Eskoleia Stål
Norwegian manufacturing company
Eskoleia Stål is a manufacturing company located in Kongsvinger, Norway. It was formerly known under several names; Norsk Gjærde- og Metaldukfabrik for the longest period; and was located in Oslo.
History
It was founded on 15 February 1910 as Norsk Gjærde- og Metaldukfabrik (many alternative spellings) by Magnus Blikstad. When he died, Gustaf Aspelin took over. Long-time manager was H. O. Bergqvist. The headquarters and production facilities were located in Strømsveien 128 at Valle-Hovin.
One of its main products was the fence, the "national fence". After about 40 years of operation the company had a 35% market share in wire mesh and wire cloth delivered to the pulp and paper industry. Other products were barbed wire, gates of iron, welded iron, platework, drying stands and wardrobe lockers.
In 1961 the company leaders decided to open a new factory, Vire- og Metalldukfabrikken, in Eidsfoss in cooperation with the company Eidsfos Verk.
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