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Frichs was founded by [[Søren Frich]] in 1854 in Aarhus under the name ''Frich Jernstøberi og Maskinfabrik'' (Frich Ironworks and Machine Factory) focused primarily on farm equipment and cast iron products such as furnaces, ovens and [[steel girder]]s. In 1855 Frich specialized in parts for the water and windmill industry and the same year produced its first steam engine. The production was varied and the company became the primary supplier when the [[Ceres Brewery]] was established in 1856. In 1885 Søren Frich sold the company to his nephew and retired.{{Sfn|Olesen|2005|p=19}}<ref name="DHF">{{cite web |url=http://www.historie-online.dk/nyt/bogfeature/frichs.htm |title=Frichs |publisher=Dansk Historisk Fællesråd |language=da |access-date=25 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924030437/http://www.historie-online.dk/nyt/bogfeature/frichs.htm |archive-date=September 24, 2015 }}</ref> |
Frichs was founded by [[Søren Frich]] in 1854 in Aarhus under the name ''Frich Jernstøberi og Maskinfabrik'' (Frich Ironworks and Machine Factory) focused primarily on farm equipment and cast iron products such as furnaces, ovens and [[steel girder]]s. In 1855, Frich specialized in parts for the water and windmill industry and the same year produced its first steam engine. The production was varied and the company became the primary supplier when the [[Ceres Brewery]] was established in 1856. In 1885 Søren Frich sold the company to his nephew and retired.{{Sfn|Olesen|2005|p=19}}<ref name="DHF">{{cite web |url=http://www.historie-online.dk/nyt/bogfeature/frichs.htm |title=Frichs |publisher=Dansk Historisk Fællesråd |language=da |access-date=25 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924030437/http://www.historie-online.dk/nyt/bogfeature/frichs.htm |archive-date=September 24, 2015 }}</ref> |
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In the late 19th century the company gradually focussed more on machine production and the foundry came to play a smaller part. In the early 20th century rail transport became more important and the rail network was greatly expanded. The locomotives and trains were mainly purchased from Germany or England and it became a priority for the government to establish a domestic production to ensure supply security in a politically uncertain time. The [[First World War]] and the events leading up to it delayed the process but in 1919 Frich was selected to enter a 5-year contract with [[DSB (railway company)|Danish State Railways]] as the exclusive domestic producer of locomotives licensed from the German company [[Borsig]].<ref name="DepCul"/><ref name="DHF"/> |
In the late 19th century the company gradually focussed more on machine production and the foundry came to play a smaller part. In the early 20th century rail transport became more important and the rail network was greatly expanded. The locomotives and trains were mainly purchased from Germany or England and it became a priority for the government to establish a domestic production to ensure supply security in a politically uncertain time. The [[First World War]] and the events leading up to it delayed the process but in 1919 Frich was selected to enter a 5-year contract with [[DSB (railway company)|Danish State Railways]] as the exclusive domestic producer of locomotives licensed from the German company [[Borsig]].<ref name="DepCul"/><ref name="DHF"/> |
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Through the early 20th century to the 1950s Frichs produced a long range of licensed steam and diesel locomotives and it became the main revenue stream for the company. In 1930 Frichs sold 12 locomotives to [[Siam]] which was used as a springboard to the international markets, mainly in Europe. Through the following decades locomotives were exported to [[France]], [[Sweden]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]], [[Spain]], [[Finland]], [[Estonia]] and [[New Zealand]].<ref name="JeBa"/><ref name="DHF"/> |
Through the early 20th century to the 1950s Frichs produced a long range of licensed steam and diesel locomotives and it became the main revenue stream for the company. In 1930, Frichs sold 12 locomotives to [[Siam]] which was used as a springboard to the international markets, mainly in Europe. Through the following decades locomotives were exported to [[France]], [[Sweden]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]], [[Spain]], [[Finland]], [[Estonia]] and [[New Zealand]].<ref name="JeBa"/><ref name="DHF"/> |
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In 1954 the Danish State Railways decided to transition to diesel locomotives and commissioned the [[DSB Class MY]]. The production of the units became a political matter between the government, unions and industry as it was debated if Frichs had the technical skill and know-how to produce the diesel trains. In a compromise DSB contracted two locomotives from Frichs and [[Burmeister & Wain|B&W]] as a test to be delivered in 1955 and then a few months later bought 20 units from Swedish [[NOHAB]]. The Frichs locomotives [[DSB Class MY 1201-1202|MY 1201-1202]] were severely delayed and Frichs was subsequently related to a role as supplier to NOHAB.<ref name="DHF"/> |
In 1954, the Danish State Railways decided to transition to diesel locomotives and commissioned the [[DSB Class MY]]. The production of the units became a political matter between the government, unions and industry as it was debated if Frichs had the technical skill and know-how to produce the diesel trains. In a compromise DSB contracted two locomotives from Frichs and [[Burmeister & Wain|B&W]] as a test to be delivered in 1955 and then a few months later bought 20 units from Swedish [[NOHAB]]. The Frichs locomotives [[DSB Class MY 1201-1202|MY 1201-1202]] were severely delayed and Frichs was subsequently related to a role as supplier to NOHAB.<ref name="DHF"/> |
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The following years was mainly focussed on maintaining existing rail stock and production of industry equipment but production gradually faltered through the 1970s and in 1980 the company was sold to ''Kosan'' and then restructured and rebased to Horsens. In 1986, the production site in [[Åbyhøj]], Aarhus was repurposed as a business park now known as ''Frichsparken'', owned and administered by construction company ''[[Byggeselskab Olav de Linde]]''.<ref>[http://www.olavdelinde.dk/Default.aspx?ID=2392 Frichsparkens Erhvervsklub]</ref> |
The following years was mainly focussed on maintaining existing rail stock and production of industry equipment but production gradually faltered through the 1970s and in 1980 the company was sold to ''Kosan'' and then restructured and rebased to Horsens. In 1986, the production site in [[Åbyhøj]], Aarhus was repurposed as a business park now known as ''Frichsparken'', owned and administered by construction company ''[[Byggeselskab Olav de Linde]]''.<ref>[http://www.olavdelinde.dk/Default.aspx?ID=2392 Frichsparkens Erhvervsklub]</ref> |
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_1904.jpg) Frichs workers assembled for the 50 year anniversary in 1904 | |
| Company type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Founder | Søren Frich |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Locomotives |
Frichs is a Danish company based in Horsens, founded in 1854 in Aarhus. Frichs today produce ship engines but started out in the 19th century producing a long range of farm and industry equipment, ships, church bells, cranes and later through the 20th century locomotives and train carriages. In the early to mid 20th century it was a major company and employer in Aarhus at its height employing some 1000 people. The company was the sole Danish supplier of locomotives for the Danish State Railways from 1919 to the mid 1950s and sold locomotives across Europe and to Siam and New Zealand. In 1980 the company was sold to Kosan and then restructured and rebased to Horsens.[1][2]
History
Frichs was founded by Søren Frich in 1854 in Aarhus under the name Frich Jernstøberi og Maskinfabrik (Frich Ironworks and Machine Factory) focused primarily on farm equipment and cast iron products such as furnaces, ovens and steel girders. In 1855, Frich specialized in parts for the water and windmill industry and the same year produced its first steam engine. The production was varied and the company became the primary supplier when the Ceres Brewery was established in 1856. In 1885 Søren Frich sold the company to his nephew and retired.[3][4]
In the late 19th century the company gradually focussed more on machine production and the foundry came to play a smaller part. In the early 20th century rail transport became more important and the rail network was greatly expanded. The locomotives and trains were mainly purchased from Germany or England and it became a priority for the government to establish a domestic production to ensure supply security in a politically uncertain time. The First World War and the events leading up to it delayed the process but in 1919 Frich was selected to enter a 5-year contract with Danish State Railways as the exclusive domestic producer of locomotives licensed from the German company Borsig.[1][4]
Through the early 20th century to the 1950s Frichs produced a long range of licensed steam and diesel locomotives and it became the main revenue stream for the company. In 1930, Frichs sold 12 locomotives to Siam which was used as a springboard to the international markets, mainly in Europe. Through the following decades locomotives were exported to France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Finland, Estonia and New Zealand.[2][4]
In 1954, the Danish State Railways decided to transition to diesel locomotives and commissioned the DSB Class MY. The production of the units became a political matter between the government, unions and industry as it was debated if Frichs had the technical skill and know-how to produce the diesel trains. In a compromise DSB contracted two locomotives from Frichs and B&W as a test to be delivered in 1955 and then a few months later bought 20 units from Swedish NOHAB. The Frichs locomotives MY 1201-1202 were severely delayed and Frichs was subsequently related to a role as supplier to NOHAB.[4]
The following years was mainly focussed on maintaining existing rail stock and production of industry equipment but production gradually faltered through the 1970s and in 1980 the company was sold to Kosan and then restructured and rebased to Horsens. In 1986, the production site in Åbyhøj, Aarhus was repurposed as a business park now known as Frichsparken, owned and administered by construction company Byggeselskab Olav de Linde.[5]
Locomotives
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See also
References
- ^ a b "Frichs" (in Danish). Department of Culture. Archived from the original on August 25, 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ a b "A/S Frichs Maskinfabrik og Kedelsmedie" (in Danish). Jernbanen. Archived from the original on August 25, 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Olesen 2005, p. 19.
- ^ a b c d "Frichs" (in Danish). Dansk Historisk Fællesråd. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Frichsparkens Erhvervsklub
- Publications
- Olesen, Thomas Nørgaard. Lokomotivfabrikken Frichs. Jernbanens Forlag. ISBN 87-87050-52-8.