Private company

Denain-Anzin

French steel manufacturer, 1849–1948

Denain-Anzin (Société des hauts-fourneaux, forges et aciéries de Denain et d'Anzin) was a steel manufacturer in Denain and Anzin in the Nord department of France. The company was created through the merger of two smaller forges to produce rails for the Nord railway company.2 It was founded by Léon Talabot.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Denain-Anzin (Société des hauts-fourneaux, forges et aciéries de Denain et d'Anzin) was a steel manufacturer in Denain and Anzin in the Nord department of France. The company was created through the merger of two smaller forges to produce rails for the Nord railway company.2

The story

Founded by Léon Talabot in 1849.1

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