ALMAMET GmbH was founded in 1983 by Ing. Eugen Wieser and Alexander Rhomberg for the cost-effective production of magnesium granules for the iron and steel industry while simultaneously producing the traditional magnesium products such as magnesium chips for the chemical industry and magnesium powder for welding electrodes and pyrotechnics. Alexander Rhomberg has been ALMAMET's managing director ever since the company was founded.