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Genzsch & Heyse, A.G.

Former typefoundry in Hamburg, Germany1

Genzsch & Heyse was a German type foundry established in Hamburg. In the 1920s and 1930s, G+H types were sold in the United States by Continental Type Founders Association.2 It was founded by Johann August Genzsch.1 It is part of Bauersche Gießerei.1 It ceased to exist in 1963.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1833Founded1
  • Industrycasting of metals, metal industry1
  • HeadquartersHamburg1
  • Legal formjoint-stock company1

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Genzsch & Heyse was a German type foundry established in Hamburg. In the 1920s and 1930s, G+H types were sold in the United States by Continental Type Founders Association.2

Corporate structure

Genzsch & Heyse, A.G. is part of a group headed by Bauersche Gießerei. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Johann August Genzsch in 1833.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 1963Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1930Acquired Acquired by Stempel Type Foundry1
  3. 1930Acquired Acquired by Bauersche Gießerei1
  4. 1930Acquired Acquired by Berthold Type Foundry1
  5. 1833Founded Founded1

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