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3 unusual facts about Nokian Footwear


Nokian Footwear

In 1967, Suomen Kumitehdas and Suomen Kaapelitehdas (Finnish Cable Works) merged with the forest and power industry company Nokia Aktiebolag (Nokia Company) to form Nokia Corporation, the current telecommunications corporation.

1973 – Kontio, a classic full-length rubber boot for men, introduced.

After several years of production in Helsinki, the factory was moved to the town of Nokia.


Björn Westerlund

He was the former and first President and CEO of Nokia Corporation that was formed in a 1967 merger between the three Finnish companies Nokia Company, Finnish Rubber Works and Finnish Cable Works.


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