SJOLUND’s History
Over 85+ years of experience
1936
SJOLUND was founded as a local forge in the Danish village of SJOLUND. Company established by Carl Jensen who acquired his uncles old blacksmith
1975
SJOLUND started exporting in the 1960s, facilities were expanded to a total of 1.200 m2 in 1975
1985
The expansion continues until SJOLUND reaches 2.500 m2
1992
SJOLUND is officially registered as a share company, Maskinfabrikken Sjølund A/S
1994
Quality control is established, facilities are expanded to 5.000 m2
2007
Change of ownership, a new and more global strategy is pursued.
2009
SJOLUND establishes a subsidiary in Hefei, Anhui Province, China
2016
SJOLUND awarded Owner managed Company of the year (PWC)
2017
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG takes over 51% of SJOLUND (German Private Equity company)
2018
SJOLUND bought a factory in Tallinn, Estonia, specialized in metal sheets and fabrication
2020
SJOLUND obtain welding certificate EN 15085
2021
Zoran Aleksic joined & appointed as Group CEO
2022
Closing of the factory in Estonia
2022
SJOLUND goes back to their roots. Søren Ravn takes over 100% ownership of SJOLUND
