Heimerle + Meule joins LBMA as an Affiliate Member
What were the reasons for you wanting to join LBMA and what do you see as the key benefits of membership?
Trust and reliability have always been top priorities at Heimerle + Meule. As a GDL Refinery for many years, becoming an Affiliate Member was the next logical step to further increase our customers’ trust in our company.
LBMA is the most prestigious organisation in the global precious metals market. Our membership offers Heimerle + Meule significant benefits, including increased credibility, improved market access, valuable market information, and support in maintaining high quality standards. These factors contribute significantly to strengthening our competitiveness and market position in the long term.
By taking this step, we are reaffirming our commitment to the highest standards and responsible conduct in the precious metals sector. Our customers can continue to rely on the integrity and quality of our supply chains.
Tell us about your company’s role in the precious metals market?
Since 1845, Heimerle + Meule has developed into one of the leading European full-service providers in the precious metal processing market sector through continuous innovation and adaptation to the needs of the market. Today, our products and services are used in the jewellery and watch industry, the automotive sector, in various technical and chemical industries, in the dental sector and as investment products/coins and are valued internationally.
With the formation of HM Precious Metals, originally Heimerle + Meule Group, in 2013, Heimerle + Meule entered a new dimension. With over 1,500 employees at locations in nine countries in Europe and the USA, HM Precious Metals is one of the largest precious metals processors in the world.
This expansion underlines our commitment to ensure the highest quality standards and to further strengthen our market position. We remain true to our tradition of excellence and innovation and continue to set standards in the precious metals industry.
What’s the background and history of the company?
Since our foundation in 1845 in Pforzheim, the precious metal centre of Germany, we have developed from a local processor of precious metals to a leading international player in the precious metal sector.
Originally focused on the jewellery and watchmaking industry, Heimerle + Meule expanded steadily in the 19th century and diversified its business fields in the early 20th century to include medical technology and industrial applications.
After the Second World War, Heimerle + Meule focused on modernisation and innovation, which led to a significant expansion of production capacities. As time went on, our company began to expand internationally, opening new sites and tapping into new markets worldwide.
A significant milestone was the aforementioned founding of the Heimerle + Meule Group in 2013, which enabled better coordination and strategic alignment of the global business.

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What factors do you expect to impact your business in the short to long term?
In the short term, geopolitical developments and global trends have a significant impact on our business. Rising precious metal prices and the volatile demand situation in the various business areas and markets make long-term planning difficult. It is difficult to estimate the extent to which the global political situation will influence the business activities of Heimerle + Meule GmbH in the second half of the year.
In the long term, we will continue to focus on the requirements for sustainable products of the highest quality, urban mining, environmentally friendly recycling and production processes as well as resource-saving precious metal extraction and product manufacturing. Our company has always pursued a philosophy of lasting values - both in our products and services and in our dealings with customers and employees, as well as in our responsibility towards people and the environment.
What are your future plans for the business?
Our focus is on strengthening our market position in Europe and expanding globally.
We will continue to strengthen our market position through continuous innovation and adaptation to market requirements. Heimerle + Meule will continue to be a strong and reliable partner for its customers, and we give our all every day to achieve this.
HM Precious Metals will also be further expanded and its global market position strengthened. Significant steps have already been taken to ensure a successful future for the Group.
What are your future plans for the business?
As part of the ongoing internationalisation process, we have changed the company name of the Heimerle + Meule Group to HM Precious Metals and optimised it for global use. In addition to the name change, the design of the Group logo and the logos of all subsidiaries have been revised. The new, modern design reflects our innovative strength and our commitment to the highest quality.
A major focus for the future is on jointly utilising and expanding the strengths and synergies of the 14 HM Precious Metals companies as well as expanding our global network and our market position in all relevant areas of precious metal processing.

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