Hestra
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clothing |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Headquarters | Hestra, Sweden |
Key people | Claes Magnusson, Co-owner Svante Magnusson, President and Co-owner |
| Products | Gloves |
| Revenue | SEK 155.1 million (2009)[1] |
Number of employees | 30 (2009) |
| Website | www.hestragloves.com |
Hestra (operating as Martin Magnusson & Co AB) is a family-owned company that designs and manufactures gloves. Founded by Martin Magnusson in 1936, the company makes gloves for Alpine and Freeskiing.
The company's flagship store is in Stockholm, Sweden.
History
1936
Martin Magnusson started manufacturing gloves in Hestra, Småland. The first gloves were work gloves for lumberjacks. The gloves were made from strong leather and reinforced with rivets to withstand the hard work in the forest.
1937
Slalom skiing came to Hestra. A slalom slope was established at the local mountain Isaberg. Skiers arrived by train to try the new sport.
1963
The second generation took over.
2017
Hestra upgraded its Patrol Gloves.
