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Founding of Linde's Ice Machine Company
- When
- 21 June 1879
- Where
- Wiesbaden, Germany
Carl von Linde established the Gesellschaft für Linde's Eismaschinen Aktiengesellschaft in Wiesbaden on 21 June 1879 to develop mechanical refrigeration systems.
Linde gave up his professorship to found the company in Wiesbaden, Germany. The firm was intended to further his work in developing mechanical refrigeration systems for the brewing and food industries, building on his 1876 compressed-ammonia refrigerator invention.
Sources
- Linde plc Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
- Carl von Linde Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-02
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