Company history
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1895 |
In 1895, Søren Jensen starts a blacksmith’s shop in Hjørring, Denmark. The shop specialises in the production of carriages. |
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1950 |
In 1950, as the age of the horse-draw carriage is ending, the company starts building car body frames. |
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1955 |
Additionally, the company initiates production of fuel and gas transport solutions in Randers, Denmark. HMK Bilcon is born. |
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1963 |
The Søren Jensen’s black smith shop changes its name to HMK Industri and begins constructing truck bodies, reefer boxes, tank vehicles, removal and transport boxes and many other specialised units. |
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1965 |
HMK Bilcon starts designing and developing aluminium tanks. |
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1968 |
Jørgen Jensen, the son of the company’s founder, passes away, and his family takes control of the company group. |
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1989 |
The Jensen brothers sell the company group to a small group of employeesand outside investors. |
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1995 |
HMK Industri is granted ISO 9001 certification. |
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2000 |
HMK Bilcon merges with HMK Industri. |
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2007 |
HMK Bilcon and HMK Industri are bought by the company's current three owners. |
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2010 |
The two departments – Industri and Bilcon – are merged as HMK Bilcon, with headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark. |
