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Morsø Wood Stoves a Brief History

Morsø Wood Stoves a brief history.

Morsø has been at the cutting-edge of modern wood burning stove fireplace design since 1853. Its reputation for high-performance, Scandinavian designed cast iron stoves is world class, as is its "thinking-green" core that continues to innovate environmentally-responsible, alternative energy combustion technology and handcrafted high-quality cast iron stoves, fireplace inserts and accessories, using 98% recycled material.

Morso wood stoves produce some of the most energy efficient, clean burning stoves in the world. Their wood burning stoves meet, even exceed, the strictest environmental standards, including EPA, Washington State and Norwegian Standard NS 3058/3059. To date, 27 wood stove models have been awarded the official Nordic Swan eco-label, introduced by the Nordic Council of Ministers. This Nordic Swan symbol recognizes a company's commitment for a cleaner environment.

Morsø History. The history of Morsø wood stoves and fireplace designs dates back to 1853, when business graduate, N. A. Christensen, started his own iron foundry on the Limfjord island of Mors. In the first few years, the small handful of employees manufactured everything from barn windows and memorial crosses to cooking stoves, pots and pans.

N. A. Christensen wasn't just your usual business man. With his well-honed talent for good business and his many creative and forward-thinking ideas, he quickly succeeded in turning the company into one of the country's leading iron foundries.  At the close of the century, Morsø's cast goods were well-known throughout the country, especially the popular solid fuel stoves and cooking stoves, which had become Morsø's most important brand.

At the turn of the century, Morsø began supplying heating systems to churches, schools and a number of public buildings, including the state railways and various ministries. And at the start of the 1900s, the popular imperial-style wood stoves found their way into the royal apartments at Amalienborg. In 1915, various fireplace designs had already been supplied to the palaces at Amalienborg and to several other royal residences, and the company was therefore bestowed the prestigious title of Purveyor to His Majesty the King by King Christian X. Later, in 1969, the title was changed to Purveyor to the Royal Danish Court.

From the earliest years, development and innovation have been a driving force for Morsø wood stoves and freestanding fireplaces. The convection principle, which at the turn of the new century was developed in cooperation with other foundries, has set completely new standards on how efficiently and especially how comfortably we can heat our homes with a solid fuel stove.

When central heating and radiators began to make their mark in Danish homes in the 1950s, the solid fuel stove was out of fashion. But Morsø showed once again that it had its finger on the pulse, when the revolutionary open fireplace stove, the 1122, was launched. In so doing, Morsø opened up a completely new market and a completely new way of making life warmer.

Your wood burning stove will become one of the most-loved items in your home.  When you describe your relationship with your Morsø wood stove in the future, it won't be the fireplace design, the cast iron or the wood stove's environment friendly impact which will fuel your fondness. Morsø modern fireplace designs are a trusty source of comfort; you will love it for its sound, look, warmth, and for the glow of happiness it spreads through your home over the years.

In summary, Morso wood stoves have led the way in both new fireplace designs and new ways of combining form and function; efficiency with beauty and comfort – and in recent years with environmental awareness and attention to alternative energy.

About the Author

Frank Sal is the author of this article on Wood Stoves. Find more information about Wood Burning Stoves here.

Does anyone think that its silly and pointless to be asked to "apologise" for the slave trade?

There has been a lot of press recently about being asked to apologise for the slave trade. I feel that its ridiculous that compensation is sought by African nations. We (Britain) were the first major nation to put a stop to what was a hideous practice. The British navy broke the back of the slave trade by direct military intervention. What really galls is that the slave trade in Africa had existed for thousands of years before Europeans got involved and in fact, African chiefs were the ones responsible for rounding up their fellow Africans and selling them to the slavers.
Maybe I (as a white English man) should sue the Danish for the Viking raids - or take the Italians to the European court for the shocking behaivour of the Romans?

Yes, it is silly and pointless. African nations profited from selling their people into slavery and now they want reparations on top of the money they were paid for them as well as having their debts written off by the World Bank!!! They have a nerve. No wonder most Internet scams come from that part of the world, they know how to screw every last cent out of something.

And what will they do with the money? Feed their people? Nope, they'll start another war (there are currently 24 wars going on in Africa).

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