Sakari siltala (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Discover this richly illustrated book that tells the story of the Finnish Pihlava sawmill from 1875 to 2025. It follows the development of this long-standing industrial site, located in Finland, from its early beginnings to its role in timber production and international trade. The book covers key phases such as ownership under the Ahlström family, wartime periods, reconstruction, and the changes that have shaped the modern sawmill industry. With a mix of historical narrative and visual material, it offers a clear and engaging look at both the sawmill's local history and the broader story of Finnish forestry and industry. Text in English. 220 pp.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. Discover this richly illustrated book that explores the maritime history of the Håkans family and their long-standing connection to the sea. It combines historical background, personal perspectives, and visual material to tell the story of a family whose work and everyday life have been shaped by seafaring. Through photographs and narrative, it offers a clear and engaging look at their development and the wider context of maritime life in Finland. A well-produced and easy-to-read publication for anyone interested in maritime history, Finnish industry, and real-life stories from the coast. Text in English. 335 pp.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. A stunning biography that breathes life into all-but-forgotten marble bust. The leader of Finland's largest private company and the country's richest man. An avid socialite enamoured with luxury cars, sleek yachts, private railway cars and European spa resorts. A refined patron of the arts and talented pianist, as well as a strident Swedish-speaking Fennoman and important financial supporter of a fledgling Finnish nation. A self-taught technological visionary and industrial titan who built up a vast empire. An emotional and unstable despot in his family home. A tyrannical employer and ruthless strikebreaker who became the target of an assassination attempt. A hypersensitive pessimist and a tough-as-nails business tycoon. Walter Ahlström (1875-1931) served as the director of the Finnish company A. Ahlström Ltd from 1907 to 1931. Under his guidance, the firm expanded its operations from a small collection of sawmills to become a thriving industrial powerhouse. Walter was a dauntless risk-taker who was fated to play a game of high stakes. During his event-filled lifetime, he both won and lost. Text in English. 649 pp.…