Our history
1. The beginnings (1921-1950): AGATEX was founded as Alpenländische Industriegaswerke in 1921 by Hanns Bauer as a company for industrial gases. In the first decades, the company concentrated on the production and supply of technical gases for use in various industrial applications.
2. The expansion (1950-1990): From the 1950s onwards, AGATEX (Alpenländische Industriegas und Textilchemiewerke) began to establish itself as a leading production company for organic specialty chemicals. This period marked a significant change that made the company known beyond the borders of Austria. Continuous development and the pursuit of innovation drove growth and paved the way for new market opportunities in Europe.
3. The transformation (1990-today): The strategic sale of the technical gases division took place in the 1990s. From then on, AGATEX focused on the business areas of refrigerants and fine & specialty chemicals. Under the leadership of Georg Bauer, the 4th generation of the founding family to manage the company, the expertise in organic chemistry was further expanded.
4. Innovation and growth (today): Today, AGATEX is a dynamic private company managed by Georg Bauer and Nikolaus Bauer-Harnoncourt. The company operates worldwide and is actively expanding into new target markets. AGATEX invests heavily in research and development in order to better serve its customers worldwide.
5 Our values and future: As a family business, AGATEX is characterized by independence, which is reflected in a strong equity ratio. We focus on long-term relationships and always strive for a win-win-win for all stakeholders. With a strong foundation of tradition and innovation, AGATEX is optimistic about the future and remains true to its values of sustainability, innovation and quality.
AGATEX – Innovation & tradition since 1921
“At AGATEX, we focus on the long term and continuity. As a family business, we are proud of our roots and are committed to remaining independent. Our clear focus is on generating value for all our stakeholders – be it for our owners, employees, customers, suppliers or the environment. With this strong foundation of tradition and innovation, we are motivated for the future and always strive to be the ideal partner in all areas of business.”