Österreichische Ichthyol Gesellschaft

Österreichische Ichthyol Gesellschaft is a specialized pharmaceutical company based in Reith bei Seefeld, Austria, dedicated to the extraction and processing of oil shale for medicinal use. The company operates the Maximilianshütte, a unique mining and production facility in the Tyrolean Alps that serves as the primary source for Ichthyol (ammonium bituminosulfonate). As an integral part of the Ichthyol-Gesellschaft Cordes, Hermanni & Co. group, it produces high-quality active pharmaceutical ingredients used worldwide in dermatology and rheumatology. Their products are valued for their multifaceted therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-itching properties. The company's operations combine traditional mining with modern GMP-compliant chemical processing to serve the global healthcare market.