1904
Elektriska Svetsnings Aktie Bolaget (ESAB) is founded in Göteborg.
In the beginning, operations focused very clearly on the shipyards'
repair requirements.
1906
The first patent is granted. The real breakthrough is the
patent for overhead welding with covered electrodes.
1912
The Anglo-Swedish Electric Welding Co Ltd, London, is founded.
1914
The Belgian-Swedish Electric Welding Co Ltd (BSEW), Antwerp,
is founded.
1919
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.
1920
The all-welded workshop boat "ESAB IV", 16 metres
long and 4 metres wide, is launched.
1920
Lloyd's Register of Shipping approves Kjellberg's welding method.
