A German multinational corporation historically known for photographic film, chemicals, and imaging technology, founded as Aktiengesellschaft für Anilinfabrikation.
Acronym from German 'Aktiengesellschaft für Anilinfabrikation' (Stock Company for Aniline Fabrication), founded in 1867. Originally a chemical company producing synthetic dyes, it evolved into a photography pioneer, helping document the 20th century through film technology.
Agfa's journey from aniline dyes to photographic film perfectly captures the unexpected connections in industrial history - the same chemistry that made synthetic colors possible also enabled the silver halide processes that let us capture memories on film. For over a century, Agfa literally helped humanity see its history in living color.
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