thyssenkrupp Polysius history | thyssenkrupp Polysius
The founding father - Gottfried Polysius. Andreas Ernst Gottfried Polysius, born on November 17, 1827 in Klein-Kühnau, son of a shepherd, initially followed in his father's footsteps but was quite dissatisfied with his assigned vocation. Upon reaching the age of majority (21 years), he started an apprenticeship as a locksmith and metalworker.