Exploring Johnson Matthey's Precious Metals Journey: A Historical Timeline
is a global leader in the precious metals industry. The company was founded in 1817 by Percival Norton Johnson as an assayer of precious metals. In 1851, George Matthey joined the business, and the name was changed to Johnson & Matthey. The firm was appointed official assayer and refiner to the Bank of England in 1852. Over the years, the company expanded its operations and became a leading producer and refiner of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Today, Johnson Matthey’s science and research are focused on addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by our planet and its people.
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Here is a timeline of Johnson Matthey’s history in the precious metals industry:
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1817: Johnson Matthey was founded as an assayer of precious metals.
1851: George Matthey joins the business, and the name is changed to Johnson & Matthey.
1852: The firm was appointed official assayer and refiner to the Bank of England.
1874: Johnson Matthey begins refining platinum.
1920s: The company becomes a leading producer of catalytic converters.
1946: Johnson Matthey and P.R. Mallory Ltd. form a joint venture in Toronto with the participation of the timer switch, capacitor, and metallurgical divisions.
1960s: Johnson Matthey begins producing autocatalysts for the control of vehicle emissions.
1980s: The company expanded its operations to North America and Asia.
2015: Asahi Holdings acquires Johnson Matthey’s gold and silver refining businesses, which included refineries located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, and Brampton, Ontario, Canada, as well as investment casting services from its.
2017: Johnson Matthey celebrates its 200th anniversary.
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Source: matthey.com and Wikipedia