Innovation in Silo Discharge and Conveying – Saxlund's History
Saxlund was founded in 1947 by Mr. Oddmund Saxlund in Norway. This company was specialised in discharge systems for different types of wood chips.
Company timeline
1955
Saxlund obtained the first patent for the rotor discharge system.
1958
The formation of Saxlund AB in Västerhaninge, Sweden.
1964
The formation of Saxlund KG in Soltau, Germany.
1972
The company invented the Saxlund Push Floor and obtained this worldwide patent.
1977
The Saxlund Sliding Frame was invented and obtained a worldwide patent.
1979
The TubeFeeder® was invented in a cooperation with Saxlund and Main Engineering and claimed with a worldwide patent.
1985
Saxlund received the Welding Certificate according to DIN 18800.
1989
The Saxlund Sludge Pump for conveying municipal and industrial sludge was invented.
1992
Saxlund installed the first sludge pump with a capacity of 50 m³/h in the Netherlands.
The Saxlund Sludge Distribution-Station was invented and patent with obtained.
1994
The Saxlund Twin Sliding Frame was invented and a patent obtained.
1995
Saxlund International GmbH was certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001.
1998
The company SHS (UK) Ltd. in Southampton, Great Britain was founded.
The company Saxlund International Corporation in Hyden Lake, Idaho, U.S.A was founded.
2000
The Saxlund Rotary Distributor was invented and patented.
A Round Bar System Feeder for linear discharge systems was invented and patented.
2004
The Saxlund Duplex Sludge Pump was invented.
2006
Saxlund products were certified for use in ATEX zone 21.
2007
Saxlund invents the SAX-TDS Docking Station for above ground reception of bulk materials from moving floor trailers
2008
Saxlund introduces state of the art 3D planning software and data management systems.
2011
Saxlund was integrated into the Opcon Group.
2012
Optimization of technical planning by introducing a lifecycle management system.
2013
Saxlund extends the range of equipment for Solids Pumps with an angled valve for tight spaces.
2014
Saxlund GmbH celebrates 50 year anniversary.
2015
60 years of experience in the SAXLUND Group.
2016
Saxlund acts as EPC contractor (Engineering, Procurement and Construction).
Saxlund purchase Hotab AB, specialist in combustion technology.
Saxlund purchased by Pilum AB, Saxlund make reverse take-over of the listed company.
2017
2017 Saxlund receives the CITB- SSSTS and SMSTS certification to manage construction sites in England.
2018
ATEX certification for hybrid mixtures according to current standards and guidelines.
A leading supplier
The Saxlund Group is one of the leading suppliers for engineering and production of storage and conveying systems for installations handling with problematic bulk materials.
Because this work over many decades the company is one of the most important suppliers in the world market. Saxlund have delivered their installations in nearly every country in the world. Worldwide 3000 Saxlund installations are working successfully.
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