Timeline Stories

In 2013, Kiruna Wagon secures its first export order when contracted to build 40 Bottom Dumpers for Norwegian iron ore producer Rana Gruber AS.  NO-RG Fanoo is built for a 30-tonne axle load and represents a new generation of bottom discharged wagons. In the picture, Fredrik Kangas, Managing Director for Kiruna Wagon (left) shakes hands with Alf A. Øverli, Procurement Manager at Rana Gruber.

In 2012, Kiruna Wagon delivers the 1000th pellets wagon FAMMOORR050 to LKAB. The handover takes place amid great pomp and circumstance during an event hosted by LKAB, Kiruna Wagon and Kockums Industrier (formerly K Industrier). The 1000th wagon has been painted golden and can be seen in traffic today on the Iron Ore Line.

In 2005, Kiruna Wagon and K Industrier signs an agreement with LKAB for the manufacture of new-generation Bottom Dumpers, built for a 30-tonne axle load. Kiruna Wagon manufactures the body and bottom door-system and carries out final assembly. In total, 1,130 wagons are delivered to LKAB.

In 2004, Nybergs Mekaniska Verkstad, Rönnquist & Wettainen and KGS Mekaniska form a consortium under the name Kiruna Wagon. The focus of the collaboration is development and manufacturing of rail freight wagons for heavy ore transports.