Since 1999

25 Years On The Market

Renewable Energy, Rare Earth, Wind Energy

TRADIUM – Reliable Supplier Since 1999

Renewable energies, electromobility, and touchscreens would all be inconceivable without strategic metals , and TRADIUM GmbH is one of Europe’s most renowned suppliers of these raw materials.

Family Business With a Global Network

The Frankfurt-based family business has been operating successfully internationally since 1999 and today supplies technology metals, rare earths, and precious metals to industrial customers in over 70 countries.

Looking Back On 25 Successful Years

Founded as an industrial supplier of technology metals

TRADIUM is founded to serve the industry as a supplier of technology metals.

1999

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2003

First ISO certification DIN 9001

TRADIUM quickly establishes high quality standards and an effective quality management system.

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Rare earths added to the product portfolio

This addition marks a significant step in the diversification of TRADIUM’s product line.

2007

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2008

Precious metals included in the sales program

This further expansion enables TRADIUM’s customers to benefit from an even broader range of raw materials.

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Introduction of the private customer segment

With this step, TRADIUM further develops its business model and opens up new market segments.

2010

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2011

Construction of high-security warehouse starts

With its partner company METLOCK GmbH, TRADIUM begins the rebuilding of a bunker from the Second World War.

Rare earths: A recommendation with foresight

In 2012, TRADIUM Managing Director Matthias Rüth gave an interview on RTL – his statements at the time are more relevant than ever. It is advisable for the processing industry to stockpile rare earths and other strategic raw materials for several months. This is the only way to avoid supply bottlenecks and, thus, production stoppages.

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Opening of the high-security warehouse

The new warehouse significantly increases TRADIUM’s logistics and storage capacity with an additional 1,400 square meters of space.

2013

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2018

REACH registration of strategic metals

These registrations underline TRADIUM’s commitment to protecting consumers and all steps along the supply chain. The company’s number of registered metals continues to increase.

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Expansion of precious metals portfolio

TRADIUM continuously adapts its product portfolio to customer and market needs.

2021

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2023

Expansion of the storage area to > 3,000 square meters

The enlargement of the warehouse underlines TRADIUM’s steady growth and the increasing demand for its products.

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Launch of our podcast Handfest. Der Rohstoff-Talk on raw materials topics

In this German-language format, TRADIUM addresses current developments in the markets for critical minerals and rare metals. A new episode has been published every Tuesday since October 8.

2024

TRADIUM focuses on long-term partnerships because we believe that trust is the basis of sustainable success. As a reliable business partner, we keep our word and stand by our agreements — that is our commitment to our customers and partners.

Matthias Rüth

Founder and Managing Director