1909
FRAM at Magnor
Oscar Wilhelm Spilhaug founds Kjættingfabriken by the Swedish border.
Mandal · since 1939 · Norway's only chain factory
It's allabout connections.
We develop, design and manufacture durable products that keep people and assets safe — chain, lifting gear and tractor implements under TRYGG, FRAM and IGLAND.
- founded in Mandal
- 1939
- founded in Mandal
- employees
- 420
- employees
- countries
- 4
- countries
- production
- 50 000 m²
- production
Three brands · one connection
More than 350 years of manufacturing experience.
Chain and forestry tracks, lifting and securing equipment, and tractor implements. Three proud brands — united in one company since 2019.
80+– preferred for a reason
Wheel chains for transport, tractors, construction and forestry — made at Norway's only chain factory.
Explore TRYGG
1909– anchored in experience
Chain and components for lifting, mooring, lashing and trawling — more than 110 years of experience.
Explore FRAM
1947– made for generations
Forestry winches, timber trailers and equipment for the farm tractor — known worldwide since 1947.
Explore IGLANDThe chain · 1909 – 2026
Built link by link.
1939
Alf Nøsted starts in Mandal
Norsk Kjettingindustri AS is founded — the beginning of Nøsted &.
1947
Per Igland
IGLAND is founded. Five years later comes the universal farm winch.
1960
The 3000 series
The start of what became today's IGLAND winches.
1981
King's Medal of Merit
Awarded to Per Igland for mechanising forestry.
2001
IGLAND joins
IGLAND becomes part of the Nøsted family.
2014
Greener hardening
The industry's most energy-efficient chain production method, supported by Innovation Norway and Enova.
2019
Nøsted & is born
Eight companies in the Nøsted Group merge — and FRAM joins the group.
2024
Climate Partner
A binding goal of lower CO₂ emissions across the value chain.
2026
Industrial Solutions
Engineering, production and lifting technology for offshore, maritime, energy and defence.
From wire to chain
Quality in every link.
- 1
Steel from Western steelworks
Full control from the very first link: boron steel chosen for strength and wear resistance.
- 2
Forming
The wire is formed into links at our own plant in Mandal — Norway's only chain factory.
- 3
Welding
Qualified welding procedures, supported by robots and craftspeople with generations of experience.
- 4
World-class hardening
Advanced heat treatment delivers high strength. Our hardening plant enables chain and components of extremely high quality.
- 5
Tested and documented
Laboratory and test centre: load, fatigue, hardness, microstructure and Charpy. ISO 9001 certified by DNV.
Nøsted & in numbers
1939
Alf Nøsted founds Norsk Kjettingindustri in Mandal
420
employees in four countries
50 000m²
integrated production facilities
100+MNOK
invested in production over the last ten years
“Our vision is to create new opportunities for lasting connections.”
EN 1090-2ISO 3834-2ISO 9001ISO 14001
Nøsted & Industrial Solutions
Where tolerance for deviation is low.
Engineering, production and lifting technology for offshore, maritime, energy and defence — built on more than 80 years of industrial experience.
- Custom lifting and securing gear
- Engineering & design
- Contract and OEM manufacturing
- Welding & fabrication
- Heat treatment
- Surface treatment
- Testing & inspection
- Lifting gear certification
Some of our customers
When reliability is not negotiable.
Kongsberg Automotive
Heat treatment of critical components integrated into their production and delivered to customers worldwide.
Kystverket
Chain and mooring systems for every floating navigation installation along the Norwegian coast.
The energy sector
Galvanised steel structures for transformer substations.
Sustainability
Strong steel. Lighter footprint.
Environment and sustainability are part of every improvement and decision process, and built into our strategic goals. We focus strongly on energy efficiency and modern energy management.
- ISO 14001
- Certified environmental management
- BioCorr
- Biodegradable rust protection instead of paint
- 2024
- Climate Partner — goal of lower CO₂ in the value chain
- 2014
- The industry's most energy-efficient production method
From Mandal to the world
Four countries. One standard.
Mandal
Head office and chain factory
Kragerø
FRAM production and test centre
Utena, Lithuania
Wholly owned production plant
Bonners Ferry, USA
Sales, North America
Drummondville, Canada
Sales, Canada
Let's build a lasting connection.
Questions about products, dealers, service or industrial projects? We are happy to help.
