Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk
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Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk ANS (MEV) is a Norwegian industrial company, owned by the Mathiesen industrial family, and historically one of the largest timber
companies of Norway, and arguably Europe.
The company's roots date back to 1671. From 1842 to 1892, the company was known as Tostrup & Mathiesen and owned by the Mathiesen and Tostrup families. The heir to the Tostrup family's shares sold it to the Mathiesen family, and it was renamed Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk in the 1890s. In the 1840s, the company established its headquarter in Paris
, although it was since relocated to Norway.
In 1994, Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk's timber branch was sold and continued under the name Moelven Industrier
.
The company is currently owned by Haaken Eric Mathiesen.
Timber
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companies of Norway, and arguably Europe.
The company's roots date back to 1671. From 1842 to 1892, the company was known as Tostrup & Mathiesen and owned by the Mathiesen and Tostrup families. The heir to the Tostrup family's shares sold it to the Mathiesen family, and it was renamed Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk in the 1890s. In the 1840s, the company established its headquarter in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, although it was since relocated to Norway.
In 1994, Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk's timber branch was sold and continued under the name Moelven Industrier
Moelven Industrier
Moelven Industrier is a Moelv, Norway based company that delivers wood products to the construction industry throughout Scandinavia with production facilities in Norway and Sweden...
.
The company is currently owned by Haaken Eric Mathiesen.