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1904
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Elektriska Svetsnings Aktie Bolaget (ESAB) is founded in Göteborg. In the beginning, operations focused very clearly on the shipyards' repair requirements. |
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1906 |
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The first patent is granted. The real breakthrough is the patent for overhead welding with covered electrodes. |
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1912 |
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The Anglo-Swedish Electric Welding Co Ltd, London, is founded. |
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1914 |
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The Belgian-Swedish Electric Welding Co Ltd (BSEW), Antwerp, is founded. |
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1919 |
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La Soudure Autogène Française uses Kjellberg's method to build the ship "SAF no. 4". It is 20 metres long, 4 metres wide and 2.3 metres deep. |
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1920 |
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The all-welded workshop boat "ESAB IV", 16 metres long and 4 metres wide, is launched. |
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1920 |
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Lloyd's Register of Shipping approves Kjellberg's welding method. |
