History – key milestones:
1924
Establishment of J. & H. Bühl (later MLM) bell manufacturer, based in Maribor
One of the first products in the new foundry was a large bronze bell, which until then was the largest cast bronze bell in the Kingdom of SHS, which was made for the Franciscan Church in Maribor and weighed 3,375 kg
1929
The name Mariborska livarna Maribor appers for the first time – Mariborska livarna in tvornica kovin inž. Hugo Lenhard & Co. – Maribor
1936
The beginning of drawn brass production
1946
Establishment of Mariborska livarna Maribor
Production of pressed and drawn products (brass rods, wire, and profiles), castings of non-ferrous metals in sand, construction fetters, accessories, and fittings.
1949
The beginning of high-pressure die castings production
1957
Production of mold castings from copper and aluminum alloys; Entering the market of Western Europe and America
1967
Introduction of the ARMAL brand (faucets and sanitary equipment)
1973
Introduction of the AKLIMAT brand (aluminum radiators)
1994
Renovation of the company as a result of the loss of a significant part of the market
1995
The first certificate of the quality management system according to the requirements of ISO 9001
2000 – 2004
Technical and technological modernization
2003
Acquisition of the ISO / TS 16949 certificate, which we upgraded in 2018 with certification according to the latest requirements of the IATF 16949: 2016.
2004
Acquisition of the ISO / TS 16949 certificate, which we upgraded in 2018 with certification according to the latest requirements of the IATF 16949: 2016.
2008
Acquisition of the environmental management system certificate ISO 14001: 2004
2009 – Today
Modernization, automation, …
Acquisition of the energy management system certificate ISO 50001.
2021
Acquisition of the EN9100 Quality Management System certificate – Requirements for organizations in the field of air transport, spaceflight, and defense.
Acquisition of the occupational health and safety management system certificate ISO 45001.