Vestas Castings
Address and point of contact
Elwiksvaeg 1
71178 Guldsmedshyttan
Sweden
Phone: (+46) 581 451 00
Fax: (+46) 581 451 45
Introducing Vestas Guldsmedshyttan
Vestas castings Guldsmedshyttan AB is a part of Vestas Components. We have two foundries in Sweden, one in Guldsmedshyttan with 122 employees and one in Lidköping with 81 employees. The foundries produce castings for Vestas Nacelles. The foundry in Guldsmedshyttan has strong competences and a long history in the casting industry; it is a frontrunner in Europe when it comes to big castings.
A little history
The history for this location starts in the 13th century. At that time, Guldsmedshyttan specialized in rock. In the 14th century, Swedish King Gustav Vasa started a foundry for iron canons. In 1868, the company Guldsmedshytte Bruk AB was founded, and in 1957 the company was sold to Grängesbergsbolaget. Between1960-1962, big investments went into a new kokill (cooling iron to create pig iron) foundry. In 1970, Guldsmedshytte Bruk AB was sold to Sandviken Järnverk AB. In 2001, Sandvik sold Guldsmedshytte Bruk AB to Windcast Group A/S and the first wind turbine casts were produced. In 2003, Vestas Wind Systems A/S took over Windcast Group A/S.
What’s it like to work here
We have a long industry history in Guldsmedshyttan, which lends itself to an atmosphere familiarity. We have been an important local employer for a long time. We are fortunate to be a part of a global company that believes in our capacity and gives us the opportunity to develop production excellence within our area.
Sights and surroundings
The foundry is located in the middle of Bergslagen, a place surrounded by nature and untouched forests. The name Bergslagen dates back to the Middle Ages and describes the area's close association to a history of mining. The small villages nearby Guldsmedshyttan; Nora, Lindesberg, Ljusnarsberg and Hällefors represent the collective history of Bergslagen. The area's iron production has played a key role in Sweden’s development and can not be overlooked. There are many fun destinations that show off this unique historical area.
