About us
RETSCH laboratory mills, sieving and assisting devices form the basis for representative and reproducible analysis results worldwide – a decisive contribution to quality control, research and development activities. Our passion for technological excellence and close customer proximity continues to shape our actions today and secures our global market leadership. In close dialogue with our customers and partners, we develop machines and application solutions that enable them to make progress and meet the highest standards of precision, ease of use, and safety.
As part of the Verder Scientific Division within the internationally active Verder Group, we are proud to set standards in the field of laboratory and analysis technology together with our sister companies.
300.000+ Installed products
110+ Years of experience
150+ Employees
70+ Worldwide partners
ELTRA is part of VERDER SCIENTIFIC, which is a division of the continuously growing VERDER group.
RETSCH is the leading solution provider for neutral-to-analysis sample preparation and characterization of solids. Based on a century of experience RETSCH develops size reduction and sieving equipment which is characterized by excellent performance, operating convenience, safety and a long lifetime.
Join Us in Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane: History
1915
The company is founded by Friedrich Kurt Retsch in Düsseldorf.
1923
The company's first own piece of laboratory equipment is developed, a mortar mill, which becomes known as the Retsch Mill and is synonymous with the concept of easier and better laboratory work.
1950
Step-by-step implementation of grinding and sieving principles for quality control work in the laboratory.
1976
The company moves to new offices in Haan, which with continual enlargements, is where the company sits today.
1989
Retsch becomes part of the Verder Group. Gradually Retsch manages the transition from a family business to an internationally active company.
Since 2000
RETSCH has been continuously expanding its presence by setting up worldwide subsidiaries and is now represented in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America.
2012
With the move to its new headquarters, RETSCH created optimal conditions for innovation and development. The modern location underlines the company's commitment to the highest quality in size reduction and particle measurement technology.
2013
Retsch revolutionalizes grinding with an entirely new type of mill: the High Energy Ball Mill Emax.
2015
Retsch celebrates its 100th anniversary and expands its products range with a line of big crushers and grinders, Retsch XL.
2021
With the MM 500 control, RETSCH is launching the first ball mill that allows precise monitoring and control of the temperature during the grinding process.
2025
Retsch introduces the SM 50, the first cutting mill with a removable grinding chamber.
The Verder DNA
- Passion We are committed to what we do – that’s why our work gives us satisfaction and has an impact on our lives.
- Improve With the company’s best interest at heart, we encourage each other to try new ways and learn from our mistakes.
- Detail We go to the source of everything to make sure we get the whole picture and make fact-based decisions.
- Responsibility By taking ownership, we tackle problems and work hard to find the best solutions.
- Family We work together as a family by communicating with each other honestly and openly.
ESG - Making an impact
The VERDER Group enables progress through a clear focus on our enviroment, our social surroundings and on solid governance.
Environmental
Enable reduced ecological footprints
- Energy-neutral own buildings
- Implement ISO 14001 in our production facilities
- Recycle & re-use in all our facilities
- Greener travel
- Water consumption management
- A tree for every employee
Social
Enable peoples progress & wellbeing
- Safe & secure working environment
- Fruits & sports initiatives
- Increase & improve digital learning
- Support inclusive teams
- Donate to charity for children & education
- Sponsor our local communities on education & sports
Governance
Enable responsible conduct
- Train 100% of our people yearly on our Purpose & DNA
- Train 100% of our people on VERDER’s CoBP every 3 years
- Train relevant people yearly on compliance topics
- Pragmatic reporting on ESG and as of 2025 CSRD report yearly published
