1890s to 1930s
Nordstjernan’s journey began with the small, three-masted steamship Annie Thérèse. Facing trade wars and World Wars, Axel Johnson’s cargo ships began to travel farther afield.
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1980s to 2010s
Nordstjernan changes course and decides to focus on the construction indsutry. A generational shift also marks the beginning of a diversification of Nordstjernan’s portfolio.
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1940s to 1970s
What started with a small three-masted steamship have now grown into a group with more than 100 companies and 22 000 employees. Nordstjernan grew in the post-war years and remained a pioneer in the shipping industry.
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1980s to 2010s
Nordstjernan changes course and decides to focus on the construction indsutry. A generational shift also marks the beginning of a diversification of Nordstjernan’s portfolio.
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The Nordstjernan building
In many ways, Nordstjernan’s premises are part of the company’s history – from the crow’s nest on the roof to the paintings in the entrance hall.
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