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Problem Solving and New Progress
Work on our new factory continues to take shape, and it's fantastic to see the project grow week by week. As with any major construction project, challenges sometimes arise that call for new solutions. This week we ran into one such challenge regarding the power supply to the factory. The original solution turned out to involve considerably more work than expected, which meant we had to rethink our approach.
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From oil rooms to coffee breaks
Work on our new factory is progressing as planned, and this week we have taken another big step forward. The interior ceiling is now complete, and most of the façade work is finished. Our focus is now on completing the interior and preparing the spaces for production.
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From Roof to Floor - The Factory Build Takes Shape
Hi again! Patrik here. Summer is gradually giving way to autumn, and after a well-deserved vacation, we're back with full energy and focus on the expansion of our new factory. We're happy to share that the project continues to progress according to plan, and that several important milestones have already been reached.
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One Tool, Many Names: Kofot, Koben or Kofotar?
Kofötter, koben or kofotar? At Svedbro Smide, the answer is obvious. Read about the history behind the name, regional differences, and why we proudly continue to use the word kofotar.
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We have walls!
We are now entering the fourth week of construction on our new factory, and work is progressing at a rapid pace. All exterior walls are currently being erected, and the majority of the steel framework is already in place. Only two roof trusses remain before this stage of the project is completed.
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We are expanding our factory!
Hello everyone! Patrik here – I’m responsible for the Svedbro Smide factory in Gnarp. For those of you who may not know us very well yet, we manufacture premium tools with a strong focus on durability, functionality, and quality. Our product range includes wrecking bars and the Stalpen tree-felling jack, and we also produce components and tools for our sister company in Gränsfors.
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Adam Savage Tested: The Swedish Wrecking Bar
Adam Savage has featured Svedbro's hand-forged pry bars in two videos on Adam Savage's Tested.
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One Tool, Many Names: Kofot, Koben or Kofotar?
Kofötter, koben or kofotar? At Svedbro Smide, the answer is obvious. Read about the history behind the name, regional differences, and why we proudly continue to use the word kofotar.