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Ab Granit Oy

Former Finnish granite quarrying and construction company (1886–1964)

Ab Granit Oy (The Granite Company, Ltd.), or just Granit, was a Finnish granite quarrying and construction company extant 1886–1964. It was founded by Anton von Alfthan in the town of Hanko, where it was based until 1940.2 It ceased to exist in 1980.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1886Founded1
  • HeadquartersHanko1

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Ab Granit Oy (Bulevardi 15, Helsinki)
Photo: Sundström Eric (photographer), Helsingin kaupunginmuseo, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Ab Granit Oy (The Granite Company, Ltd.), or just Granit, was a Finnish granite quarrying and construction company extant 1886–1964. It was founded by Anton von Alfthan in the town of Hanko, where it was based until 1940.2

The story

Founded by Anton von Alfthan in 1886.1

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Timeline

  1. 1980Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1886Founded Founded1

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