Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility: Expertise you can trust.
Argor-Heraeus is a precious metal company, established in 1951 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. It is part of Heraeus Precious Metals, a globally leading company in the precious metal industry. With over 500 highly specialized employees, Argor-Heraeus is present in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Hong Kong.


Covering the entire precious metal supply chain, from source to end user, Argor-Heraeus serves as an ideal partner, collaborating with a wide range of trusted customers and stakeholders. Argor-Heraeus has held a Melter & Assayer license since 1952, and its Sworn Assayers report directly to the Swiss Precious Metals Control Office.

Argor-Heraeus is committed to processing its metals transparently and responsibly, guaranteeing their traceability with segregated production lines and hi-tech traceability solutions.

With its unique position in the value chain, Argor-Heraeus is a comprehensive partner for every solution related to precious metals.

All of our cast and minted bars are produced following the LBMA Good Delivery standard. As a confirmation of our high standards, Argor-Heraeus is one of the five LBMA “Approved Good Delivery Referees” worldwide. Argor-Heraeus proudly holds a longstanding reputation as a trusted refinery, built upon the core values of responsibility, excellence, trust, and innovation.

Products and services

· Longstanding, comprehensive precious metal expertise from source to final product
· Refining and assaying
· Precious metal solutions for: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium
· Cast and minted bars
· Customized products
· Alloys, grains, semi-finished products
· CnC and finished products for the jewelry and watch industry
· Precious metal trading

Argor-Heraeus SA

This department oversees the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards are met.

Engineering Management

This department handles administrative and support tasks essential for the smooth functioning of the organization.

Back Office Operations

This department focuses on the development and technical design of mechanical components and systems.

Design Engineering

This department provides technical support and expertise for IT-related issues and solutions.

IT Support Services

This department manages sales, marketing, and quality assurance for luxury products.

Luxury Products Division

This department focuses on the innovation and development of new products and technologies.

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Other teams

Back Office Operations

Design Engineering

IT Support Services

Luxury Products Division

Research and Development