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Elkem company history timeline

1904

With a strong track record since 1904, its global team of more than 7,000 people has a joint commitment to stakeholders: Delivering your potential.

Elkem started as a Norwegian company founded in 1904 by Sam Eyde, representing strong industrial traditions and continuous improvement.

1918

100 years of innovation: In 1918 Elkem patented a brilliant method that freed smelting plants from having to cool down furnaces and stop production, when the electrodes were exhausted and had to be replaced.

2004

Knut Sogner adapted his book into a short English version in 2004, and he updated it with a new chapter portraying the last ten years

2015

The chemical business in France was integrated in 2015 adding a strong culture for specialisation, innovation and R&D.

2017

In June 2017 Elkem assumed management responsibility of Xinghuo Silicones, a silicones producer, and Yongdeng Silicon Materials, a silicon producer.

Our presence in China was significantly expanded in 2017, adding to the dynamic and agile business perspective, and positioning for the Asian market.

2018

In March 2018 Elkem became listed on Oslo Børs again, Elkem ASA.

2021

In 2021, Elkem obtained a Platinum score from EcoVadis, which rated the company among the world's top 1% on sustainability transparency, and the company achieved an operating income of NOK 33.7 billion.

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