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24-928: (Redirected from Engstrom ) Engström , Engstrøm and Engstrom are surnames of Swedish and Norwegian origin. The name may refer to: Adolf Engström (1855–1924), Finnish engineer, businessman and vuorineuvos Albert Engström (1869–1940), Swedish artist, author and member of the Swedish Academy Carl Engström (born 1991), Swedish basketball player Carl Gunnar Engström (1912–1987), Swedish physician and innovator Christian Engström (born 1960), Swedish computer programmer, activist and politician David Engström (born 1990), Swedish footballer Désirée Pethrus Engström (born 1959), Swedish Christian Democratic politician Gunvor Engström (born 1950), Swedish business personality and civil servant Hillevi Engström (born 1963), Swedish politician of

48-534: A shipwrecked vessel which was too large to the dock ; the dock was extended during the salvage process. The Russo-Japanese War in 1904–1905 led to increased order intake of torpedo boats for the Imperial Russian Navy . During 1900–1914 the company built total about 60 steam and motor vessels. In addition to shipbuilding, the company produced large number of ship engines, steam boilers and also railway wagons . Engström's personal contribution

72-833: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Adolf Engstr%C3%B6m Carl Adolf Engström (17 February 1855 – 19 June 1924) was a Finnish engineer, businessman and vuorineuvos . Engström got familiar already at early age with large machinery and engineering workshop environment due to his stepfather's work as engineer in the Finnish State Railways . After completing his mechanical engineering studies in Helsinki Polytechnic School in 1877, Engström went to gain experience abroad in Sweden , Germany , United Kingdom and United States. Upon his return in 1884, Engström got vacance in

96-483: The First World War , the company employed 597 people and the annual sales reached 2.4 million marks . The First World War increased the business again; during 1915–1917 the company docked total 400 vessels. Engström had also further plans which did not actualise, such as a new dock layout, that would have enabled building many large ships simultaneously. All the investments were funded by company profit, and

120-446: The surname Engström . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Engström&oldid=1155749978 " Categories : Surnames Swedish-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description

144-423: The union and employers was signed in 1906. Already in 1908 the employers planned to end the agreements because they had not put an end to striking. At the beginning Engström supported collective agreements, but changed his mind in 1909. This led to a long-term strike, which eventually ended to defeat for the union – the engineering industry workers returned to work without having a collective agreement. Consequently,

168-468: The Alaska House of Representatives Engstrøm [ edit ] Birk Engstrøm (born 1950), former Norwegian football striker Susanne Engstrøm (born 1949), Danish pharmaconomist and president of The Danish Association of Pharmaconomists Other uses [ edit ] 7548 Engström , main belt asteroid with an orbital period of 5.59 years Lars Peter Engström , character in

192-707: The Moderate Party JH Engström (born 1969), Swedish artist Johan Engström (born 1976), Swedish professional darts player Josefine Engström , Swedish ski-orienteering competitor and World Champion Lilly Engström (1843–1921), Swedish pedagogue and women's rights activist Marie Engström (born 1953), Swedish Left Party politician Mats Engström (born 1955), Swedish businessman and chairman Odd Engström (1941–1998), Swedish politician Patrik Engström (born 1968), Swedish politician Robin Engström (born 1971), Swedish drummer of

216-905: The State Railways in 1870 and during 1877–1890 he was board member in railway administration. Engström graduated from Helsinki Swedish Normal Lyceum in 1874 and continued his studies in Helsinki Polytechnic School and graduated Mechanical Engineer in 1877. He wanted to gain abroad useful practical experience abroad, which he could later use for developing his home country. Engström first worked for Motala Engineering Works in Sweden as draftsman , and then in Germany for Hannoversche Maschinenbau AG and Hohenzollern Locomotive Works . He went next to England, where he worked for Beyer, Peacock & Company in Manchester . Engström's following step

240-465: The State Railways. He took successfully part in steam locomotive designing, which was followed by railway projects in Savonia and Karelia. He worked as director for stone company Ab Granit in 1889–1895, after which he returned to State Railways for another five years. Engström was appointed manager of Hietalahti Shipyard and Engineering Works in 1900. During his time the company developed rapidly and

264-554: The company did not collect capital from outside during that. By 1919, when Engström left his position, the share capital had grown from half million to six million marks. Engström's era as shipyard leader was the time of organisation of labour and employers. The yard experienced some occasional strikes at the late 19th century, and after the yard faced larger strikes and conflicts in 1902, Engström called other engineering industry employers to negotiate about forming an employers' association . The first general collective agreement between

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288-1508: The heavy metal band Morgana Lefay Stig Engström (1934–2000), Swedish graphic designer and suspected murderer Thomas Engström (born 1975), Swedish novelist and journalist Tomas Engström (born 1964), Swedish auto racing driver Victor Engström (1989–2013), Swedish bandy player Engstrom [ edit ] Arnell Engstrom (1897–1970), American businessman and politician Art Engstrom (1898–1953), American football player Dale Engstrom (1917–2018), American businessman and politician Elizabeth Engstrom , American speculative fiction writer Elton Engstrom Jr. (1935–2013), American lawyer, businessman, writer, and politician Elton Engstrom Sr. (1905–1963), American businessman and politician Elmer William Engstrom (1901–1984), American engineer and corporate executive Eric Engstrom (1959–2020), American software engineer Jean Engstrom (1920–1997) American actress Jena Engstrom , American former television actress Molly Engstrom , American ice hockey player Ted Engstrom , American Christian leader and former head of Youth for Christ International and World Vision International Thelma Engstrom (1905–1957), American educator, journalist, and politician Victor E. Engstrom (1913–2000), American philatelist known for his knowledge and collections of Nordic stamps The Engstrom political family of Southeast Alaska, including: Cathy (Engstrom) Muñoz (born 1964), American politician; member of

312-608: The relations between employers' association and trade unions suffered badly. Engström was founding member of the 1903 created Finnish Engineering Industry Employers' Association and deputy chairman until 1911, after which he served as chairman until 1919. He also took part in founding the Swedish Technical Science Academy of Finland and he became honorary member of the Finnish Technical Association in 1920. During 1903–1911 he

336-532: The sales increased significantly, largely due to Russo-Japanese War and the First World War . On the other hand, the time was difficult due to increased strikes and confrontation between the workers and employers. Engström left his position as company manager in 1918; this was affected by the death of his son in the previous Finnish Civil War . Adolf Engström was born in Vörå , Ostrobothnia. His parents were land surveyor Leonhard Engström and Adolfina née Taxell, who

360-654: The short story Three Versions of Judas by the Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges Engström Motorsport , Swedish motorsport team owned by its driver Tomas Engström USS Engstrom (DE-50) , Evarts class destroyer escort constructed for the United States Navy during World War II See also [ edit ] Enstrom , surnames and other uses All pages with titles beginning with Engström All pages with titles containing Engström [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with

384-534: The structure more robust. This locomotive type was produced total 104 units. After the Oulu railway was built, Engström continued in Savonian and Karelian railway projects. He worked for State Railways until 1889. Engström returned to State Railways for 1895–1900 to work as engineering workshop manager's assistant. As there were no new railway development projects, Engström sought for new opportunities. In 1889 he

408-548: Was also first cousin twice removed of Continental Congressional Delegate Oliver Wolcott , second cousin once removed of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Oliver Wolcott Jr. and U.S. Representative Roger Griswold , second cousin twice removed of Connecticut Colony Governor William Pitkin, and third cousin once removed of U.S. Representative Matthew Griswold . NOTE: Samuel J. Ervin Jr.'s daughter, Laura Powe,

432-400: Was also nephew of U.S. Representative William L. Yancey . NOTE: Robert C. Eckhardt was also nephew of U.S. Representative Harry Wurzbach . See Edwards-Lincoln-Porter family NOTE: Franics Dana was also son of Boston, Massachusetts Magistrate Richard Dana. NOTE: Oliver Ellsworth was also grandnephew by marriage of Connecticut Colony Governor Roger Griswold . William W. Ellsworth

456-660: Was appointed director and technical manager of Ab Granit, which was a stone company in Hanko . The company had gained foothold in construction business in Helsinki and grown amongst 30 largest companies of Finland. At the turn of the 1890s the company employed 268 people. The 1894 erected Tsar Alexander II statue in Senate Square , of which foundation was constructed by Granit, promoted the company's sales in Russia . Engström

480-585: Was appointed manager of Sandvikens Skeppsdocka och Mekaniska Verkstads Ab ("Hietalahti Shipyard and Engineering Works") in 1900. He followed engineer Edvin Bergroth , who was the first manager of the company that was re-established after bankruptcy. Bergroth had developed the operations through investments, and Engström received leadership of a financially solid company, which he continued developing determinedly. Engström sometimes faced situations which needed quick decisions – he for example received repair work of

504-636: Was daughter of Messukylä vicar Jonas Gabriel Taxell. The couple had two daughters and sons Adolf and Otto. Leonhard Engström died when Adolf was four years old, and the widow married her late husband's older brother Carl Petter Engström, who was Mechanical Engineer. The family moved to Helsinki in 1862, and the Ostrobothnian boy had to adopt to a new environment. The stepfather worked for the Finnish State Railways , and that way Adolf got familiar with engineering workshops and large machinery during his childhood. C. P. Engström became Chief Engineer in

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528-523: Was member of Helsinki City Council. Engström married Eva Alexandra Karolina née Jansson in 1885. Their only son died in the Finnish Civil War in 1918. This made Engström to leave his position as company manager. The couple donated a large sum to be shared as scholarships to young technicians, who were orientated to shipbuilding and engineering industry. List of United States political families (E)#The Engstroms NOTE: Joseph H. Earle

552-412: Was significant in the rolling stock production, and the wagon projects balanced the wintertime docking workload drop. Engström developed and modernised the shipyard ; this meant new methods, as electrical welding and pneumatic tools . The dock was further extended in 1910 and 1912 and a new brass foundry was taken into use in 1914. Two years later a new main engineering workshop was opened. Prior to

576-473: Was the United States; he worked for Pennsylvania Railroad 's Altoona Works . In 1884 Engström returned to Finland, for State Railways, to take part in a locomotive project. The target was to design a locomotive suitable for Oulu railway; it should be firewood compatible and also stronger and more fuel efficient , than a type used on Nikolaistad railway. Engström redesigned the firebox and made

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