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Opening of First Cannon Workshop
- When
- 1884
- Where
- Karlskoga neighborhood of Bofors
Bofors opened its first cannon workshop in 1884, marking its expansion into weapons manufacture.
By the early 1870s, Bofors was a leading Swedish steel producer. Steel began to be used for gun manufacture in Sweden, prompting Bofors to expand its operations. The company's first cannon workshop was opened in 1884.
Sources
- Bofors Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-10
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