Hünersdorff - world class in plastics. In Ludwigsburg, the headquarters of the company, the complete production and distribution of the products to customers throughout Europe takes place. We produce over 1,000 articles in series by blow moulding and injection moulding. From view boxes, assortment boxes, tool cases and measuring cans to the canisters. As the European market leader, we set standards for fuel canisters. We work with lean structures and concentrate on our specialization as a plastics manufacturer. In this way, we guarantee the cost-effectiveness of our products. At hünersdorff, even waste is not waste, but is ground in various state-of-the-art plastic mills and returned to the production process as regranulate - 100 %. This not only saves material, but also protects the environment. We are an independent, autonomous company and work together with our customers in a spirit of partnership and fairness. The yardstick of our actions is the satisfaction of our customers, the goal is mutual success. We are a reliable business partner for customers and suppliers. Reliability and durability characterize our products, our customer relationships and our corporate decisions. We motivate our employees, promote their talents and offer them the opportunity to give new impetus to the company. Discover products 'made by hünersdorff'.

At over 350 years of age, Fiskars is the second oldest registered legal entity in the world. We owe this long tradition to our commitment to producing products that make life easier for our customers. Our trademark is the brilliantly simple design as well as the passion for our work. We owe centuries of innovation to the Fiskars® tools we use today. Founded in 1649, Fiskars is now one of the oldest companies in the Western world. When the ironworks were founded in Fiskars, Finland was under Swedish domination. In 1649, Peter Thorwöste was granted permission to build a blast furnace and a bar iron plant in Fiskars, as well as to manufacture cast iron and wrought iron products. Most of the bar iron produced in the metal works was transported to Sweden to be sold on the iron market in the old town of Stockholm. In Fiskars, iron was also used to make nails, threads, knives, hooks, iron wheels and other products. After the Great Nordic War (1700-1721), the ironworks came into the possession of a dealer named John Montgomerie in 1731, who recruited better-trained workers for production abroad. After Montgomerie, John Jennings and Robert Finlay took over Fiskars. In 1783 the ironworks were taken over by the Björkman family and the focus of production shifted to processing copper ore from the nearby Orijärvi copper mine. In the nineteenth century, copper stocks in Orijärvi were running out, so the blast furnace was closed in 1802. Since then, there has been no basic iron production in Fiskars village. In 1822 the ironworks and the village of Fiskars were bought by the pharmacist Johan Jacob Julin (later "von Julin") from Turku. When Finland's first cutlery factory was founded in Fiskars in 1832, the product range expanded from knives to forks and scissors. In 1837 Fiskars offered another novelty in Finland when a machine factory was opened in the village. In the thirties of the nineteenth century the factory produced the first steam engine in Finland. The tradition of Fiskars, after which reforms and innovations were implemented immediately, has its origins in this period. Fiskars had a significant influence on the development of Finnish agriculture, and the Fiskars plough factory produced over a million ploughs in its heyday. Under Julin's leadership, Fiskars became famous for its innovations in agriculture and household goods, and the name Fiskars became a trademark for high quality. 1883 - Fiskars becomes a limited liability company. After the death of J.J. Julin, the ironworks were run by a guardianship administration. Gradually, the power gathered in the hands of Emil Lindsay of Julin and the limited liability company Fiskars was founded. The Finnish economy suffered from the great collapse of the stock markets in 1929, which slowed down the growth of Fiskars. In Finland, the effects of the crash were felt until the mid-1930s. It was not until the end of the Second World War that Fiskars' management was able to implement its plans to reform its corporate structure, which made mass production possible. The scissors with orange plastic handles are one of Fiskars' best-known products. But how did you decide to make the handles of the scissors orange? When the first basic models were to be produced in 1967, the product designer wanted them in black, red or green. When the prototype went into production, the machine operator decided to consume the orange that was still in his machine. So the prototypes were produced in four different colours, of which orange and black were the most popular. A decision had to be made. At Fiskars, an internal vote was carried out, with the result that Fiskars' scissors would have orange handles. 1999 - Fiskars celebrates its 350th anniversary. Of course, the 350th anniversary of the ironworks was celebrated in spring and summer 1999 in many ways at the birthplace of the company in Fiskars village. The "Fiskars Today" exhibition, visited by more than 60,000 visitors, presented the company's activities and products around the world. Various concerts and other events also brought company employees, customers and other interested groups to the Fiskars village for the celebrations. Today, Fiskars is known mainly for consumer goods such as scissors and gardening equipment. This is the largest part of the company, operated by Fiskars Brands and divided into four divisions: Craft, Garden, Houseware and Outdoor Recreation. Fiskars' boatbuilding tradition is continued by Inha Works, which produces Buster aluminium fishing boats and recreational boats as well as hinges and rail fasteners for the Northern European market. The Real Estate Group manages almost 15,000 hectares of real estate and facilities, most of which are located in the southwest of Finland. In 2007, the scissors with the orange handles will enter their fortieth year, while the Buster boat will be 30 years old. The shape of the legendary scissors, designed by Olof Bäckström in 1967, resembles the classic tailor's scissors. At their time, they introduced new and user-friendly ergonomics to the market. The orange design of the handles was a coincidence. However, Fiskars Orange® was registered as a trademark in Finland in 2004 and in the USA in January 2007.

Lifeventure - Discover Your Adventure To travel is to learn; to experience different cultures, meet new people and free your spirit. Lifeventure Founder Mark Cobham describes his inspiration: “As a young traveller 25 years ago, I didn’t enjoy being weighed down by too much gear. I needed lightweight, functionality and the liberty that brings. I returned home inspired to make travelling a better experience for others. Our first products were a range of strong, lightweight travel wallets designed to fit multiple currencies, a passport and tickets. Those original ambitions are embodied in all the travel accessories we develop – the freedom to feel alive, to experience adventures confidently, stepping lightly on the planet and absorbing the world of inspiration around you, wherever you are. Today Lifeventure is part of a 50-person team of product developers and authentic travel experts, suppling expedition gear to specialist retailers in more than 40 coun tries worldwide. As a team that experiences the urge to throw ourselves headlong into adventure on a frequent basis ourselves, we know how to make kit that’s right for the job. Our products are British-designed and developed using cutting edge materials and techniques. Every design has been deeply considered to help you get the best of life’s adventures, no matter how big or small. Giving you the freedom and confidence to live adventurously with exceptional travel and outdoors products.

LittleLife - For Life’s Little Adventures Parenthood changes everything - it even changed our business. The people behind our successful adventure brand, Lifeventure, all began having families around the same time. They started to consider how they could bring all that passion and expertise into developing products that would enable everyone to keep on exploring the great outdoors from the earliest days with children. They didn’t want to stop having adventures just because they were new parents, so LittleLife – the UK’s original outdoor and travel goods’ company for family adventures – was 'born' too! We believe that fresh air, come rain or shine is the key to good health and happiness for children and their parents. Enjoying life outside together from the earliest days improves everyone’s wellbeing. All our award-winning products are designed by our expert team at our UK headquarters. We pour 25 years of experience in the outdoors industry into every detail to ensure our products are reliable, practical and safe for parents and appealing to little ones. They are designed and developed using cutting edge materials and techniques and we test products to UK and European standards and trial them rigorously ourselves. Every design has been deeply considered to help you enjoy the best of life’s adventures no matter how big or small. It is our mission to give parents and children the freedom to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort and safety. It’s about getting back to basics but with technologically advanced support from innovative gear.

Lifesystems - Freedom To Go Further To enable you to go further, secure in the knowledge you’re prepared for anything. Lifesystems Founder Mark Cobham: 'As a young traveller I ventured off the beaten track regularly, but one day, far from civilisation, I needed urgent medical attention. Luckily I was with a newly qualified doctor, Ania Koziell who always carried a makeshift bag of first aid equipment. So I questioned: How would I have coped without my doctor travelling companion? When I returned home I worked in collaboration with Ania as well as leading expedition and emergency medical experts to develop the UK’s first travel-specific first aid kit in 1989. Since then we have continually developed, using scientific innovation and leading-edge research to provide a huge range of expedition gear that enables you to survive the world’s toughest adventures.' Today Lifesystems is part of a 50-person team of product developers and true travel experts, supplying expedition gear to specialist retailers in more than 40 countries worldwide. As a team that experiences the urge to throw ourselves headlong into adventure on a frequent basis ourselves, we know how to make kit that’s right for the job. Our products are British designed and developed using cutting edge materials and techniques. Every design has been deeply considered to help you get the best out of life’s adventures, no matter how big or small.