Family business and renowned raw materials supplier
Looking back on 25 successful years
Founded as an industrial supplier for technology metals
TRADIUM is founded in Frankfurt am Main as a supplier of technology metals.
First ISO certification DIN 9001
Early establishment of quality standards and an effective quality management system.
Rare earths complement the product portfolio
TRADIUM is thus taking a significant step in the diversification of its product range.
Inclusion of precious metals in sales
Industrial customers can now benefit from an even broader range of raw materials.
Launch of the private customer division
With this step, TRADIUM is further developing its business model and tapping into new market segments and customer groups.
Start of construction for the high-security warehouse
In co-operation with the partner company METLOCK GmbH, work begins on the conversion of a bunker from the Second World War.
Opening of the high-security warehouse
Significant increase in logistics and storage capacity with an additional 1,400 m2 of space.
REACH registration for strategic metals
The start of registrations underlines TRADIUM's commitment to protecting all stakeholders along the supply chain. The number of registered metals is constantly increasing.
Expansion of the precious metals portfolio
TRADIUM continuously adapts its product portfolio to the needs of the market and its customers.
Expansion of the storage area to 3,000+ m2
The expansion of storage capacity emphasises TRADIUM's steady growth and the increasing demand for its products.
Start of the podcast Handfest. The commodity talk
In this format, TRADIUM addresses current developments in the markets for critical minerals and rare metals. The first season was launched in October with six episodes.
"TRADIUM builds on long-term partnerships because we know that trust is the basis for sustainable success. As a reliable business partner, we keep our word and honour our agreements - that is our commitment to our customers and partners."
Matthias Rüth
Founder and Managing Director
The increasing relevance of raw materials in recent decades
Solid as a rock. The commodity talk / pilot sequence
Nowadays, many people are familiar with critical raw materials such as rare earths, gallium and germanium. This was not always the case.
In the first episode of our podcast "Handfest. The Raw Materials Talk", our raw materials expert Maximilian Vogler talks to TRADIUM founder Matthias Rüth. We look back on 25 years of company history and how the role of critical raw materials has changed in society.