Wilhelm Haarmann – From Start-up to Billion-Dollar Company Honoring the Pioneer of the Fragrance Industry on his 175th Birthday

Author

K. Stanzl

Some scientific discoveries of previous centuries have become so commonplace today that the achievements of their discoverers are often forgotten. The 175th anniversary of Wilhelm Haarmann’s birth (1847-1931) provides an opportunity to honor his position in the history of the chemical industry (Figure 1).