180+ years of expertise in precious metals
Founded in 1845, Heimerle + Meule has grown from Germany's oldest gold and silver refinery into an internationally active precious metals company. Today, we combine tradition, innovation, responsible resource management, and deep industry expertise across the entire precious metals cycle.
Germany's oldest gold and silver refinery, operating since 1845
Over 180 years of experience and expertise in precious metals
The foundation and leading company of the international HM Precious Metals
United by people, responsibility, quality, and innovation
From a traditional refinery to an international precious metals company
Heimerle + Meule was founded in Pforzheim in 1845 and continues to combine experience and tradition with state-of-the-art technology to this day. With extensive expertise in precious metal processing, separation, recycling, refining, and trading, we offer solutions for a wide range of industries. Today, through HM Precious Metals, we have an international presence and are a reliable partner for our customers worldwide.
Founded
more than 180 years ago, in 1845
Employees
1,500+ across HM Precious Metals
Countries
9 all over the world
What defines Heimerle + Meule today
Over more than 180 years, Heimerle + Meule has developed from a local refinery into an internationally connected company. Long-standing experience, certified quality standards, responsible resource management, and a strong international network continue to define how we work and how we support our customers.
180+ years of expertise
For generations, precious metals have been at the center of our business. Deep industry knowledge remains one of our strongest foundations.
Trust and reliability
Long-term partnerships, transparent processes, and consistent quality have helped establish trust across international markets.
Responsible resource use
Recycling and resource conservation are fundamental parts of our business model and contribute to a sustainable precious metals cycle.
Certified quality standards
Independent certifications, documented processes, and traceability support reliable and consistent customer solutions.
The foundation of HM Precious Metals
The company’s international expansion began in 2013 as the Heimerle + Meule Group and laid the groundwork for the founding of HM Precious Metals in 2024. Heimerle + Meule serves as the foundation for the group’s internationally active companies. Through combined expertise, interconnected locations, and many years of experience, HM Precious Metals’ portfolio covers the entire precious metals cycle.
Since 1845 dedicated to the noble
Our story began in 1845 in Pforzheim, where the foundations were laid for what would become Germany's oldest gold and silver refinery. More than 180 years later, this entrepreneurial spirit continues to guide the company while remaining focused on long-term development and responsible growth.
Responsibility is part of every precious metal cycle
Looking ahead through innovation
Innovation has always been an integral part of our company’s development. Investments in technology, automation, well-designed processes, and forward-looking solutions enable us to identify new requirements early on and work with our customers to create sustainable opportunities. Our experienced employees work in a focused, professional, and motivated manner as a team and have always been the foundation of our success – since 1845.
Learn more about Heimerle + Meule
Explore the topics that define Heimerle + Meule as a company. Learn more about our values, history, international network, sustainability efforts, and the people who shape our development. Discover the foundations behind more than 180 years of expertise and the principles that continue to guide our business today.