Serigstadgården in 1864

When Andreas H. Serigstad was born in 1844, the farm at Frøylandsvatnet had belonged to the family for more than 300 years.

First generation executives and entrepreneurs

Andreas H. Serigstad in the chair together with the fellow townsman, ten-year younger Ole Gabriel Kverneland. The two are photographed at the anniversary exhibition in Kristiania in 1907.

Andreas H. Serigstad with family

Andreas H. Serigstad with family. Standing on his father's right hand is a shy toddler named Jens A. Serigstad, who a few years later was to take the family business to new heights.

From a simple farm smith to iron foundry and production of agricultural machinery

The chopper machine (to the left) is one of the first agricultural implements built by Andreas H. Serigstad. 1000 choppers were were made at Serigstadgården until 1914. The harvester (to the right) is from the early 50's and forms the basis for the forage harvester as we know it today.

Second generation leader

Jens A. Serigstad (1887–1975) led the Serigstad Maskinverksted through dramatic and turbulent times, from 1910 to 1956. Here he is in full concentration with the development of a lift for straw in 1952.

The first years with Jens A. Serigstad at the helm of the family business were tough. Jens was young and ambitious. Courage and faith in the future were crucial. The business owner had what it took, even to ask the brothers for their signature on the guarantor papers. The Serigstad family was strong and had faith in the future.

Serigstad Maskinverksted on the move

In 1938, Serigstad Maskinverksted overtook Jæderens Uldvarefabrikk, a woollen mill established in 1895. The factory was located in the center of Bryne, had siding to the railway and plenty of space. Jens A. Serigstad soon understood that he had made a good deal. The factory was well suited for both iron casting and tool production. The site was spacious, and the factory premises had the potential for a significant increase in production. The working conditions for the employees improved significantly.

In 1946, 30 people were on the payroll of Serigstad Maskinverksted. By 1964, the number of employees had more than tripled and numbered 100 people.

Employees at Serigstad Maskinverksted

Employees at the foundry photographed in the year 1943. From left: Tønnes Aarrestad, Bjarne Løge, Sverdrup Nilsen, Jon Serigstad, Johannes Serigstad, Ingebret Serigstad, Cornelius Thue, Reidar Edland, Torleiv Haugland, Henry Øgaard, Omund Tunheim and Hans Olsen.

Kjernemakere i Jernstøperiet.

Ansatte på bildet fra 1964: F.H.: ..........., Hilmar Olsen, Ragnvald Soma, ..........

An industrial adventure evolves

Collaboration and firm governance between the two brothers became necessary in the coming years. The development of the forage harvester shaped Serigstad's success and reputation for years to come.

Third generation leaders

The brothers Torkel (1925–2014) and Andreas (1919–2003) Serigstad were heads of Serigstad Maskinverksted, later Serigstad AS, from 1956. Andreas was the commercial manager, and Torkel was the technical manager.

Andreas was 37 years old and had worked in the company since returning from Germany in 1940. He had been accounting manager for several years, in addition to sales and general business management in the company. Torkel was six years younger and turned 31 the same year he became company owner. He had spent holidays and vacations in the company and joined the company permanently after finished his engineering degree in Bergen in 1948.

Serigstad iron foundry expands to the European market

During the 1970s, 80s and 90s, Serigstad iron foundry was upgraded to become one of Europe's most modern foundries. Key expertise was acquired throughout our country. Serigstad exported products to Scandinavia and Europe.

The Iron Foundry and Maskinfabrikken demerge

At the end of the 60s, the growth causes problems for Serigstad Maskinverksted. Andreas and Torkel Serigstad needed more space and bigger facilities. In 1971, the first hall, Hall 1, was built and ready. The impressive industrial hall had a floor area of ​​4,000 square meters. Three years later, in 1974, the administration moved into a separate building, measuring 650 square meters and two floors. Serigstad AS celebrated the 110th anniversary with 286 guests in the new office premises.

Spare parts storage and service

The baler shredder RBK 1200 was launched in February 1989. The new machine soon became highly appreciated among the farmers.

Pictured is service technician Norvald Lode. He was multi-talented and performed all kinds of repairs and upgrades.

Test host for bale shredder in rails

Kjell Aarre and Johannes Erga visiting a test host for testing of the rail-going model. The picture is from the early 90's.

On December 31, 2000, Ullandhaug Invest AS acquires all the shares in Serigstad AS.

Pictured from the left Odd Sigve Sæbø, former head of Ullandhaug Invest AS, and Kjell Olav Hauge, chairman of Ullandhaug Invest AS and Serigstad Agri AS.

New Managing Director of Serigstad Agri AS

In the winter of 2015, a board decision was made that the company should be further developed both in the Norwegian and Scandinavian markets, and also internationally. As a result, Trond Gjermund Haugen is hired as the new general manager of the company from February 2016.

We automate heavy and time-consuming work

From day one, Trond Gjermund Haugen's goal as general manager has been that "We automate heavy and time-consuming work. Important for animal welfare, the farmer and society".

Learn more about our machines under "Products".

Automatic feeding - lots of possibilities

Today Serigstad Agri AS is able to offer its customers fully automated systems. It may be combinations of ExactFeeder with feeding table, cross feeder, conveyor and feeding belt, or a fully automated rail-mounted OneTouch Feeder with concentrates and cross feeder.

Online connectivity makes remotely controlling, updating and troubleshooting machines possible, as well as sending warnings per sms.

Welcome as a customer at Serigstad Agri AS.