Martigny
Switzerland
FLUORSID SFM
FLUORSID SFM operates in the Martigny plant, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. It’s the leading European manufacturer of fine magnesium powders, granules and raspings.
Extensive experience in the magnesium industry has allowed the development of a full range of high quality products for demanding industries such as welding, pyrotechnic, petrochemical and pharmaceutical.
FLUORSID SFM strives to continuously provide the highest quality products with the support of its internal laboratory.
Continuous focus on technological investment enables to adapt to market requirements. Recent investments include two bespoke inert gas atomisers specializing in the production of high quality magnesium and magnesium alloy powders. The facility offers customers maximum flexibility in terms of particle sizes and precision distributions.
These factors have enabled FLUORSID SFM to build and maintain its position as a leader in the magnesium industry with worldwide exports of over 80% of its annual production.
CHAIRMAN
François Tornay
Specialised in commercial and industrial accountancy, Francois has joined Fluorsid SFM in 2009. Three years later he completed his Master in Finance and was appointed Director of Finance and Administration. He has been member of the board of Fluorsid Mimeta in Lausanne during a few years, and as of 2018 has been appointed as president of the board of directors of SFM. Following the acquisition of Active Metals in Sheffield (UK), he took on the additional role of Financial Director and board member of that company.
CHAIRMAN
François Tornay
Specialised in commercial and industrial accountancy, Francois has joined Fluorsid SFM in 2009. Three years later he completed his Master in Finance and was appointed Director of Finance and Administration. He has been member of the board of Fluorsid Mimeta in Lausanne during a few years, and as of 2018 has been appointed as president of the board of directors of SFM. Following the acquisition of Active Metals in Sheffield (UK), he took on the additional role of Financial Director and board member of that company.