Over 150 years of success
Founded in 1867 as an address book publisher in Vienna, Compass-Verlag has evolved into the leading provider of digital business information. More than 157 years later, Compass still stands for innovation and continuous growth.
Join us on a journey through the beginnings of Compass-Verlag and discover how we became what we are today.
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