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Hans von Kantzow

1887-06-09 – 1979-04-12

Portrait of Hans von Kantzow
Bruksdisponent Hans von Kantzow.Credit: Unknown photographer

Life & Legacy

Hans von Kantzow (9 June 1887 – 12 April 1979) was a metallurgical engineer and industrialist, managing director and CEO at Bultfabriks AB in Hallstahammar 1918–1957. Von Kantzow is known to have invented the steel alloy Kanthal. In 1931 AB Kanthal was founded for the exploitation of the invention.

Occupation & Career

engineer, businessperson

Education

Royal Institute of Technology

Legacy Highlights

Employer

AB Kanthal

Education & Institutions

Royal Institute of Technology

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5650894 — wikidata View source

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