Bernard Lauth
American businessman
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Bernard Lauth (August 23, 1820 in Alsace, France[1] – June 25, 1894) founded the American Iron Works in 1850 and formed a partnership with B.F. Jones in 1851.[2] In 1854, Lauth retired from the steel firm, selling his partnership to James H. Laughlin, who led the company to be renamed Jones and Laughlin Steel Company.[3]
BornAugust 23, 1820
DiedJune 25, 1894 (aged 73)
near Howard, Pennsylvania in Centre County
Occupationinventor
Knownforcold rolling
Bernard Lauth | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 23, 1820 |
| Died | June 25, 1894 (aged 73) near Howard, Pennsylvania in Centre County |
| Occupation | inventor |
| Known for | cold rolling |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Wilhelm |
| Parent(s) | Bernard Lauth and Catharina Barbara Dauenhauer |
| Relatives | William Laud |
Achievements
He invented and patented the process for cold rolling of iron in 1859.[4] In 1871, he purchased the iron furnace at Howard, Pennsylvania, where he built a rolling mill in 1882.