FINLAND, SINCE 1649

Fiskars is one of the oldest companies in the world. It began as an ironworks in the small village of Fiskars, Finland in 1649. Over the centuries Fiskars manufactured a wide variety of consumer and industrial products including steam engines, plows and cutlery.

By 1992, all factory production had ceased and this beautiful and historic place was dying. That’s when something special happened.

Fiskars sought out artisans, designers and artists and invited them to live and work in the village. They brought a new vitality and transformed it into a much acclaimed center for Finnish art and design. The village is now a popular tourist destination offering visitors many things to see and do throughout the year.

Meet the artisans of the Fiskars Village and find out why they are driven to express themselves through their art.
go to www.fiskarscinemaseries.com to learn more

FISKARS TODAY

Today, Fiskars is best known for its consumer products, such as scissors, knives and garden tools. These products are organized in four divisions: Craft, Garden, Housewares and Outdoor Recreation. Fiskars employs over 4,300 people around the world.

ORIGINS OF ORANGE

Fiskars Orange^® is an important part of our identity. The orange color came about partly by chance when our iconic scissors were designed in 1967. The prototype handle was created using orange resin left over in a molding machine used to produce an orange juicer. The final decision on color was decided by a vote. Orange defeated black by nine votes to seven. At the beginning of 2006, the number of orange-handle scissors sold surpassed 870 million!

SUPPORT & CELEBRATE

We see community gardeners as key players in developing future generations of gardeners, and believe it’s important to support the people who make communities better places to live. Since 2003 Project Orange ThumbSM has provided community garden groups with the tools, plants and materials they need to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticultural education. In 2008 we awarded 13 grants to very special garden groups who will blog their experience throughout the year on our website. Join us in celebrating the growth and success of their gardens.

GARDEN & OUTDOOR LIVING

Garden enthusiasts have a deep emotional connection with their homes and gardens. Our mission is to support and inspire them with innovations and ideas that make gardening simpler, easier and more enjoyable.