Rich. Andvord Explained

Rich. Andvord AS
Foundation:1865
Fate:merged with C. Tybring-Gjedde, 2005
Location:Oslo, Norway

Rich. Andvord AS was a Norwegian company.

It was established in 1865 by Richard Andvord,[1] who traded with pens, paper and other writing materials through an outlet near Stortorvet, Oslo. He soon expanded into a larger company, including book printing and bookbinding in the company portfolio.[2]

In later times it acquired Grieg Kalenderforlag and Emo, among others.[1] In 2005 it was merged with C. Tybring-Gjedde to form the new company Andvord Tybring-Gjedde.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: 2007. Rich. Andvord AS. Store norske leksikon. Henriksen, Petter. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. Norwegian. 21 June 2009.
  2. Encyclopedia: Richard Andvord. Norsk biografisk leksikon. Arne. Bonde. Arne Bonde. Helle, Knut. Knut Helle. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. Norwegian. 21 June 2009.
  3. News: Tybring-Gjedde fusjonerer. 16 June 2005. Dagens Næringsliv. TDN Finans. Norwegian. 22 June 2009.