Joseph Körösi (16 June 1811 in Szeged – 31 January 1868 in Graz) was an Austrian Empire industrialist and the founder of today's Andritz AG.

[1][2] Together with a partner he bought a factory specialised on chains in 1836 which he transformed from manual to machine production.

Körösi expanded the product range by machines and metal goods from 1848 onwards.

[3] Starting with forged goods and small machines, Körösi's business later included iron foundry as well as bridge and boiler construction.

[2] Körösi established comprehensive social benefits for his employees including the building of residential homes for them, the support of school activities for their children as well as funds and schemes for health care, invalidity and pension.