to focus on international markets.

2005
Development projects in future markets like power generation, wind energy and mining.

2006
Substantial investments in our manufacturing plants to increase output and introduce innovative processes.

2007
Group restructuring and establishment of Main-Metall Tribologie GmbH in Germany.

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