Decimal-system was introduced in France 1782 Martin Miller starts production of watch-springs in Vienna. 1802 in England, Martin Miller becomes familiar with the crucible cast steel process, the most advanced-technology for wire-manufacturing. 1804 Martin Müller, now named Martin MILLER builds the first crucible mill on the European continent. 1809 Napoleon attempts to purchase Miller's steel; Miller refuses to sell. 1822 First Photography 1823 Franz Matthias, the founder's son, takes over the company. 1832 Goethe's year of death 1840 Development of steel piano wire brings worldwide recognition to the company. 1869 Opening of the Suez Canal 1869 The purchase of the old town mill in Traismauer. Manufacturing of gang, circular and hand saws. 1875 Warm rolling mill for industrial knife production. 1876 Franz Matthias' son Moritz becomes new owner of company. 1896 His nephew August follows. 1903 First motorized flight 1900 A cold-rolling mill and hydroelectric plant are built. 1916 First World War 1916 August dies without issue. 1927 First sound film 1927 The company is converted into a limited company and the Creditanstalt-Bankverein (bank) holds the majority of the shares. 1969 First walk on the moon 1961 New owner August Schmidsfelden expanded the company to about 20,000m(squared) 1997 Martin Miller becomes part of the BÖHLER Uddeholm Strip Steel group.