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===1900–1945: Modernization=== | ===1900–1945: Modernization=== | ||
[[File:M1889 Krag-Jörgensen - Danmark - 8x58mmR - Armémuseum.jpg|thumb|Danish M.1889 Carbine]] | [[File:M1889 Krag-Jörgensen - Danmark - 8x58mmR - Armémuseum.jpg|thumb|Danish M.1889 Carbine]] | ||
The Krag–Jørgensen rifle dominated production at Kongsberg until the end of | The Krag–Jørgensen rifle dominated production at Kongsberg until the end of World War I. When the war was over there was a significant decline in military orders. The company therefore used its position and expertise from the defence industry to enter new markets and seek new business opportunities. | ||
Production of civilian products such as civil weapons, tools, and parts for the [[shipping industry]] and [[whaling|whaling fleet]] began 1918. Other departments made [[bicycle components]], while the cannon department made shafts, connecting rods, forgings and [[whale gun]]s. | Production of civilian products such as civil weapons, tools, and parts for the [[shipping industry]] and [[whaling|whaling fleet]] began 1918. Other departments made [[bicycle components]], while the cannon department made shafts, connecting rods, forgings and [[whale gun]]s. | ||
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===1987–1993: Reappearance=== | ===1987–1993: Reappearance=== | ||
In 1987, the company was part of the [[Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal]], which involved a subsidiary of [[Toshiba]] and the Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk. The two provided the | In 1987, the company was part of the [[Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal]], which involved a subsidiary of [[Toshiba]] and the Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk. The two provided the Soviet Union with technology (Toshiba milling machines and Kongsberg computer numerical controls) that could be used to produce quiet [[submarine]] [[propeller]]s, in violation of the [[CoCom]] agreement. The US always relied on the fact that the Soviets had noisy boats. Providing the Soviet Union with technology that could make their subs harder to find and track was perceived as a significant threat to the security of the United States. | ||
1987 was a turning point in the history of Kongsberg. The company was divided into divisions that manufactured [[automobile parts]], [[aircraft parts]], [[gas turbines]], oil installations, and marine equipment and defence equipment. Innovation was high, but not the profitability. The company had taken on too large and complex development tasks. | 1987 was a turning point in the history of Kongsberg. The company was divided into divisions that manufactured [[automobile parts]], [[aircraft parts]], [[gas turbines]], oil installations, and marine equipment and defence equipment. Innovation was high, but not the profitability. The company had taken on too large and complex development tasks. | ||