Jonsereds Fabrikers AB
Encyclopedia
Jonsered is a brand used by Electrolux
for chainsaws and other equipment. The brand is derived from the now defunct manufacturing company Jonsereds Fabrikers AB.
. In 1872 the company became a limited company, Jonsered Fabriker AB, diversifying its textile output. By the 1880s it was producing and exporting woodworking machines. In 1975 it became a subsidiary of Investment AB Ash and parts were shut down and others sold. In 1978 it was sold to Electrolux and production was moved to Husqvarna
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Electrolux
The Electrolux Group is a Swedish appliance maker.As of 2010 the 2nd largest home appliance manufacturer in the world after Whirlpool, its products sell under a variety of brand names including its own and are primarily major appliances and vacuum cleaners...
for chainsaws and other equipment. The brand is derived from the now defunct manufacturing company Jonsereds Fabrikers AB.
History
William Gibson founded a textile mill in 1832 in JonseredJonsered
Jonsered is a locality situated in Partille Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 928 inhabitants in 2005.Jonsered is an old, traditional industrial community by the Säve river outside Gothenburg in Sweden. Jonsered's factories were established here in 1834...
. In 1872 the company became a limited company, Jonsered Fabriker AB, diversifying its textile output. By the 1880s it was producing and exporting woodworking machines. In 1975 it became a subsidiary of Investment AB Ash and parts were shut down and others sold. In 1978 it was sold to Electrolux and production was moved to Husqvarna
Husqvarna AB
The Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction...
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