Private company

Foss Slipeskivefabrikk

Former Norwegian grinding wheel maker

Foss Slipeskivefabrikk (Norwegian for "Foss Grinding Wheel Factory") was an industrial company in Fet, Norway, established in 1898 by the brothers Anton and Kristian Foss at Gansdalen. Originally named Foss Smergelskivefabrikk, it specialized in grinding wheels, which were in particular demand at Norwegian sawmills, and exported to countries including Poland, Canada, and Russia.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Foss Slipeskivefabrikk (Norwegian for "Foss Grinding Wheel Factory") was an industrial company in Fet, Norway, established in 1898 by the brothers Anton and Kristian Foss at Gansdalen. Originally named Foss Smergelskivefabrikk, it specialized in grinding wheels, which were in particular demand at Norwegian sawmills, and exported to countries including Poland, Canada, and Russia.2

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