Gränges, one of Sweden s oldest and most illustrious companies, has been in constant transformation since 1896.
Founded as a mining and train company, Gränges helped the country turn its iron ore into prosperity. In the early 1900s, Gränges was the Stockholm Stock Exchange s highest valued company, by mid-century, it was the world s largest ore exporter and by the late 1900s, a subsidiary of the Electrolux Group. Today, Gränges is a world leader in aluminum products, with its main roots in Finspång.
The company has always adapted to the demands and market conditions of each time. Its story is therefore also the story of a world in constant development. About political unrest, war, new markets and globalization.
Business historian Ronald Fagerfjäll describes the company s journey from its birth in pre-industrial Sweden to its place in today s global market. As a veteran business reporter, he has followed Gränges throughout his career and can draw from 50 years of interviews with the company s leaders and employees. The book thus also provides a personal and unique insight into Gränges colorful and often dramatic history.