FREDRIK IDESTAM
'Knut Fredrick Idestam' (born October 28, 1838, Tyrväntö, Finland; died April 8, 1916, Helsinki) was a Finnish mining engineer and businessman, best known as a founder of Nokia.
In May 1865, Idestam obtained a permit to construct a groundwood paper mill at Tampere, Finland. The mill began operations in 1866. In 1871, Idestam and Leo Mechelin founded Nokia Ltd. and moved the company's operations to the city of Nokia, Finland.
Idestam retired from management of the company in 1896.
★ Tapio Helen, ''Fredrik Idestam (1838–1916)'', National Biography of Finland, Finnish Historical Society
In May 1865, Idestam obtained a permit to construct a groundwood paper mill at Tampere, Finland. The mill began operations in 1866. In 1871, Idestam and Leo Mechelin founded Nokia Ltd. and moved the company's operations to the city of Nokia, Finland.
Idestam retired from management of the company in 1896.
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★ Tapio Helen, ''Fredrik Idestam (1838–1916)'', National Biography of Finland, Finnish Historical Society
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