The company
GAV Glimåkra AB
(formerly AB Gunnar Anderssons Vävskedsfabrik) started in 1926 with
reeds as the initial product. For several hundred years, reed making
has been concentrated in an area northwest of Mora, in central Sweden.
Gunnar Anderssons was a part of this long tradition.
Over the years, the production has expanded to include high quality
looms and weaving equipment known and used worldwide.
The owners
In December 2006 GAV was purchased by Bengt Jonasson and PeO
Dungel.
Bengt is an engineer specialized in industrial wood working and
has for many years worked as consultant for Ikea suppliers all over
the world.
PeO is a lawyer and has worked internationally for almost twenty
years. PeO worked for Ikea world-wide for eight years based in London.
They are committed to maintaining the quality and tradition of the
company.
The name
To capitalize on the well known name Glimåkra, to avoid name
confusion and to give tribute to the oldest brand name, Gunnar Anderssons
Vävskedsfabrik, the name of the company has now been changed to
GAV Glimåkra AB. It is a combination of the best of both.
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Jonny seems satisfied in the carpentry |
Stefan and Ann-Sofie in the lacquer department, making the looms even more beautiful |
Agneta taking care of the administration and many other things |
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Jan-Olov, the boss and a walking dictionary on weaving equipment |
Tommy in the metal department and a reed maker in the making |
Allan, one of the worlds few true reed makers |
