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Tekno

Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Danish toy and scale models manufacturer

Tekno is a Danish manufacturing company (as "Dansk Legetojs Industri") of scale model trucks and other vehicles, currently headquartered in De Lier, Netherlands. Originally established and based in Copenhagen, Tekno began manufacturing construction toys in 1928 and model vehicles immediately after World War II, selling 1 million a year during its peak.2 It ceased to exist in 1972.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Sep 1, 1928Founded1

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Tekno Ford
Photo: Kirchenfan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Tekno is a Danish manufacturing company (as "Dansk Legetojs Industri") of scale model trucks and other vehicles, currently headquartered in De Lier, Netherlands. Originally established and based in Copenhagen, Tekno began manufacturing construction toys in 1928 and model vehicles immediately after World War II, selling 1 million a year during its peak.2

Products and brands

  • model commercial vehicle

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Aug 12, 1972Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Sep 1, 1928Founded Founded1

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