The ironworks at Iggesund is predated by a sawmill established by the Swedish state in 1572.
The first ironworks were established in 1685, by the trader Isak Breant, the Elder.
It included a blast furnace, a forge with a trip hammer and two finery forges.
The iron ore came from Utö and the Dannemora mine.
After the Russians burned Iggesund down during raids along the Swedish coastline in 1721, the ironworks was bought by the Grill Trading House.
The Grills successfully ran and improved the factories during most of the 18th century.
With the decline of the Trading House in 1800, the ironworks went through several owners until it was sold to the owners of Österbybruk at that time.
During the 20th century the ironworks were, through several owners, transformed and diversified into a sawmill, pulp and paper industry, chemical plant, dairy and agricultural companies.
As of 1988, Iggesunds bruk is a part of Iggesund Paperboard.
The ironworks at Iggesund is predated by a sawmill established by the Swedish state in 1572. The first ironworks were established in 1685, by the trader Isak Breant, the Elder. It included a blast furnace, a forge with a trip hammer and two finery forges. The iron ore came from Utö and the Dannemora mine. After the Russians burned Iggesund down during raids along the Swedish coastline in 1721, the ironworks was bought by the Grill Trading House. The Grills successfully ran and improved the factories during most of the 18th century. With the decline of the Trading House in 1800, the ironworks went through several owners until it was sold to the owners of Österbybruk at that time. During the 20th century the ironworks were, through several owners, transformed and diversified into a sawmill, pulp and paper industry, chemical plant, dairy and agricultural companies. As of 1988, Iggesunds bruk is a part of Iggesund Paperboard.
Grill family