Private company

Maschinenfabrik Joh. Wilh. Spaeth

Maschinenfabrik Joh. Wilh. Spaeth is a German family business based in Nuremberg, founded in 1821, dissolved in 1969.¹ It was founded by Johann Wilhelm Späth.¹

Johann Wilhelm Späth (* 1786 in Ismannsdorf; † 1854 in Nürnberg) war ein deutscher Techniker, Erfinder und als Industrieller Gründer der ersten Nürnberger Maschinenfabrik im 19. Jahrhundert.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1821Founded¹

HeadquartersNuremberg, Germany¹

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Maschinenfabrik Joh. Wilh. Spaeth 1894 — Photo: Wilhelm Ritter, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The story

Founded by Johann Wilhelm Späth in 1821.¹

Leadership

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FounderJohann Wilhelm Späth¹

Timeline

1969Dissolved Dissolved¹
1821Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataMaschinenfabrik Joh. Wilh. Spaeth on Wikidata
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WikipediaMaschinenfabrik Joh. Wilh. Spaeth on the German Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsMaschinenfabrik Joh. Wilh. Spaeth photo by Wilhelm Ritter, Public domain