1909
FRAM at Magnor
Oscar Wilhelm Spilhaug founds Kjættingfabriken by the Swedish border.
About Nøsted &
Family-owned. World-renowned.
Nøsted & AS is a Norwegian family-owned industrial group headquartered in Mandal — 420 people in four countries developing, producing and delivering products and solutions for a wide range of uses.
It started with one chain factory.
The company's story began when Alf Nøsted founded Norsk Kjettingindustri AS in Mandal in 1939. From there it grew, slowly but surely, through organic growth and acquisitions.
Nøsted & was established in 2019 when the companies of the Nøsted Group — including Nøsted Kjetting, Igland, Kjættingfabriken, Marwin Løfteteknikk, Nosted Mechanika and Chaine Select — were brought together as one company.
“Every connection is a new opportunity for lasting relationships.”
01
Production
We manufacture at our plants in Mandal, Kragerø and Lithuania. Product development, laboratory work and research take place at the Mandal plant.
02
Quality
Our quality system is DNV-certified to ISO 9001 and covers everything from suppliers to delivery of finished goods. More than NOK 100 million has been invested in production over the last ten years, and our hardening plant is world-class.
03
Research and development
We take part in major R&D projects with globally recognised companies and research institutions — and have supplied special chain to leading players in seismics, shipbuilding and oilfield services.
The chain · 1909 – 2026
Built link by link.
1939
Alf Nøsted starts in Mandal
Norsk Kjettingindustri AS is founded — the beginning of Nøsted &.
1947
Per Igland
IGLAND is founded. Five years later comes the universal farm winch.
1960
The 3000 series
The start of what became today's IGLAND winches.
1981
King's Medal of Merit
Awarded to Per Igland for mechanising forestry.
2001
IGLAND joins
IGLAND becomes part of the Nøsted family.
2014
Greener hardening
The industry's most energy-efficient chain production method, supported by Innovation Norway and Enova.
2019
Nøsted & is born
Eight companies in the Nøsted Group merge — and FRAM joins the group.
2024
Climate Partner
A binding goal of lower CO₂ emissions across the value chain.
2026
Industrial Solutions
Engineering, production and lifting technology for offshore, maritime, energy and defence.
Sustainability
Strong steel. Lighter footprint.
Environment and sustainability are part of every improvement and decision process, and built into our strategic goals. We focus strongly on energy efficiency and modern energy management.
- ISO 14001
- Certified environmental management
- BioCorr
- Biodegradable rust protection instead of paint
- 2024
- Climate Partner — goal of lower CO₂ in the value chain
- 2014
- The industry's most energy-efficient production method
Kragerø
Home to many of the FRAM products — known for quality and reliability for more than 110 years.
Jåbekk, Mandal
Where the well-known IGLAND products are made — a world-famous brand for more than 75 years.
From Mandal to the world
Four countries. One standard.
Mandal
Head office and chain factory
Kragerø
FRAM production and test centre
Utena, Lithuania
Wholly owned production plant
Bonners Ferry, USA
Sales, North America
Drummondville, Canada
Sales, Canada
Let's build a lasting connection.
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