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Mors Wood Stoves a brief history.
Mors 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.
Mors History. The history of Mors 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, Mors's cast goods were well-known throughout the country, especially the popular solid fuel stoves and cooking stoves, which had become Mors's most important brand.
At the turn of the century, Mors 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 Mors 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 Mors showed once again that it had its finger on the pulse, when the revolutionary open fireplace stove, the 1122, was launched. In so doing, Mors 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 Mors 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. Mors 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.
