At Höganäs Borgestad , we started producing refractory bricks in 1825, almost at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
Our production unit is still based in Bjuv, Sweden. We are a modern company with strong roots in Swedish industrial traditions, committed to exceptional quality, ongoing innovation and the highest professional standards.
History in brief
Timeline
2001
Restructuring of the refractory business. Closing of three plants in Poland and one in Norway.
1998
Höganäs Bjuf Asia Pacific founded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1998
Borgestad Group acquires Höganäs Bjuf in Sweden and GZMO, which has 3 plants in Poland.
1932
New factory completed at Höganäs Bjuf, with the first tunnel kiln in operation.
1890
First production of chamotte brick at Borgestad. Borgestad Fabrikker issues its first product catalogue.
1886
Gunnar Knudsen founds Borgestad Fabrikker in Skien, Norway, initially to manufacture brick for the domestic market and saggars for porcelain mnufacture. Subsequently, business focuses more and more on serving Norway’s industry with high-quality refractories.
1876
First brick production in Bjuv, Sweden
1873
Start of Höganäs mining operations in Bjuv, Sweden
