Gabriel 150 years - Flipbook - Page 61
±∂∞ Years of strong thread
We have followed Kjærs Mølle and Gabriel for
from the manufacture of clothing fabric, the
±∂∞, often dramatic, years during which almost
upholstery fabric niche market became the life
everything has changed. Is it possible, in spite
nerve of the enterprise.
of the many changes, to identify a single thread
Traditionally, Gabriel has mastered every
that has defined success throughout the entire
process from the treatment of raw wool to the
period?
finishing of the woven fabric. Today, this is
changing, and Gabriel is rapidly becoming a
In almost all the years, wool and the treatment
centre of expertise. Work routines are being
of wool have formed a strong thread, a core ex-
out-sourced, but the knowledge base and the
nd
pertise. Only during the ≤ World War, from
finishing of the products will remain with Ga-
±∫µ∞ to ±∫µ∂, and for part of the ±∫∑∞s and
briel in Aalborg.
±∫∏∞s did wool take a backseat as a raw mate-
Today, Gabriel takes its responsibility for
rial in the manufacturing process. But it
the environment, the working environment, in-
never completely disappeared from view, and,
formation and employee influence seriously.
therefore, the company has been able to
This has been rewarded by the loyalty of both
maintain its competence in this area and
the company’s employees and its owners.
could quickly return to wool as a basic raw
material.
Over the past ±∂ years, Gabriel has established
itself in a well-defined niche market with long-
In the ±∫∑∞s, when the manufacture of fabric
term plans for the future. The company has
for the clothing industry was dominated by
demonstrated that it adheres to its goals, also
synthetic fibre, a niche market for woollen up-
when market conditions are unfavourable. This
holstery fabric began to grow. When, from
policy has been a good one – its results speak
around ±∫π∞, there was no profit to be gained
for themselves.
1850-2001
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